Natural swimming hole
Esker Point Beach
Ocean cove · Connecticut
About this swimming hole
The Town of Groton's roughly 600-foot man-made beach on Esker Bay, at 900 Groton Long Point Road. The sheltered bay gives calm, shallow salt water, and the park adds a shaded picnic grove with grills, volleyball courts, restrooms and outdoor showers. It hosts the Summer SoundWaves concert series on Thursday evenings in summer, and parking and entry are free.
Good to know
| Water type | Ocean cove |
|---|---|
| Best season | Summer |
| Fees | Free — no entrance or parking fee (a parking fee may apply during special-event concerts) |
| Reservations required | No |
| Hours | 8:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. |
| Parking | Free parking lot across from the beach on Groton Long Point Road |
| Amenities | restrooms, picnic tables |
| County | New London County |
| Nearest town | Groton |
| Safety notes | No lifeguards on duty — swim at your own risk. The shoreline has small rocks and pebbles, so water shoes help, and swimmers should check current water-quality advisories. |
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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 Esker Point Beach?
Yes — Esker Point Beach is listed as a natural swimming spot in Connecticut. Heads-up: No lifeguards on duty — swim at your own risk. The shoreline has small rocks and pebbles, so water shoes help, and swimmers should check current water-quality advisories.. There are rarely lifeguards at natural swimming holes — verify conditions locally before you go.
Does Esker Point Beach require reservations?
No reservations are required at Esker Point Beach based on current information — but verify before you go.
Is there a fee to visit Esker Point Beach?
Reported fee info: Free — no entrance or parking fee (a parking fee may apply during special-event concerts). Fees can change — confirm with the official link.
When is the best time to visit Esker Point Beach?
The best season is typically Summer.