New England Swimming Holes
Litchfield Hills waterfalls, park beaches, and freshwater swimming spots across Connecticut.
Connecticut's signature falls stop
Kent, Connecticut
Kent Falls delivers a big visual payoff without a huge time commitment, which is exactly why it anchors so many northwest Connecticut waterfall days.
Popular places
Photo-forward picks from the state directory, with quick labels for town and water type.
Every spot in the state
Filter Connecticut by water type, then open the map or a sample place below.
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Litchfield brooks, eastern river pockets, and shoreline-adjacent picks for a quick plan.
Road-trip planning
Regional clusters for the places people actually road-trip together.
From your base
Base-town planning pages for weekends, shorter drives, and the places that make sense from where you are staying.
Plan the day
Use these pages when timing, crowding, season, or route flow matter more than simply finding the nearest stop.
Before you go
Connecticut flow changes fast after rain and many swim spots are tightly posted, so conditions and access rules matter as much as the scenery.
Stewardship guide →Flow, cold water, and footing can change quickly.
Use legal lots and avoid blocking roads or gates.
Check local rules before bringing a dog to the water.
Confirm facilities before counting on a long day.
