The Main Pavilion at Sherwood Island State Park will be closed for the 2026 season. The picnic shelter at East Beach is now available to reserve from May 1 - September 30th.
Notice: The Main Pavilion will be closed for the 2026 season. The picnic shelter located at East Beach is now available to reserve from May 1 - September 30th.
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.
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.
Current Category: Day Passes
See also: Camping
Day Passes
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.
Out-Of-State Registered Vehicle Fee - required by law from April 1 - October 31
- Weekends and Holidays: $22/vehicle
- Weekdays: $15/vehicle
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
Frequent park visitors may wish to consider purchasing a season pass, which allows unlimited entries at all Connecticut State Parks for the calendar year. The season pass is a non-transferable sticker that must be attached firmly to a vehicle's windshield. Season passes may be purchased online at CT DEEP Store - Season Pass
Driving Directions
From I-95 north and south: Take Exit 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: Take exit 42 and follow Route 57 south. Go left onto Route 33. Proceed south on Route 33 to Route 1. Follow Route 1 north to the Sherwood Island Connector in Westport.
