A canoe and kayak put-in at the upper end of Littleville Lake, off Kinnebrook Road next to the Littleville Fairgrounds entrance. The lot is large, but the concrete ramp is small and shallow, fit for hand-launched boats rather than trailers.
What to expect
Trails
Part of a roughly 6.5-mile trail network around the lake (2 old cart roads plus 2 wooded trails), easy to moderate, spanning both Chester and Huntington.
Hours
Reservoir area open daily, sunrise to sunset.
Kayak
Allowed ice-out through fall
Fishing
Allowed year-round, incl. winter ice fishing
Managed by
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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On site
Restroom
boat ramp area. A port-a-potty is noted at "the boat ramp" in the regional trail guide, which covers both the Dayville and south-end (Goss Hill Road) access areas without specifying which.
Picnic area
Picnic area along the trail system.
Common questions
Can I swim at Littleville Lake?
No. It's a backup water supply for Springfield, so swimming isn't permitted anywhere on the reservoir.
What rules should I know at Littleville Lake, Dayville Access Area?
Swimming is not permitted; the reservoir serves as a backup water supply for Springfield.