Wintergreen Lake (West Rock Ridge State Park) in Connecticut

Trip Overview

An easy, smallish lake ~ 38acres.
Many little put-ins to stop and look at vegetation. Lots of native sedges and other water lilies and water life.

Wildlife is season dependent, but we saw robins, and heard quite a few toads perhaps?
Lots of fishing, and many anglers at each little cove.

It is dammed up, so stay away from the dam mid-way through the lake. It was not open when we were on it. not very buggy at all and a nice breeze kept things comfortable.

Accommodations:

Ample parking, dirt/gravel. A short trek to the water.
No facilities.
Hiking and biking trails intersect so a mixed bag of enthusiasts

Fees:

No fee for parking or using the ramp (no park fee at this entry point)

Directions:

Exit 60 off Route 15, south on Route 10, west on Benham Street, left onto Main Street, access on the right.

Resources:

website: http://ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?a=2716&q=325276&depNav_GID=1650