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Appalachian Trail Pine Knob Loop Trail section in Housatonic Meadows State Park scenic overlook of the Housatonic River.JPG
Appalachian Trail's Pine Knob Loop Trail overlooking the Housatonic River Valley in Housatonic Meadows State Park
Housatonic Meadows State Park is located in Connecticut
Housatonic Meadows State Park
Housatonic Meadows State Park
Location in Connecticut
Location Cornwall and Sharon, Connecticut, United States
Area 452 acres (183 ha)
Elevation 518 ft (158 m)
Designation Connecticut state park
Established 1927
Administrator Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Website 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.

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