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Quinebaug Lake State Park
Killingly, Connecticut
Undeveloped state park on 83-acre Quinebaug Lake, Killingly. Hand-carry launch only — no facilities, no lifeguard.
Swim access
Water condition
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
Undeveloped state park on 83-acre Quinebaug Lake in northeast Killingly. No facilities — a rough shoreline with a hand-carry boat launch. Swim at your own risk; anglers and paddlers dominate the lake.
- Also known as
- Quinebaug Lake
- County
- Windham
- Region
- Quiet Corner
- Water type
- Lake
- Swim feature type
- Lake beach
Know before you go
Editorial tags
State parkUndevelopedQuiet cornerKillinglyWindham countyHand carry launch
Good for
SwimmingPaddling kayakPaddling canoeFishing bassFishing troutBirdwatching
Land ownership
Public
Watch for
No lifeguard
Unknown depth
Boat traffic
Tick and snake habitat
Limited cell service
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
Arrival points
Parking + Trailhead + Attraction
41.76944, -71.88861
Parking: Lot · Easy · Trailhead: 0.0 mi · roadside · 1 / 5 Easy · Mixed surface · Attraction: Lake · Lake beach · Swim viewing only
Arrival directions
From I-395 Exit 52, follow Route 12 north then Squaw Rock Road to Lake Road. The hand-carry launch is on the south shore.
0.0 miShort walkMixedLot211 ft20 ft gain
Parking notes: Dirt pull-off at the hand-carry boat launch — room for four or five cars, no restrooms.
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