Hinsdale is more than 4% water, with four reservoirs, a pond, and a lake.
Settled in 1763 and originally called Partridgefield, after a wealthy benefactor, Hinsdale was renamed in 1804 after a family who owned the wool mill that supported the town’s economy for two decades. Calm, scenic, and open, Hinsdale is a good choice for those who like to have room to move—or to keep livestock and pets. Hinsdale also has five areas for camping.
Three of the town’s summer camps—Camp Ashmere, Camp Danbee, and Camp Taconic—are located along the lake. It’s also used for fishing, boating, rowing, and swimming.
