The sandy beach, cabanas and water slide on the Sun Valley lake

Stafford Springs, Connecticut

Connecticut's family getaway since 1964

A family owned private beach club and seasonal campground around a 10-acre spring-fed lake.

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What is Sun Valley?

Sun Valley Beach Club is a family owned and operated beach club and campground in Stafford Springs, with over 300 spacious seasonal campsites surrounding our 10-acre spring-fed lake. Members enjoy unlimited access to the beach and grounds all year long.

Sun Valley is a private club. We do not offer day passes or short-term rentals.

Aerial view of the lake, beaches, campground and tennis courts in the hills

One lake, four ways to enjoy it

Paddle boats on the sand beside the lake

Beach Club

2,000 feet of white sand beach, covered cabanas and a 10-acre spring-fed lake. Ride the 20 ft water slide, dive off the back beach, or take out a paddle boat or kayak. Red Cross certified lifeguards on duty.

A campfire on the lawn above the lake with campers beyond

Seasonal Camping

Over 300 wooded seasonal sites around the lake, from hilltop privacy to spots along the brook. Own your site through the Sun Valley Camping Cooperative or rent for the season. No tent sites.

The banquet hall set for a wedding reception

Banquets & Weddings

Two halls overlooking the lake: the Clubhouse seats 75, the secluded hill house seats 200 with a bridal suite. Full bar, in-house catering, and a gazebo and covered bridge for ceremonies.

Four Seasons by the Lake

Our lakeside restaurant is open to the public, with a menu that changes with the seasons.

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For membership, camping and banquet rates and availability, call us at (860) 684-5861.

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Classic family fun, year round

Spring & summer

Swimming & lessons
20 ft water slide
Diving boards
Certified lifeguards
Paddle boat & kayak rentals
Stocked fishing
Cabanas & picnic tables
Tennis & basketball
Disc golf
Shuffleboard, horseshoes & bocce
Baseball field
Playground
Dog park
Hiking
Hot showers
Snack shack
Farmer's market

Fall & winter

Sledding
Ice skating
Ice fishing
Cross-country skiing
Snowmobiling

The frozen lake and snowy beach from above — Membership covers the lake in winter too.

Black and white photo of the lake being excavated in 1963 — Digging the lake, 1963.

From dairy farm to lakeside tradition

Sun Valley began with one family's dream of affordable family recreation. Bob Minor excavated the lake around the old trees, many of which still stand. Generations of families have spent their summers here since.

1961Bob Minor and six partners buy a 166-acre dairy farm.
1964The front beach opens on July 1.
1966The high slide arrives, the first of its size in New England.
1968The back beach and the first twelve campsites.
1984The Clubhouse opens on the front beach.
1988Campers form the Sun Valley Camping Cooperative.

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Season openings, events and club news, straight from Sun Valley. We only write when there's something worth knowing.

Visit

51 Old Springfield Road
Stafford Springs, CT 06076

Get directions

Call

(860) 684-5861

For membership, camping and banquet inquiries.

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Look for the large yellow Sun Valley sign at Old Springfield Road and Route 190. The entrance is about 1,000 feet up Old Springfield Road on the right.