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Big Deer State Park
This state park is one of the seven major parks located within the 26,000-acre Groton State Forest.
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Big Deer State Park Details
This state park is one of the seven major parks located within the 26,000-acre Groton State Forest. It is mostly used as a campground, as it has 22 tent and RV sites, 5 lean-to shelters, and decent restroom facilities. It is well connected to other state parks in the forest through a series of nature trails. Although this area is more woodsy, you can also hop over to one of the other nearby parks for swimming, mountain biking, or fishing.
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Nearby Parks Around Big Deer State Park
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Big Deer State Park
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0.6 mi away
Stillwater State Park
For a fun day out on the water, head to this state park on the western shores of Lake Groton.
0.7 mi away
Boulder Beach State Park
Nestled on the eastern side of Lake Groton is this well-maintained park and beach.
1.9 mi away
Kettle Pond State Park
A remote experience in the heart of the Groton State Forest, this park offers guests the chance to camp along the shores of a beautiful, undeveloped pond.
2.6 mi away
New Discovery State Park
Out of the seven parks in the Groton State Forest, this one sits the furthest north.
2.8 mi away
Ricker Pond State Park
This park in the Groton State Forest sits on the western edge of the 95-acre pond after which it was named.