Lake Wononscopomuc

Salisbury, Connecticut

Town Grove beach on Connecticut's deepest natural lake (102 ft). Lifeguards, raft, no dogs or alcohol.

Swim access

Open

Water condition

Seasonal

Directions

At a glance

Crowd level

Moderate

Walk time

roadside

Trail difficulty

1 / 5 Easy

Parking ease

Easy

Dog policy

Check posted rules

Access type

Day-use area

Overview

Salisbury's Town Grove on Ethan Allen Street is the public access to Connecticut's deepest natural lake (102 feet). Sandy beach with toddler area, swim-team lanes, and a raft in deeper water. Certified lifeguards, 7:00 am–7:30 pm daily in season.

Also known as: Lakeville Lake, Salisbury Town Grove
County: Litchfield
Region: Litchfield Hills
Water type: Lake
Swim feature type: Lake beach

Know before you go

Editorial tags

Town beachLakeDeepest naturalLitchfield hillsFamily pickFlagship

Good for

SwimmingFamily friendlyFishing bassFishing troutSnorkelingSunbathing

Land ownership

Public

Watch for

Seasonal lifeguard only

Deep holes

Cold water shock

Invasive hydrilla advisory

No dogs on beach

Conditions

Conditions snapshot

Check posted signs and official updates before entering.

Getting there

Arrival points

Parking + Trailhead + Attraction

41.95570, -73.44581

Parking: Lot · Easy · Trailhead: 0.0 mi · roadside · 1 / 5 Easy · Mixed surface · Attraction: Lake · Lake beach · Swim open

Arrival directions

Drive to 36 Ethan Allen Street in Lakeville; Town Grove gatehouse is on the lake's southeast shore.

0.0 miShort walkMixedLot723 ft20 ft gain

Parking notes: Grove lot is signed; non-residents pay a day fee at the gatehouse. Car-top boat launch is closed due to hydrilla — boats rent on site.

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Lake Wononscopomuc

Salisbury, Connecticut

Town Grove beach on Connecticut's deepest natural lake (102 ft). Lifeguards, raft, no dogs or alcohol.

Swim access

Open

Water condition

Seasonal

Directions

At a glance

Crowd level

Moderate

Walk time

roadside

Trail difficulty

1 / 5 Easy

Parking ease

Easy

Dog policy

Check posted rules

Access type

Day-use area

Overview

Also known as: Lakeville Lake, Salisbury Town Grove
County: Litchfield
Region: Litchfield Hills
Water type: Lake
Swim feature type: Lake beach

Know before you go

Editorial tags

Town beachLakeDeepest naturalLitchfield hillsFamily pickFlagship

Good for

SwimmingFamily friendlyFishing bassFishing troutSnorkelingSunbathing

Land ownership

Public

Watch for

Seasonal lifeguard only

Deep holes

Cold water shock

Invasive hydrilla advisory

No dogs on beach

Conditions

Weather now

77°

Mostly cloudy

SW 2 mph · Updated 5h ago

Next 48 hours

Tonight

Low 64°F

17% precip

Friday

High 85°F

24% precip

Friday Night

Low 61°F

26% precip

Saturday

High 82°F

12% precip

What this means

Rain is likely later in the next two days, so expect stronger flow if you go afterward.

Water source: Lake Wononscopomuc is a lake water feature in Salisbury, Connecticut.
Clarity: clear
Condition summary: Deep glacial lake with high oxygen at depth; cool surface even in August.

Conditions

Conditions snapshot

Check posted signs and official updates before entering.

Getting there

Arrival points

Parking + Trailhead + Attraction

41.95570, -73.44581

Parking: Lot · Easy · Trailhead: 0.0 mi · roadside · 1 / 5 Easy · Mixed surface · Attraction: Lake · Lake beach · Swim open

Arrival directions

Drive to 36 Ethan Allen Street in Lakeville; Town Grove gatehouse is on the lake's southeast shore.

0.0 miShort walkMixedLot723 ft20 ft gain

Parking notes: Grove lot is signed; non-residents pay a day fee at the gatehouse. Car-top boat launch is closed due to hydrilla — boats rent on site.

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