State Forest

Nathan Hale State Forest

Capitol Planning Region County, ConnecticutAbout 5 acres
Status
Status not posted
Entrance fee
Free entryAnnual pass available
Day-use reservations
None mentioned
Dogs
Not stated — check with park
Camping
None listed
Official site
portal.ct.gov

Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current

Overview

Covering about 5 acres, Nathan Hale State Forest lies in Capitol Planning Region County, about 18 miles east of Hartford.

The park supports hunting in season and hiking.

Fees and passes

The park lists no entrance fee.

Connecticut park passes

  • Passport to the Parks — free parking for CT-registered vehicles (funded by an $8/yr vehicle registration fee from July 1, 2025). Day-use parking at all CT State Parks and Forests Details
  • Out-of-state vehicle season pass — $112. Season parking for out-of-state vehicles (as listed on park fee boxes) Details

From the Connecticut state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.

Reservations

Day use
No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
Booking system
ReserveAmerica (connecticutstateparks.reserveamerica.com)
Phone
1-877-668-CAMP (2267)

Check availability and book

We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.

Things to do

HikingHunting

Getting there

Nearest town
Hartford — about 18 mi east (straight line)
Coordinates
41.7522, -72.3330 (from PAD-US)

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Directions from the park

Between Talcott Hill Road in Coventry and Bear Swamp Road in Andover. From the junction of Route 31 and Route 44 in Coventry, proceed south on Route 31. Take second right on South River Road and follow to Case Road. Turn right on Case road and then turn left into Creaser Park for parking and trails.

Nearby state parks

Hop River State Park Trail
4 mi west (straight line)
Mono Pond State Park
5.2 mi south (straight line)
Gay City State Park
6.1 mi west (straight line)
Bolton Notch State Park
6.6 mi northwest (straight line)
Pomeroy State Park
6.8 mi southeast (straight line)
Mansfield Hollow State Park
7.8 mi east (straight line)
Salmon River State Forest
8.6 mi southwest (straight line)
Air Line State Park Trail
9.1 mi south (straight line)

Sources and freshness

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