Squantz Pond -Photos/ Memories

*no alchoholic beverages permitted inside the park*

swimming, fishing, boating, hiking, and small game are activities open to the public at this location. please note: the time of year and pending the season it is determines what activities are/ are not permitted. swimming is open during the summer time at the designated location (park beach). many areas are labeled "no swimming" for your own sa

fety.anyone entering the park to take part in swimming is urged to have a sufficient amount of practical knowledge to know how to swim please take note of and read any signs visible to you during your travels here as they can help you in many ways and will assist you especially in the event park staff is not present at the time you may require answers to any questions you may have. the park is open 24 hrs to fishing, boating during the respected seasons and anyone hiking or walking around in the park must be out before dark.
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Directions

From the West/New York area: Take I-684 onto I-84 east toward Danbury. Take Exit 5 and go left at the traffic light onto Route 39 north, following the signs to Squantz Pond. The park is located off Route 39 approximately 4½ miles north of the center of New Fairfield. Take a right at the traffic light onto Route 37. Follow the signs on Route 37 until you arrive in New Fairfield Center. Take a right at the traffic light onto Route 39 traveling north for approximately 4½ miles to the park entrance. From lower Fairfield County area: Go north on Route 7 onto I-84 east to Danbury. From Bridgeport area: Go north onto Route 25 onto I-84 west. The park is located off Route 39 approximately 4½ miles north of the center of New Fairfield.
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Vessels launching from State boat launch are prohibited from using a motor or combination of motors in excess of 25 HP. Larger motors may be attached but the propeller must be removed and the motor inclined out of the water or as high as possible. No motorized vessels may land or unload passengers or equipment on DEP owned property outside of the launch area. 45 mph daytime limit, 25 mph limit from ½ hour after sunset to ½ hour before sunrise.