Emergency Burn Ban In Effect 10/26/24 - An emergency burn ban is now in effect for all Connecticut State Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Management areas, prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, and campfires, and the kindling and use of flame outdoors. DEEP and local agencies are working to contain several active fires across the state. Please avoid all affected State Parks and Forests, as well as the blue-blazed Mattabesett Trail. The Enduro Trail in Voluntown and portions of North Stonington within the Pachaug State Forest are closed at this time. Rocky Neck State Park is also closed until further notice due to a brush fire. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at a 'very high' or 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

Rocky Neck State Park

Campground

Campground

Rocky Neck State Park Campground Information

Reservations

Campsite reservations are available through Reserve America. A toll-free number and online system are available to make reservations.  More information is available at Campground Reservation Service - CT State Parks and Forests

Access

For current season dates and fees, please view our Camping Areas page.    All campers must have a reservation and check in at the camp office upon arrival.  Depending on availability, campsites may be available to walk-ins at the camp office.  Please call the camp office at 860-739-1339 to confirm current camp office hours. Park areas outside the campground are closed after sunset. Beach and day use areas open at 8:00 AM.

Vehicles

Each camping permit includes parking for a maximum of two vehicles in the park.   Each campsite can accommodate a maximum of two four-wheeled vehicles.  All wheels, cars, trailers, etc., must remain on the paved surface of the campsite and may not be parked on the grass for any reason.  All vehicles and equipment should be backed onto the campsite for safety reasons, and so that parking hangtags are visible.  

Visitors and Guests

Visitors may enter the campground from 8:00 AM to sunset and must use designated parking areas. Visitors must leave the park by 10:00 PM.  Visitors arriving in out-of-state registered vehicles must pay the daily parking fees.  

Quiet Hours

Quiet Hours are observed from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM.  Please respect other campers and refrain from loud conversation, music, or generator operation. Lanterns should be extinguished.

Campfires

Fire rings are provided at each campsite. Fires are allowed only in the fire rings. No ground fires are permitted. Campers may purchase firewood at the camp office.  Fireworks, including sparklers, are not allowed in any state parks and forests.  

Water

Taps for drinking water are provided at locations indicated on the map. Public health regulations do not permit washing at the taps. Trailer/RV hookups are not available at this campground; water hoses may not be left connected to taps.

Toilets

Each camping circle has a central toilet building with hot showers. Pit toilets and composting toilets are provided in the Tent Area.

Trash

Please sort your trash and place bottles/cans and garbage in the recycling bins provided. Recycling locations are indicated on the campground map. There are many nocturnal animals that frequent the campground. It is therefore advisable to store all food and trash in a secure place overnight.

Retail

A variety of retail services are available in the center of Niantic, Route 156, approximately 3 miles east of the park (right turn as you exit the park).

Bicylcles

Campers are encouraged to utilize bicycles for transportation and recreation during the day. Bicycles are prohibited from Beach, boardwalk and picnic areas south of the railroad tracks. For safety reasons, there will be no bicycling after sunset. Protect your bicycle from theft, bring and use a lock.

Emergencies

Dial 911.
DEEP 24-Hour Dispatch:860-424-3333 

Hospital

Lawrence and Memorial Hospital, New London. Proceed North on I-95 and take Exit 75. Follow Route 1 North for 4.7 miles, turn right on Willets Avenue, go .6 miles and turn right at the light onto Ocean Avenue. The hospital emergency room is 1/2 mile on the left.

Checkout

Checkout time is 12:00 noon for campsites, or 11:00 am for rustic cabins. Please inform the camp supervisor of an unscheduled early departure.

Campground Services

Flush Toilets and Hot Showers, Dumping Station, Recycling Bins

Pets

Pets are strictly prohibited in the Rocky Neck Campground

STATE PARKS CONTACT INFORMATION:

Email:

deep.stateparks@ct.gov

Telephone:

(860) 424-3200
(866) 287-2757
(Toll Free in CT)

Fax:

(860) 424-4070

Content Updated June 2023