Beautiful clear lake and no visible sign of weed populations. However, the Lake is a heavily…read morepopulated with numerous cottages & newer, oversized McMansion style Lake Compounds. With that comes loud and fast aquatic toys. The Lake Association (or MASS DEP) regulate the flow pattern of water craft to a counter-clockwise direction, only. Arm powered water craft (i.e. canoes, kayaks, SUPs) have some leeway to go clockwise, BUT you have to stay close to the shore, especially if going against the grain. All in all, this is a nice lake to paddle, power boat, and fish. I'd recommend off season such as spring and fall if you want a more tranquil experience.

Do you have availability in august! Two adults maybe three for a night....flexible....clean good…read morebed....aug 7 -15..between those dates for 3/4 nights or week! Thank you Dayle two oldies .

Historical gem right on the Connecticut. Good family fun, swimming, tennis, picnics, and an…read moreamazing Gatsby-esque ballroom!! Members can join for family member ships and there are several types to suit any type of individual or people. Boating slips are nice and perfect spot for boat watching on the river.

When I was growing up in the late 1950's , my parents got our family a membership at the Holyoke…read moreCanoe Club. I am very happy to see that is still in existence . During the summer they had evening dances for teenagers with jukebox music. My parents went to a number of adult dances. At least a couple of times on weekends my parents took my brother and me to go swimming and brought food. At dinner time we walked probably a hundred yards from the pool and had a meal in their picnic grove near the Connecticut River. Then went for an evening swim between 6-8 pm before going home. At that time the membership was about $150 per year for the family. My father would bring the car home at lunchtime so my mother could take my brother and me to their pool, sometimes I brought one of my best friends.If it has been maintained as well as the pictures show, it is well worth visiting to learn more about their current membership levels. I am very glad to have been able to go there. Roger in San Antonio Texas

The boat launch is a little awkward to use if you don't have a boat trailer, but entirely…read morefunctional. It is a wide ramp, with enough theoretical room for at least three vehicles abreast, at a time. However, the parking area is a few hundred feet away, back up the road. The Lake itself is very nice. The water is pretty clean (likely thanks to ongoing cleanup efforts). I just hope that there aren't any herbicides in the water I should be worried about. I haven't used the beach, here.

Fed by Aborn Brook, located at the south end Crystal Lake is replaced about once every year…read more The entire shore is lined by residential property with only one public beach located on Sandy Beach Road (Rt. 140) Off of Route 30 in Ellington, the State operates a boat launch on the west shore of the lake. However there is no public boat docking. There are also no restaurant or sanitary facilities located on the lake to the public. Occasionally ice cream trucks roll through for the little ones. If you're looking to kayak, paddle-board, relax and go tubing -- and you aren't a resident or local, I recommend finding street parking or walking over to the lake. Be careful, as some residents can be very picky about the parking situation The beach is open to the public from June 16-August 17. If you decide to park in the small beach lot, residents pay $5 and non-residents pay $10

My first contact with the Lady Bea company was when I called for information in June. I left them a…read morevoice mail; no one returned my call. I sent them an email; no one returned my email. I called again and spoke to someone who didn't know if they would be running their cruise over Independence Day. They told me to leave a message for someone else; that person did not return my call. The only reason I continued to pursue this was because my parents assured me that they enjoyed themselves. I called a few weeks before my boyfriend was going to visit, and made a reservation for two people for a certain day and time. I live an hour away from the boat ride, so I wanted to make sure there would be a spot for us. On the day of our reservation we drove to the dockside. They had no record of our reservation. They also said that the tickets would cost us an extra $10. The riverboat is clean and they have a safety video. There are two crew members in addition to the captain. Alcoholic and virgin beverages are available for cash, as are bagged chips and snacks. We went to sit upstairs, for a great view, and to get away from the very loud, dated, and tacky band. Unfortunately they had an amplifier speaker up-top, too. We asked one of the members of the crew if she could please turn down the music, as my boyfriend and I couldn't hear each other speaking; she said she couldn't turn down the volume. My boyfriend asked If I had any earplugs in my purse, and fortunately I did. If you enjoy Jimmy Buffett songs, perhaps you will find the music edifying. The band has been playing on this cruise for ten years, supposedly; this suggests to me that it will be here when YOU ride on the boat. The singer made absolutely no effort to sing on-key. It was dreadful. My boyfriend said "This was forty dollars and ninety minutes that I will never get back."

We took our second Lady Bea cruise tonight and we were just as impressed this time as we were the…read morelast. This was a charter cruise with a private group. Good refreshments and a friendly, courteous crew made for a very nice trip and the beautiful sunset was a pleasant bonus. We recommend an evening cruise for the breeze, calm on the river and, if you're lucky, the sunset. Great job by the boat crew! Just finished my third Lady Bea cruise, just as good as the first two. My compliments to the Captain for pointing out the Bald Eagle to the passengers.

What an amazing day celebrating this Labor Day weekend of 2023 my husband and I completely enjoyed…read moreour day with friends. The staff are amazing so accommodating for every need, they are the best, and so friendly and helpful. One of the best summer activities to do, totally check this place out.

Summer goes by too quickly but I can promise there is no better way to enjoy a day than on a…read morepontoon boat on Pontoosuc Lake. U-Drive Boat Rental makes it super easy; everything from from reserving the boat to getting out on the water is a a breeze Andy and his dedicated staff will do whatever it takes to ensure a terrific day on the lake - they even offer to help load your bags onto the boat. The views are spectacular and the water is divine so don't forget your bathing suits! The boats are in tip top shape and most have a nice shade awning to get out of the sun if you like. All boats are equipped with life jackets so you can put one on and float in the water - which is also lovely to do! Plan to spend at least 3 or 4 hours, I guarantee you will not want to see your day on the boat end. We will definitely do this again.. Thanks U-Drive Boat Rental!! Lori and Friends.

This beach area is so cute! It was on Wonders of Wilmington for us to check out as a family. The…read morebathrooms are kept clean and the park and beach are maintained extremely well! There is a great little nature trail just off the beach that is dog friendly. There is a great covered area with some picnic tables and handfuls of grills and firepits around the park. The beach had a volleyball net setup and a nice little wading and swimming area. There was plenty of parking and a playground with different structures.

Easy to arrange a reservation over the phone (our hotel wifi was blocking the website as unsecure)…read more Dan was great, kayaks, paddles, and PFDs were all ready to go for us and he provided a map of the Harriman Reservoir for us to use. Highly recommend.

Fantastic service from Dan! We rented 2 paddle boards and a kayak for 2 hours. Dan delivered the…read moreitems and had everything we needed for some fun on the Lake. He is personable and knowledgeable about the area and lake. Especially liked the 2 hour window as we had my elderly mother with us who was not going out in the water - so a shorter time period was better. I'd love to rent again! Highly recommend. Plus his prices can't be beat.

Watermelon salad has 3 small pies that are old. Fish tacos have no taste. Service was fine except…read moreif you order a bottle of wine. They put it on your table unopened a walked off. No taste, no pour.

$40 for me to put my kayak in??? That is crazy. No option for locals? Why? I would actually really…read morelove to know why, especially when there's no public access in the area.

Super fun summer activity. Called the number on their website in the morning to check hours of…read moreoperation. It was an automated message with clear instructions. Arrival, parking, paying, and the waiver process was easy. For $30, I had a lot of fun and thought it was worth it. Sort of want to buy my own tube and life vest for the future

When I wake up early in the morning Lift my head, I'm still…read moreyawning When I'm in the middle of a dream Stay in bed, float up stream (Lennon / McCartney) I wonder how many cars cruising up Route 44 have screeched to a halt when they see a bizarre sign proclaiming they have entered Satan's Kingdom! So what exactly is Satan's Kingdom?  Well, it's  a one acre state operated public recreation area on the Farmington River used for hiking, canoeing, kayaking, and tubing down the river's three sets of rapids courtesy of Farmington River Tubing. Where did that devilish name come from? I read that construction of a nearby railroad in the 1870's proved so difficult the railroad workers named it "Satan's Kingdom" In 2012 the recreation area gained Connecticut State Park status. We walked along the deserted grounds (tubing is closed for the season) and saw some very nice scenery and river views, Not one devil in sight.

After renting kayaks and having so much fun, we decided to buy our own and come back! $5 to launch…read moretour own boat/paddle pad..BUT We came with family who RENTED kayak, but we were treated disrespectfully by a staff/kids working the ramp. Since this was our first time using our own boats at this location we attempted to use the self launch dock, however we were uneasy with it and were unsure as our first time (walking down stairs and a free floating dock you put your boat next to) We went to the other launch dock where there were others who rented boats waiting their turn to get out. We were waiting our turns as well as family going with us, to launch but one of the kids who was working was snobby saying "you can't be over here during busy times like this" and rolled his eyes when we explained we we uneasy at the other dock. As paying customers, I was appalled at how we were treated by some young man as we told him we didn't feel safe using the other dock as OUR FIRST TIME We were fully aware there was a free boat launch down the road however we were with family and wanted to all stay together since they had to rent theirs. Next time I will save myself the hassle and disrespect from some child staff who can't properly communicate

We love this spot to rent kayaks on the Farmington river. They rent by the hour so get there early…read moreas they are slammed in the summer months. Easy check in and send off. Floating on the river is so relaxing and a great workout for the arms They also have bike rentals and kayak sales