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Bantam Lake

Good for: BOATING | FISHING | SWIMMING

At 947 acres, Bantam Lake is Connecticut’s largest natural lake and a four-season haven. Much of the shoreline is owned by the White Memorial Foundation, whose hiking trails and Point Folly campground offer terrific lake views and access. The lake is popular for boating of all types, water-skiing and water sports, fishing, and swimming, as well as ice fishing, skating, and ice yachting in the winter. The Connecticut Ice Yacht Club has been a fixture on the lake at Point Folly for nearly 50 years.

White Memorial Conservation Center

White Memorial Foundation safeguards 4,000 acres of preserves, much of it nestled against Bantam Lake, with 40 miles of trails crossing varied geography and habitats. The most famous may be the boardwalk trail around Little Pond, while the most intriguing may be the Ice House Ruins Trail. The conservation center and nature museum are located at the main property and offer family-friendly events year-round.