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    If you are in this part of Connecticut make sure to pay a visit to Connecticut River Reservoir. This lake is so wonderful. If you come at the right time of year, Connecticut River offers some great whitewater, and do put some time aside to spend at Enfield Falls while you're here at Connecticut River Reservoir. Now, you may imagine that's heaps but there's even more exciting stuff to do here at Connecticut River Reservoir. Golf can be played at Grassmere Country  
   Club. If you came for an overnight stay Sodom Mountain Campground is a good place to camp, and why not take a refreshing hike along the County Road Trail.
Get yourself into a kayak and hit Farmington River, and lakes are such peaceful locations, why not go to Freshwater Pond. Beemans Brook is a pleasant local stream; the Link Trail offers hiking at its best. Enfield Dam is a site that is near Connecticut River Reservoir; while you're here you will meet
 
               lots of people from close by Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford.
This lake is so wonderful. Robinson State Park is a fine place to check out on a delightful day, and hiking is a popular thing to do around Connecticut River Reservoir; Metacomet Trail is a splendid local trail. I don't want to stop, cause I'm havin' a glorious time here at Connecticut River Reservoir. Golden Acres Campground is a wonderful local campground, and dry warm beds await you at Super 8 Motel - Enfield/Windsor Lks/Airport. At Connecticut River Reservoir through the warmest time of the year highs are in the 80's while night lows are typically in the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 30's, and after the sun is down through the wintertime temperatures at Connecticut River Reservoir sink into the 0's.
All the water falling down from the sky makes Connecticut River Reservoir a wet site; May is the wettest month with most rain, and January on the other hand is the driest. Red Roof Inn Enfield-Hartford is a nice spot to get some rest, and a striking lake like Freshwater Pond is a fine place to pop by.

 
Red Roof Inn Enfield-Hartford, Enfield
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Super 8 Motel - Enfield/Windsor Lks/Airport, Enfield
2 miles away
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Current weather conditions at Connecticut River Reservoir, Hartford County, Connecticut
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Local climate location: CHESTER 9 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.98833
Longitude: -72.60333

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 Hotels Near Connecticut River Reservoir:
Red Roof Inn Enfield-Hartford, Enfield, 1 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Enfield/Windsor Lks/Airport, Enfield, 2 miles away
Crowne Plaza Hotel ENFIELD-SPRINGFIELD, Enfield, 2 miles away
Clarion Inn East Windsor, East Windsor, 3 miles away
Bradley Hotel, Windsor Locks, 3 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Connecticut River Reservoir:
Sodom Mountain Campground, Southwick, 12 miles away
Golden Acres Campground, Hampden County, 13 miles away
Southwick Acres Campground, Southwick, 13 miles away
Del-aire Camping Resort, Tolland, 14 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Connecticut River Reservoir:
Blandford, Massachusetts, 24 miles away
      465 vertical feet
Powder Ridge, Connecticut, 26 miles away
      500 vertical feet
Ski Sundown, Connecticut, 29 miles away
      625 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Connecticut River Reservoir:
Farmington River, Hartford CountyCounty, 9 miles away
      Class II-III - 1.5 miles long (Route 18 to Highway 187)
Connecticut River, Hampden CountyCounty, 12 miles away
      Class -blank- - 2 miles long (Holyoke)
Roaring Brook River, Hartford CountyCounty, 16 miles away
      Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Cold Brook Road to Route 17)
 National Parks Near Connecticut River Reservoir:
Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor, Putnam - CT, 51 miles away
Fire Island National Seashore, Patchogue - NY, 65 miles away
 Trails Near Connecticut River Reservoir:
Metacomet Trail, Hartford County, 17 miles away
Link Trail, Hampden County, 18 miles away
County Road Trail, Hampden County, 19 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Connecticut River Reservoir:
Grassmere Country Club, Enfield, 5 miles away
St Anne Country Club, Feeding Hills, 6 miles away
 Lakes Near Connecticut River Reservoir:
Freshwater Pond, Hartford CountyCounty, 1 miles away
Freshwater Pond, Hartford CountyCounty, 1 miles away

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Bass Pond
The Springfield Paddle Club is a private swimming club with a beach on Bass Club.  The entrance is from South Branch Parkway.  We have a lovely beach and a floating dock about 20 yards from shore.  Consider joining us for wonderful swimming all summer long....

Sodom Mountain Campground
12 miles away
Tent Sites, RV Hookups, Pets OK, Fires OK, Store, Nearby Grocery, Pool, Gameroom... - 170 RV hookups, PETS:On a leash, cannot be left attended at the campground and must clean up after your pet., FIRES:Fires out at midnight, STORE:General store with supplies, food, candy and toys, GROCERY:4 miles away...Sodom Mountain is a family oriented campground that offers mountain hiking, family activities, pool, gameroom, mini golf and much more. Our campsites range from basic tenting to 50 amp large pullthrough sites. On site is laundry, lp gas,store, bathrooms with showers and discount tickets available to local attractions.

We are the closest campground located to the Springfield area. Close by attractions include Six Flags New England, Basketball Hall of Fame, Springfield muesums and the Big E (Eastern States Exposition Fair)....

Whiting Street Reservoir
13 miles away
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Whiting Street Reservoir frozen on a late afternoon in February, 2009...

Risley Reservoir
13 miles away
This is a nice little lake for fishing. Use minnows and you'll catch a lot of pickerel and bass. Worms bring in copious amounts of bluegill. It's a C/R lake....

Nashawannuck Pond
14 miles away
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My Mother was born in Easthampton-Wanat house near pond-Williston Ave. I am a former member of citizens restoring Congamond. There used to be a lot of fish - but now only bluegills -Millfoil is one of invasive weeds in pond. Pond over years has a lot of garbage thrown in it-used to swim there- would not dare now especially where beach used to be....

Metacomet Trail
17 miles away
Gene, The trailhead at 315 and 189 is actually on Mountain Road which comes off the Rd right at the juncture.  The telphone poles are blazed and the trail breaks into the woods about halfway up on the right side of the road.  That is a nice section of trail although we hiked it in the rain.  Happy Trails....I am having difficulty locating the trail head in East Granby at rtes. 315 and 189 that leads to south toward Penwood State Park.  The trail maps say that the trail head is on Mountain Road, but there are no blue/yellow blazed trail markers on either of the two entry points into the woods.  The only indication of the trail is the sign post at the bottom of the road in the three way intersection.  Thanks....

Powder Ridge
25 miles away
Powder Ridge is closed for season due to pending sale....

Ski Sundown
28 miles away
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...% snowmaking from early December through late March. A trail mix encompassing beginner, intermediate and expert runs affords pleasant views and both easy and challenging terrain on 65 skiable acres. Two triple chairlifts service the main mountain and a carpet lift, double chairlift and triple chairlift service the Sunnyside Area. There are two terrain parks and a snowskate park. Flexible ticketing options include 8-hour and 4-hour ''start anytime'' lift and rental tickets, as well as night tickets from 6-10pm. Amenities include a Lodge with two self-serve Food Courts with inside seating, Lounge serving adult beverages, full service Rental & Repair Shop, Snowsports School offering ski and snowboard instruction to ages 4 and older of any ability, a Ski Shop with clothing and accessories, Banquet Facilities for private parties and special occasions, and mountain view decks with picnic tables and outdoor barbecue. Ski Sundown hosts weekly racing and terrain park competitions and several fun family events during the season including a New Year's Eve Family Party, Winter Carnival and Wild ...

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