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Bashan Lake
East Haddam, Connecticut
Private-shoreline East Haddam lake; access is the state boat launch only, no public swim beach, hydrilla posted.
Swim access
Water condition
At a glance
Crowd level
Moderate
Walk time
roadside
Trail difficulty
1 / 5 Easy
Parking ease
Easy
Dog policy
Check posted rules
Access type
Day-use area
Overview
273-acre Bashan Lake is mostly ringed by private residences; public access is the DEEP boat launch off Ballahack Road No. 1 with a concrete ramp and 10-space gravel lot. No town swim beach. Invasive hydrilla — rinse boats.
- Also known as
- Bashan
- County
- Middlesex
- Region
- Connecticut River Valley
- Water type
- Lake
- Swim feature type
- Lake beach
Know before you go
Editorial tags
LakeConnecticut river valleyBoat launchNo public beachInvasive plant watch
Good for
Paddling kayakPaddling canoeSupFishing bassFishing troutWildlife viewing
Land ownership
Public
Watch for
Boat wake zone
Invasive hydrilla
No lifeguard
Unmarked drop offs
Private property nearby
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
Arrival points
Parking + Trailhead + Attraction
41.49134, -72.41276
Parking: Lot · Easy · Trailhead: 0.0 mi · roadside · 1 / 5 Easy · Mixed surface · Attraction: Lake · Lake beach · Swim viewing only
Arrival directions
Off Route 82 in East Haddam, follow Ballahack Road No. 1 to the gravel launch at road's end.
0.0 miShort walkMixedLot379 ft20 ft gain
Parking notes: Gravel state lot with 10 spaces plus a few trailer pull-throughs; fills at sunrise during spring trout opener.
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