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Lake Quonnipaug Beach
4.5★ · 28 Google ratings · Guilford, Massachusetts
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
110 ft away · paid
Walk
40 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 120 ft away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
79°F
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
100 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Sun 2pm
Map of Lake Quonnipaug Beach
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1Parking110 ft from the listing2Restrooms120 ft from the listing3Picnic tables250 ft from the listing4Covered shelter270 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Good for paddleboarding and kayaking
The peaceful lake is suitable for paddling with a public boat launch for water craft access.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2017–2026
Arrive early on summer weekends
The small beach fills quickly during peak season and parking becomes unavailable by late morning.
Confirm day pass availability beforehand
Non-residents reported the website advertises day passes but only season passes ($80) were actually available on their visit.
Water may be occasionally rocky
Some reviewers noted a rocky bottom rather than sandy beach in certain areas.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
72°F · clear
Water
79°F
Waves
1.0 ft · 3 s apart
Wind
4 mph from the S
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 05:32 | High tide | ↑ |
| 11:27 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 17:51 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Aug 20, 5:22 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 3995-4027 Durham Rd, Guilford, CT 06437
🅿 Parking 110 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 40 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 120 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Lake Quonnipaug Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 110 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Lake Quonnipaug Beach?
40 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 Lake Quonnipaug Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 120 ft from the listing.
When is Lake Quonnipaug Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Sun 2pm and the busiest at Fri 12pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
