Housatonic Meadows State Park

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]

Housatonic Meadows State Park
Appalachian Trail's Pine Knob Loop Trail overlooking the Housatonic River Valley in Housatonic Meadows State Park
Location in Connecticut
LocationCornwall and Sharon, Connecticut, United States
Coordinates41°50′42″N 73°22′42″W[1]
Area452 acres (183 ha)[2]
Elevation518 ft (158 m)[1]
DesignationConnecticut state park
Established1927[3]
AdministratorConnecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
WebsiteHousatonic Meadows State Park

References
  1. "Housatonic Meadows State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. "Appendix A: List of State Parks and Forests" (PDF). State Parks and Forests: Funding. Staff Findings and Recommendations. Connecticut General Assembly. January 23, 2014. p. A-2. Retrieved March 20, 2014.
  3. "Housatonic Meadows State Park". State Parks and Forests. Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. January 2017. Retrieved October 25, 2017.
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