Bigelow Hollow State Park &Nipmuck State Forest Union

Facts about (Bigelow Hollow State Park &Nipmuck State Forest Union):

Overview ofBigelow Hollow State Park &Nipmuck State Forest Union- Facts,Trivia,and Historical Information : Bigelow Hollow State Park and the adjoining Nipmuck State Forest offer over 9,000 acres of recreation opportunities including miles of hiking trails and an 18-acre pond in Eastern Connecticut. Nipmuck State Forest and Bigelow Hollow State Park in the town of Union lie within one of the largest unbroken forest areas in Eastern Connecticut. Nipmuck is the second oldest state forest in Connecticut. The first parcel was acquired in 1905. Additional lands in the towns of Stafford, Ashford, Willington, and Woodstock have been added to the forest over the years. Today Nipmuck State Forest and Bigelow Hollow total over 9,000 acres. The recreation area in Bigelow Hollow was established in 1949 by the State Park and Forest Commission. The name "Bigelow" is a mystery since no person of that name seems to have been associated with this area. According to older residents of Union, the name is derived from "Big Low" in reference to the deep hollow in which the 18-acre pond of that name is located. The word "Mashapaug" is the Nipmuck Indian word for "Great Pond". The present lake of 300 acres was originally about half the size. In the mid-1880's, two different parties attempted to draw the water from this natural pond. One party ditched to the north and the other to the south. The latter party was forced to give up the battle when they ran into a ledge and later joined forces with their rivals to create the present lake. Two other smaller ponds, Breakneck and Griggs, lie to the north and east of Mashapaug in Nipmuck State Forest.

Services,Activities,Amenities,Attractions in (Bigelow Hollow State Park &Nipmuck State Forest Union): Visitors to this are can go boating, hiking, hunting, picnicking, fishing, and scuba diving in the summer, and during the winter months, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling are also good activities.

Contact Information:
Address:Bigelow Hollow State Park & Nipmuck State Forest Union, 166 Chestnut Hill Road , Stafford Springs, Connecticut, 06076
Phone No:(860) 684-3430