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Dry Reservoir Shelter

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Pachaug State Forest
1 site · Lodging

Near the intersection of the Nehantic and Pachaug trails, Dry Reservoir Shelter is a year-round backpack campsite established along Blue Blazed Hiking Trails.

It has a limited amount of Adirondack-type camp shelters, but just to be safe, you should bring a tent should someone have already set up shop. Also be prepared to bring your own drinking water. The good folk of the Connecticut Forest and Park Association ask that you only stay one night so that other backpackers moving through the region can share the space.
What this place offers
Campfire allowed
Pets allowed
No showers
Toilets
No potable water
Picnic tables
No sewage hookups
No electric hookups
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LocationDry Reservoir Shelter, Pachaug State Forest, Connecticut, United States
What this place offers
Campfire allowed
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No showers
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No sewage hookups
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