Housatonic Meadows State Park
State park in Litchfield County, Connecticut
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Housatonic Meadows State Park is a public recreation area covering 452 acres (183 ha) along the Housatonic River in the towns of Sharon and Cornwall, Connecticut. The state park offers opportunities for camping, hiking, picnicking, canoeing, and fly-fishing. It is crossed by the Appalachian Trail and is managed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.[3]
LocationCornwall and Sharon, Connecticut, United States
Area452 acres (183 ha)[2]
Elevation446 ft (136 m)[1]
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Appalachian Trail's Pine Knob Loop Trail overlooking the Housatonic River Valley in Housatonic Meadows State Park | |
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| Location | Cornwall and Sharon, Connecticut, United States |
| Coordinates | 41°49′59″N 73°22′58″W[1] |
| Area | 452 acres (183 ha)[2] |
| Elevation | 446 ft (136 m)[1] |
| Established | 1927[3] |
| Administered by | Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection |
| Designation | Connecticut state park |
| Website | Official website  |
