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     Austin Hawes Campground is a glorious local campground, and get drenched paddling on Farmington River - Collinsville. This lake is so wonderful. Be careful coming to Farmington River Reservoir, you might not ever wanna go back home again. Bradley Brook flows through this vicinity; if you're here and you like golf, you can explore Simsbury Farms Golf Course. This lake is so wonderful. Head up to Mount Southington and strap some skis to your feet, and you have  
   to go to Zwick Point when you're here.
This lake is so wonderful. A lake close by is Nepaug Reservoir, and Collins Company Upper Dam is a delightful place. Ski Sundown is a very popular ski area around here, and after a long day outdoors Avon Old Farms is a delightful spot to spend a night or two. The Tunxis Trail is a good hiking trail in close proximity to Farmington River Reservoir, and why not camp at American Legion State Forest if you're here at Farmington
 
               River Reservoir.
At Farmington River Reservoir through the summer months highs are in the 70's while nighttime lows are commonly in the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 20's, and overnight lows in the 10's for Farmington River Reservoir. Farmington River Reservoir gets a lot of water; the month with most of the rain is June, and February on the other hand is the driest. There's just no way anyone can get bored here at Farmington River Reservoir. If you're visiting Farmington River Reservoir from Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, you won't be the only one, and from Farmington River Reservoir you obtain a great sight of Huckleberry Hill.
If the weather is magnificent here at Farmington River Reservoir, you can go for a hike along the Metacomet Trail, and soar down the rapids of Farmington River - Riverton in a kayak. There is a nice hiking trail near Farmington River Reservoir called the Mattatuck Trail, and Stratton Brook State Park is a good spot to stop at on a pretty day. Farmington River Reservoir is a nearby lake that you could explore, and a great close by hotel is Residence Inn Hartford Avon.

 
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...

Avon Old Farms, Avon
8 miles away

Current weather conditions at Farmington River Reservoir, Hartford County, Connecticut
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Local climate location: NORFOLK 18 miles away


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Latitude: 41.81
Longitude: -72.92667

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 Hotels Near Farmington River Reservoir:
Residence Inn Hartford Avon, Avon, 7 miles away
Avon Old Farms, Avon, 8 miles away
The Farmington Inn, Farmington, 8 miles away
Simsbury Inn, Simsbury, 8 miles away
Clarion Hotel Bristol, Bristol, 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, 12 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, 10 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:
Metacomet Trail, Hartford County, 9 miles away
Tunxis Trail, Hartford County, 9 miles away
Mattatuck Trail, New Haven County, 11 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Farmington River Reservoir:
Simsbury Farms Golf Course, Simsbury, 7 miles away
Tunxis Plantation Country Club, Farmington, 8 miles away
 Lakes Near Farmington River Reservoir:
Farmington River Reservoir, Hartford CountyCounty, 1 miles away
Nepaug Reservoir, Hartford CountyCounty, 1 miles away

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