Nepaug State Forest Access provides parking off Route 202 in New Hartford, serving as the main trailhead for 18 miles of trails through 1,373 acres of mixed hardwood forests.

The forest features the blue-blazed Tunxis Trail, Rome Spare Valley Overlook, and Tipping Rock backpacking campsite, with opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, fishing along the Farmington River, and cross-country skiing.

A small parking lot is available at the main access point on Route 202, approximately 3 miles from the junction of Route 202 and Route 44 in Canton.