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Cockaponset State Forest Access

Access point to Cockaponset State Forest's Pattaconk Recreation Area via Cedar Lake Road in Chester, offering parking and entry to Connecticut's second-largest state forest with over 100 miles of trails.

The recreation area provides access to Pattaconk Lake for swimming, boating, and kayaking, with facilities available and bus permits required for groups of 30 or more passengers.

Day-use fees apply ($10-15 for out-of-state vehicles; free for in-state registered vehicles).


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