Nathan Hale State Forest

Nathan Hale State Forest is a Connecticut state forest encompassing 1,455 acres (589 ha) in the towns of Coventry and Andover.^[4] The forest is managed to sustain a reliable source of forest products and renewable habitat for wildlife.

Nathan Hale State Forest
Nathan Hale State Forest
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Location	Coventry & Andover, Connecticut, United States
Coordinates	41°46′00″N 72°20′51″W[1]
Area	1,455 acres (5.89 km2)[2]
Elevation	561 ft (171 m)[1]
Designation	Connecticut state forest
Established	1946 [3]
Administrator	Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Website	Nathan Hale State Forest

The forest originated in 1946 through the bequest of George Dudley Seymour, which allowed the state to purchase 850 acres in the surrounds of the historic Nathan Hale Homestead. In addition to cultivated plantations, the forest includes a 200-acre natural area that is kept without management activity.

A 57-acre (23 ha) parcel, Creaser Park, is leased to the Town of Coventry for recreational use. The park offers hiking trails, fishing, and a dog-friendly area.^[5] Recreational usage in the rest of the forest includes hiking, hunting and letterboxing.^[4]