| American Legion State Forest | |
| Connecticut State Forest | |
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Cliff face off of the Henry Buck Trail in American Legion State Forest.
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| Country | |
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| State | |
| County | Litchfield |
| Town | Barkhamsted |
| Elevation | 594 ft (181 m) |
| Coordinates | 41°56′10″N 73°00′37″W / 41.93611°N 73.01028°WCoordinates: 41°56′10″N 73°00′37″W / 41.93611°N 73.01028°W |
| Area | 893 acres (361 ha) |
| Established | 1927 |
| Management | Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection |
| Website: American Legion State Forest | |
American Legion State Forest is a Connecticut state forest located in the town of Barkhamsted. The forest is adjacent to Peoples State Forest.
The forest's recreational offerings include canoeing on the Farmington River and hiking on a variety of trails including the blue-blazed Henry Buck and Turkey Vultures Ledges trails. Camping is offered at the Austin F. Hawes Memorial Campground by the banks of the river.