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Day Pond State Park
Colchester, Connecticut
Small lifeguarded pond swim in Colchester. Quiet family day under the hemlocks.
At a glance
Crowd level
Moderate
Walk time
20-40 minutes
Trail difficulty
2 / 5 Easy to moderate
Parking ease
Easy
Dog policy
Check posted rules
Access type
Day-use area
Overview
Day Pond State Park is a small, shallow pond tucked into a low-traffic corner of Colchester. The designated swim beach is lifeguarded on peak summer weekends. A 1 mi wooded trail loops the pond. Good family swim when the bigger parks get packed.
- County
- New London
- Region
- Mystic Country
- Water type
- Pond
- Swim feature type
- Pond
Know before you go
Editorial tags
State parkDesignated swimLifeguardsPondMiddlesex countyColchesterFamily stop
Good for
SwimmingFamily friendlyPicnicHiking short
Land ownership
Public
Watch for
Seasonal lifeguard
Unknown depth
Weekly water testing
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
Arrival points
Parking + Trailhead + Attraction
41.55626, -72.41832
Parking: Lot · Easy · Trailhead: 1.0 mi · 20-40 minutes · 2 / 5 Easy to moderate · Mixed surface · Attraction: Pond · Swim open
Arrival directions
Use the posted public access for Day Pond State Park. Walk to the shoreline from the lot or pull-off.
1.0 miShort walkMixedLot439 ft50 ft gain
Parking notes: Paved day-use lot at the pond. Usually easier than front-country swim parks.
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