Chester Center

Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region

Chester Center

Top 3 Lakes around Chester Center

Looking to visit the best lakes around Chester Center? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Chester Center’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!

Last updated: October 28, 2026

Gillette Castle Pond

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A lake, an old quarry, the picturesque castle in the background. If that isn't a brilliant setting for a picnic...

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Picnic and BBQ Spots

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Picnicking under this picturesque building is an experience of its own. Definitely worth trying!

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Pattaconk Lake

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Pattaconk Lake is most popular for fishing and boating, but it makes for a great stop during a bike ride, too. There are a number of hiking trails around the …

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Post Cove

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Post Cove is a small, pretty pond fed by the Connecticut River. When riding by, be on the lookout for songbirds and ducks by the water and in the tall grasses and reeds.

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Evelyn & Hawthorne Smyth Sanctuary

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Evelyn & Hawthorne Smyth Sanctuary is a small nature Preserve off of Essex Street near Post Cove and the Connecticut River. As you ride, you get nice views over the water in this attractive area.

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November 8, 2024, Gillette Castle Pond

A lake, an old quarry, the picturesque castle in the background. If that isn't a brilliant setting for a picnic...

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November 8, 2024, Picnic and BBQ Area by the Pond

Picnicking under this picturesque building is an experience of its own. Definitely worth trying!

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Jamie S.

December 26, 2023, Evelyn & Hawthorne Smyth Sanctuary

Evelyn & Hawthorne Smyth Sanctuary is a small nature Preserve off of Essex Street near Post Cove and the Connecticut River. As you ride, you get nice views over the water in this attractive area.

Jamie S.

November 26, 2023, Post Cove

Post Cove is a small, pretty pond fed by the Connecticut River. When riding by, be on the lookout for songbirds and ducks by the water and in the tall grasses and reeds.

Matthew

November 15, 2023, Pattaconk Lake

Pattaconk Lake is most popular for fishing and boating, but it makes for a great stop during a bike ride, too. There are a number of hiking trails around the reservoir, but there's really just one paved road to ride around here.