Recreation

Lake McDonough

Boating including rowboats, fishing, picnicking, hiking including Braille nature trail, and swimming; boat launch ($6). Buses by permit only; no buses on weekends or holidays.

Plan Your Visit

Getting There & Details

Admission
Fees for parking, boating, rentals.
Hours
Park: Mon.-Fri. 10-8, Sat.-Sun. and holidays 8-8. Boating: third Sat. in Apr.-Labor Day. Fishing from shore: third Sat. in Apr.-Nov.
Address
Rte. 219
Phone
(860) 379-0938
Map
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