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Talcott Mountain State Park spans over 574 acres and rests on Connecticut's Talcott Mountain. The state park is a favorite spot for outdoor lovers thanks to the vast amount of hiking trails and beautiful flora and fauna to view. Talcott Mountain State Park also features a museum and historic home.

Talcott Mountain State Park is located near cities such as Hartford and Bristol. Temperatures can be mild during the summer, although during the late fall, and winter the area can be quite chilly.

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Getting Outdoors

Visitors will find numerous things to do while here, and one activity is hiking. Hikers will discover quite a few trails they can explore, such as the Talcott Mountain Trail, which spans over 2.5 miles long and is thought to be one of the best pathways in the park to see local wildlife. There’s also the Heublein Tower Trail, which is a bit long but will take you to this historic tower that was built as a gift for Gilbert Heublien’s (a prominent inventor) fiance.

While here, try doing wildlife photography. Talcott Mountain State Park is home to a variety of different species, such as bats, beavers, bears, chipmunks, and bobcats. You’ll also find plenty of birds to try capturing with your camera, like warblers, goldfinches, chickadees, and kingbirds.

Another way to enjoy the great outdoors while here is to go fishing. Fishers can head over to Gale Pond or to the Farmington River, where they’ll find a variety of different species to try catching, such as pike, carp, and bass. Visitors can take a boat out into the water or stand along the shoreline with their fishing rod.

Camping at Talcott Mountain State Park

When you book an RV in Hartford County, you can stay at a few nearby campgrounds while in the area. One option is Bear Creek Campground. This family-friendly RV campground, which also serves as a waterpark, offers 54 motorhome sites. Some amenities provided during your stay include electric, water, cable, and a dumping station. This campground is pet-friendly.

Campers could also keep their travel trailer at Nelson’s Family Campground. This campground covers 175 acres and has been in operation since 1964. Some amenities available include water, sewer hookups, and electric. There are also numerous activities hosted on the grounds throughout the year, like taco dinners and game nights.

Exploring the Area

Should you like to drive your RV to some nearby attractions, there are many options to choose from. Only a few minutes away in Hartford is the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum. This museum is known for its vast collection of European, Egyptian, and American art. Visitors can also view pieces from the Hudson River School and a handful of contemporary works. Believed to be one of the largest art museums in the state, the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum offers guided tours and has a small cafe and gift shop.

In New Haven, there’s the Shore Line Trolley Museum. Designed to celebrate the history of the trolley car, this museum is home to one of the oldest running trolley lines in the United States. Visitors can watch trolleys drive by or view various exhibits that tell more about the history of this transportation method. You’ll also find vintage photographs and artifacts, such as badges and tickets, on display.

Visitors could also head over to Manchester to check out Wickham Park. Spanning over 280 acres, the park features massive fields, meadows, and gardens visitors can explore. Some of the most notable gardens to wander through while here include the Italian Garden, Lotus Garden, Oriental Garden, and Scottish Garden. You’ll also find plenty of other attractions here to enjoy, such as an aviary, disc golf course, and museum. Visitors can also attend one of the many events held at the park, such as springtime walking tours and disc golf tournaments.

Another destination to drive your camper to is Pleasure Beach in Bridgeport. Pleasure Beach overlooks Long Island Sound and covers over two miles on the state’s coastline. While once a popular resort town in the 1900s, it has since become a ghost town and has many abandoned buildings scattered around the area. Beach-goers can explore these left-behind structures while keeping an eye out for many different wildlife species that roam around, like piping plovers, rabbits, raccoons, and foxes.

Talcott Mountain State Park is situated near many gas stations that are only a few minutes away. Restaurants are also abundant and range from Thai to comfort food eateries. When you’d like to try some favorite local dishes, a few to consider are lobster rolls, apple cider, clam pie, and steamed cheeseburgers.

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