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State Park

Rocky Neck State Park

Connecticut · CT

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Trails

1

Campgrounds

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About

A shoreline park with a sandy beach, picnic areas, trails and salt marsh viewing, plus a campground.

Source: ctparks.com

From Wikipedia

Rocky Neck State Park is a public recreation area encompassing 710 acres (290 ha) on Long Island Sound in the town of East Lyme, Connecticut, United States. The park encompasses a white sand beach and small boardwalk, tidal river, a broad salt marsh, and a large stone pavilion dating from the 1930s. It is managed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.

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Trails

All trails in Rocky Neck State Park
Rocky Neck Extended Loop

Rocky Neck Extended Loop

Niantic3.9 mi492 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop
Rocky Neck State Park Trail

Rocky Neck State Park Trail

East Lyme2.5 mi243 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop

Campgrounds

All campgrounds in Rocky Neck State Park
Rocky Neck State Park

Rocky Neck State Park

NianticPricing varies — check with the operator
Campground State Park

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Hunting in this park

This park overlaps hunting unit

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