State Park · Connecticut, United States
Selden Neck State Park
Selden Neck State Park is a state park in Connecticut, United States, established in 1917.
State Park · Connecticut, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | New London, Connecticut, United States |
| Established | 1917 |
| Coordinates | 41.3947° N, 72.4150° 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 Selden Neck State Park
Selden Neck State Park is a 607-acre (246 ha) island and public recreation area on the Connecticut River in the town of Lyme, Connecticut. Accessible only by boat, the state park has four areas for primitive, riverside camping. Hiking, fishing, and hunting are also available. The park was among the first parcels secured for park purposes by the state, with initial land purchases on the island made in 1917. It is managed by 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 | Lyme, Connecticut |
|---|---|
| Getting there | located in the town of Lyme |
Airports near this park
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- Bradley International Airport (BDL) · Hartford, United States · 40.1 miles away
- Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) · Providence/Warwick, United States · 56.0 miles away
- LaGuardia Airport (LGA) · New York, United States · 87.1 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Connecticut
Frequently asked questions
Where is Selden Neck State Park?
Selden Neck State Park is in Connecticut, United States (41.3947° N, 72.4150° W).
When was Selden Neck State Park established?
Selden Neck State Park was established in 1917, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How do I get to Selden Neck State Park?
The nearest town is Lyme, Connecticut. located in the town of Lyme.
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/Selden_Neck_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).