🏊 Natural Swimming
🟢 Easy Free Entry
🌊 About Mount Tom State Park
A spring-fed lake with a sandy beach, paired with a hike up to a scenic stone lookout tower — a nice two-in-one outing distinct from the waterfall-focused entries elsewhere in this file.
📋 Visit Details
Water Temperature
💧 Cool, spring-fed
Water Type
Spring-fed lake with sandy beach
Managed By
Connecticut DEEP (Mount Tom SP)
County
Litchfield County, Connecticut
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
Mount Tom State Park, Washington Depot, CT 06794
Access Notes:
Easy beach access; a trail leads up to a historic stone lookout tower for views after swimming
✅ 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