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Macedonia Brook Picnic Shelter, CT

Description

Macedonia Brook State Park's exciting terrain has resulted from the slow wearing down of its hard rock formation base. The Blue Trail crosses Cobble Mountain and several other peaks, offering outstanding views of New York State's Catskills and Taconic Mountains. Numerous springs and streams in the park allow hikers to rinse off and fishermen and swimmers to enjoy their time in thepark, too.
Status: Open through Tue Dec 31 2024   Season Dates
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Overview

Description

Macedonia Brook State Park's exciting terrain has resulted from the slow wearing down of its hard rock formation base. The Blue Trail crosses Cobble Mountain and several other peaks, offering outstanding views of New York State's Catskills and Taconic Mountains. Numerous springs and streams in the park allow hikers to rinse off and fishermen and swimmers to enjoy their time in thepark, too.

Geography:

Macedonia Brook State Park consists of 2,300 acres and is located in Kent, CT. The park became the property of the State in 1918 through a gift from the White Memorial Foundation in Litchfield, CT. Many years later, the National Park Service established a Conservation Corps Camp at the park, and much site improvement work was accomplished.

Recreation:

Activities include stream fishing, camping, hiking, picnicking, field sports, cross-country skiing, and visiting the park's historic area.

Facilities:

Macedonia Brook State Park offers 51 wooded, meadow or brook-side campsites in a rustic setting. The camping season begins in mid-April and ends September 30. Additional park facilities include picnic shelters, drinking water, gravel parking, outhouses, and pay telephones.

Nearby Attractions:

Nearby parks include Housatonic Meadows State Park, Mohawk Mountain State Forest, and Lake Waramaug State Park.

Booking Window
Thu May 23 2024 - Wed Apr 16 2025

Reservations must be made 7 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.

Season Dates

Season Schedule

Park Season
Start
End
Walk In
Mon Jan 01 2024
Fri May 24 2024
Peak
Sat May 25 2024
Mon Oct 14 2024
Walk In
Tue Oct 15 2024
Tue Dec 31 2024
Services and Amenities
Within Park
  • Berry Picking
  • Biking - Road
  • Bird Watching
  • Firewood
  • First Aid Kit
  • Fishing - Freshwater
  • Group Camping
  • Hiking
  • Historic Sites
  • Horseshoe Pits
  • Orienteering Course
  • Photography
  • Picnicking
  • Pit Toilet
  • Playing Fields
  • Public Drinking Water Taps
  • Ranger Station
  • Recycling Center
  • Scenic Overlook
  • Walking
  • Water Drinking
  • Wildlife Viewing
Within 10 Miles
  • Campground Store
  • Church
  • Fishing Supplies
  • Grocery Store
  • Hospital
  • Laundry
  • Restaurant
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Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
41.76778, -73.49417
41°46'4"N, 73°29'39"W

Follow Route 341 west from the intersection of Route 341 and Route 7 in the center of Kent. Turn right onto Macedonia Brook Road. Stay left at the intersection of Macedonia Brook and Fuller Mountain Roads. Look for park signs.
Contact Information

Mailing Address:

Macedonia Brook Picnic Shelter
159 Macedonia Brook Road
KENT  CT  06757
Phone Number:
Information:  (860)927-3238
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