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Notable lake · Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut

Bashan Lake

Bashan Lake is a lake in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut.

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Bashan Lake: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Bashan Lake

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Bashan Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 41.49150, -72.41389. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Bashan Lake full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Bashan Lake yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Bashan Lake?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Bashan Lake?

    Nearby: Brainard Homestead State Park (sanctuary, 6 km), Machimoodus State Park (sanctuary, 7 km), Sunrise State Park (sanctuary, 7 km), Devil's Hopyard State Park (sanctuary, 8 km), Eagle Landing State Park (park, 8 km), Day Pond State Park (sanctuary, 9 km).

    Is Bashan Lake worth visiting?

    Bashan Lake is listed as a notable lake in Connecticut on Spotwander.