Cockaponset State Forest: Pattaconk Reservoir

Connecticut State Forest

acres in Chester and Haddam, CT

Parking:

Trail Map (South) (Central)           Trails: 25 miles           Rating: ★★★☆☆


Hiking

  • Blue Cockaponset Trail – 7 miles
  • Blue/Red Pattaconk North & South
  • White
    • Unexplored
  • Orange
    • Unexplored
  • Purple
    • Unexplored
  • Red
    • Unexplored

Swimming

Swimming is allowed at the reservoir, check the beach status here.

Boating

Pattaconk Reservoir is 56 acres with a carry-in boat launch from the main Pattaconk Reservoir parking area.

The rules are 8 MPH limit, no water-skiing. Use of internal combustion engines prohibited during July and August.

Camping

This section of the state forest has youth camping areas on the east side of the reservoir.

History:

‘Cockaponset’ is the name of an Indian chief, who’s buried in the Ponset section of Haddam

The name ‘Pattaconk’ comes from a Native American language meaning “round” or “wigwam-shaped hill.”


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Last updated April 1st, 2024

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