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Sandy Beach at Bantam Lake
Morris, Connecticut
Sandy Beach on Bantam Lake — Morris-run lifeguarded beach with concessions, volleyball, and a canoe launch.
At a glance
Crowd level
Moderate
Walk time
roadside
Trail difficulty
1 / 5 Easy
Parking ease
Easy
Dog policy
Check posted rules
Access type
Day-use area
Overview
Sandy Beach at 407 East Shore Road is the flagship public swim beach on Bantam Lake, lifeguarded and run by the town of Morris. Bathhouse, concessions, volleyball, canoe launch. Daily: $10 weekdays, $25 weekend/holiday per car.
- Also known as
- Sandy Beach, Sandy Beach on Bantam Lake, Morris Sandy Beach
- County
- Litchfield
- Region
- Litchfield Hills
- Water type
- Lake
- Swim feature type
- Lake beach
Know before you go
Editorial tags
FlagshipLake beachLitchfield hillsFamily pickDay use area
Good for
SwimmingFamily friendlySunbathingPaddling canoePaddling kayakPicnic
Land ownership
Public
Watch for
Seasonal lifeguard only
Algae advisories past
Boat wake zone
Sun exposure
Deep holes
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
Arrival points
Parking + Trailhead + Attraction
41.69681, -73.23441
Parking: Lot · Easy · Trailhead: 0.0 mi · roadside · 1 / 5 Easy · Mixed surface · Attraction: Lake · Lake beach · Swim open
Arrival directions
Take Rt 209 to East Shore Road in Morris; Sandy Beach is at 407 East Shore Road, signed from the road.
0.0 miShort walkMixedLot936 ft20 ft gain
Parking notes: Paved lot at 407 East Shore Rd fits ~120 cars; arrives-full by 11am on summer weekends, credit-card paystation at gate.
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