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    Hopeville Pond

    Hopeville Pond State Park, Pachaug, ConnecticutLakeSwim in season

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    Designated swimming area at a seasonal state park on Hopeville Pond.

    Water
    Lake
    Entry
    Free for Connecticut residents; out-of-state vehicles pay $10 on weekdays and $15 on weekends and holidays.
    Swim hours
    8:00 a.m. to sunset; open daily April to October.
    Facilities
    Parking, bathrooms, picnic tables, campground
    Dogs
    Dogs are not allowed on the beach or in swimming areas.
    Managed by
    Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

    When you can swim

    Open to swimmersClosed to swimmers

    Getting there

    929 Hopeville Road, Griswold, Connecticut. From I-395, take Exit 24 and follow Hopeville Road or park signs; the entrance is 0.5 mile off Route 201.

    41.5986, -71.9282

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    Rules to know before you go

    • Swim only in the designated area.
    • Do not bring dogs onto the beach or into swimming areas.
    • Do not dive or jump into the water.
    • Do not use flotation devices except approved lifejackets.

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    Questions about Hopeville Pond

    Can you swim at Hopeville Pond?

    Yes. Swimming is allowed in the designated area at Hopeville Pond State Park.

    Does it cost anything to swim at Hopeville Pond?

    Free for Connecticut residents; out-of-state vehicles pay $10 on weekdays and $15 on weekends and holidays.

    Are dogs allowed at Hopeville Pond?

    Dogs are not allowed on the beach or in swimming areas.

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