Lake Mashapaug
Union, Connecticut
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42°0'35.5"N 72°7'48.6"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Connecticut |
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Union, Connecticut
- Head northeast on CT-190 E toward CT-171 E (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto CT-171 E (1.4 mi)
- Turn left (0.8 mi)
- Continue onto Bigelow Brook (0.3 mi)
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