Best cliff jumping in Connecticut

Ledges and jumps across Connecticut. Always check depth and conditions yourself before jumping — water levels change.

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Cotton Hollow

Swimming holes and small falls along Roaring Brook in South Glastonbury. Cool, clear water and smooth rock ledges. Easy access and a local…

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Diana's Pool

Deep pool and rock ledges on the Natchaug River in Chaplin, a short walk from the lot. Popular swimming hole with small jumps off the…

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High Rock

Ledges above the Naugatuck River in the West Block of Naugatuck State Forest, near the old High Rock Grove picnic area. Historic spot,…

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Chicken Rock

A roughly 25-foot rock on the south tip of Green Island, Candlewood Lake. Boat access only. Anchor off the island, swim over, then climb…

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Wassel Reservoir

Well-known Berlin jump with rope swings and rock ledges, but be straight about it: this is a protected New Britain watershed, swimming is…

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Glasgo Pond

Millpond in Griswold with ledges near the dam end that draw local jumpers in summer. Small pull-off parking. Water's calm and warm by July.…

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Billings Lake

Quiet spring-fed lake in North Stonington with rocky shoreline ledges and clean, cold water. Low-key and rarely crowded. No lifeguard, so…

Cliff Jumping · Portland

Brownstone Adventure Sports Park — Portland

A former quarry turned adventure park in Portland, with cliff jumps up to 40+ feet, a rope swing, waterslides, paddleboarding, and more.…

Cliff Jumping · East Haddam

Devil's Hopyard State Park — East Haddam

Chapman Falls, a 60-foot tiered waterfall on the Eightmile River in East Haddam, is the centerpiece of Devil's Hopyard. People jump from…

Cliff Jumping · Shelton

Indian Well State Park — Shelton

A local favorite cliff jumping spot tucked inside Indian Well State Park in Shelton. The Housatonic River forms a natural swimming hole…