Two miles of beaches for swimming, strolling, and camping await at Connecticut's largest shoreline park. Located on Long Island Sound, the state park was once a Native American settlement. The tribe farmed along the Hammonasset River, planting corn beans and squash.
Today, the park is an oasis for nature lovers. Visitors can follow the scenic footpaths through a wildlife preserve to Meigs Point Nature Center. The learning center offers programs in the summer for kids and is a favorite venue for birthday parties.
Swimmers and sunbathers stick to the sandy beaches along the western shore. This area also boasts concession stands and a boardwalk with tranquil ocean views. Large groups can reserve picnic tables and grills in advance.
Further inland, campers choose from over 550 grassy sites. Rustic cabins are rentabl
Two miles of beaches for swimming, strolling, and camping await at Connecticut's largest shoreline park. Located on Long Island Sound, the state park was once a Native American settlement. The tribe farmed along the Hammonasset River, planting corn beans and squash.
Today, the park is an oasis for nature lovers. Visitors can follow the scenic footpaths through a wildlife preserve to Meigs Point Nature Center. The learning center offers programs in the summer for kids and is a favorite venue for birthday parties.
Swimmers and sunbathers stick to the sandy beaches along the western shore. This area also boasts concession stands and a boardwalk with tranquil ocean views. Large groups can reserve picnic tables and grills in advance.
Further inland, campers choose from over 550 grassy sites. Rustic cabins are rentable by the week. The sites include access to bathrooms and steamy showers. Dump stations for RVs are available for a fee.
Just across the Sound from the Hamptons, you can call your stay at these beach-front sites “glamping” even if you’re sleeping in a two-person nylon tent. That said, the Hammonasset Beach campgrounds can accommodate groups of any size—ADA accessible, with over 500 sites that range from cabins to tents to electric, this spot is like a small beachfro Read more...
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Hammonasset Beach State Park
Cool down at these sandy beaches or stroll the footpaths through a scenic wildlife preserve.
Two miles of beaches for swimming, strolling, and camping await at Connecticut's largest shoreline park. Located on Long Island Sound, the state park was once a Native American settlement. The tribe farmed along the Hammonasset River, planting corn beans and squash.
Today, the park is an oasis for nature lovers. Visitors can follow the scenic footpaths through a wildlife preserve to Meigs Point Nature Center. The learning center offers programs in the summer for kids and is a favorite venue for birthday parties.
Swimmers and sunbathers stick to the sandy beaches along the western shore. This area also boasts concession stands and a boardwalk with tranquil ocean views. Large groups can reserve picnic tables and grills in advance.
Further inland, campers choose from over 550 grassy sites. Rustic cabins are rentabl
Two miles of beaches for swimming, strolling, and camping await at Connecticut's largest shoreline park. Located on Long Island Sound, the state park was once a Native American settlement. The tribe farmed along the Hammonasset River, planting corn beans and squash.
Today, the park is an oasis for nature lovers. Visitors can follow the scenic footpaths through a wildlife preserve to Meigs Point Nature Center. The learning center offers programs in the summer for kids and is a favorite venue for birthday parties.
Swimmers and sunbathers stick to the sandy beaches along the western shore. This area also boasts concession stands and a boardwalk with tranquil ocean views. Large groups can reserve picnic tables and grills in advance.
Further inland, campers choose from over 550 grassy sites. Rustic cabins are rentable by the week. The sites include access to bathrooms and steamy showers. Dump stations for RVs are available for a fee.
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Just across the Sound from the Hamptons, you can call your stay at these beach-front sites “glamping” even if you’re sleeping in a two-person nylon tent. That said, the Hammonasset Beach campgrounds can accommodate groups of any size—ADA accessible, with over 500 sites that range from cabins to tents to electric, this spot is like a small beachfro Read more...
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