| Alt Names |
Mt. Misery, Sawmill Pond, Pachaug River, Hodge Pond, Stanton Pond, Chapman Hill |
| DESCRIPTION |
This large state forest offers several miles of logging and dirt roads that are accessible to street legal motorcycles. ATVs are not allowed in the forest and motorcycles are not allowed on hiking trails or trails marked with blue. Camping and picnic opportunities can be found throughout the area.
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| LOCATION |
| Nearest City |
Voluntown, CT |
| GPS Coordinates |
N 41º 35.105' W 71º 51.363' |
|
From: Norwich, CT
1) Take I-395 north to exit 85, about 10 miles
2) Turn right (east) onto SR-138, continue 6.5 miles
3) Turn left (north) onto SR-49, continue about 1 mile
4) Turn left (west) onto Headquarters Rd., follow to Mt. Misery Campground. |
| AREA TYPE |
| Area Type |
Trail |
| QUALITY |
| Rating |
 Good
|
| Recommended Stay |
Full Day
|
| REGULATIONS |
| Permit Required |
|
| Dates Open |
Year-Round |
| Spark Arrestor |
Yes |
| Noise Limit |
|
| Night Riding |
|
| Flags |
Not Required |
| Two Strokes |
|
| ATVs |
Prohibited |
| 4x4s (registered) |
|
| Unregistered Cars/4x4s/Buggies |
|
| Bicycles |
|
| Hiking |
|
| Horseback |
|
| Camping |
Some Areas |
| Campfires |
|
| Law Enforcement |
|
| FEES |
| Parking Fee |
($0.00)
|
| Entry Fee |
($0.00)
|
| Riding Fee |
($0.00)
|
| Camping Fee |
Yes
Tent: $11.00
RV: $11.00
Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00
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| CONTACTS |
| Contact Info |
dep.webmaster@po.state.ct.us
|
| Contact Info |
Pachaug State Forest
P.O. Box 5
Voluntown, CT 06384
(860) 376-4075
Scott.Dawley@po.state.ct.us
www.ct.gov
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| TERRAIN |
| Square Miles |
36 |
| Miles Of Trail |
5 |
| Climate Type |
Forest |
| Elevation |
200 to 500 ft. |
| Trail Maintenance |
Unknown |
| Hazards |
 Few |
| Novice Terrain |
 Some |
| Amateur Terrain |
 Mostly |
| Expert Terrain |
 Little |
| KEY SERVICES |
| First Aid |
Voluntown, CT |
| Gasoline |
Voluntown, CT |
| Diesel |
Voluntown, CT |
| Water |
Voluntown, CT |
| RV Hookup |
Voluntown, CT |
| RV Disposal |
Voluntown, CT |
| Campground |
Voluntown, CT |
| Conv Store |
Voluntown, CT |
| Swim Area |
Voluntown, CT |
| Water Body |
Voluntown, CT |
| Boat Ramp |
Voluntown, CT |
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