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American Legion State Forest Campground

The Austin F. Hawes Memorial Campground offers 30 wooded campsites and 6 rustic cabins directly alongside the West Branch Farmington River, a National Park Service-designated Wild and Scenic River ideal for canoeing, kayaking, and tubing.

The campground features bathhouses with hot showers, potable water, a dumping station, and firewood/ice available on-site, with the season running mid-April through Columbus Day.

Reservations are required and can be made up to 11 months in advance through ReserveAmerica, with daily rates starting at $17 for residents.


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