A view of the sandy shores at Hammonasset Beach State Park
Notice:: Day passes for out of state visitors should be purchased upon arrival at the park since many parks close to capacity on a frequent basis during the summer. Purchasing a pass in advance does not guarantee entry once a park is closed to capacity.
Hammonasset Beach Day Use Entrance, CT
Description
Day passes are required for out of state visitors to Connecticut State Parks. Out of state visitors must purchase a day pass. Connecticut residents with Connecticut registered vehicles do not need to purchase a day pass since parking fees are eliminated through the Passport to the Parks program. Day passes for out of state visitors should be purchased upon arrival at the park since many parks close to capacity on a frequent basis during the summer. Purchasing a pass in advance does not guarantee entry once a park is closed to capacity.
Alerts and Important Information
The Park is handicap accessible, the park offers bathrooms, boardwalk, camping, parking, picnic tables, and surf chairs. The park is open from 8 am to sunset. When the campground is open (mid-May through Labor Day) the gates are monitored after sunset. Only campers, and fisherman with passes may enter the park. In the off-season, the gates are unlocked at 8:00 am and are locked at sunset. Pets on a leash are permitted in the picnic areas year round. From September 30-April 1 ONLY, they are allowed on the beach leashed and under control. After Columbus Day pet are allowed in the campground unitl May 1. Entrance fee for non residents $22 weekends/Holidays, $15 during the week.
Overview
Description
Buy a Hammonasset Beach Daily Parking Pass now!Day passes are required for out of state visitors to Connecticut State Parks. Out of state visitors must purchase a day pass. Connecticut residents with Connecticut registered vehicles do not need to purchase a day pass since parking fees are eliminated through the Passport to the Parks program. Day passes for out of state visitors should be purchased upon arrival at the park since many parks close to capacity on a frequent basis during the summer. Purchasing a pass in advance does not guarantee entry once a park is closed to capacity.
Getting There
From the north/Hartford area: take I-91 south to Route 9 south. Off Route 9, take exit 9. Turn right (south) onto Route 81; continue down Route 81 until you run into I-95. Turn rihgt onto I-95 south entrance ramp and go approximately 1 mile to exit 62, then turn left off the exit. Head south 1 mile down Hammonasset connector, go straight through the light crossing Route 1 (Boston Post Road) into the park. From the south area: take I-95 north, exit 62. Take a right off the exit ramp onto Hammonasset I-95 connector. Park entrance will be 1 mile ahead. From the East/Rhode Island area: Take I-395 south onto I-95, exit 62. Take a left off the exit and go approximately 1 mile. Go straight through the traffic light crossing Route 1 (Boston Post Road) From the west/New York area: take I-95 north, exit 62. Take a right off the exit and go approximately 1 mile. Go straight through the traffic light crossing Route 1 (Boston Post Road) into the park.
