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Saugatuck River
Westport, Connecticut
Tidal lower Saugatuck in Westport. No designated swim — DEEP boat launch and upstream dam pool only.
Swim access
Water condition
At a glance
Crowd level
Moderate
Walk time
roadside
Trail difficulty
1 / 5 Easy
Parking ease
Moderate
Dog policy
Check posted rules
Access type
Trail access
Overview
Tidal lower Saugatuck as it slides past Westport — no designated swim area. Boaters launch from the DEEP ramp; the upstream Wood Dam pool is shallow and silty. Westporters swim at Compo Beach on the Sound instead.
- Also known as
- Saugatuck River boat launch, Lower Saugatuck
- County
- Fairfield
- Region
- Fairfield County
- Water type
- River pool
- Swim feature type
- River pool
Know before you go
Editorial tags
Tidal riverBoat launchNo swim allowedFairfield countyWestport
Good for
Paddling kayakPaddling canoeFishing bassSupBirdwatching
Land ownership
Public
Watch for
No lifeguard
No designated swim
Tidal current
Boat wake zone
Bacteria after rain
Undertow possible
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
Arrival points
Parking + Trailhead + Attraction
41.12260, -73.37012
Parking: Limited · Moderate · Trailhead: 0.0 mi · roadside · 1 / 5 Easy · Mixed surface · Attraction: River pool · Swim open
Arrival directions
From I-95 Exit 17, follow Route 33 north to Riverside Avenue and the DEEP Saugatuck River Boat Launch.
0.0 miShort walkMixedLimited14 ft80 ft gain
Parking notes: DEEP gravel lot at the Saugatuck River Boat Launch — trailer spots plus a few car-only slots, no fee.
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