Hammonasset Beach State Park

State: Connecticut

Address 1: 1288 Boston Post Road

City: Madison

Zip: 06443

Phone: (203) 245-2785 Campground (Seasonal) (203) 245-1817

Open: Open from mid May through Oct 31

Number of Sites: 558

Camp URL: http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?a=2716&q=325210&depNav_GID=1650

Full Hook: Yes

A visit to Hammonasset Beach State Park, is more than just another day at the beach. Connecticut’s largest shoreline park offers over 2 miles of beach to enjoy swimming, strolling along the boardwalk, or just relaxing in the sun and surf.

Camping

As Connecticut’s largest public beach park, Hammonasset offers over 550 grassy campsites perfect for the nature enthusiast..
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Facilities

Bathrooms, Boardwalk, Car Top Boat Launch, Concessions, Nature Center, Picnic Shelters, Picnic Tables, Showers.

Directions

From the north/Hartford area: take I-91 south to Route 9 south. Off Route 9, take Exit 9. Turn right (south) onto Route 81; continue down Route 81 until you run into I-95. Turn right onto I-95 entrance ramp and go approximately 1 mile to Exit 62, then turn left off the exit. Head south 1 mile down Hammonasset connector, go straight through the light crossing Route 1 (Boston Post Road) into the park.
From the south area: take I-95 north, Exit 62. Take a right off the exit ramp onto Hammonasset I-95 connector. Park entrance will be 1 mile ahead.
From the east/Rhode Island area: take I-395 south onto I-95 south, Exit 62. Take a left off the exit and go approximately 1 mile. Go straight through the traffic light crossing Route 1 (Boston Post Road).
From the west/New York area: take I-95 north, Exit 62. Take a right off the exit and go approximately 1 mile. Go straight through the traffic light crossing Route 1 (Boston Post Road) into the park.