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Sherman Town Beach Park
Sherman, Connecticut
Sherman's resident-only Candlewood Lake beach. Sand shore, swim raft, pavilion, tennis; sticker access only.
At a glance
Crowd level
High
Walk time
roadside
Trail difficulty
1 / 5 Easy
Parking ease
Easy
Dog policy
Check posted rules
Access type
Day-use area
Overview
Sherman Town Beach Park sits on the northern finger of Candlewood Lake at the end of Route 39 North. Sand shore, swim raft, pavilion, and tennis court make up the day-use area. Sticker access only — resident or sponsored guest.
- Also known as
- Sherman Town Beach, Sherman Beach, Candlewood Lake Sherman Beach
- County
- Fairfield
- Region
- Fairfield County
- Water type
- Beach
- Swim feature type
- Lake beach
Know before you go
Editorial tags
Town beachResidents onlyCandlewood lakeFairfield countyShermanFamily pick
Good for
SwimmingFamily friendlyPicnicPaddling kayakSupSunbathing
Land ownership
Public
Watch for
Resident access only
Seasonal lifeguard only
Boat wake zone
Unknown depth
Cold water below thermocline
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
Arrival points
Parking + Trailhead + Attraction
41.57190, -73.49240
Parking: Lot · Easy · Trailhead: 0.0 mi · roadside · 1 / 5 Easy · Sand surface · Attraction: Beach · Lake beach · Swim open
Arrival directions
Follow Route 39 north through Sherman to its end at the park entrance on the lake's north shore.
0.0 miShort walkSandLot428 ft20 ft gain
Parking notes: Town lot at the beach — resident sticker required in summer; guests must be sponsored by a resident.
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