Selden Neck State Park River Camping

Closed — Closed for the season. Opens May 1 and closes September 30 at noon. Reservations available through Reserve America.

About

Selden Neck State Park occupies a 607-acre island in the Connecticut River, accessible exclusively by boat. Cut off from the mainland in the 1850s, this uninhabited island is the largest on the Connecticut River and offers a truly remote camping experience. The island is blanketed with lush woodland vegetation except for tidal marshes, and features hiking trails that reach elevations of nearly 230 feet with lookouts offering views of the lower Connecticut River, designated by the Nature Conservancy as one of America's Last Great Places. The park has four primitive riverside camping areas: Cedars (20 campers), Hogback (6 campers), Springledge (8 campers), and Quarry Knob (12 campers), accommodating up to 46 campers total. Each area includes fireplaces and pit toilets. The island's history includes a former farm and red granite schist quarry that provided paving stones for New York City streets nearly 130 years ago. Campers must bring all supplies by boat. No mooring or docking facilities are provided. The park offers opportunities for fishing, hunting, and hiking in addition to camping. Pets are not permitted. The remote, roadless nature of this island camping experience makes it unique among Connecticut State Parks.

Directions

Accessible only by boat from the Connecticut River. The island is located in Lyme, Connecticut on the Connecticut River. No mooring or docking facilities are provided.

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