A Regional Water Authority (RWA) recreation area, Lake Chamberlain trails surround one of five reservoirs in the Sargent River and West River watershed. Created in 1890, the reservoir was enlarged in 1958 as part of the West River water supply system.
The white square Eric Stone Trail circles Lake Chamberlain with scenic views.
At the west of the Lake Chamberlain Dam and the southwest turn of the Eric Stone Trail, the purple triangle Stony Loam Trail connects Chamberlain’s trail system to the Woodbridge Greenway. The trail is named for the dominant soil type in the area.
On the east side of the lake, the purple circle Old Field Trail traverses historic stone walls once used for farming. To the southwest of the lake, the green circle Sargent River Trail is named for the Sargent River that feeds into the Lake Chamberlain reservoir. The trail passes through a wide range of forest types, including a larch plantation, hardwood swamp, and transition hardwoods. Club moss or ground pine (an evergreen plant about six inches tall) is abundant.
Read more at the South Central Regional Council of Governments (SCRCOG) website (Woodbridge).
A permit can be acquired through the RWA recreation website.
Horses are permitted on certain trails with a permit from the Bethany Horsemen’s Association.
Review the RWA Rules and Regulations for the complete list of park rules.
For more information on this park, visit the Regional Water Authority website or contact:
There are two gated entrances and parking areas for Lake Chamberlain off Sperry Road, one near Sperry Falls and one near Morris Road. Take Litchfield Turnpike (Route 69) to Morris Road and a left onto Sperry Road.
Note: the section of Sperry Road towards Sperry Falls is only open in summer, closed in winter.
A permit is required before using trails. Please read the detailed trail post for more information.
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