We are proud to offer outdoor recreational program at our reservoirs and watersheds for our communities to enjoy while protecting our precious resources.
Explore the outdoors at Shenipsit Lake Reservoir! From April to October, you can discover the joys of fishing, boating or hiking.
Shenipsit Lake Reservoir is a public drinking water supply and there are precautions in place to ensure the continuous protection and quality of the water supply source.
Community members can enjoy:
See brochure for more details on recreation at Shenipsit Lake Reservoir.
Please comply by all permit conditions to protect the safety of the Shenipsit Lake Reservoir Water Supply:
The following activities are strictly prohibited:
All persons using CWC land shall:
All body wastes must be disposed of in sanitary facilities.
Our beautiful hiking trail at the Killingworth Reservoir is open to all state residents. It is open daily from sunrise to sunset.
Limited parking is available at Platt Nature Center lot located at 344 Roast Meat Hill Road. The entrance to the trail is just south of the nature center.
See map of the trails here - a 1.2 mile loop!
We ask that you use proper waste disposal and avoid any contact with the protected body of water.