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Squantz Pond State Park – New Fairfield CT

Camp Hook

Historical Museum of the Civilian Conservation Corps, Shenipsit State Forest: exhibit information

Camp Hook

Camp Hook

Camp Hook

Project type: Roads, bridges, and tunnels, CCC Camps, Forestry and Agriculture, Infrastructure and Utilities, Landscaping and Tree Planting, Park Roads and Bridges, Parks and Recreation, Paths and Trails, Pest Control
Agency: Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
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Description

The Civilian Conservation Corps (C.C.C.)’s Camp Hook was stationed at Squantz Pond State Park from May 24, 1933 to Oct. 30, 1935.

Projects undertaken at the park included:

  • foot trails along Squantz Pond
  • construction of the Squantz Pond entrance road
  • recreation area improvements at Squantz Pond
  • gypsy moth removal
  • tree planting

Source notes

Historical Museum of the Civilian Conservation Corps, Shenipsit State Forest: exhibit information

Project originally submitted by Evan Kalish on February 20, 2018.

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Location Info

Squantz Pond State Park
New Fairfield, CT

Coordinates: 41.510140, -73.476079

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