Bayside Beach
Colchester · Lake Champlain
Bayside Beach is one of the cleanest easy-access public swim options in Colchester, with free parking and a straightforward waterfront layout.
Key facts
Swimming
Freshwater beach swimming
Access
Town beach access
Parking
Limited
Current conditions
Trip profile
Difficulty
Reward
Risk
Good fit, skip if, before you go
Good fit
quick swims
lake days
families
Skip
you want solitude
lake water is rough
you need wilderness seclusion
Before you go
- Check local beach water-quality updates before heading out.
- Expect more people on hot afternoons and weekends.
- Bring what you need for sun and open shoreline exposure.
- Use posted beach rules and stay within public access areas.
- Lake conditions can change quickly with wind.