--- title: "American Legion State Forest (Austin F. Hawes Memorial Campground) — State Forest Campground in Connecticut, United States | Campstr" url: https://campstr.com/campgrounds/connecticut/american-legion-state-forest-austin-f-hawes-memorial-campground description: "Riverside camping and rustic cabins in a scenic forest setting perfect for anglers and nature lovers." lang: en --- # American Legion State Forest (Austin F. Hawes Memorial Campground) Back to Directory (https://campstr.com/) Barkhamsted, Connecticut, United States Image: American Legion State Forest (Austin F. Hawes Memorial Campground) in Barkhamsted - Featured Image (https://res.cloudinary.com/campstr/image/upload/v1781382551/campgrounds/placeholders/y32mljawuy2us6qcrss5.jpg) Photos Coming... *Photo not of the actual campground. (reviews) 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 (860) 379-0922deep.stateparks@ct.gov Visit Website: https://ctparks.com/parks/american-legion-state-forest #### Operating Season Open April to October #### Address 198 River Road Barkhamsted, Connecticut 06063 United States #### GPS Coordinates 41.9362066, -73.0103835 Copy these coordinates into your GPS device or paste them into a web browser or navigation app for directions. ## Getting Here Barkhamsted, Connecticut, United States $17 Leaflet: https://leafletjs.com/ © OpenStreetMap: https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright ## Camp Weather Barkhamsted, Connecticut, United States ## About this listing Unclaimed listing on Campstr This listing has not yet been claimed by the campground owner or operator. It was created using publicly available information so campers can discover more places to stay outdoors. Some details may be incomplete, outdated, or inaccurate. 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