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Camping at Peoples Forest Picnic Shelter near Pleasant Valley

State park · Pleasant Valley

A forested campground near trout fishing, and hiking.

About this campground

The American Legion and Peoples State Forests total 3,900 acres and are located in Barkhamsted, CT. The West Branch of the Farmington River, designated as a Wild and Scenic River by the National Park Service, divides the two forests and is the center point of river-based recreational activities including trout fishing, canoeing, kayaking and tubing.

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At a glance

  • Pets not allowed
  • Flush toilets
  • Public land
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Amenities & location

  • Church
  • Climbing
  • First Aid Kit
  • Flush Toilet
  • Grocery Store
  • Hospital
  • Hunting
  • Hunting Supplies
  • Laundry
  • Parking
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Playing Fields
Pets
Pets not allowed

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Peoples Forest Picnic Shelter: questions answered

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Getting there
Listing Pleasant Valley, CT (map in Location below)
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Guides for this trip

  • Camping with dogs
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Vernal Heights

9.6 mi from Peoples Forest Picnic Shelter (straight-line)
Sites from $45/night
$90 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights3 sites open for every night

Southwick Acres Campground

13.4 mi from Peoples Forest Picnic Shelter (straight-line)
Sites from $68/night
$136 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights8 sites open for every night

Pioneer Valley Campground

13.5 mi from Peoples Forest Picnic Shelter (straight-line)
Sites from $55/night
$110 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

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  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
    • fish for trout (per the campground listing)
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Hatfield to Hartford Airport (BDL) - Departure Private Transfer Hartford area · 45 min · from $140/person
    • Fun City Scavenger Hunt in Hartford by Wacky Walks Hartford area · 2 hr · from $10/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • Celebrate with a Holiday Scavenger Hunt in Hartford with Holly Jolly Hunt Hartford area · 1 hr · from $20/person
Ways to stay

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    Rentals that may deliver here. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    Lil' Luna ~ 2018 Retro Teardrop Trailer
    Lil' Luna ~ 2018 Retro Teardrop Trailer

    Travel trailer · 16 ft · sleeps 2 · 16 mi from campground

    $99/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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    Brand New, Clean, Family Friendly 2022 Travel Trailer
    Brand New, Clean, Family Friendly 2022 Travel Trailer

    Travel trailer · 23 ft · sleeps 7 · 95 mi from campground

    $132/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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    2022 Cruiser Embrace el280
    2022 Cruiser Embrace el280

    Travel trailer · 33 ft · sleeps 9 · 126 mi from campground

    $160/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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    Things to do

    Activities near Peoples Forest Picnic Shelter

    Bookable tours nearby

    Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

    Hatfield to Hartford Airport (BDL) - Departure Private Transfer
    Hatfield to Hartford Airport (BDL) - Departure Private Transfer

    Hartford area · 45 min · from $140/person

    Fun City Scavenger Hunt in Hartford by Wacky Walks
    Fun City Scavenger Hunt in Hartford by Wacky Walks

    Hartford area · 2 hr · from $10/person

    Celebrate with a Holiday Scavenger Hunt in Hartford with Holly Jolly Hunt
    Celebrate with a Holiday Scavenger Hunt in Hartford with Holly Jolly Hunt

    Hartford area · 1 hr · from $20/person

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    Hartford Airport (BDL) to Hatfield Arrival Private Transfer
    Hartford Airport (BDL) to Hatfield Arrival Private Transfer

    Hartford area · 45 min · from $140/person

    A Remarkable Bar Hunt: Hartford Party
    A Remarkable Bar Hunt: Hartford Party

    Hartford area · 2 hr · from $12/person

    Springfield City to Hartford Bradley Airport (BDL) - Departure Private Transfer
    Springfield City to Hartford Bradley Airport (BDL) - Departure Private Transfer

    Hartford area · 35 min · from $77/person

    Hartford Bradley Airport (BDL) to Springfield City - RoundTrip Private Transfer
    Hartford Bradley Airport (BDL) to Springfield City - RoundTrip Private Transfer

    Hartford area · 1 hr · from $154/person

    Hartford City to Hartford Bradley Airport (BDL) - Departure Private Transfer
    Hartford City to Hartford Bradley Airport (BDL) - Departure Private Transfer

    Hartford area · 35 min · from $64/person

    Hartford Bradley Airport (BDL) to Springfield City - Arrival Private Transfer
    Hartford Bradley Airport (BDL) to Springfield City - Arrival Private Transfer

    Hartford area · 35 min · from $77/person