Shenipsit State Forest

Shenipsit State Forest
View from Soapstone Mountain summit lookout tower in Connecticut's Shenipsit State Forest.
Location in Connecticut
Shenipsit State Forest (the United States)
LocationTolland, Connecticut, United States
Coordinates41°58′32″N 72°23′12″W / 41.97556°N 72.38667°W / 41.97556; -72.38667
Area6,962 acres (28.17 km2)
Elevation886 ft (270 m)
Established1927
Governing bodyConnecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
WebsiteShenipsit State Forest

Shenipsit State Forest is a state forest located in northeastern Connecticut with 11 parcels scattered between the towns of Somers, Ellington, and Stafford. The forest's headquarters is home to the Civilian Conservation Corps Museum, which houses memorabilia from CCC camps throughout the eastern United States. The forest is managed for forestry products and offers various recreational pursuits.

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