Beaches - Fresh Water

Fresh Water Beaches - Fairfield County & Southwestern CT

If you travel to the southwestern corner of Connecticut and are interested in swimming at the beach – but not swimming in Long Island Sound – you can take a detour to one of these freshwater beaches. Swim and play in the Housatonic River or Lake Mohegan.

2 places to visit

Indian Well State Park

1 Indian Well Road Shelton, CT 06484 203-735-4311

This park on the Housatonic River has places to swim and enjoy other water sports. Also has shaded picnic areas. - Park Map (PDF)

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Lake Mohegan

960 Morehouse Hwy Fairfield, CT 203-256-3191

Lake Mohegan and its surrounding open space comprise a total of 170.4 acres off Morehouse Highway. In summer, the fresh water lake is open to swimmers in a designated area supervised by lifeguards. The large beach is sandy and sunny. There’s little natural shade. There is a sprinkler park for children. The lake has a playground, a snack bar, picnic shelter and restroom facilities.
Fees: Parking is free, but a fee is charged at the gate to enter the swimming area from Memorial Day Saturday to Labor Day. Daily rates: Adult resident, $8-$10; adult non-resident, $15-$18; children (age 3-17) resident, $4-$6; child non-resident, $8-$12.

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