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Indian Notch Park Beach
Bolton, Connecticut
Bolton's 300 ft sand beach on Lower Bolton Lake. Lifeguarded Wed–Sun 9–5 in summer.
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
Bolton town park at 60 Tolland Road with a 300 ft sand beach on Lower Bolton Lake. Lifeguarded Wednesday–Sunday 9–5 in summer; picnic pavilion, restrooms, and a ball diamond behind the beach.
- Also known as
- Indian Notch Park, Bolton Lake Beach
- County
- Tolland
- Region
- Quiet Corner
- Water type
- Beach
- Swim feature type
- Lake beach
Know before you go
Editorial tags
Town beachFamily pickDay use areaQuiet cornerLower bolton lake
Good for
SwimmingFamily friendlyPicnicSunbathingFishing bass
Land ownership
Public
Watch for
Seasonal lifeguard only
Weekly water testing
Algae advisories past
Family swim
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
Arrival points
Parking + Trailhead + Attraction
41.80140, -72.42442
Parking: Lot · Easy · Trailhead: 0.0 mi · roadside · 1 / 5 Easy · Sand surface · Attraction: Beach · Lake beach · Swim open
Arrival directions
Head to 60 Tolland Road (CT-85), Bolton. Turn at the Indian Notch Park sign; follow the drive down to the beach lot.
0.0 miShort walkSandLot688 ft20 ft gain
Parking notes: Paved town lot at the beach. Per-car fee — residents $5 weekday/$7 weekend, non-residents $7/$20. No dogs, no drones.
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