Mattatuck State Forest
| Mattatuck State Forest | |
|---|---|
| Location | Connecticut, United States |
| Coordinates | 41°38′34″N 73°06′02″W / 41.64278°N 73.10056°W |
| Area | 4,673 acres (18.91 km2) |
| Elevation | 594 ft (181 m) |
| Established | 1926 |
| Governing body | Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection |
| Website | Mattatuck State Forest |
Mattatuck State Forest is an American state forest in the state of Connecticut, spread over twenty parcels in the towns of Waterbury, Plymouth, Thomaston, Watertown, Litchfield, and Harwinton. The Naugatuck River runs through a portion of the forest. The largest section of the forest is located about 1 mile (1.6 km) north of Waterbury. The Leatherman's Cave, named after the vagabond Leatherman of the late 19th century, is located in Thomaston near the Mattatuck Trail, 1/4 mile west of the junction with the Jericho Trail.