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Coolidge State Forest preserves 21,416 acres scattered throughout seven towns, and is bisected by Route 100.
The forest's recreational hub is Coolidge State Park, covering about 500 acres in the eastern district. The park includes a campground, picnic area and a hiking trail system. Gold-panning is nearby.
The park is nestled in the mountains, north of Plymouth, birthplace of the 30th president of the United States Calvin Coolidge.
Nearby, the Coolidge Homestead is maintained by the Vermont Board of Historic Sites. The home retains furnishings that were present at the night of his inauguration in 1923.
The original Coolidge State Park was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps and consisted of 19 log lean-tos. Today, the lean-tos are in almost as good condition as they were when built in 1933, evidence of the remarkable workmanship.
There are 35 lean-to sites and 25 tent or trailer sites arranged in two camping loops. There are two large picnic shelters, a picnic area and a play area.
There also is a sanitary dump station for RVs, but no hookups. Many day hikes are available in the park.
The park is open mid-May to Columbus Day in October.
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