Freshwater Swimming From New Hartford & Farmington Valley
This is the western Connecticut page for river access, lake swims, and a few waterfall stops around New Hartford and the Farmington Valley. It is the best fit when you want to stay west of Hartford without giving up real water.
Use the map first, then open the individual guides for access details and swim status. For a wider river and waterfall round-up, see waterfalls and swimming spots near Hartford.
#1 Satan's Kingdom — New Hartford
Swim: allowed. SATANS KINGDOM is a Connecticut freshwater public-access page using a conservative arrival pin and a matched…
- Swim
- Treat this as a freshwater public-access stop; swim only if the site and conditions clearly support it
- Walk
- 5-15 min
#2 Farmington River tubing access — New Hartford
Farmington River is a Connecticut river access page using a conservative arrival pin and a matched water point for a…
- Swim
- Treat this as a river stop; only swim if the access point and conditions clearly support it
- Walk
- 5-15 min
#3 Burr Pond State Park — Torrington
Connecticut waterfall near Torrington. Open the trip guide for access; flow varies with season.
#4 Enders Falls — Granby
Enders Falls is a Connecticut waterfall page using a conservative arrival point and a matched falls pin for a scouting-first…
- Swim
- This is better treated as a scenic waterfall stop than a swim spot
- Walk
- 5-15 min
#5 Highland Lake — Winsted
Connecticut waterfall near Winsted. Open the trip guide for access; flow varies with season.
#6 Brodie Park / West Hill Pond — Barkhamsted
West Hill Pond is a Connecticut freshwater pond page using a conservative arrival pin and a matched water point for a…
- Swim
- Swimming is part of the appeal here, but scout water clarity, footing, crowding, and any posted advisories before entering
- Walk
- 5-15 min