State Park · Connecticut, United States
Hammonasset Beach State Park
Hammonasset Beach State Park is a state park in Connecticut, United States, established in 1919.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | New Haven, Connecticut, United States |
| Established | 1919 |
| Coordinates | 41.2650° N, 72.5558° W |
| Managed by | Connecticut state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Hammonasset Beach State Park
Hammonasset Beach State Park is a public recreation area occupying two miles of beach front on Long Island Sound in the town of Madison, Connecticut, United States. It is Connecticut's largest shoreline park and one of the state's most popular attractions, drawing an estimated one million visitors annually. The state park offers beach activities, large campground, and nature center. It is managed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Madison, Connecticut |
|---|---|
| Getting there | located in the town of Madison |
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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Airports near this park
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- Bradley International Airport (BDL) · Hartford, United States · 47.0 miles away
- Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) · Providence/Warwick, United States · 66.6 miles away
- LaGuardia Airport (LGA) · New York, United States · 76.5 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Connecticut
Frequently asked questions
Where is Hammonasset Beach State Park?
Hammonasset Beach State Park is in Connecticut, United States (41.2650° N, 72.5558° W).
When was Hammonasset Beach State Park established?
Hammonasset Beach State Park was established in 1919, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
Does Hammonasset Beach State Park have campgrounds?
Yes — Hammonasset Beach State Park has campgrounds.
How do I get to Hammonasset Beach State Park?
The nearest town is Madison, Connecticut. located in the town of Madison.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Connecticut_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Connecticut state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hammonasset_Beach_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).