Shenipsit Reservoir, Tolland County, Connecticut

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     Paddling on Quaboag River is so much fun; you'll come across a pretty lake called Bradway Pond. A trip to Bigelow Hollow State Park when you're here at Shenipsit Reservoir is never a bad idea; Crow Hill is a peak you can catch a sight of from Shenipsit Reservoir. This lake is so wonderful. This lake is so wonderful. A quick trip to Crystal Lake Brook right next door to Shenipsit Reservoir is a wonderful idea, and if you came for an overnight stay Mineral  
   Springs Family Campground is a great site to camp.
Do stop by Shenipsit Dam while you're here at Shenipsit Reservoir, and get covered with water paddling on Natchaug River. If you need a spot to stay Nathan Hale Inn And Conference Center is a fine choice, and do take a look at Orcutts Pond, it's a beautiful lake. Just can't get enough of Shenipsit Reservoir. Dry warm beds await you at Rodeway Inn Willington, and camping is available at Sun Valley Camping Cooperative.
 
               Through the summer, highs usually are in the 80's at Shenipsit Reservoir, and through the night it cools down to the 60's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Shenipsit Reservoir. The high level of rainfall makes Shenipsit Reservoir a relatively wet place; of all the months in a year May is the one with the most rain while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation.

 
Rodeway Inn Willington, Willington
6 miles away
Easy access to I-84 & I-90. Centrally located between Hartford & Boston.Close to Old Sturbridge Village and University of Connecticut - Storrs Campus....

Nathan Hale Inn And Conference Center, Storrs
11 miles away
The Nathan Hale Conference Center is now Wireless. Located on the prestigious grounds of the University of Connecticut main campus. The building is 5 stories high with 100 guest rooms- including 17 e...

Current weather conditions at Shenipsit Reservoir, Tolland County, Connecticut
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Local climate location: SPRINGFIELD 4 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.97722
Longitude: -72.33361

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These outdoors activities are available near Shenipsit Reservoir.
 Hotels Near Shenipsit Reservoir:
Rodeway Inn Willington, Willington, 6 miles away
Nathan Hale Inn And Conference Center, Storrs, 11 miles away
Wilbraham Inn, Wilbraham, 12 miles away
Howard Johnson Express Inn - Vernon, Vernon, 13 miles away
Comfort Inn Vernon, Vernon, 13 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Shenipsit Reservoir:
Sun Valley Camping Cooperative, Stafford Springs, 2 miles away
Mineral Springs Family Campground, Stafford Springs, 3 miles away
Wilderness Lake, Willington, 5 miles away
Del-aire Camping Resort, Tolland, 6 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Shenipsit Reservoir:
Pine Ridge, Massachusetts, 27 miles away
      200 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Shenipsit Reservoir:
Quaboag River, Worcester/Hampden CountyCounty, 14 miles away
      Class II-IV - 5.5 miles long (Warren to Route 67)
Natchaug River, Tolland/ Windham CountyCounty, 17 miles away
      Class II-IV - 0.9 miles long (England Road to Route 198)
 National Parks Near Shenipsit Reservoir:
Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor, Putnam - CT, 32 miles away
Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, Woonsocket - RI, 58 miles away
 Lakes Near Shenipsit Reservoir:
Bradway Pond, Tolland CountyCounty, 0 miles away
Orcutts Pond, Tolland CountyCounty, 1 miles away

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