Pachaug State Forest & its campgrounds are alcohol free facilities. One pet per site is allowed at Mount Misery Campground. It must be on a leash at all times, which is less than 7 feet in length.
: The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Mosquito Management Program is warning Connecticut residents about the risk of infection by eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile virus (WNV) this season. As of late August 2024, the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station has detected EEE-infected mosquitoes in Canterbury, Ledyard, North Stonington, Sterling and Voluntown. As part of the steps the program takes to minimize the potential for spread of the virus to humans, the Mosquito Management Program will be spraying for mosquitoes carrying EEE in this area of Eastern Connecticut where mammal-biting mosquitoes containing EEE have continued to be detected. Spraying will take place in the Mt. Misery area of Pachaug State Forest on the evening of Thursday, August 29 (weather pending). Entrances to the State Forest will be closed beginning at 5:00 PM on August 29, and the forest and nearby roads will be closed for the evening, re-opening at 8:00 AM on Friday, August 30.
Information on EEE and WNV, mosquito bite prevention, mosquito test results, and human infection updates can be found on the Connecticut Mosquito Management Program website at https://portal.ct.gov/mosquito.
The maximum length of stay at this park is fourteen (14) consecutive days.
Following each stay at any CT State Park or Forest campground, regardless of duration, a five-day interim period is mandatory for all members of the camping party (occupants). All camping equipment must also be removed from the park during the five-day period, and may not be used for other sites or other campers within that campground. Campers may not move to another camping area within the same park or forest during the interim. The camp areas within Pachaug State Forest and Hopeville Pond State Park shall be considered one campground.
Mount Misery Campground, CT
Description
Book a Campsite at Mount Misery Campground, CT
Description
Come explore the many miles of roads and trails available for the hiker, snowmobiler, motorcyclist, and equestrian at Pachaug State Forest.
Geography:
Mt. Misery Overlook is the highest point in the vicinity with an elevation of 441 feet, giving a fine view of Pachaug Forest and Voluntown. The overlook is accessible by trail and or car (600 feet from a parking area.) The Rhododendron Sanctuary offers a short scenic walk through an unusual ecological type and is one of very few such areas in New England. The Rhododendron usually blossom around July 4th.
Recreation:
Beachdale Pond is stocked with trout and has natural bass, pickerel and bullhead. The fishing area has a fishing platform off of Route 49 with wheelchair access.
Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.
41.60139, -71.88583
41°36'5"N, 71°53'9"W
Take I-395 to exit 22.Take Route 138 east. Follow for 9 miles then take a left onto Route 49 north.