Boston
Kayaker
Kayaking on Bantam Lake and Bantam River
- in Morris CT
Unrated
- The Boston Kayaker does not have enough information or time to make a rating.
Put in at town launch on East
Shore Road in Morris CT.
Paddle around Bantam
Lake and return.
Estimated round trip
distance = 6 to 7 miles
Camp Columbia
State Park
Alternate put in at Bantam River
on White Woods Road.
Optional paddle into
Bantam River inlet.
White Memorial
Conservation Center
Litchfield
Town Beach
Disclaimer: It is your responsibility to determine the legality, suitability and safety of this route for yourself.
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Other resources:
Paddling.net: Bantam Lake Kayak Trip Report 1
Paddling.net: Bantam Lake Kayak Trip Report 2
Lakelubbers: Bantam Lake
REI Guidepost: Bantam River and Bantam Lake
White Memorial Conservation Center
CT Govt: Bantam Lake Bathymetry Map
CT Govt: Bantam Lake Bathymetry Map (cached copy)
CT Govt: Camp Columbia State Park
CT Govt: Camp Columbia State Park Trail Map
CT Govt: Camp Columbia State Park Trail Map