Shenipsit State Forest
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Shenipsit State Forest is a state forest located in northeastern Connecticut with 11 parcels scattered between the towns of Somers, Ellington, and Stafford.[3] The forest's headquarters is home to the Civilian Conservation Corps Museum, which houses memorabilia from CCC camps throughout the eastern United States.[3] The forest is managed for forestry products and offers various recreational pursuits.
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Shenipsit State Forest | |
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Location | Tolland, Connecticut, United States |
Coordinates | 41°58′32″N 72°23′12″W |
Area | 6,962 acres (28.17 km2)[1] |
Elevation | 886 ft (270 m)[2] |
Established | 1927 |
Governing body | Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection |
Website | Shenipsit State Forest |
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