Bantam Lake

The municipalities of Morris and Litchfield contain 383 acres of Bantam Lake, the state's largest natural lake. The White Memorial Foundation protects a large portion of the land at the lake's northern edge, including the peninsula of Marsh Point, which is home to numerous bird species. It includes facilities for a variety of water activities and is bordered by campgrounds and youth camps. The lake also features Sandy Beach and Morris Town Beach, two public beaches.

Every season is gorgeous at Bantam Lake. There are a variety of activities available at this well-liked lake, including hiking along its shores in the spring, floating on its cooling waves in the summer, viewing the fall foliage from a canoe, and skating on the thick ice in the winter.

Bantam Lake, Connecticut's largest natural lake, is a great area to spend quality time with your family. Everyone will enjoy playing on the shore at its two beaches, Sandy Beach in Litchfield and Morris Town Beach in Morris. There is a ton of fauna, including a wide variety of birds, in the northern end. The White Memorial Foundation looks out for this area. The sports of rowing, swimming, water skiing, fishing, and camping are all very popular.

Location: Torrington, Connecticut