Mashamoquet Brook State Park boasts both impressive geological features and an interesting trail system that provides access to all the areas and features of the park. The most famous park feature is the Wolf Den, into which Israel Putman, later a Major General in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary war, crept one night in 1742, to shoot a wolf that had preyed upon local sheep and poultry. Near the Den are the Table Rock and Indian chair stone formations. The park's entrance was once the site of a cider mill, grist mill and wagon shop. The old grist mill is maintained as a museum by the Pomfret Historical Society, whose members provide interpretation for interested visitors.
Location: Mashamoquet Brook State Park consists of 1,000 acres and is located in Pomfret, Ct. The park was formed by combining three parks: Mashamoquet Brook, Wolf Den, and Saptree Run. A large portion of the park was public domain even prior to the State Park and Forest Commission's creation in 1914, due to the foresight of the Daughters of the American Revolution, who had purchased the Wolf Den parcel in 1899. The State purchased this section from them in 1924 for the original 1899 price and added it to the first Mashamoquet Brook parcel which had been a gift of former Pomfret resident Sarah Fay. These areas, other purchases, and gifts (notably, in 1957, the 148 acre Hotchkins Wolf Den Farm parcel) have been combined to form the present 900-acre park.
Recreation: Activities include picnicking, fishing, hiking, and field sports.
Nearby parks include Mansfield Hollow State Park, Natchaug State Forest, and Quaddick State Park.
Wolf Den Campground 147 Wolf Den Drive Pomfret, CT 06259 Mashamoquet Brook Campground 320 Mashamoquet Road Pomfret, CT 06259 From the east/Providence, RI: Take Route 6 west onto Route 101 west. Go west on Route 101 through Dayville, until it ends at Route 44 in Pomfret. Continue straight ahead onto Route 44 west for approximately 1 mile; Mashamoquet Brook State Park will be on your left. From the west/Hartford: Take Route 84 east, Exit 69. At the end of the exit ramp, take a right onto Route 74 east. Go east on Route 74 until it ends. At the end of Route 74, take a left onto Route 44 east for approximately 10.9 miles; Mashamoquet Brook State Park will be on your right. From the north: Go south on Route 395; take Exit 93. At the end of the exit ramp, take a right onto Route 101 west. Go west on Route 101 until it ends at Route 44. Continue straight ahead onto Route 44 west for approximately 1 mile; Mashamoquet Brook State Park will be on your left. From the south/Norwich: Take Route 395 north, Exit 93. At the end of the exit ramp, take a left onto Route 101 West. Stay on Route 101 until it ends at Route 44. Continue straight ahead on Route 44 west for approximately 1 mile; Mashamoquet Brook State Park will be on your left.
GENERAL PARK INFORMATION Mashamoquet Brook State Park Webpage Mashamoquet Brook State Park Campground office - 860-928-6121 Additional information can be found at the following links: CT State Parks Friends of Connecticut State Parks General Camping Information Interpretive Programs: Explore the natural and cultural histories of Connecticut State Parks and Forests through interpretation! Interpretive events are listed on the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection's website. Take a hike, meet a snake, learn about forest heroes, and more! Additional programs may be offered, so be sure to check with the campground staff. Find interpretive programs at http://www.depdata.ct.gov/calendar/ CAMPING INFORMATION PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED AT THIS CAMPGROUND. No items may be attached to, hung from, or nailed to trees or structures in Connecticut State Campgrounds - this includes hammocks, lanterns, clothes lines, string lights, etc. Water balloons, silly string, drones and fireworks are also prohibited at all Connecticut State Campgrounds. Reservations are required; no walk-ins allowed. Camping reservations are accepted 11 months in advance until 2 days prior to arrival at this campground. A two-night minimum is required for all advance reservations, except when making a reservation within 2-3 days of arrival, when making a one-night reservation is allowed. The maximum length of stay at this campground is 14 (fourteen) consecutive days. Following a reservation/stay of any length, all members of your camping party and your camping equipment must leave the park for 5 days before you can return. Camping Reservation Freeze Policy: Any reservation with a departure date that is more than 11 months from today cannot be changed or cancelled for 18 days after the reservation was made for an inland campground and 25 days for sites at Hammonasset and Rocky Neck. Check in time for campsites is from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Campers arriving after 10:00 p.m. will be required to set up in a temporary stopover area until the following morning. The Mashamoquet Brook State Park Campgrounds contains 53 sites divided into two loops. The camp office is located at entrance to the Wolf Den campground loop, which has 35 sites numbered 1 through 35 in mostly open campsites with flush toilets, showers, drinking water (through Labor Day), paved site pads and a dumping station (call ahead for dumping station status). The Mashamoquet campground loop has 18 sites numbered 41 through 60 (no sites #47 and 58) with wooded campsites with centrally located portable toilets. The Mashamoquet campground loop does not have running water or showers . Firewood: In an effort to protect Connecticut's forests from the introduction and spread of destructive insect pests - in particular the emerald ash borer and Asian long-horned beetle - we are taking the following action: Prohibiting the bringing of firewood into state of Connecticut campgrounds and state parks from other states. As an alternative, firewood can be either purchased at the camp stores within the state campgrounds or at local retail sellers of firewood. We greatly appreciate the public's assistance in helping to protect the state's natural resources and apologize for any inconvenience this initiative may cause.
Two camping areas are available. The Wolf Den Campground offers 35 campsites, with restrooms, showers and drinking water. The Mashamoquet Brook Campground has 20 wooded sites, with portable toilets. There is no running water at the Mashamoquet Brook Campground . We have two Youth Group Camping Areas as well. To learn more about how to rent a Youth Group Camping Area call our Eastern District HQ at 860-295-9523. Additional park facilities include outhouses, a picnic shelter, picnic tables, and grills.
Non-Peak Primitive Site $10.00 Non-Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00 Non-Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00 Non-Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00 Peak Primitive Site $10-$12 Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00-$24.00 Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00-$21.00 Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00-$23.00
Phone: 860-928-6121
Address: 147 WOLF DEN DRIVE, POMFRET CENTER, CT 06259
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