Bantam Lake (White Memorial)
Whites Woods Rd, Litchfield, CT 06759
947 acres · 7 miles of trails
Circle the shores of Bantam Lake in Litchfield, Connecticut's largest natural lake at 947 acres within the White Memorial preserve. Shade, water access, parking, and trash cans line the surrounding trails for leashed dogs. Bring bug spray for watery areas.
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- Park
- Bantam Lake (White Memorial)
- Type
- Nature preserve
- Location
- Litchfield, Connecticut
- Coordinates
- 41.7178, -73.2208
- Size
- 947 acres
- Trail miles
- 7
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.5 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:No
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.7 from 820 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 947 acres of room
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Dog policy
Connecticut's largest natural lake (947 acres). Leashed dogs on White Memorial trails surrounding lake.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Trash cans
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