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Nipmuck State Forest & Bigelow Hollow State Park

In the Area

Other Nearby State Recreation Areas Include:

Quaddick State Park, Thompson
Location: 7 miles northeast of Putnam via East Putnam Road off 44
Activities: Boating, Field Sports, Picnicking, Pond Fishing, Swimming
Charge: Weekends and holidays Mountain Laurel Sanctuary at Nipmuck State Forest

Shenipsit State Forest, Stafford Springs
Location: 15 miles west on Route 190
Activities: CCC Museum, Hiking, Lookout Tower, Picnicking, Winter Recreation
Charge: None