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Hopeville Pond State Park
Griswold, Connecticut
Lifeguarded pond beach in Griswold's Hopeville Pond State Park. Campground and Pachaug Trail access.
Swim access
Water condition
At a glance
Crowd level
High
Walk time
5-10 minutes
Trail difficulty
2 / 5 Easy to moderate
Parking ease
Easy
Dog policy
Check posted rules
Access type
Day-use area
Overview
Hopeville Pond State Park sits on the Pachaug River impoundment in Griswold — a forested family park with a designated lifeguarded swim beach, a campground, and the Pachaug Trail running north through Pachaug State Forest.
- County
- New London
- Region
- Mystic Country
- Water type
- Pond
Know before you go
Editorial tags
State parkDesignated swimLifeguardsPondCampgroundQuiet cornerNew london countyGriswoldFamily stop
Good for
SwimmingCampingFamily friendlyPicnicPaddling kayak
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
41.60882, -71.91284
Parking: Lot · Easy · Trailhead: 0.3 mi · 5-10 minutes · 2 / 5 Easy to moderate · Mixed surface · Attraction: Pond · Swim viewing only
Arrival directions
Use the posted public access for Hopeville Pond State Park. Walk to the shoreline from the lot or pull-off.
0.3 miShort walkMixedLot222 ft20 ft gain
Parking notes: Paved day-use lot near the swim beach. Campground guests have a separate lot.
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