CT State Parks and Forests Main Page Forest Location and Contact Information Mohawk State Forest 20 Mohawk Mountain Road Goshen, CT 06756 (860) 491-3620 {Symbol for Handicapped Accessibility} ACCESSIBILITY This forest offers: {Symbol for Handicapped Accessibility} Overlook - Vehicles HOURS: The forest recreation areas are open from 8 am to sunset. Other forest areas are open one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. Gates remain open between April-November. They close during the winter. Dates vary with the first snowfall and the end of mud season. PETS: Pets on a leash are permitted in picnic areas and on hiking trails. STATE PARKS CONTACT INFORMATION: Email: deep.stateparks@ct.gov Telephone: (860) 424-3200 (866) 287-2757 (Toll Free in CT) Fax: (860) 424-4070

{Mohawk State Forest} Mohawk State Forest / Mohawk Mountain State Park Cornwall/Goshen View the rugged hills of this wildlife sanctuary or visit a black spruce bog to experience a unique plant community. Activities Facilities Directions Map Overview Activities {Hiking} Hiking {Picnicking} Picnicking {Lookout Tower and Overlook} Lookout Tower and Overlook {Fishing} Pond and Stream Fishing {Cross-Country Skiing}   Skiing {Camping} Youth Group Camping Letterboxing Skiing Mohawk Ski Area (Exit DEEP website)  Camping Youth Group Camping is available at Mohawk State Forest. More Information Facilities Pit Toilets {Mohawk State Forest} Mohawk State Forest, Cornwall Directions From the South: take Route 8 north, Exit 42, (Harwinton Exit). Proceed west on Route 118 to the center of Litchfield, and then go north on Route 63 to the rotary in Goshen Center. Take Route 4 west from Goshen approximately 4 miles to the entrance on the left for Mohawk State Forest. From the North: take Route 7 south onto Route 63 south to the rotary in Goshen, then Route 4 west to Mohawk State Forest. Fees There are no parking fees at Mohawk State Forest. Gates remain open between April-November. They close during the winter. Dates vary with the first snowfall and the end of mud season. More Information Map Summer Park Map, Northern Section Summer Park Map, Southern Section Winter Park Map, Northern Section Winter Park Map, Southern Section Overview In total, the White Memorial Foundation contributed over 2,900 acres to the acquisition of the forest, starting in 1921. The rugged hills of this wildlife sanctuary provide panoramic vistas. A black spruce bog offers the visitor the opportunity to view a unique plant community. Other Nearby State Recreation Areas Include: Housatonic Meadows State Park, Cornwall Bridge/Sharon Location: 2 miles north of Cornwall Bridge on Route 7 Activities: Camping, Canoeing, Fly Fishing, Hiking, Picnicking Charge: None for picnic area Campsite fee {Mohawk Mountain Ski Area} Mohawk Mountain Ski Area Kent Falls State Park, Kent Location: 4 miles north of Kent on Route 7 Activities: Fishing, Hiking, Picnicking 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 Related Links Connecticut Tourism Information Fishing Information {Link to Top of Page}