Natural swimming hole
Compo Beach
Ocean cove · Connecticut
About this swimming hole
Westport's 29-acre town beach park on Long Island Sound where it meets the Saugatuck River, with a long sandy beach, boardwalk, pavilion, concessions and a large playscape. Town policy allows swimming only in designated bathing areas marked by red-and-white buoys. Lifeguards staff the main beach from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Good to know
| Water type | Ocean cove |
|---|---|
| Best season | Summer |
| Fees | A vehicle parking emblem or daily gate fee is required May 1-September 30; non-resident daily parking reported at about $45 on weekdays and $70 on weekends, and only 125 daily passes are sold per day |
| Reservations required | No |
| Hours | Beach open daily; lifeguard services 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Memorial Day to Labor Day |
| Parking | Beach lots at Compo Beach, Westport; daily-pass vehicles must use the designated daily parking area and passes sell out on summer days |
| Amenities | restrooms, lifeguards, picnic tables, playground |
| County | Fairfield County |
| Nearest town | Westport |
| Safety notes | Swim only inside the designated buoyed bathing areas. The South Beach section of Compo has no lifeguards — swim there at your own risk. |
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Official information
Official park / agency page ↗ — check current conditions, fees, and reservations here before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you swim in Compo Beach?
Yes — Compo Beach is listed as a natural swimming spot in Connecticut. Heads-up: Swim only inside the designated buoyed bathing areas. The South Beach section of Compo has no lifeguards — swim there at your own risk.. There are rarely lifeguards at natural swimming holes — verify conditions locally before you go.
Does Compo Beach require reservations?
No reservations are required at Compo Beach based on current information — but verify before you go.
Is there a fee to visit Compo Beach?
Reported fee info: A vehicle parking emblem or daily gate fee is required May 1-September 30; non-resident daily parking reported at about $45 on weekdays and $70 on weekends, and only 125 daily passes are sold per day. Fees can change — confirm with the official link.
When is the best time to visit Compo Beach?
The best season is typically Summer.