Lake Waramaug State Park
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Lake Waramaug State Park
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| location | Kent , Litchfield County , USA | |
| surface | 0.38 km 2 | |
| Geographical location | 41 ° 42 ' N , 73 ° 23' W | |
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| Setup date | 1920 | |
| administration | Dept. of Energy & Environmental Protection, Connecticut | |
Lake Waramaug State Park is a state park in the US state of Connecticut in the area of Kent , Litchfield County on the north bank of Lake Waramaug . The land with around 38 hectares (95 acres) was acquired by the state as early as 1920. The park is a popular destination, especially in autumn, when the autumn colors bathe the surrounding forests in spectacular colors. There are also opportunities for swimming, fishing, boating and camping. Toilets and a boat ramp for canoes and small boats are available.
Surname
The name of the lake is derived from an Indian chief who had his summer camp in this area.
geography
The park is located on the northwesternmost bay of Lake Waramaug , across from the Arrow Point headland . The waters belong to the catchment area of the Aspetuck River .
See also
Web links
- Lake Waramaug State Park Connecticut DEEP
Individual evidence
- ↑ Lake Waramaug State Park ( English ) In: Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey . Retrieved February 15, 2016.
- ^ State Parks and Forests : Funding, Recruiting, and Referrals. (PDF)
- ^ Robert S. Grumet: Manhattan to Minisink: American Indian Place Names of Greater New York and Vicinity . University of Oklahoma Press, June 26, 2013, ISBN 978-0-8061-8913-0 , p. 178.
- ^ Lake Waramaug State Park . In: State Parks and Forests . Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Retrieved May 8, 2013.