People's Forest Picnic Shelter Campground

People's Forest Picnic Shelter Campground
There is a vehicle charge for all vehicles that enter the park to use the pavilions. Buses require a special bus permit. To obtain a bus permit call 1-860-424-3200.

Services

Within Facility
  • Bike Riding
  • Bird Watching
  • Canoeing - River
  • Climbing
  • First Aid Kit
  • Fishing - Freshwater
  • Flush Toilet
  • Hiking
  • Historic Sites
  • Hunting
  • Interpretive Programs
  • Kayaking
  • Museum
  • Parking
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Playing Fields
  • Public Drinking Water Taps
  • Recycling Center
  • Restroom
  • Scenic Overlook
  • Softball Field
  • Swimming
  • Tubing
  • Wildlife Viewing
Within 10 Miles
  • Church
  • Fishing Supplies
  • Grocery Store
  • Hunting Supplies
  • Laundry
  • Restaurant
  • Walk-In Medical Center
Greater Than 10 Miles
  • Hospital

Directions

People's Forest Picnic Shelter
EAST RIVER ROAD (P.O. BOX 1)
Pleasant Valley CT 06063

From Hartford: Take Route 44 west to Route 318 east in Barkhamsted. At 4 way stop go straight over steel bridge and take first left onto East River Road. Pavilion is approx. 1 1/2 miles up on the left at the Matthies Grove Recreation Area. From Rte 8: Take Route 44 east to Route 318 east in Barkhamsted. At 4 way stop, go straight over steel bridge and take first left onto East River Road. Pavilion is approx. 1 1/2 miles up on the left at the Matthies Grove Recreation Area. From Route 91: Take Route 20 west to Rte. 219 in West Ganby. Follow 219 to Rte318 in Barkhamsted. Go over the Saville dam. At the stop sign go left. Just before the steel bridge take a right onto East River Road. Pavilion is approx. 1 1/2 miles up on the left at the Matthies Grove Recreation Area.

 
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