Pachaug River

Pachaug River
The public beach at Hopeville Pond in Hopeville Pond State Park in Griswold, Connecticut.
Location
CountryUnited States
StateConnecticut
CountiesNew London, CT
Physical characteristics
SourceBeach Pond 41°35′29″N 71°47′11″W / 41.591471°N 71.786412°W / 41.591471; -71.786412
 • locationExeter, Washington County, Rhode Island, United States
MouthEmpties into Quinebaug River 41°36′18″N 71°58′49″W / 41.6050°N 71.9802°W / 41.6050; -71.9802
 • location
Jewett City, New London County, Connecticut, United States
Length16.0 mi (25.7 km)
Discharge 
 • locationJewett City, CT

41°36′18″N 71°58′49″W / 41.6050°N 71.9802°W / 41.6050; -71.9802

The Pachaug River is a 16.0-mile-long (25.7 km) river arising from the Pachaug State Forest at the Connecticut - Rhode Island border and draining into the Quinebaug River. It is crossed by the Ashland Mill Bridge in Griswold, Connecticut, a bridge which is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.