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     If you need a place to stay Homewood Suites by Hilton HartfordFarmington is a good choice, and explore close by Spice Bush Swamp. For the duration of the long summer days at South Reservoir temperatures are frequently in the 80's. Summer overnight lows sink down to the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 30's with temperatures at South Reservoir dipping down into the 10's throughout winter nights. If you came for an overnight stay Golden Acres Campground  
   is a good place to camp, and get yourself into a kayak and hit Farmington River - Collinsville. South Reservoir mostly gets lots of rainfall; May is the month that gets the most rain; the driest month of the year is February.
Camping is available at Camp Eagle Feather, and an afternoon playing golf at Buena Vista Golf Course is always a diversion. This lake is so wonderful. The peak of Burnt Hill can be spotted from South Reservoir, and Powder Ridge is
 
               a tremendous local ski area. Hartford Reservoir Number 5 is a delightful lake in the vicinity of South Reservoir; Courtyard Hartford Farmington is a glorious place to get some rest.
Lakes? Sure, Hartford Reservoir Number 1 is close by. This site rules, just check out all the entertaining things to do near South Reservoir. South Reservoir Dam has delightful water scenery and it's in close proximity to South Reservoir, and a trip here wouldn’t be complete without a journey to nearby Talcott Mountain State Park. This lake is so wonderful. If you come at the right time of year, Farmington River offers some nice whitewater, and do take a hike on the Metacomet Trail.
If you like skiing, you're in luck; Mount Southington is right next door to South Reservoir; hiking along the Mattabesset Trail is splendid fun. So much amusing stuff to do at South Reservoir, so little time. Have a perfect hiking adventure along the Tunxis Trail; South Reservoir is not far at all from Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford.

 
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Current weather conditions at South Reservoir, Hartford County, Connecticut
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Local climate location: BURLINGTON 20 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.74333
Longitude: -72.78333

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These outdoors activities are available near South Reservoir.
 Hotels Near South Reservoir:
Homewood Suites by Hilton HartfordFarmington, Farmington, 1 miles away
Courtyard Hartford Farmington, Farmington, 2 miles away
Hartford Marriott Farmington, Farmington, 2 miles away
The Farmington Inn, Farmington, 3 miles away
Avon Old Farms, Avon, 4 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near South Reservoir:
Camp Eagle Feather, Rocky Hill, 8 miles away
Golden Acres Campground, Hampden County, 15 miles away
Southwick Acres Campground, Southwick, 15 miles away
Sodom Mountain Campground, Southwick, 16 miles away
 Ski Areas Near South Reservoir:
Mount Southington, Connecticut, 13 miles away
      425 vertical feet
Powder Ridge, Connecticut, 13 miles away
      500 vertical feet
Ski Sundown, Connecticut, 16 miles away
      625 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near South Reservoir:
Farmington River - Collinsville, Hartford CountyCounty, 9 miles away
      Class II - 3.5 miles long (Collinsville to Unionville)
Farmington River, Hartford CountyCounty, 10 miles away
      Class II-III - 1.5 miles long (Route 18 to Highway 187)
Roaring Brook River, Hartford CountyCounty, 14 miles away
      Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Cold Brook Road to Route 17)
 National Parks Near South Reservoir:
Fire Island National Seashore, Patchogue - NY, 50 miles away
Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor, Putnam - CT, 64 miles away
 Trails Near South Reservoir:
Metacomet Trail, Hartford County, 2 miles away
Mattabesset Trail, Middlesex County, 10 miles away
Tunxis Trail, Hartford County, 12 miles away
 Golf Courses Near South Reservoir:
Buena Vista Golf Course, West Hartford, 1 miles away
Tunxis Plantation Country Club, Farmington, 3 miles away
 Lakes Near South Reservoir:
Hartford Reservoir Number 1, Hartford CountyCounty, 1 miles away
Hartford Reservoir Number 5, Hartford CountyCounty, 1 miles away

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Metacomet Trail
I finally located the trail entrance about 20 feet past a dirt road gate on the right that I had been using to get to the ridge line.  Thanks for the help!...Gene, The trailhead at 315 and 189 is actually on Mountain Road which comes off the Rd right at the juncture.  The telphone poles are blazed and the trail breaks into the woods about halfway up on the right side of the road.  That is a nice section of trail although we hiked it in the rain.  Happy Trails....I am having difficulty locating the trail head in East Granby at rtes. 315 and 189 that leads to south toward Penwood State Park.  The trail maps say that the trail head is on Mountain Road, but there are no blue/yellow blazed trail markers on either of the two entry points into the woods.  The only indication of the trail is the sign post at the bottom of the road in the three way intersection.  Thanks....

Monce Pond
this pond was named Lake Major or Laggo maggiore by Harry Batistoni back in the 40's when he owned this land...

Farmington River Reservoir
10 miles away
I'm  looking for a fun family park....

Mount Southington
12 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....

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

Sodom Mountain Campground
16 miles away
Tent Sites, RV Hookups, Pets OK, Fires OK, Store, Nearby Grocery, Pool, Gameroom... - 170 RV hookups, PETS:On a leash, cannot be left attended at the campground and must clean up after your pet., FIRES:Fires out at midnight, STORE:General store with supplies, food, candy and toys, GROCERY:4 miles away...Sodom Mountain is a family oriented campground that offers mountain hiking, family activities, pool, gameroom, mini golf and much more. Our campsites range from basic tenting to 50 amp large pullthrough sites. On site is laundry, lp gas,store, bathrooms with showers and discount tickets available to local attractions.

We are the closest campground located to the Springfield area. Close by attractions include Six Flags New England, Basketball Hall of Fame, Springfield muesums and the Big E (Eastern States Exposition Fair)....

Ski Sundown
16 miles away
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...unnyside Area. There are two terrain parks and a snowskate park. Flexible ticketing options include 8-hour and 4-hour ''start anytime'' lift and rental tickets, as well as night tickets from 6-10pm. Amenities include a Lodge with two self-serve Food Courts with inside seating, Lounge serving adult beverages, full service Rental & Repair Shop, Snowsports School offering ski and snowboard instruction to ages 4 and older of any ability, a Ski Shop with clothing and accessories, Banquet Facilities for private parties and special occasions, and mountain view decks with picnic tables and outdoor barbecue. Ski Sundown hosts weekly racing and terrain park competitions and several fun family events during the season including a New Year's Eve Family Party, Winter Carnival and Wild West Day. Fall events include a Brewer's Fest in September and an annual Ski Swap in November. Call 860-379-SNOW for our free ''Guide to Winter Fun'' or visit www.skisundown.com for conditions, trail map, rates, operating hours and ticketing options, lessons and packages, event calendar and multiweek kids and adult ...

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

West Hill Pond
19 miles away
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Nice lake...

Farmington River
19 miles away
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Blandford
25 miles away
I love the nightskiing here, you can swing by after work and have some fun on the slopes....

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