🏊 Natural Swimming
🟢 Easy Free Entry
🌊 About Burr Pond State Park
A developed, sandy swim beach on a scenic pond, with a separate dedicated boat launch to keep boating and swimming areas apart — one of the more straightforwardly family-friendly entries in this file.
📋 Visit Details
Water Temperature
💧 Cool pond water
Water Type
Pond with sandy designated swim beach
Managed By
Connecticut DEEP (Burr Pond SP)
County
Litchfield County, Connecticut
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
385 Burr Mountain Rd, Torrington, CT 06790
Access Notes:
Easy, developed beach access at the end of Pond Road; separate boat launch area along Burr Mountain Road
✅ Before You Go — Checklist
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Check current water conditions — especially after recent rain
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Save GPS coordinates offline before leaving — cell service may be limited
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Pack reef-safe sunscreen, dry bag, water shoes and plenty of drinking water
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Tell someone where you are going before heading to a remote location
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Pack out everything you bring in — leave no trace