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South Norwalk Reservoir
Wilton, Connecticut
Aquarion drinking-water reservoir in Wilton — no swimming, no boating. Perimeter hiking trails only.
Swim access
Water condition
At a glance
Crowd level
Moderate
Walk time
10 min
Trail difficulty
2 / 5 Easy to moderate
Parking ease
Easy
Dog policy
Check posted rules
Access type
Day-use area
Overview
South Norwalk Reservoir is an active Aquarion drinking-water supply off Old Huckleberry Road in Wilton. Swimming, wading, and boats are not allowed. Perimeter hiking trails offer the only legal access.
- Also known as
- Aquarion South Norwalk Reservoir, Old Wilton Reservoir
- County
- Fairfield
- Region
- Fairfield County
- Water type
- Lake
- Swim feature type
- Lake beach
Know before you go
Editorial tags
No swim allowedDrinking waterAquarionFairfield countyWiltonReservoir
Good for
Hiking shortBirdwatchingWildlife viewingNature studyPhotographyPaddling kayakFishing bass
Land ownership
Public
Watch for
No swimming allowed
Drinking water supply
No boating
Tick habitat
Limited cell service
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
Arrival points
Parking + Trailhead + Attraction
41.18158, -73.44813
Parking: Lot · Easy · Trailhead: 0.2 mi · 10 min · 2 / 5 Easy to moderate · Mixed surface · Attraction: Lake · Lake beach · Swim viewing only
Arrival directions
From Route 7 in Wilton, turn onto Old Huckleberry Road. The reservoir and trail access are on the west side.
0.2 miShort walkMixedLot271 ft20 ft gain
Parking notes: Small Aquarion pull-off on Old Huckleberry Road — room for a handful of cars, no fee, no facilities.
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