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Lake Mashapaug
Union, Connecticut
CT's largest natural lake, in Bigelow Hollow State Park. No designated swim — paddle-and-fish headline.
At a glance
Overview
Connecticut's largest natural lake (~310 acres), inside Bigelow Hollow State Park in Union. DEEP does not designate a swim area and does not test the water or staff lifeguards — locals still swim off the boat launch at their own risk. Paddling is the headline activity.
- Also known as
- Mashapaug Lake, Bigelow Hollow Lake
- County
- Tolland
- Region
- Quiet Corner
- Water type
- Lake
- Swim feature type
- Lake beach
Know before you go
Public
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
From I-84 Exit 73, take CT-190 east then CT-171 south to the Bigelow Hollow SP entrance on CT-171.
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