Candlewood Lake — Attraction in New Fairfield

One of the things that makes New Fairfield a desirable place to live is the big, painterly body of water to the east.

Candlewood Lake is the largest in the state at 11 miles long and two miles across at its widest point.

Much of Connecticut’s most expensive real estate is on its shores, and with that in mind it’s startling to think that there was no lake at all before the 1920s.

It was created by a hydroelectric below the Rocky River’s confluence with the Housatonic, calling on a workforce of almost 1,400 men for the construction.

Unsurprising, given its upmarket character, Candlewood Lake has lots of private beaches and marinas, but out-of-town and out-of-state visitors can idle by the water at Squantz Pond State Park and New Fairfield Town Beach for a fee.

For water activities, try Lakeside Watersports in Danbury, offering motorized thrills like waterskiing and...

DO NOT COME TO THIS PARK!! ALL of The staff are extremely rude . This park was nowhere near at capacity nor was ANY of the Parking lots full but they turned us away. We literally walked into the park and found an entire parking lot EMPTY and when we questioned park staff why a PUBLIC state park was not allowing vehicles to enter they said “Sorry, we’re at capacity”. Funny enough, as soon a local came to ask the Staff a question after us, they were all cheerful and chipper to try and help out. Definitely felt like the staff were racially profiling all cars prior to allowing access to the park which is DISGUSTING and...

A flooded old village. I would love to go scuba diving here. Supposedly there is a 1800's village on the bottom. I usually go out on the lake a few times a year. I always enjoy the scenery. Lots of little beaches along the shore to hang out on. The only problem is the parking. If you don't get there early enough you have to park a few miles away and take a shuttle to the Marina then later taje a shuttle back to your car. It's kind of a pain if you don't have someone that can drive...