Natural swimming hole
McCook Point Park Beach
Ocean cove · Connecticut
About this swimming hole
A Town of East Lyme park in Niantic built around a roughly 40-foot bluff between two white-sand beaches on Niantic Bay. McCook beach, west of the point, has a swimming raft, and Hole-in-the-Wall beach lies to the east; both are served by the same pass system. The bluff top holds a picnic pavilion, bandshell and playground, and the Niantic Bay Boardwalk starts nearby.
Good to know
| Water type | Ocean cove |
|---|---|
| Best season | Summer |
| Fees | Pass required Memorial Day-Labor Day (town rates): daily parking $25 resident / $45 non-resident, rising to $40 / $55 on weekends, holidays and events; non-resident walk-in admission $25 for ages 16+ (under 16 free); season passes available |
| Reservations required | No |
| Hours | Park open 8:00 a.m. to dusk; lifeguards on duty daily 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. beginning in mid-June |
| Parking | Beach and bluff parking lots at 10 Atlantic Street, Niantic; a parking permit is required in season |
| Amenities | restrooms, lifeguards, picnic tables, playground |
| County | New London County |
| Nearest town | East Lyme |
| Safety notes | Swim in the designated lifeguarded areas; lifeguard coverage runs 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. from mid-June through the season. |
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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 McCook Point Park Beach?
Yes — McCook Point Park Beach is listed as a natural swimming spot in Connecticut. Heads-up: Swim in the designated lifeguarded areas; lifeguard coverage runs 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. from mid-June through the season.. There are rarely lifeguards at natural swimming holes — verify conditions locally before you go.
Does McCook Point Park Beach require reservations?
No reservations are required at McCook Point Park Beach based on current information — but verify before you go.
Is there a fee to visit McCook Point Park Beach?
Reported fee info: Pass required Memorial Day-Labor Day (town rates): daily parking $25 resident / $45 non-resident, rising to $40 / $55 on weekends, holidays and events; non-resident walk-in admission $25 for ages 16+ (under 16 free); season passes available. Fees can change — confirm with the official link.
When is the best time to visit McCook Point Park Beach?
The best season is typically Summer.