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     Have a tremendous hiking adventure along the Metacomet Trail, and a gorgeous lake like Farmington River Reservoir is a great spot to stop by. Ski Sundown has nice slopes and a friendly staff; Collins Company Lower Dam has great water scenery. Barnes Hill is lovely and can be made out from Farmington River Reservoir. Farmington River - Collinsville has a great whitewater paddling spot close by, and if you need a place to stay Clarion Hotel Bristol is a perfect  
   choice.
Lots of rainfall falls at Farmington River Reservoir; all through June this area sees the most rain while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation. This lake is so wonderful. A good spot to camp here at Farmington River Reservoir is Austin Hawes Campground, and paddling on Farmington River - Riverton is so much fun. Hit the slopes at Mount Southington around here, and stopping by Stratton Brook State Park is a nice thing to do.
 
               This lake is so wonderful. Take a hike on the Tunxis Trail; dry warm beds await you at Residence Inn Hartford Avon. High temperatures at Farmington River Reservoir through the summer months are in the 70's. During the moonlight hours it's typically in the 50's. Through the winter the highs are generally in the 20's; winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Farmington River Reservoir. Any time is a great time at Farmington River Reservoir if you go for the outdoors. Going for a hike along the Mattatuck Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this neighborhood, and camping at American Legion State Forest is always a great experience.
This place rocks, just check out all the amusing stuff to do in close proximity to Farmington River Reservoir. A quick trip to Bradley Brook next to Farmington River Reservoir is a brilliant idea, and while you're here you must pop by Zwick Point. Do stop by Unionville Upper Reservoir near Farmington River Reservoir, it's a delightful lake, and near Farmington River Reservoir you locate a golf course called Simsbury Farms Golf Course.

 
Residence Inn Hartford Avon, Avon
7 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...

Clarion Hotel Bristol, Bristol
8 miles away
Perfect for business and leisure travelers alike, the Clarion Hotel of Bristol Connecticut features complimentary wireless high-speed internet service, Jillian's Restaurant and Lounge, indoor pool, sa...

Current weather conditions at Farmington River Reservoir, Hartford County, Connecticut
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Local climate location: NORFOLK 17 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.8
Longitude: -72.92833

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These outdoors activities are available near Farmington River Reservoir.
 Hotels Near Farmington River Reservoir:
Residence Inn Hartford Avon, Avon, 7 miles away
Clarion Hotel Bristol, Bristol, 8 miles away
Avon Old Farms, Avon, 8 miles away
The Farmington Inn, Farmington, 8 miles away
Simsbury Inn, Simsbury, 8 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Farmington River Reservoir:
American Legion State Forest, Barkhamsted, 7 miles away
Austin Hawes Campground, Litchfield County, 9 miles away
White Pines Campground, Winsted, 11 miles away
Gentile's Camp Ground, Plymouth, 11 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Farmington River Reservoir:
Ski Sundown, Connecticut, 6 miles away
      625 vertical feet
Mount Southington, Connecticut, 11 miles away
      425 vertical feet
Blandford, Massachusetts, 20 miles away
      465 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Farmington River Reservoir:
Farmington River - Collinsville, Hartford CountyCounty, 2 miles away
      Class II - 3.5 miles long (Collinsville to Unionville)
Farmington River - Riverton, Litchfield CountyCounty, 7 miles away
      Class I-III - 11 miles long (Riverton to Satan's Kingdom parking area)
Farmington River, Litchfield CountyCounty, 11 miles away
      Class I-II - 2 miles long (Hogback Road to Riverton)
 National Parks Near Farmington River Reservoir:
Fire Island National Seashore, Patchogue - NY, 53 miles away
 Trails Near Farmington River Reservoir:
Tunxis Trail, Hartford County, 9 miles away
Metacomet Trail, Hartford County, 9 miles away
Mattatuck Trail, New Haven County, 10 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Farmington River Reservoir:
Simsbury Farms Golf Course, Simsbury, 7 miles away
Tunxis Plantation Country Club, Farmington, 7 miles away
 Lakes Near Farmington River Reservoir:
Farmington River Reservoir, Hartford CountyCounty, 1 miles away
Unionville Upper Reservoir, Hartford CountyCounty, 1 miles away

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