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Finn Beach
Voluntown, Connecticut
Voluntown town beach on Beach Pond inside Pachaug State Forest. Swim-at-your-own-risk; no lifeguards.
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-run beach on Beach Pond inside Pachaug State Forest, 61 North Shore Road, Voluntown. Swim at your own risk — no lifeguards. Operated by the town June 15 through September 15; CT DEEP covers the rest of the year.
- Also known as
- Beach Pond Town Beach
- County
- New London
- Region
- Mystic Country
- Water type
- Beach
- Swim feature type
- Lake beach
Know before you go
Editorial tags
Town beachPachaug forestQuiet cornerNo lifeguardsDay use area
Good for
SwimmingPicnicFamily friendlyPaddling kayakFishing bassSunbathing
Land ownership
Public
Watch for
No lifeguard
Tick and snake habitat
Limited cell service
Algae advisories past
Deep holes
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
Arrival points
Parking + Trailhead + Attraction
41.58226, -71.81721
Parking: Lot · Easy · Trailhead: 0.0 mi · roadside · 1 / 5 Easy · Sand surface · Attraction: Beach · Lake beach · Swim open
Arrival directions
From CT-165 in Voluntown, follow North Shore Road to the gated lot at 61 North Shore Road. Short walk to the sand.
0.0 miShort walkSandLot294 ft20 ft gain
Parking notes: Town parking permit required — buy at the Voluntown Town Clerk in advance; no passes sold at the beach. Street parking is towed.
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