🏖️ Lake / Reservoir
🟡 Moderate Resident sticker or non-resident day pass fee required ($15)
🌊 About Crystal Lake (Middletown)
A Middletown-area lake swimming spot noted in a regional Connecticut swim-hole planning guide alongside Wadsworth State Park beach and Day Pond State Park.
📋 Visit Details
Entry Fee
Resident sticker or non-resident day pass fee required ($15)
Water Temperature
💧 Cool-to-warm lake water
Water Type
Lake swimming spot
Managed By
City of Middletown
County
Middlesex County, Connecticut
Access Difficulty
🟡 Moderate
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
McCutcheon Park, Crystal Lake Rd, Middletown, CT 06457
Access Notes:
Easy access via McCutcheon Park
✅ 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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Bring cash or card for entry: Resident sticker or non-resident day pass fee required ($15)
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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