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.
Day Permits
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.Driving Directions
From I-95 north and south: Take Exite 18 to access the Sherwood Island Connector. Follow the Connector directly into the park. From Route 1 north and south: take the Sherwood Island Connector in Westport. Proceed past the I-95 entrance/exit ramps directly into the park. From Route 15 northbound: Take exit 41 and proceed south on Route 33 to Route 1. Follow Route 1 north to the Sherwood Island Connector in Westport. From Route 15 southbound: tame exit 42 and follow Route 57 south. Go left onto Route 33. Proceedsouth on Route 33 toRoute 1. Follow Route 1 north to the Sherwood Island Connector in Westport.
