Rocky Neck State Park

Closed — Closed for the season. Opens May 16, 2025 and closes September 26, 2025 at noon. Reservations available through Reserve America.

About

Rocky Neck State Park campground is located on 710 acres of pristine coastline along Long Island Sound in East Lyme, Connecticut. The campground features 160 sites divided into five loops, each with its own restroom, shower area, and water supply. Sites are available in both wooded and open grassy settings, with two areas dedicated exclusively for tent camping. Three rustic cabins are also available, each sleeping up to six people with double beds and bunks. The campground's paved loops and path to the beach make it convenient to explore on bikes. Firewood is available on site, and a free dump station serves registered campers. Beyond camping, guests enjoy access to a half-mile crescent of soft, sandy beach on Long Island Sound, five miles of multi-use trails through coastal thicket and salt marsh, and exceptional birdwatching and fishing opportunities. The park's varied terrain includes glacial features, viewing platforms overlooking tidal rivers, and the historic Ellie Mitchell Pavilion, a depression-era cobblestone structure listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Rocky Neck provides a complete coastal camping experience with modern amenities and natural beauty.

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).

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