| Housatonic State Forest | |
| Map: | USA Connecticut#USA |
| Map Size: | 280 |
| Relief: | 1 |
| Location: | Litchfield, Connecticut, United States |
| Coordinates: | 41.9161°N -73.3092°W |
| Area Acre: | 10894 |
| Elevation: | 1145feet |
| Established: | 1927 |
| Governing Body: | Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection |
| Website: | Housatonic State Forest |
Housatonic State Forest is a Connecticut state forest occupying in the towns of Sharon, Canaan, Cornwall, and North Canaan. The state forest includes two Connecticut natural area preserves, Gold’s Pines and Canaan Mountain, and is the only Connecticut state forest that includes a portion of the Appalachian Trail. The forest is open for hiking, hunting, mountain biking, and snowmobiling.