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Bantam Lake

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Type
  
lake

Area
  
3.832 km²

Surface area
  
947 acres (383 ha)

Cities
  
Litchfield, Morris

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Location
  
Border of Morris, Connecticut and Litchfield, Connecticut

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Bantam Lake is the 947-acre (3.83 km2) largest natural lake in Connecticut, located in the towns of Morris and Litchfield. Much of the land at the northern end of the lake, including the peninsula of Marsh Point, is protected by the White Memorial Foundation and home to a wide array of bird species. It is lined by campgrounds, camps for kids and has facilities for various water sports. The lake also has two public beaches, Morris Town Beach and Sandy Beach.

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Map of Bantam Lake, Connecticut, USA

It is home to the Bantam Lake Ski Club, the oldest, continuously operating water ski club in the United States, as well as the Litchfield Hills Rowing Club which offers Summer and Fall (high school) and Masters programs.

References

Bantam Lake Wikipedia