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American Legion State Forest (Austin F. Hawes Memorial Campground)

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Barkhamsted, Connecticut, United States
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A welcoming gathering spot in Barkhamsted with group sites designed for memorable trips with family and friends.

Riverside camping and rustic cabins in a scenic forest setting perfect for anglers and nature lovers.

American Legion State Forest offers a tranquil retreat along the West Branch of the Farmington River, a designated Wild and Scenic River. The Austin F. Hawes Memorial Campground within the forest provides 30 wooded campsites and six rustic cabins, catering to anglers, paddlers, and hikers. The 1,245-acre forest features rugged terrain, steep rocky hillsides, and historic sites like the ruins of a cheese box mill on the Henry Buck Trail. Visitors can enjoy world-class trout fishing, tubing, and exploring the dense pine woods that characterize this scenic Northwest Hills destination.

Site Types Available

RV Sites
Tent Sites
Cabins
Group Sites

For Your RV

Camping Types
RV Sites
Tent Sites
Cabins
Group Sites
RV Services
Dump Station

Rules & Policies

Allowed

Pets

One pet per site; must be on leash.

Not Allowed

Generators

Allowed

Campfires

Not Allowed

Alcohol

Starting from

$17/ night
$ price tier

36 Sites

Total campsites

Operating Season

Open April to October

Address

198 River Road
Barkhamsted, Connecticut
06063
United States

GPS Coordinates

41.9362066, -73.0103835

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Getting Here

Barkhamsted, Connecticut, United States

Camp Weather

Barkhamsted, Connecticut, United States

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