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    Tuesday, April 23, 2024

    Rocky Neck State Park

    The beach at Rocky Neck is usually quiet off season, but often packed on summer weekends.

    Rocky Neck State Park

    Town: East Lyme

    Directions: From I-95, take Exit 72. Follow the turnpike connector to Route 156. Turn left to main entrance to park on the right; or turn right at end of ramp and travel about 1/2 mile to trail head and dirt lot on the left.

    Where to Park: Large paved lot near beach from main entrance or dirt lot at trail head across Route 156 from RV park.

    Description: Three main trails - red, blue, and white - of mostly easy terrain.

    Regulations: Closed at sunset. Pets on a leash. Saltwater fishing and crabbing permitted.

    Amenities: Bathrooms (open during beach season), outhouses, picnic area, grills, campsites and swimming beach near paved parking areas accessible from main entrance. No amenities at trailhead entrance other than map.

    Natural Features: Scenic overlook, boulders, streams, estuary.

    Fees: Fee charged at main entrance from Memorial Day - Labor Day; no fees to enter from trailhead.

    Owned by: State Department of Environmental Protection

    More information:

    http://www.ct.gov/dep

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