The small town of New Fairfield is on the west shore of Candlewood Lake, the largest inland body of water in Connecticut, with a very cool story!

What is New Fairfield, CT known for?

New Fairfield is known for its excellent schools, reasonable taxes, great outdoor recreational facilities, located close to major routes and highways allows for easy commuting to Westchester County and lower Fairfield County. Positioned on the shore of Candlewood Lake, transforms it into a place of uncommon natural beauty all year round.

Lake Fun

Candlewood Lake -  (Map)

In the summer spend the day with your family swimming, boating, water skiing, tubing,  kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding,  and for the brave jumping off Chicken Rock.  In the winter months after the lake is frozen you can enjoy ice skating, and ice fishing

Candlewood Lake Marinas and Boat Rental

• Chatterton Point
  5 Shore Drive, New Fairfield, CT 06812
• Candlewood Kayak Rental

249 Route 39, New Fairfield, CT 06812

Candlewood Boat Launches

• Candlewood Lake (Squantz Cove) Boat Launch

Rt. 39, New  , CT 06812

• Squantz Pond Boat Launch

178 Shortwoods Road, New Fairfield, CT 06812

Squantz Pond – This is where we all went when we took a day off from HS in the spring.

Ball Pond - A smaller lake, known as a peaceful spot for enjoying nature and water activities, such as fishing, kayaking, or paddleboarding. You might even see a turtle sunbathing during the summer.

Things to do around town

Farmers Market

David Boyajian Sculpture

New Fairfield Historical District

Explore the history of New Fairfield by visiting the New Fairfield Historical District. Take a self-guided walking tour to see historic homes, churches, and landmarks dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries.

Hiking

Finn’s Land and Demento Preserves

Great Hollow Nature Preserve & Ecological Research Center

Hahlawah Preserve

Hidden Valley Nature Center

Komlo Preserve

Lillinonah Trail

Pootatuck State Forest

Squantz Pond

Sweetcake Mountain Preserve

Titicus Mountain Preserve

Best Trails according to AllTrails.com