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Babb's Beach
Suffield, Connecticut
Suffield town beach on Lake Congamond with lifeguards, pavilion, and wheelchair mats; $20/car for non-residents.
At a glance
Crowd level
High
Walk time
roadside
Trail difficulty
1 / 5 Easy
Parking ease
Easy
Dog policy
Check posted rules
Access type
Day-use area
Overview
Town-owned swim beach on Lake Congamond at 435 Babbs Road, West Suffield, operated by Suffield Parks & Rec. Lifeguarded in-season, with pavilion, rollout accessibility mats, and kayak storage. Non-residents pay $20/car.
- Also known as
- Babbs Beach, Babb's Beach on Congamond
- County
- Hartford
- Region
- Greater Hartford
- Water type
- Beach
- Swim feature type
- Lake beach
Know before you go
Editorial tags
LakeTown beachGreater hartfordFamily pickDay use area
Good for
SwimmingFamily friendlySunbathingPaddling kayakPaddling canoePicnic
Land ownership
Public
Watch for
Seasonal lifeguard only
Algae advisories past
Boat wake zone
Unmarked drop offs
Sun exposure
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
Arrival points
Parking + Trailhead + Attraction
41.69976, -72.15771
Parking: Lot · Easy · Trailhead: 0.0 mi · roadside · 1 / 5 Easy · Sand surface · Attraction: Beach · Lake beach · Swim open
Arrival directions
Drive to 435 Babbs Road, West Suffield; park in the town lot at the pavilion gate.
0.0 miShort walkSandLot278 ft20 ft gain
Parking notes: Paved town lot holds ~80 cars; residents need a park sticker (free at Town Clerk), non-residents pay $20/car at the gate.
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