Connecticut Swimming Holes
Connecticut has 3 named swimming holes on record across 3 counties. All are lake coves. 3 swimming holes are free to visit. 2 have a closure or hazard note on file.
- No closure on file
- Closed, or no soaking or swimming
No swimming holes match.
| Name | Water type | Access | Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Development Lake cove | Access – | Fee Free for CT-registered vehicles; out-of-state $22 weekends/holidays, $15 weekdays, $7 after 4:00 p.m.; $112. | Status No closure on file | |
| Development Lake cove | Access – | Fee Free for CT-registered vehicles; out-of-state day-use fees apply under the statewide CT Parks schedule | Status Closure or warning on file | |
| Development Lake cove | Access paved road | Fee Free for CT-registered vehicles; out-of-state $10 weekdays / $15 weekends-holidays; $112 season pass | Status Closure or warning on file |
Photo credits (3)
- Hammonasset Beach: Rhododendrites, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Indian Well: TheDemonChicken at English Wikipedia, CC BY 3.0
- Wadsworth Falls: Justin G. Coleman, CC BY-SA 3.0
Common questions
Where are the swimming holes in Connecticut?
3 named swimming holes are on record: Hammonasset Beach, Indian Well, and Wadsworth Falls.
Are there free swimming holes in Connecticut?
Yes. No fee on record for Hammonasset Beach, Indian Well, and Wadsworth Falls. Each page cites its source.
Are any swimming holes in Connecticut closed?
A closure or hazard note is on file for Indian Well and Wadsworth Falls. Each page has the dated detail.
