Lake Waramaug

In Kent, Litchfield County, Connecticut, on the northwest bank of Lake Waramaug, there is a 38 ha public recreation area known as Lake Waramaug State Park. The state acquired the first 30 acres of the state park in 1920. Swimming, fishing, picnicking, camping, and a launch for canoeing and car-top boats are all available in the park.

Visit in the fall to see the trees' vibrant fall colors reflected on the quiet lake. Your breath will truly be taken away by the breathtaking splendor.

Camping, boating, fishing, and swimming are among the most popular activities in Lake Waramaug in the summer. Twenty motorized boats from non-residents are the limit allowed (residents can pay a small fee to launch their boats as long as they pass an environmental inspection). The boats must also adhere to the "slow-no-wake" guideline, which prohibits them from traveling faster than six miles per hour or creating any wake at all. As you sit by the lake and take in the stunning scenery while listening to the pleasant voices of birds singing in the neighboring forests, you won't be able to help but be grateful for this regulation.

Location: Kent, Connecticut