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Housatonic Meadows State Park Sharon |
| Camping under the tall pines on the riverbank at Housatonic Meadows evokes a genuine back-to-nature feeling. The clear, cold river water also provides a fine opportunity for fly fishermen to test their skills on trout and bass. | |
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| {Camping} Camping |
{Hiking} Hiking |
| {Car-Top Boating} Canoeing |
{Picnicking} Picnicking |
| {Fishing} Fly Fishing |
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Housatonic Meadow Campground offers 95 sites in a rustic setting near the Housatonic River. The camping season begins in mid-April and ends December 31. More Information |
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{Canoeing at Housatonic Meadows State Park} Housatonic Meadows State Park, Sharon |
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| From the North – Great Barrington or Pittsfield, MA areas: travel south on Route 7 into Sharon, CT. The park is located along Route 7 in the Town of Sharon approximately 3 miles south of the West Cornwall Covered Bridge and approximately 2 miles north of the intersection with Route 4. |
| From the South – Greater Danbury area: travel north on Route 7 into Sharon, CT. The park is located along Route 7 approximately 2 miles north of the intersection with Route 4 and approximately 3 miles south of the West Cornwall Covered Bridge. |
| From the East – Hartford area: travel west on I-84, take Exit 39. Continue west on Route 4. From Cornwall Bridge after crossing the Housatonic River, turn north on Route 7. The park is located in Sharon, CT along Route 7, approximately 2 miles north of the intersection with Route 4. |
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There is a campsite fee at Housatonic Meadows State Park. More Information |
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Hiking Map Camping Map |
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| Located in the rock-strewn valley of the Housatonic River amid the rugged hills of the northwestern uplands, Housatonic Meadows is an ideal setting for a variety of outdoor recreational activities. Camping under the tall pines on the riverbank gives the overnight visitor a genuine back-to-nature feeling. The clear, cold river water also provides a fine opportunity for fly fishermen to test their skills on trout and bass. A two-mile stretch of river (including the park shore) is limited to fly fishing. |
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| Other Nearby State Recreation Areas Include: |
Kent Falls State Park, Kent Location: 4 miles north of Kent on Route 7 Activities: Fishing, Hiking, Picnicking Charge: Weekends and holidays, in season |
Lake Waramaug State Park, Kent/New Preston Location: 5 miles north of New Preston on Lake Waramaug Road (Route 478) Activities: Camping, Fishing, Picnicking, Swimming Charge: Weekends and holidays, in season |
Macedonia Brook State Park, Kent Location: 159 Macedonia Brook Road Activities: Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Picnicking Charge: None for picnic area, campsite fee |
Mohawk Mountain State Forest, Cornwall/Goshen Location: 6 miles west of Goshen off Route 4 Activities: Downhill Skiing, Mountain Biking Charge: None No fee at the forest. For ski area rates, contact Mohawk Mountain Ski Area {Leaving DEP Website} Telephone: (860) 672-6100 |
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