Compensating Reservoir, Litchfield County, Connecticut     User input for Compensating Reservoir, Litchfield County, Connecticut: Be the first to submit input for Compensating Reservoir. Help improve this web site with your great input. Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Review Guidelines        This is a glorious region for people who like lakes. Barkhamsted Reservoir is a lake nearby, and you can go for a hike on the Mattatuck Trail. Richards Corner Dam is wonderful and it's right next door to Compensating Reservoir, and Residence Inn Hartford Avon is a delightful location to get some rest. All the water falling down from the sky makes Compensating Reservoir a wet place; all through the month of August you get the most rain around here, and January       is when it's the driest. This lake is so wonderful. Going for a hike on the Tunxis Trail is always a perfect adventure, and you can hit the slopes at Mount Southington around here. If you come at the right time of year, Farmington River - Riverton offers some good whitewater, and you acquire a wonderful sight of Breezy Hill from here. American Legion State Forest is a nice campground nearby; since you're here at Compensating Reservoir, checking out Slashers                  Ledges is a must. Nearby lakes? Sure, Lake Mcdonough is near Compensating Reservoir, and Ski Sundown has delightful slopes and a friendly staff. For the duration of the months of summer at Compensating Reservoir highs are commonly in the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures sink down into the 50's. During the winter this place gets highs in the 20's with temperatures at Compensating Reservoir dipping down into the 10's throughout winter nights. And that's not all you can do here at Compensating Reservoir. Whitewater paddling is not for everybody but if it's for you then we recommend Farmington River, and a tour to Stratton Brook State Park invigorates the soul. That right there is lots already, but it carries on; Compensating Reservoir has it all. Stay the night at Austin Hawes Campground, and close by you discover the Metacomet Trail which is a great hiking trail. This lake is so wonderful. Don't forget to take a good little tour to East Branch Farmington River, and dry warm beds await you at Simsbury Inn. During your spree to Compensating Reservoir you'll meet some people from Torrington for sure.   Residence Inn Hartford Avon, Avon 10 miles away The Residence Inn Avon is a striking new addition to the beautiful surburban community in Central Connecticut known as Farmington Valley with numerous restaurants, recreation and walking trails rig... Simsbury Inn, Simsbury 10 miles away Welcome to The Simsbury Inn - a luxurious 97-room, full service hotel designed in the gracious style of a New England country inn. Conveniently located just minutes from the city of Hartford and Bradl... Current weather conditions at Compensating Reservoir, Litchfield County, Connecticut Local climate location: NORFOLK 19 miles away   Coordinates: Latitude: 41.88 Longitude: -72.95833 Connecticut Lakes Complete list of all lakes in Connecticut Litchfield County Lakes Complete list of all lakes in Litchfield County Books about Compensating Reservoir List of books available on Amazon.com about Compensating Reservoir, Litchfield County, Connecticut. Outdoors Recreation Near Torrington, Connecticut Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Torrington, Connecticut, the metro area neareast to Compensating Reservoir. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more. Connecticut Outdoors Index This is a very comprehensive index of outdoors activities in the great state of Connecticut.     These outdoors activities are available near Compensating Reservoir.   Hotels Near Compensating Reservoir: Residence Inn Hartford Avon, Avon, 10 miles away Simsbury Inn, Simsbury, 10 miles away Avon Old Farms, Avon, 11 miles away Simsbury 1820 House, Simsbury, 11 miles away Quality Inn & Suites, Torrington, 11 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Compensating Reservoir: American Legion State Forest, Barkhamsted, 2 miles away Austin Hawes Campground, Litchfield County, 5 miles away White Pines Campground, Winsted, 7 miles away Laurel Crest Campground, Litchfield County, 10 miles away   Ski Areas Near Compensating Reservoir: Ski Sundown, Connecticut, 3 miles away       625 vertical feet Mount Southington, Connecticut, 15 miles away       425 vertical feet Blandford, Massachusetts, 16 miles away       465 vertical feet   Whitewater Near Compensating Reservoir: Farmington River - Riverton, Litchfield CountyCounty, 3 miles away       Class I-III - 11 miles long (Riverton to Satan's Kingdom parking area) Farmington River, Litchfield CountyCounty, 6 miles away       Class I-II - 2 miles long (Hogback Road to Riverton) Farmington River - Collinsville, Hartford CountyCounty, 7 miles away       Class II - 3.5 miles long (Collinsville to Unionville)   National Parks Near Compensating Reservoir: Fire Island National Seashore, Patchogue - NY, 57 miles away   Trails Near Compensating Reservoir: Metacomet Trail, Hartford County, 12 miles away Tunxis Trail, Hartford County, 13 miles away Mattatuck Trail, New Haven County, 14 miles away   Lakes Near Compensating Reservoir: Lake Mcdonough, Litchfield CountyCounty, 0 miles away Barkhamsted Reservoir, Litchfield CountyCounty, 2 miles away