Howard Reservoir, Hartford County, Connecticut

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     Here at Howard Reservoir there are plenty of folks from Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, and paddling on Roaring Brook River is so much fun. This lake is so wonderful. You could also check out Porter Reservoir if you're here at Howard Reservoir; it's close by, and Quality Inn Vernon is a good place to get some rest. Howard Reservoir sees pretty high levels of rain; May is the wettest month with most rain; July on the other hand is the driest. There's  
   so much to do here at Howard Reservoir that you need to camp here for a while, Del-aire Camping Resort is a nice place for that, and get drenched paddling on Salmon River.
For the period of the summer at Howard Reservoir highs are usually in the 80's. Once the sun is down it dips down to the 60's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 30's with temperatures at Howard Reservoir dipping down into the 10's throughout winter nights. If you're a golfer then
 
               a brilliant nearby course is Minnechaug Golf Course, and a brilliant nearby hotel is Manchester Inn. Stay the night at Nelson's Family Campground, and Gay City State Park is worth checking out.
This place, Howard Reservoir, it simply has so much outdoors enjoyable stuff. Do take a look at Howard Reservoir Dam if you're here at Howard Reservoir, and some of the water nearby flows, like Wilson Brook. This lake is so wonderful. The summit of Birch Mountain can be spotted from Howard Reservoir, and most likely you're looking for nearby lakes? Sure, Case Pond is just a very short distance away.

 
Manchester Inn, Manchester
3 miles away
The town of Manchester is a thriving small community in the growing eastern region of Hartford. This town dates back to 1670 with the inhabitants of English colonists and is rich in American history. ...

Quality Inn Vernon, Vernon
3 miles away
The Quality Inn and Conference Center is a great place to stay whether on business and pleasure.The hotel offers a complimentary deluxe continental breakfast each morning,outdoor seasonal pool,free wi...

Current weather conditions at Howard Reservoir, Hartford County, Connecticut
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Local climate location: HARTFORD WSO AP 11 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.77139
Longitude: -72.47806

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These outdoors activities are available near Howard Reservoir.
 Hotels Near Howard Reservoir:
Manchester Inn, Manchester, 3 miles away
Quality Inn Vernon, Vernon, 3 miles away
Comfort Inn Vernon, Vernon, 3 miles away
Howard Johnson Express Inn - Vernon, Vernon, 3 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Manchester, CT, Manchester, 3 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Howard Reservoir:
Nelson's Family Campground, East Hampton, 9 miles away
Del-aire Camping Resort, Tolland, 9 miles away
Markham Meadows Campgrounds, East Hampton, 11 miles away
Sun Valley Camping Cooperative, Stafford Springs, 13 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Howard Reservoir:
Powder Ridge, Connecticut, 21 miles away
      500 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Howard Reservoir:
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)
Farmington River, Hartford CountyCounty, 17 miles away
      Class II-III - 1.5 miles long (Route 18 to Highway 187)
 National Parks Near Howard Reservoir:
Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor, Putnam - CT, 43 miles away
Fire Island National Seashore, Patchogue - NY, 59 miles away
Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, Woonsocket - RI, 69 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Howard Reservoir:
Minnechaug Golf Course, Glastonbury, 4 miles away
Tallwood Country Club, Hebron, 5 miles away
 Lakes Near Howard Reservoir:
Porter Reservoir, Hartford CountyCounty, 1 miles away
Case Pond, Hartford CountyCounty, 1 miles away

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