Gardner Lake
Gardner Lake is a natural lake lying at the junction of the towns of Salem, Montville and Bozrah in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Named after the Gardner family who owned a large portion of the surrounding land, the 529-acre lake has been expanded in size with the construction of a 168-foot earthen dam.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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- Type: Lake
- Description: lake in New London County, Connecticut, United States
- Also known as: “Gardiner’s Lake”, “Gardiner’s Pond”, “Gardners Lake”, “Mashipaug”, “Mason Pond”, “Massapaug”, “North Pond”, “Obplintksok”, and “Twenty Mile Pond”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Minnie Island State Park and St. Thomas More School.
Minnie Island State Park
Islet
Minnie Island State Park is a public recreation area occupying a tiny island at the southern end of 529-acre Gardner Lake that is split by the townline between Salem and Montville, Connecticut.
St. Thomas More School
School
St. Thomas More School is a college-preparatory school in Oakdale, Connecticut, United States. The school serves grades 8–12 and postgraduate courses. It is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools.
Gardner Lake State Park
Park
Gardner Lake State Park is a public recreation area occupying 10 acres on the southern edge of Gardner Lake in the town of Salem, Connecticut. The state park offers opportunities for boating, fishing, and swimming and is managed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Salem and Gilman.
Salem
Village
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Salem is a town in New London County, Connecticut, United States. The town is part of the Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region. The population was 4,213 at the 2020 census. Salem is situated 3 miles southwest of Gardner Lake.
Gilman
Village
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Bozrah is a town in New London County, Connecticut, United States. The town is part of the Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region. The population was 2,429 at the 2020 census. Gilman is situated 4 miles northeast of Gardner Lake.
Fitchville
Village
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Fitchville is a village, which is situated 5 miles northeast of Gardner Lake.
Gardner Lake
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to German—“Gardner Lake” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Gardner Lake”
- Egyptian Arabic: “بحيره جاردنير”
- German: “Gardner Lake”
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Gardner Lake Dam and Minnie Island.
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