Quinebaug Lake State Park Scenic Reserve
About
Quinebaug Lake State Park Scenic Reserve is a 181-acre state park in Connecticut, about 1.6 miles from the town of East Brooklyn. The land is managed by the State Department of Conservation. Within its boundaries is a single fishing or paddling spot, which gives the reserve its main draw for visitors looking to get on or beside the water. Late spring through early fall is the most comfortable stretch for a visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Hampton run from highs around 68°F in May to about 80°F in July, with September easing back to the low 70s. The surrounding area adds plenty of options for a longer outing. Old Furnace Trail lies just 0.9 miles away for hiking, and climbers can find Roof Wall (aka Name Wall), Party Wall and Ross Rocks all about 1.2 miles off.
Park size
181 acres
Inside this park
Water
Location
Quinebaug Lake State Park Scenic Reserve
Connecticut
Data source: USGS PAD-US 4.1 (Protected Areas Database, public domain)
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 62–80°F and lows of 40–60°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Hampton, CT weather station, 8.5 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan36° high17° low
- Feb38° high18° low
- Mar46° high25° low
- Apr58° high35° low
- May68° high45° low
- Jun75° high54° low
- Jul80° high60° low
- Aug79° high58° low
- Sep73° high51° low
- Oct62° high40° low
- Nov51° high31° low
- Dec41° high23° low
Where it is
- Quinebaug Lake State Park Scenic Reserve · State park
- Nearest town
- East Brooklyn, Connecticut · 1.6 mi
- Managed by
- State Department of Conservation
Nearby
- Old Furnace TrailHiking0.9 mi
- Roof Wall (aka Name Wall)Rock climbing1.2 mi
- Party WallRock climbing1.2 mi
- Ross RocksRock climbing1.2 mi
- Sugar Brook Loop TrailHiking4.7 mi
- Quinebaug TrailHiking6.6 mi
- Moosup RiverCanoeing6.8 mi
- Mill BrookCanoeing8.2 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
