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Gardner Lake State Park

Gardner Lake State Park
Photo: John Phelan, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Location
New London County, Connecticut
Nearest town
2.4 miles east of Salem
Type
State Park
DirectionsOfficial park site ↗

About Gardner Lake State Park

Ten acres along the southern edge of Gardner Lake make up this recreation area, offering direct water access rather than trails or historic structures. The land supports boating, fishing, and swimming, with the lake itself as the central feature. It is managed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, which oversees the small waterfront tract on the town's edge.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

Gardner Lake State Park is in New London County, Connecticut, 2.4 miles east of Salem. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.