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Pachaug State Forest — Green Falls Pond Swim Area
Voluntown, Connecticut
Roped swim beach on Green Falls Pond, Pachaug State Forest. Campground next door.
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
Dedicated swim beach on Green Falls Pond inside the Green Falls Area of Pachaug State Forest. Small sandy beach with a roped swim area, seasonal toilets, and the adjacent Green Falls campground. The low cascade at the pond outlet is posted no-swim.
- Also known as
- Green Falls Pond, Green Fall Pond, Pachaug Green Falls
- County
- New London
- Region
- Mystic Country
- Water type
- Pond
- Swim feature type
- Pond
Know before you go
Editorial tags
State forestSwim beachMystic countryFamily pickCampground
Good for
Waterfall viewingSwimmingFamily friendlyHiking shortPicnicFishing bassPaddling kayak
Land ownership
Public
Watch for
No alcohol
Seasonal lifeguard only
Tick and snake habitat
Slippery rock
Limited cell service
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
Arrival points
Parking + Trailhead + Attraction
41.62581, -71.80449
Parking: Lot · Easy · Trailhead: 0.0 mi · roadside · 1 / 5 Easy · Mixed surface · Attraction: Pond · Swim open
Arrival directions
Route 138 east of Voluntown, turn onto Green Falls Road, then follow the signs into the Green Falls Area.
0.0 miShort walkMixedLot431 ft20 ft gain
Parking notes: Paved swim-area lot near the beach; additional gravel camp lot. Alcohol ban enforced forest-wide.
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