Rocky Neck Picnic Shelter
Day-use picnic shelter available for rental from Memorial Day through Columbus Day. No overnight camping. Reservations required at least 7 days in advance. On busy days the park may close due to capacity, so early arrival (8-10 AM) is advised.
Flood Watch issued September 12 at 5:44PM EDT until September 13 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, including the following areas, Northern Middlesex, Northern New London, Southern Fairfield, Southern Middlesex, Southern New Haven and Southern New London and southeast New York, including the following areas, Northeast Suffolk, Northern Nassau, Northwest Suffolk, Southeast Suffolk, Southern Nassau and Southwest Suffolk. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers with heavy downpours and a few thunderstorms early Sunday morning into midday Sunday may lead to flooding. Average rainfall amounts are forecast to range from 1.5 to 3 inches with locally higher amounts of 5 to 7 inches possible. Peak hourly rates could reach 2 to 2.5 inches. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Rocky Neck Picnic Shelter is a day-use rental facility located within Rocky Neck State Park, a 710-acre recreation area on Long Island Sound. The 32x80-foot covered shelter can accommodate up to 80 people and features 10 picnic tables and a large grill. While the shelter itself has no electricity or running water, guests have access to nearby restrooms, parking, and the park's beachfront. This is not an overnight camping facility. The shelter is available for daytime rentals only, operating seasonally from Memorial Day through Columbus Day. The rental fee is $220 plus a $9 processing fee, which does not include vehicle parking charges. Reservations must be made at least 7 days in advance and can be booked up to 11 months ahead. On busy days the park may close due to capacity limits, so arriving between 8-10 AM is recommended.
Directions
Located at 244 W Main Street (Route 156), Niantic, CT 06357 within Rocky Neck State Park.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $229 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (860) 739-5471 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| Rocky Neck State Park - CT Parks |
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