Camp Columbia State Park/State Forest, State park and forest in Morris, Litchfield County, United States.
Camp Columbia State Park spans 600 acres of natural terrain, featuring wooded areas, trails, and a section of Bantam Lake's South Bay.
Columbia University established the site in 1903 as a field training ground for engineering students, focusing on surveying techniques until its closure in 1983.
During World War I, the grounds transformed into a military training facility where students practiced combat exercises and constructed trenches still visible today.
Visitors can access more than 3 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing from the parking area on Route 109.
The Class of 1906 observation tower, built in 1942 using local stone, rises 60 feet and provides seasonal views of the surrounding landscape.
Location: Litchfield County
Inception: 2004
Website: https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/State-Parks/Parks/Camp-Columbia-State-Park-Forest
Website: https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/State-Parks/Parks/Camp-Columbia-State-Park-Forest
GPS coordinates: 41.67694,-73.22389
Latest update: March 31, 2025 05:00
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