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     Do pop by Bell Shop Pond next to Higganum Reservoir, it's a charming lake, and you'll probably meet some people from Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford here. Any time is a great time at Higganum Reservoir if you go for the outdoors. Black Shop Pond is a nearby lake that you could pop by; don't leave Higganum Reservoir without first going for a hike along the Washington Trail. The high level of rainfall makes Higganum Reservoir a pretty wet site; the wettest month  
   of the year is frequently May, that's the one that rains the most while February is usually the driest month.
After a long day outdoors Inn At Middletown is a good site to spend a night or two, and Higganum Reservoir is a magnificent spot to visit for more than one day, Little City Campground is a magnificent spot to camp nearby. This lake is so wonderful. There's some flowing water close by, Axelson Brook is a stream you can stop by during your stay, and get
 
               yourself into a kayak and hit Hammonasset River. This place rules, just explore all the exciting stuff to do close to Higganum Reservoir. If you need a spot to stay Passport Inn and Suites Middletown is a brilliant choice, and striking scenery and splendid skiing is what you acquire at Powder Ridge.
This lake is so wonderful. There's wonderful hiking along the Mattabesset Trail. You'll need more than a day to look at everything Higganum Reservoir has to offer, you can camp at Nelson's Family Campground. All through the months of summer at Higganum Reservoir highs are frequently in the 80's with nighttime lows in the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 30's, and overnight lows during the winter for Higganum Reservoir tend to be in the 10's. Higganum Reservoir Dam is a place that is next to Higganum Reservoir; for you golfers we recommend close by Quarry Ridge Golf Course.
Hurd State Park is both nice and pretty, and it's near Higganum Reservoir; there are some magnificent whitewater spots on Roaring Brook River. At Higganum Reservoir you can see Big Hill; you can go for a hike on the Mattabesset Trail.

 
Inn At Middletown, Middletown
7 miles away

Passport Inn and Suites Middletown, Middletown
8 miles away
Only Five Minutes from Wesleyan University, near Powder Ridge Ski area, Middlesex Hospital, shopping and restaurants. All spacious guest rooms offer Refrigerators, Microwaves and Free Wireless Interne...

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Local climate location: BURLINGTON 0 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.49306
Longitude: -72.55861

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These outdoors activities are available near Higganum Reservoir.
 Hotels Near Higganum Reservoir:
Inn At Middletown, Middletown, 7 miles away
Passport Inn and Suites Middletown, Middletown, 8 miles away
Americas Best Value Inn, Middletown, 10 miles away
A Victorian Village Inn, Clinton, 11 miles away
Hartford Marriott Rocky Hill, Rocky Hill, 11 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Higganum Reservoir:
Little City Campground, Higganum, 4 miles away
Nelson's Family Campground, East Hampton, 7 miles away
Markham Meadows Campgrounds, East Hampton, 7 miles away
Wolf's Den Family Campground, East Haddam, 9 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Higganum Reservoir:
Powder Ridge, Connecticut, 11 miles away
      500 vertical feet
Mount Southington, Connecticut, 26 miles away
      425 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Higganum Reservoir:
Hammonasset River, Middlesex/ New Haven CountyCounty, 9 miles away
      Class I-II - 2 miles long (Summer Hill Road to Green Hill Road)
Roaring Brook River, Hartford CountyCounty, 9 miles away
      Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Cold Brook Road to Route 17)
Salmon River, Tolland CountyCounty, 10 miles away
      Class II - 4.6 miles long (Old Route 2 to covered bridge at Highway 16)
 National Parks Near Higganum Reservoir:
Fire Island National Seashore, Patchogue - NY, 44 miles away
Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor, Putnam - CT, 52 miles away
 Trails Near Higganum Reservoir:
Mattabesset Trail, New Haven County, 11 miles away
Washington Trail, Middlesex County, 12 miles away
Mattabesset Trail, Middlesex County, 13 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Higganum Reservoir:
Quarry Ridge Golf Course, Portland, 6 miles away
Portland Golf Course, Portland, 6 miles away
 Lakes Near Higganum Reservoir:
Bell Shop Pond, Middlesex CountyCounty, 1 miles away
Black Shop Pond, Middlesex CountyCounty, 1 miles away

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Hammonasset River
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Salmon River
THe fishermen aren't nice here, especially in the Fly fishing area, we caught a lot of heck from them last year. MAde the trip no fun, I won't return. Try the Farmington instead....it's just bigger withmore room for everyone....You may wish to add the following link from the Salmon River page:http://www.ctxguide.com/ctxguide_117.htm...

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

Mattabesset Trail
11 miles away
You may wish to link from the Mattabesett Trail page to:http://www.ctxguide.com/ctxguide_157.htm...

Risley Reservoir
16 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....

Andover Lake
18 miles away
Great bass fishing. Clear water and no motors allowed. I remember skin diving in the 70's when I was around 10 and being able to see twenty thirty feet....

Mount Southington
25 miles away
Night and day we are the one. Mt. Southington is Connecticut's convenient location for both skiing and snowboarding for all ages and for all ability-levels. Novice trails that gently glide down sloping hillsides as well as down-hill runs that challenge and excite are just some features of this popular ski area....

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