🏞️ River Swim
🟢 Easy Free Entry
🌊 About Indian Well State Park (Housatonic River)
A supervised Housatonic River swim beach in Shelton, with lifeguards on duty in season — one of the more reassuringly developed river-swimming entries in this file.
📋 Visit Details
Water Temperature
💧 Variable river water
Best Season
📅 Summer (lifeguarded in season)
Water Type
River swim beach with seasonal lifeguards
Managed By
Connecticut DEEP (Indian Well SP)
County
Fairfield County, Connecticut
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
1 Indian Well Rd, Shelton, CT 06484
Access Notes:
Easy, developed beach access
✅ 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