State Park · Connecticut

Hammonasset Beach State Park

Location: New Haven County, Connecticut
Nearest town: 1.7 miles southwest of Clinton
Type: State Park

About Hammonasset Beach State Park

Two miles of beach front along Long Island Sound make up the core of this park, located in Madison, Connecticut. It ranks as the state's largest shoreline park and is among its most visited attractions, with roughly one million people arriving each year. Beyond the beach itself, the grounds hold a large campground and a nature center. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection manages the site.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

Hammonasset Beach State Park is in New Haven County, Connecticut, 1.7 miles southwest of Clinton. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.