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Eichler's Cove Beach
Newtown, Connecticut
Newtown's Lake Zoar town beach beside Eichler's Cove Marina. Weekly E. coli testing; closes after big storms.
Swim access
Water condition
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
Newtown's only public Lake Zoar access, at 11 Old Bridge Road in Sandy Hook. Small sandy cove beside the town marina with picnic tables and grills. Newtown Health District tests weekly for E. coli; closures follow heavy rain.
- Also known as
- Eichlers Cove, Eichler's Cove Marina Beach
- County
- Fairfield
- Region
- Fairfield County
- Water type
- Beach
- Swim feature type
- Lake beach
Know before you go
Editorial tags
Town beachLake zoarMarina accessFairfield countyDay use area
Good for
SwimmingPicnicPaddling kayakSunbathingFamily friendly
Land ownership
Public
Watch for
Boat wake zone
Weekly water testing
Algae advisories past
No lifeguard
Limited sight lines
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
Arrival points
Parking + Trailhead + Attraction
41.38987, -73.18724
Parking: Lot · Easy · Trailhead: 0.0 mi · roadside · 1 / 5 Easy · Sand surface · Attraction: Beach · Lake beach · Swim viewing only
Arrival directions
Drive to 11 Old Bridge Road, Sandy Hook (Newtown). Follow signs past the marina gate to the beach lot.
0.0 miShort walkSandLot120 ft20 ft gain
Parking notes: Paved lot shared with the marina. Park permit required (free for residents; non-residents pay). No permits sold on-site for the launch.
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