Rocky Neck State Park

244 West Main Street (Route 156)

Exit 76 off of Interstate 95

East Lyme

860-739-5471

Hours:

8:00 a.m. – sunset

Parking Fee:

Weekdays: in-state $7; out-of-state $10
Weekends/ Holidays: in-state $10; out-of-state $15
After 4:00 p.m.: $5
Camping: $15/night (plus reservation processing fee)

Directions:

Exit 72 off I-95: Follow the turnpike connector south to Route 156. Turn left and take Route 156 east for 1/4 mile to the park. The park street address is 244 West Main Street (Route 156).

Rocky Neck State Park

Rocky Neck State Park

Spanning 710-acres along the eastern Connecticut shore, Rocky Neck State Park is a popular recreation spot for swimming in Long Island Sound, fishing the tidal rivers and salt marshes, and camping overnight in one of over 160 open and wooded sites. At the southern end of the campground is a terrific nature center that is open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Here, park interpreters offer a variety of activities including nature walks through the diverse trails, educational programs, and information on the many displays and exhibits in the building. Visitors also flock to the large stone pavilion, constructed as part of a Federal Emergency Relief Agency Works Progress Administration project. Over 90 percent of the materials used to build the structure came from State Parks and Forests. The pavilion showcases two long dining rooms that are great places to picnic, as well as a second floor restaurant that offers great views of the Sound. Most visitors come to Rocky Neck to enjoy the fabulous beach, with its clear waters and stone-free white sand. The adventurous will hike to Tony's Nose, a rocky ledge sitting 100 feet over the water, or to Baker's Cave, a great place to explore in the southwest corner of the park.

Activities

• Camping
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Interpreters
• Picnicking
• Swimming