Natchaug State Forest

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title: "Natchaug State Forest" type: doc version: 1 created: 2026-02-28 author: "Wikipedia contributors" status: active scope: public tags: ["connecticut-state-forests", "parks-in-windham-county,-connecticut", "ashford,-connecticut", "chaplin,-connecticut", "eastford,-connecticut", "protected-areas-established-in-1917", "1917-establishments-in-connecticut"] description: "Forest in Connecticut, United States" topic_path: "technology/web" source: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natchaug_State_Forest" license: "CC BY-SA 4.0" wikipedia_page_id: 0 wikipedia_revision_id: 0

::summary Forest in Connecticut, United States ::

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Field	Value
name	Natchaug State Forest
photo	Remains of old mill dam on Beaverdam Brook taken from northern end of foot bridge..jpg
map	USA Connecticut#USA
map_size	280
map_caption	Location in Connecticut
relief	1
location	Windham, Connecticut, United States
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area_acre	13438
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elevation	568 ft
established	1917
governing_body	Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
website	Natchaug State Forest
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Natchaug State Forest is a Connecticut state forest located in six towns including Ashford, Chaplin, and Eastford. The Natchaug River runs from north to south along (and in a few cases through) the western border of the main forest parcel. James L. Goodwin State Forest abuts Natchaug State Forest to the south. One of the forest units abuts Mashamoquet Brook State Park in Pomfret.

Environment

The forest lies within the Northeastern coastal forests ecoregion.

Recreation opportunities

The forest's extensive trail system includes the Natchaug Trail and CCC Loop. Trails are used for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling. Camping facilities are available for backpackers and equestrians. The forest is also the site of a small state park encompassing the birthplace of American Civil War brigadier general Nathaniel Lyon.

References

References

1. {{cite gnis. 209179. Natchaug State Forest
2. Olson, D. M, E. Dinerstein. (2001). "Terrestrial Ecoregions of the World: A New Map of Life on Earth". [[BioScience]].
3. "Natchaug State Forest". Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
4. "Connecticut State Forests Seedling Letterbox Series - Clues for Natchaug State Forest". Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
5. (January 23, 2014). "State Parks and Forests: Funding". Connecticut General Assembly.

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