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    Rocky Neck State Park

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      4 miles
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      ★★★★★
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      8Q85+6C East Lyme, CT, USA
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    At A Glance

    Connecticut State Park

    708 acres in East Lyme, CT

    Parking: Lots of parking at 244 W Main St, Niantic, CT or more direct access to trails near 275 CT-156
    East Lyme, CT

    Trail Map               Trails: 4 miles           Rating: ★★★★★

    Rocky Neck is a masterfully crafted park that is split into camping, beach, and hiking areas.  Highlights include the soft sand beach, the seasonal pavilion, the overlook at Tony’s Nose, and Bakers Cave.

    Hiking

    I first visited Rocky Neck in early 2019.  From the beach parking area I took the white trail all the way north and took the blue trail back. The hiking was simple, the trails were well blazed and easy to follow.  There wasn’t much to note until reaching the ridges along the blue trail near where it meets the yellow.  This area has Tony’s Nose Overlook a clear rock ledge with views of Four Mile River and over the railroad to a cove of the Sound.  Just off the trail there is a rock feature that looks like an unflattering nose.

    Camping

    The Rocky Neck State Park Campground will be open for the 2020 season from May 24th through September 1st (daily). Walk-in season: May 17 – May 23, September 2-September 29th.

    There are 160 wooded and open sites. Along with concessions, dumping station, bathrooms, and showers. No pets.

    $20/night/campsite for CT residents
    $30/night/campsite for non-CT residents
    $50/night/for CT residents, Rustic Cabin
    $60/night/for non-CT residents Rustic Cabin

    Reserve a site online here through ReserveAmerica
    Campground Office: (860) 739-1339 / Park Main Office: (860) 739-5471

     

    History

    Established as a state park in 1931.  Rocky Neck was one of the featured parks in the 2019 Sky’s the Limit Hiking Challenge.

    Links

    East Lyme Historical Society – Rocky Neck

    The Geology of Rocky Neck State Park

    Peter Marteka – Catching Spring Fever At Chilly Rocky Neck Beach In East Lyme (2011)

    CTMQ – Bakers Cave

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    • ★★★★★
    • 2019
    • 2022
    • 2024
    • Explored
    • East Lyme
    • New London County
    • Caves
    • Geology
    • Overlooks
    • Peter Marteka
    • State Park
    Last Updated

    Last updated November 15th, 2019 The information shown here is for general reference purposes only. exploreCT.org gives no warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy or reliability of this data. Parking in all areas, whether designated here or not, is at your own risk. exploreCT.org is not responsible for any damage or loss to vehicles or contents.

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    • 8Q85+6C East Lyme, CT, USA

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