Nipmuck State Forest

Nipmuck State Forest, combined with Bigelow Hollow State Park,has 3 bodies of water range from 20 – 300 acres & offer scuba diving as well as boating. Some fees.

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Buffumville Lake

Buffumville Lake has a 300-foot long beach with an enclosed swimming area for safety. The park has a 300-ft beach with an enclosed swimming area. People over age 12 pay…

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Bigelow Hollow State Park

Bigelow Hollow State Park is a rare spot to scuba dive in The Last Green Valley, Bigelow Hollow has 3 popular ponds ranging from 18 acres to 300 acres.  Rock…

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Bigelow Hollow State Park & Nipmuck State Forest

Rte. 171 entrance is at Bigelow Hollow State Park; Rte. 190 entrance is at the Laurel Sanctuary. Mountain Laurel is the Connecticut State Flower. Boating, cross-country skiing, hiking, hunting, letterboxing, picnicking, pond fishing, scuba diving, and snowmobiling. Facilities include a boat launch ramp, picnic tables, and pit toilets.

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