Lake Chaubunagungamaug

Located in Worcester County, Massachusetts

Lake Chaubunagungamaug is a 1,270-acre lake located in Worcester County, Massachusetts. Boston is situated 60 miles northeast, and Worcester, Massachusetts, is 17 miles north.

Boston Logan International Airport is 60 miles northeast in Boston. The closest location for urgent care is Day Kimbell HealthCare, 11 miles south in Putnam, Connecticut.

Grab a bite to eat at highly-rated eateries around the lake like Whistle Stop Bar and Grill, The Rose Room Cafe, Samuel Slater's Restaurant, and Lake Pizza Restaurant.

Life on the Water

Enjoy a luxurious life on the water at Lake Chaubunagungamaug! There are beaches for swimming, marinas, boat rental shops, and excellent fishing.

High-speed watersports are also popular here. Enjoy jet-skiing, riding a hydrofoil, wakeboarding, waterskiing, and pretty much anything else you can think of doing on the water!

Anglers should expect to find species like bass, bluegill, yellow perch, pumpkinseed, rainbow trout, brook trout, northern salmon, and much more.

Lake Chaubunagungamaug Facts

Interestingly, the full name for this lake is Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg. The name alone attracts many tourists.

This lake, containing 45 letters and 14 syllables, is famous for having the longest name of any geographic feature in the United States. Good luck saying that five times fast!

Things to Do Near the Lake

There is plenty of fun to be had in the area around the lake!

Check out the Douglas State Forest. This state park offers a woodland environment with a cedar swamp, plus swimming, boating, fishing, snowmobiling, and hiking.

For indoor fun, visit Old Sturbridge Village in nearby Sturbridge. This museum is a re-creation of an early 1830s settlement with costumed staff, rides, activities, and educational material for the whole family to enjoy.

Visit Boston

One of America's hotspots for history and entertainment is only an hour away from Lake Chaubunagungamaug. Of course, we're talking about Boston! The Freedom Trail is a popular stop for history buffs to get a sense of the coastal city’s revolutionary history.

Check out Boston’s museums like the Museum of Fine Arts, The John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum and Library, and the Institute of Contemporary Art.

Boston’s historic neighborhoods like North End and Little Italy offer breathtaking architecture and atmosphere.

There is no shortage of historic sites and monuments in Boston: Bunker Hill, Old North Church, and the Paul Revere House all offer a glimpse into the lives that changed American History.

When in The City on a Hill, try some of the best cuisines in the state! Excellent restaurants like Union Oyster House, Buttermilk & Bourbon, Bostonia Public House, and Maggiano's Little Italy.

Those Looking for the Action

Lake Chaubunagungamaug is a great lake homes location for those looking for high-speed water sports and locality to a metropolitan city.