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Swimming in Burlington

Burlington, VT, United States

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North Beach, Burlington

North Beach, Burlington

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Burlington's largest beach faces Burlington Bay on Lake Champlain, with the Adirondacks across the water, and it is the only city beach with lifeguards: 11am to 6pm, early June through August. On the city beaches, cyanobacteria blooms cause far more closures than bacteria counts, and staff inspect the water every summer morning. Check the city's swim-water status page before you drive over.

Open Water Swimming in Burlington

Burlington offers 1 open water swimming locations across Lake environments. Whether you are a beginner looking for a calm, sheltered swim or an experienced open water swimmer seeking a challenge, there are options for every level.

Before heading out to any swim spot in Burlington, check current water conditions on SwimPass. Our SwimScore combines real-time weather, marine data, tides, and water quality into a single 0-100 rating so you can make an informed decision in seconds.

New to open water swimming? Start with our safety guide and first swim guide before heading to any new spot.

Swimming Guides

Prepare for your swim in Burlington with these guides.

Open Water Safety

Risk assessment, gear, and emergency procedures

Reading Conditions

Waves, tides, currents, and weather patterns

Ocean Swimming

Waves, rip currents, and a progression plan

Cold Water Swimming

Acclimatization, gear, and safe exposure

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