| Paugussett State Forest | |
| Map: | USA Connecticut#USA |
| Map Size: | 280 |
| Relief: | 1 |
| Location: | Newtown, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States |
| Coordinates: | 41.4131°N -73.2067°W |
| Area Acre: | 1947 |
| Elevation: | 371feet |
| Established: | 1940s |
| Governing Body: | Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection |
| Website: | Paugussett State Forest |
Paugussett State Forest is a Connecticut state forest with two separate sections located on impoundments of the Housatonic River in the town of Newtown. The forest's Upper Block encompasses approximately on the western shore of Lake Lillinonah. It offers boating access to the river and hiking on the blue-blazed Lillinonah Trail. The forest's Lower Block encompasses approximately on the western shore of Lake Zoar and offers hiking on the blue-blazed Zoar Trail.