The association was established in 1964 by a group of shore property owners for the purpose of buying the Water Rights from the Collins Company.

The West Hill Lake Association is an Association of Associations. Its Trustees and Officers represent various stakeholders with interests in managing and protecting the lake. All Trustees and Officers are volunteers.

The WHPA owns, regulates and controls the water rights to West Hill Lake. Those rights include ownership of the dam, the dam controls and rights of way to and from the dam. The WHPA ensures that the interests of all the stakeholders can be heard and considered, and actions are taken to support the best interests of all parties represented by the Association.

West Hill Lake Shore Property Owners Association

WHLSPOA is a voluntary social membership association of the lake shore property owners. While the primary purpose has been social, the Association is very active in protecting the quality of West Hill Lake’s pristine waters.
Representative for Trustee: Pete Humphrey

 

Camp Sequassen

Camp Sequassen consists of 540 acres of forest with over 2500 feet of shoreline on West Hill Lake, one of the most beautiful spring-fed lakes in Connecticut. The camp is operational year round except for Labor Day weekend, Thanksgiving weekend, Winter Holidays (December 24-January 1), Spring Holidays (Good Friday – Easter Sunday) and Memorial Day weekend. Weekend camping is not available from mid-June through August due to summer resident camp programs.

Representative for Trustee: Dave Boyajian

 

Camp Workcoeman

Camp Workcoeman consists of 550 acres on the western shore of West Hill Lake. Established in 1924, it is one of the oldest continuously operated Scout camps in the country. Camp Workcoeman is used year-round for short-term camping for all Scouting Cub Packs, Scout Troops, Venture Crews as well as district and Order of the Arrow activities.

Representative for Trustee: Brad Mead

 

Laurel Acres Property Owners’ Association (LAPOA)

Founded in 1955, LAPOA is an association of about 160 property owners on the north and eastern side of West Hill Lake whose purpose is to provide a recreational and social environment for its members. LAPOA offers several activities for its members throughout the summer season, and maintains a private beach and motor boat dock on the north end.

Representative for Trustee: Beth Tripp

 

West Hill Beach Club

Founded in 2006, West Hill Beach Club is a member-owned and operated social and recreational club of outdoor enthusiasts who love picnicking, swimming, sailing and kayaking on beautiful spring-fed West Hill Lake, one of the most spectacular bodies of water in Connecticut. It is located on the south-western shore and occupies land and facilities that were once the property of (Boy Scout) Camp Pioneer.

Representative for Trustee: Mark Stoffer

 

Marstan Trail

Representative for Trustee: Alexa Knight

 

Town of New Hartford, CT

The Town of New Hartford acquired Brodie Park in 1986 where it maintains recreation fields, playgrounds, skateboard park, a conference/dining center and, of course, the waterfront beach and boating areas for recreation.

Representative for Trustee: Dan Jerram

 

Town of Barkhamsted, CT

The dam and boat ramp are both located on the north end of the lake which is in the Town of Barkhamsted.

Representative for Trustee: Nick Lukiwsky

 

At Large Representatives: Duncan Kruse, President & Ron Fierman, Treasurer

 

It is important to note that all of these efforts are 100% funded by voluntary contributions from individuals , member associations, Towns of New Hartford, Barkhamsted, and all who enjoy this beautiful lake .