Title: Visit Cockaponset State Forest: Best of Cockaponset State Forest Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.com [Hotels in Cockaponset State Forest](https://expedia.com/Cockaponset-State-Forest-Hotels.d6341131.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Cockaponset State Forest](https://expedia.com/Cockaponset-State-Forest-Vacation-Rentals.d6341131.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Cockaponset State Forest](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Cockaponset-State-Forest.d6341131.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Cockaponset State Forest](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Cockaponset-State-Forest.d6341131.Car-Rental-Guide)[Cockaponset State Forest Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Cockaponset-State-Forest.d6341131.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Cockaponset State Forest, CT ## Travel Guide ## Visit Cockaponset State Forest Escape from the hustle and bustle and soak up the serene natural settings of Cockaponset State Forest. Make use of any hiking trails and picnic areas dotted around this protected habitat. You'll find this protected natural landscape in [Coastal Connecticut](https://www.expedia.com/Coastal-Connecticut.dx6233741). Once you've seen all you can at Cockaponset State Forest, consider visiting nearby Gillette Castle State Park, Goodspeed Opera House, and Machimoodus State Park. ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. 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