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.
Harkness Memorial Day Pass, CT
Description
Visitors arriving in out-of-state registered vehicles are required to pay a day pass fee when visiting this park between April 1 and October 31. 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. Passes are non-refundable. CT Park and Forest Fees
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Overview
Description
Visitors with Connecticut-registered vehicles are no longer required to pay a parking fee at Connecticut State Parks, since those vehicle owners have paid a small fee as part of their motor vehicle registration. Passport to the Parks ProgramVisitors arriving in out-of-state registered vehicles are required to pay a day pass fee when visiting this park between April 1 and October 31. 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. Passes are non-refundable. CT Park and Forest Fees
Getting There
Take Route 2 south to Colchester. Route 85 south to New London, take right onto Boston Post Road (Route 1), and then take left onto Ocean Ave. Right onto Niles Hill Road. Left onto Dimmock Road. From Hartford area: Take Route 91 southbound onto Route 9 south. It will merge with Route 95, go northbound on Route 95, take Exit 75. Bear right at the end of the exit, you will be on Route 1. Proceed 3 miles to the light at Avery Lane (Route 213), turn right and follow to the park. AVery Lane will become Great Neck Road. The park will be on your right. From Boston and Providence areas: Take Route 95 southbound to exit 81. At the end of the exit ramp, turn left onto access road and proceed to stop light. At the light take a left onto Cross Road and continue to the intersection with Route 1. Turn left onto Route 1 and continue to the traffic light at Avery Lane (Route 213). Turn right onto Avery Lane and gollow to the park. Avery Lane will become Great Neck Road. The park will be on your right. From New York and New Haven areas: take Route 95 northbound, exit 75. Bear right at the end of the exit, you will be on Route 1. Proceed 3 miles to the light at Avery Lane (Route 213), turn right and follow to the park. Avery Lane will become Great Neck Road. The park will be on your right.
