Candlewood Lake
Candlewood Lake is a manmade lake located in Fairfield and Litchfield counties of Western Connecticut, in the northeastern United States. It is in New Fairfield. The mildest months are May to September, with highs of 70–83°F.
A lake inside New Fairfield
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 17°. When to go ↓
Danbury is the nearest base
Danbury is 7 miles south, with 20 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 70–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Candlewood Lake
Candlewood Lake is a manmade lake located in Fairfield and Litchfield counties of Western Connecticut, in the northeastern United States. At 8.4 square miles (22 km2), it is the largest lake in Connecticut and the largest lake in the New York metropolitan area. The lake is bordered by the city of Danbury, and the towns of Brookfield, New Fairfield, New Milford, and Sherman. Some of the most expensive real estate in the Greater Danbury area is located along the shores of the lake.
- Type
- Lake
- Wikipedia readers
- 33K a year
Staying near Candlewood Lake
Close by, places to stay are in Danbury (20) and Bethel (8).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Candlewood Lake | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Fairfield | in town | — | 2 1 motel · 1 campground | 13,674 | $485K | — |
| Danbury | 7 mi south | 10 min | 20 19 hotels · 1 motel | 89,033 | $411K | B− |
| Bethel | 10 mi south | 15 min | 8 8 hotels | 21,682 | $435K | A |
| New Milford | 7 mi north | 10 min | 6 3 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 28,941 | $392K | A− |
| Southeast | 10 mi southwest | 15 min | 5 2 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 18,379 | $447K | — |
| Ridgefield | 13 mi south | 20 min | 7 3 hotels · 4 inns & B&Bs | 25,373 | $836K | A+ |
| Pawling | 9 mi northwest | 15 min | 4 1 hotel · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 8,316 | $449K | — |
| Washington | 14 mi northeast | 20 min | 7 2 hotels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 3,733 | $660K | — |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Beyond Candlewood Lake
These lie within 70 miles as the crow flies.
Big draw127 mi MuseumUnited States Military Academy
Big draw56 mi City parkCentral Park40.0M visitors a year
Big draw59 mi Stadium & arenaMadison Square Garden
Big draw57 mi Stadium & arenaMetLife Stadium
Big draw58 mi TheatreStudio 54
Big draw56 mi MuseumMetropolitan Museum of Art2.0M visitors a year
Big draw52 mi Stadium & arenaYankee Stadium
Big draw69 mi BeachConey IslandPhoto credits
United States Military Academy: USMA Public Affairs Office, Public domain · Central Park: Ed Yourdon from New York City, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Madison Square Garden: Ajay Suresh from New York, NY, USA, CC BY 2.0 · MetLife Stadium: babyknight, CC BY 2.0 · Studio 54: Americasroof (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Metropolitan Museum of Art: Hugo Schneider, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Yankee Stadium: Matt Boulton, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Coney Island: OptimumPx, Public domain
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Planning a visit to Candlewood Lake
Is Candlewood Lake in New Fairfield?
Yes. It’s inside New Fairfield, CT.
When is the best time to visit Candlewood Lake?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 70–83°.
How far is Candlewood Lake from Oyster Bay and Brookhaven?
About 48 miles south of Oyster Bay and about 51 miles southeast of Brookhaven, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Candlewood Lake?
Westchester County (HPN), about 33 miles away. The nearest big hub is Bradley (BDL), about 50 miles.
Where should I stay near Candlewood Lake?
Danbury (7 mi, 20 places to stay), Bethel (10 mi, 8 places to stay) and New Milford (7 mi, 6 places to stay).
Tips from people in New Fairfield
Questions and tips go in New Fairfield’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.