Visiting Timberlands
Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
- Early morning and late afternoon are the best times to see animals.
- Keep your distance and do not feed wildlife.
Best time
November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon. Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.
Places to visit near Timberlands
All places near Guilford →
Thomas Griswold House
museum · 8 km
Deer Lake
lake · 9 km · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
Chatfield Hollow State Park
sanctuary · 10 km · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region
Lake Gaillard
lake · 10 km
Totoket Mountain
viewpoint · 12 km
Deacon John Grave House Museum
museum · 12 km
Other wildlife, forests & gardens nearby
Chatfield Hollow State Park · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region10 kmCockaponset State Forest · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region13 kmTri-Mountain State Park · South Central Connecticut Planning Region15 kmMillers Pond State Park · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region19 kmQuinnipiac River State Park · South Central Connecticut Planning Region21 kmFarm River State Park · South Central Connecticut Planning Region23 kmHow to reach Timberlands
Nearest towns with a guide: Guilford (8 km) · North Branford (9 km) · Madison (12 km). Coordinates 41.34348, -72.67919. Road distances are estimates.
Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Timberlands?
November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.
What are the places to visit near Timberlands?
Nearby: Thomas Griswold House (museum, 8 km), Deer Lake (lake, 9 km), Chatfield Hollow State Park (sanctuary, 10 km), Lake Gaillard (lake, 10 km), Totoket Mountain (viewpoint, 12 km), Deacon John Grave House Museum (museum, 12 km).
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