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CT · Swimming beach

Camp Harkness Beach

Long Island Sound

Current swimming conditions and opening status have not been verified. Check the operator before visiting.

Who can visit

Eligible residents and guests

Eligible resident passholders and accompanying guests

Eligible Connecticut residents with disabilities may obtain a pass. Passholder must be present. Up to five guests and two cars. Swim only with lifeguards on duty; confirm seasonal staffing.

Waterford, CT

Precise entrance directions have not been verified.

Source & review

DDS identifies a separate beach for Camp Harkness passholders and guests; waterfront rules explicitly govern swimming.

Source reviewed 2026-09-27.

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Dated source notice

Seasonal lifeguard operation; current opening not verified

Recorded date: 2026-09-27. This is a retained notice, not confirmation of the situation today.

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Regional conditions

No conditions feed has been verified for this listing yet.

Swimming use does not establish suitability for surfing.