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East Haddam Town Beach
4.4★ · 72 Google ratings · Moodus, New York
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 40 ft away
Accessibility
Step-free entrance
Access
7:30am to 9pm
Walk
125 yd · 2 min
Tide
3 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
80 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Tue 8am
Map of East Haddam Town Beach
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Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 6 visitors · 2016–2026
Excellent for dog owners
The adjacent dog park allows dogs to swim and run in a fenced area, with separate zones for different temperaments.
Check water quality before swimming
Several visitors reported bacteria warnings and brown, murky water that kept them out during parts of the season.
Expect rocky bottom and small stones
The lake floor has rocks and small stones that can cut feet, so water shoes are recommended.
Non-residents pay a day fee
Visitors from outside East Haddam should bring cash, as one reviewer reported a $20 charge.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
71°F · overcast
Wind
2 mph from the W
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 00:38 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 05:47 | High tide | ↑ |
| 12:29 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 18:26 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 9:31 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 291 E Haddam Colchester Turnpike, Moodus, CT 06469
🅿 Parking 40 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 125 yd away, about 2 min walk
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at East Haddam Town Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 40 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at East Haddam Town Beach?
230 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does East Haddam Town Beach have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
When is East Haddam Town Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Tue 8am and the busiest at Wed 3pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
