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Nehantic State Forest
Lyme, Connecticut
Uncas Pond sandy beach inside Nehantic State Forest, Lyme. Unguarded swim, free.
At a glance
Crowd level
Moderate
Walk time
5 min
Trail difficulty
2 / 5 Easy to moderate
Parking ease
Easy
Dog policy
Check posted rules
Access type
Day-use area
Overview
Lyme state forest wrapping Uncas and Norwich Ponds. Uncas Pond has a small sandy beach, picnic tables, and grills; swimming is permitted, but unguarded. Gravel roads access the launch and shoreline from Keeny Road.
- Also known as
- Uncas Pond, Uncas Lake
- County
- New London
- Region
- Mystic Country
- Water type
- Pond
- Swim feature type
- Pond
Know before you go
Editorial tags
State forestPondMystic countryQuiet cornerUnguarded swim
Good for
SwimmingFamily friendlyFishing bassPaddling kayakHiking shortPicnic
Land ownership
Public
Watch for
No lifeguard
Unknown depth
Tick and snake habitat
Limited cell service
Dirt road access
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
Arrival points
Parking + Trailhead + Attraction
41.37175, -72.34270
Parking: Lot · Easy · Trailhead: 0.1 mi · 5 min · 2 / 5 Easy to moderate · Mixed surface · Attraction: Pond · Swim open
Arrival directions
Keeny Road off Route 156 in Lyme; gravel state forest road leads to the Uncas Pond boat launch and beach.
0.1 miShort walkMixedLot111 ft20 ft gain
Parking notes: Unpaved DEEP lot at Uncas Pond; room for 20–25 cars. Free entry; arrive early in August.
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