Tucked+away+in+the+Groton+State+Forest%2c+Kettle+Pond+State+Park+is+an+interesting+mix+of+group+and+remote+camping%2e++%0d%0a%0d%0aOn+the+southern+end+of+the+lake+is+a+group+camping+area+consisting+of+five+clusters+of+five+lean%2dto%92s+%2825+total%29+along+with+composting+toilets+and+a+play+area%2e++This+location+is+perfect+for+scout+and+school++groups+or+just+of+bunch+of+families+who+want+to+camp+together%2e++%0d%0a%0d%0aAcross+the+lake+are+five+remote+lean%2dto%92s+and+one+remote+tent+site%2e++The+only+way+to+these+sites+is+by+paddling+or+hiking+in%2e++Paddlers+must+portage+from+the+parking+area+approximately+a+quarter+mile+on+a+trail+to+reach+the+put%2din+at+water%92s+edge%2e+++%0d%0a%0d%0aSince+the+group+area+is+not+frequently+used%2c+and+the+quarter+mile+portage+discourages+casual+paddlers%2c+it+is+not+unusual+to+find+yourself+alone+on+Kettle+Pond%3b+just+you+and+the+loons%2c+gorgeous+views+and+quiet+woods%2e++If+you%92d+rather+hike+into+your+lean%2dto+a+3%2dmile+trail+surrounds+the+pond+and+offers+campers+and+hikers+a+relaxing+stroll+with+numerous+excursions+to+the+water%2e+%0d%0a%0d%0a