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Pattaconk Reservoir aka Russell Jennings Pond

 

 

Site Location:    Chester, Connecticut

Basic Information:

Hidden away in Cockaponset State Forest in south-central Connecticut, Pattaconk Reservoir, a small but stunning undeveloped body of water, provides wonderful paddling

Type: Lake

Water Type: Fresh

Season:

Site Contact Information:

Site Coordinates:

Longitude  72.528617 ºW  Latitude 41.409923 ºN

Location Map:

Chester - Pattaconk Reservoir

USGS Quadrangle:  Haddam

Driving Directions:

From Route 9 -exit 6, 148 south. Take the 1st right after Cedar Lake Road - proceed to reservoir. It's .6 miles to Pattaconk Lake Recreation Area on your left. The parking area is another .4 miles down on your right.

From I-95- Exit 64, 145 to 80, a right and left back on 145. Right on 148. Take left before Cedar Lake Road - proceed to reservoir. It's  .6 miles to Pattaconk Lake Recreation Area on your left. The parking area is another .4 miles down on your right

Directions Map: Google Map

Boat Launch Information:

Pattaconk Lake Boat Launch

ADA Access:

Site Description:

Environment:

Additional Info:

Cockaponset State Forest in Pattaconk Lake Recreation Area

Size: 56 acres

Paddling Pattaconk Reservoir

USGS Quadrangle: Haddam

Type of Water: Marshy Pond

Paddle Length: 56 acres

USGS Real Time Water Data / Gauge: NA

Portage: None

Put In: Pattaconk Lake Boat Launch

Google Map

Longitude 72.313099 °W  Latitude 41.243106 °N

Take Out: Same As The Put-In

On The Water: This is a small pond and an enjoyable paddle.  Along the shore there are also places you can take out and hike trails.

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Site History:

 

 

 


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