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Chaplin Natchaug River Swimming Spots
Chaplin, Connecticut
Ledgy Natchaug River pools along Route 198 in Chaplin. Diana's Pool gorge nearby; swim at your own risk.
Swim access
Water condition
At a glance
Crowd level
Moderate
Walk time
10 min
Trail difficulty
2 / 5 Easy to moderate
Parking ease
Moderate
Dog policy
Check posted rules
Access type
Trail access
Overview
Natchaug River pools line the Chaplin stretch of Route 198 through Natchaug State Forest. Diana's Pool just upstream in Chaplin/Mansfield is the marquee swim — ledge drops, cold flow, hemlock gorge. No lifeguards, swim at your own risk.
- Also known as
- Diana's Pool, Natchaug River Pools
- County
- Windham
- Region
- Quiet Corner
- Water type
- River pool
- Swim feature type
- River pool
Know before you go
Editorial tags
RiverLedge poolQuiet cornerWindham countyPlunge poolNo lifeguard
Good for
SwimmingCascade poolsPhotographyHiking shortWaterfall viewing
Land ownership
Public
Watch for
Slippery ledges
River current
Cliff jumping illegal
Deep holes
No lifeguard
Cold water shock
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
Arrival points
Parking + Trailhead + Attraction
41.76577, -72.67336
Parking: Limited · Moderate · Trailhead: 0.3 mi · 10 min · 2 / 5 Easy to moderate · Mixed surface · Attraction: River pool · Swim open
Arrival directions
Along Route 198 through Chaplin and Natchaug State Forest. Diana's Pool trailhead off Diana's Pool Road.
0.3 miShort walkMixedLimited57 ft80 ft gain
Parking notes: Gravel trailhead lot on Diana's Pool Road holds ~20 cars; fills by 10 a.m. on summer weekends. Roadside pull-offs on Route 198 for other pools.
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