Crystal Lake

In Tolland County, Connecticut, United States, Crystal Lake is a village with a census-designated place (CDP) and a location inside the town of Ellington. In 2010, there were 1,945 people living there. The CDP has a lake with the same name.

Crystal Lake, a 76 ha lake in the CDP that is on the line separating Ellington and Stafford, is located there. Private homes make up the majority of the lakeshore, however, on the south side of the lake, there is a small public beach named Sandy Beach. The lake's highest depth is 15 meters, and its average depth is 6.1 meters.

This gorgeous lake's name has changed several times since the Nipumuc Indians first dubbed it lake Wabbaquasset (including Ruby Lake after the gems were located in nearby hills). The name Crystal Lake was finally adopted in 1889.

At present, Sandy Beach is the only strand in the region, and the shores are surrounded by lovely homes. This beach, a favorite spot to spend away on a summer day, may get crowded, so it's best to get there early. Additionally, keep in mind that there won't be many facilities or a snack stand nearby, so take the necessary.

Location: Ellington, Tolland, Connecticut