Hammonasset Beach State Park is a great place. From going to the Beach to Riding your bike on a path, this place has got you covered. The parking lot is very pretty. There is also a electric car charging place, out houses, A shaded picnic table area, a bike riding path, a beach with little fish and crabs that are harmless in fact, kids were playing with them. I had a very enjoyed day there with my family and Im sure you will too! Totally recommended!

Beautiful park with several parking area, long walking paths by the beach..Gorgeous beach, large sand area.. You will love it.. (but it does get crowded...)

This park surprises me more and more every time I visit. I had been previously just to go to the beach, but we recently went camping and it was great. Lots space for the kids ride bikes around and make friends. There is a playground, some volleyball courts, pavilions to rent, movie nights, and more! Easy to bike everywhere. There isnt much privacy at the sites, but for 2 or 3 groups who book connecting sites, it was a lot of fun.

An absolute jewel of the shoreline! Get there and relax. Its a great beach and one of my favorite state parks!

My absolutely favorite beach in CT. I drive up from New York City monthly with my dog to walk to shoreline greenway trail, it’s an amazing escape from the city.

This is a wonderful place to go for a beach in CT. Plenty of parking spaces even in the hot months. Since it’s a CT beach there are no huge waves, which make it perfect for ones with small children or not a fan of large waves. Can spend an entire day walking the beach & going exploring on a trail. There’s an adorable nature center also for little ones to educate them of the shoreline.

Beautiful beach.Sadly, since the State of CT changed admission price protocol to where people who have a vehicle registered in the State of CT no longer have to pay to get in; theres been an influx of what I refer to as riff-raff : people who picnic or enjoy the beach & leave their trash behind.Fathers day for example : there were families picnicking at Middle Beach in the grassy area.... after they had gone home, all their trash was still left in a huge pile on the ground.Its a great place for walking, biking, & swimming. Stay until sunset, you WILL NOT be disappointed.

Hammonasset Beach State Park is such an amazing beach. It is very clean and the water is beautiful. There is a nice hiking trail on Meigs Point Beach which is my familys favorite beach out of the 4. I would recommend going here if you are in the area.

It has so many things to offer fishing nice Beach food areas and many sites to see beautiful sunsets

Nice big beach, lots to do. We went one night for sunset & it was beautiful. It wasn’t too crowded, but there was SOO much trash left by people. We came back the next day during the day, it was PACKED. Very little social distancing at all. We walked far away from people as we could. They should definitely limit the admission. I also hated that the beach/water is filled with oyster shells everywhere.

Very nice, huge area, great facilities, life guards, ample of parking. This will be our beach to go. The only issue is, there are so many shells, so advise you take you water shoes because it is not nice walking near the water.

Overall the park is great. Beautiful beach and surrounding wetlands. The last few years the State has made some long overdue improvements in the facilities. The only negative is the lack of supervision by Park personnel or State Police. When there are alot of people in one place theres always a few people that get out of hand with loud music, foul language, and occasional conflicts. This has happened to us at both the beach and while camping. We never see a Park Ranger or Police presence. If someone spoils the good time of those around them youre on your own.

Had an awesome time here with the wife and kids, very clean beaches and beautifulllll views everywhere. Wildlife everywhere to saw a bunch of turtles crossing and what not pretty neat to see at a beach! Cant wait to go camping here again its been years since me and my buddies all went for a week. Beautiful place to visit highly recommend this place. Its over an hour away from us but well worth the drive for sure!

This park has a long, clean beach that you can watch the sunset from. It wasn’t crowded when we went on a Friday evening.

Overall the beach is good. But the water is not clean. It has brown color, because of the sand. The territory is big, so there are 3 big separate parking lots, a lot of restrooms, and many restrooms for families.

Love this place, only suggestion would be that they add porta potties as soon as they decide to close the regular ones. Dont wait to long to go to the bathroom as the one closest may be locked up.

Its a great beach to spend some time under the Sun. It was very clean, no trash around. The sand area is wide enough to allow families to social distance (15 ft). The beach has a lot of shells, just in case you dont like walking on stuff like that. The water is shallow for several feet in. The parking has a lot of spaces and its close to the beach entrance. There are several lots to choose from. The only set back is that there were a lot of flies bothering everyone un the area that we were sitting.

People here were observing the coronavirus pandemic recommendations. And it was clean, beautiful, quiet, Serene and fun. I would highly recommend going during the evening as people were leaving, it was so Sublime.

Beautiful CT shore. Long Coastal area with 4 options for beaches. Love it.

You gotta explore the trails off the main beach. This is an excellent location for birdwatching, especially on cloud days and early mornings before it gets busy.This place is a true refuge and sanctuary for birds along with other wildlife.

Such a gorgeous state park. We love camping here!

A nice visit. Still pleasant weather, still pretty busy. Worth a visit.

It was nice hardly anyone there on this beautiful day..should be like this all the time.we pay higher registration fees and all summer we were turned around because park was filled. State should ho back to old ways if charging cars going in there.i feel I was gyped.couldnt go to the beach this summer state should reimburse our registration

A great place to go relax and enjoy nature. With the recently redone sidewalk and new nature center, the beach is now more enjoyable and easier to walk around. Go for a walk, swim, bike ride, picnic, run, drive, party, bird watching, tan, or whatever else you do at the beach. Hammonasset Beach State Park has something for everyone.

It was a beautiful day to pack a lunch and eat on a bench by the pond. We got to see and be entertained by a myriad of wildlife in the water. There were also tons of people gethered around bbqing, picnicing, and flying kites.

Beautiful beach. Lovely. A lot of parking and free. Sand is okay, a lot of shells. It’s surprisingly clean. Went 3 times in one week. Water is awesome.

Beautiful place. Water was warm and the waves make it so good to be at the beach. Some rocks and sea shells, but that’s part of the beach right :)

Nice place to relax. Long sqndy beach, plenty of parking ($15/day for non residents). Water is warm, free and clean restrooms and if youre hungry you can get regular inexpensive food like burgers etc. Highly recommend

This place deserves 10 stars

Really nice beach! Ive only been twice and it is well kept and clean. They also have a huge parking lot and a small animal sanctuary!

There are birds so its a perfect 10 from me, aside from that its absolutely beautiful!

Normally I’d give this beach 5 stars but the parking restrictions brought my review down. The lot gets closed and they refuse to re-open even though we’ve seen over 100 cars leave. Supposedly it doesn’t matter how many cars leave, it’s about how many people are on the beach. Get it together. Clearly too many people were allowed in to begin with and they are waiting for the beach to empty. Count how many people are in each car from the beginning so you can allow people in as some leave.

I went july 4 and it was very bad experience first they didnt let people go in after 10 I guess it was full had to park 2 miles away and walk. Get to the beach and it was very dirty and alot of trash in the water very upset that people dont take care of what they have for free. The camp site was by far the best thing I saw there. I ate a hotdog and fries but we had to wait at least 1 hour not organized for a large crowd. I dont think I will go back at all it is my opinion there are alot of people that love it there but my family and I wont go back. Stood there for like 2 hours and had to walk back when we get back towards where we park multiple car with ticket for different issue just be care where and how you park outside of park also dont park on the hight you will be fine to.

My first time and my family love it we will be back. Next year for more days we only spend 3 nights we need more loveee.

Love this beach!! So many places to explore

I searched for handicap accessible beaches and choose this beach. As i was paying to come in i asked about beach accessibility. It was clear i was going to the beach with my kiddos (my daughter uses a wheelchair and i was going to be pulling her and our gear in a cart with big wheels). I parked the car, unloaded all the beach stuff and the kids, pulled the cart to the beach and was immediately told the beach was closed due to threat of lightening. I went to the front desk to complain because i feel its wrong to take someones money knowing that what they are there to do isnt available. I was told it could open up in 30 and i could wait (not what the lifeguard said) but that that could continue for hours depending on if there was a threat of lightening. Im fine with being safe but The beach closure should have been communicated to the booths to tell paying people and let them make the choice to enter or not.The young man at the front was rude and sarcastic. I will never go to this beach again.

Ive been coming here for years. Today will be the last time I ever come here. There is no peace. Porta Ricans next door have no respect for other people. Walk right through my site without a thought.United states of Mexico!!!!!!!!!

Very nice not too crowded..this day was rainy but it was still a good spot

I have been coming here for 45 years and never been disappointed. Love it!!!

Hammonasset beach has breathtaking sunsets and wonderful nature at work and play. Relaxing walks by the beach, beautiful feeling of water and sand on your feet. You keep coming back here just to enjoy the wondrous view.

Great Campground. Huge open grass sites. Short walk to the beach. Most sites are dry camping (no hook ups). They also have a 4 lane dump station in the campground with a potable water source and a double lane Dump at the exit.

Went on a Saturday (during Covid) and got there at 7am to sit in traffic trying to get in!!! Go EARLY! Beautiful and clean beach! Can’t wait to go back.

One of our favorite beaches, clean, great hiking and views

Been coming to Hammo for decades. They are currently upgrading bathroom facilities. Which are really nice so less time waiting. Like a second home here always something to do.

Good size camping sites, clean bathrooms maintained regularly, affordable, short walk to the beach. The beach needs little more cleaning lots of sharp broken shells and debris in the sand.

My two sisters and I had fun at the event that was there on Sunday. In the afternoon we walked around the campground that we grew up on. Fun day and beautiful weather.

Love this beach, always clean and very comfortable throughout the day, no one on top of each other.

This park is amazing. Well groomed. Plenty of open space.

I have tons of memories here, and always love coming when I can. I was also surprised by how good their campgrounds were. Nice place to get a tent and spend the night.

A Connecticut staple! Many choices for beaches, though the favorites are those with handicap accessible pavilions and bathrooms. All bathrooms are usually well-kept! Great place to fish on the jetty as well. We have caught some cool fish there. Pack a picnic and spend the day or spend the night camping in one of their many areas, which are easy to book online.Prepare for very packed beaches (like anywhere else) on the beautiful summer days.

One of my favorite places to walk with my dog during the week when it isnt too busy. Great area to workout at also with multiple stations for body weight training.

By far my favorite beach in CT . a great campground with lots of walking/biking roads and trails. there are a few rentable cabins though I always tent when I go there . Me and my brother caught lots of edible blue crab last time. the camp store is surprisingly not very expensive and the beach is great . Meigs point nature Center is right nearby and is a great free nature center .

Great campground, close to the beach, clean, and everyone was nice. LOVED the sites we had, not too close to our neighbors.

Once again our camping trip to Hammonasett State Park, Madison CT was fabulous. This place is top shelf for families. The beach is clean and never over crowded. Wonderful staff on the park grounds and always willing to satisfy their customers. Enjoy your visit.

Its a nice beach but Im not sure why I have to be subjected to trashy rap music at full blast, both in the parking lot and on the beach. Its a noise violation. Whats wrong with the sounds of nature? I wish park rangers would do something about this, but Im assuming theyre too afraid to say anything. I go weekly and this happens probably about 95% of the time. The middle beach parking lot & beach seems to be the worst area for this.

For a CT beach, we love Hammonassett. Plenty of room so you dont feel crowded, like other public beaches. I do wish the water was clearer, but due to naturally occurring organisms in Long Island Sound, it appears cloudy. Because its the Sound, it also lacks waves. But neither can be helped & doesnt stop us from enjoying the beach & water on a lovely day.

Love this hugh beautiful park.It was calm and relaxing to be on the beach especially duringthese tense and stressful times.

Late September weekend is coming...Nice sites, friendly people and generous width around. It’s only 125 miles to NYC. At least the endless beach nearby is awesome.

A beautiful day at the beach ....crowded for a week day but everyone tried to be respectful about distancing! Only reason I took away one star is because there were no trash receptacles at the West beach except one way up by the snack bar(which was overflowing) to discourage littering the state should really place trash cans near exits!

Beautiful Park and Beach. The best time to enjoy it is in the offseason. You can get in after mid-october for free and practically have the place to yourself. Wonderful for bird watching, dog walking and enjoying the quiet of nature.

This is a beautiful place. My only complaint is with the people. Why do people feel the need to throw there trash in the ground. I find that disturbing.

Hammonasset is my favorite Beach on the Connecticut Shore. The park is very large. There are bike trails, a campground, public BBQs, and pavilions.

Trails around beach were gorgeous! Beach itself was busy but not overcrowded. Lots of spots to break away and BBQ with family etc.

We came here off season in the spring and loved the walk out to Meigs Point. Beautiful park.

Sitting watching the sunset with my wife. walking around the park is really the best way to get in touch with me as a person after a long day at work. Drinking a cup of coffee and a pastry watching the sunrise for the weekend so much relaxing as well. BBQ chicken and all the fresh veggies and dip and chips the best. So thankful for the opportunity to be a part of the Connecticut residents that has this opportunity.

Camping there is ALWAYS fun and as long as you follow rules its the best place to go in Connecticut!!

Beautiful State Beach for walking, swimming and camping. I take my dog for walks here during the off season (before Memorial Day and after Labor Day) There is an admission charge during the warmer weather.

Nice beach, great for families. When we went it was very crowded but still enjoyable.

This is the best beach in Connecticut! It’s long and has natural sand dunes. There is a trail that runs the length of the beach as well and it was recently paved. There are several big pavilions with bathrooms, changing areas and some have food.If you want to camp there’s a large campground but you need to make reservations early as it fills fast, sometimes months in advance.There’s also a beautiful, new building that houses the nature center. Inside you will find birds, sea creatures, and Connecticut animals like snakes, frogs and turtles. The volunteers are filled with knowledge and ready to chat.

Hammonasset Beach has a variety of things to do! 3 different sections of the beach to choose from so its a little spread out! Not to mention they are redoing all of the areas! Bird watching is amazing as well as any other wildlife seen there!A conservation center is always a plus to add to a beach day to learn about some of the wildlife living in the area, as well as getting up close and personal with a touch tank with a variety of different species of animal! Definitely worth a day trip!

Alot of people on the weekends good environment good walking, biking and swimming

Good place. Nice beach. Clean.

Plenty of parking! Bike riding or walking~ Security is at its best and is kind~ Love the street parking that is close to the beach~

Went again today.5th time this summer.Very nice beach.

Nice beach its very clean and well monitored by staff

Nice beach,water was warm,beach was clean,and only 22$ a day for an out of stater

Its ok. Serves the purpose. The state of CT could do so much more with it.

Camped for a week great beach access and plenty for little ones to do ...camping was a bit crowded for my liking but everyone I encountered was very friendly and all and all it was a great time

This is one of the nicer beaches in Connecticut. Being in CT means the ocean is Long Island Sound, which means no significant waves. Long Island New York blocks the waves. This beach is in the lovely town of Madison...

There was a lot of broken glass on the sand and a lot of seashells. When we went into the water it was about 10 minutes in when our skin started burning and when we got out we heard other people saying their skin was burning when they went into the water also

Our experience at hammonasset wasnt truly Fair because it was a holiday but overall taking the wait and far walk to a decent spot out of it because it was so full due to the holiday it wasnt the best experience.The sand was dirty even aside from the huge chunks of broken shell mixed in. It seemed almost like they mix dirt with sand 2 make the beach bigger lol The water felt sticky and was full of seaweed.We usually go to ocean Beach where the waves are calm just like it was at hammonasset. We wanted to try somewhere different. Dont think well return. Its the same distance and doesnt feel like the free parking was worth the experience.

When I went here, I went to the Meigs Point portion of the beach. This beach is very beautiful; the sand is very clean and there is a nice rock pier for fishing. However, a lot of the sand is very shelly and not very pleasant to walk on with bare feet, so be sure to keep your sandals on. There is a facility for restrooms, showers, and changing.

We camped for the weekend. For a last minute camping trip it was very nice. The sites are roomie, the only things to keep in mine is they make you rent a fire pit the camp sites dont already come with one.

I have camped here for over 60 years and I love it!

My hunny and my son absolutely loved this place, beautiful, clean and quiet. Lots to do all day! Restrooms easy to get to.

Good beach to spend time. But water is not clear, there is some grass dirt in the water along the waves. Good sunset to watch.

Awesome camping place and lovely beach to keep yourself cool over the summer. You can call to reserve a place to stay. You can have a tent, Pop up vehicle tent and even a big RV. You can purchase a barrel for fire wood $12 and 2 dollors every day. If you want to go real camping out style you can buy a hand held grill and over the fire cook your food. I love the outdoor experience. The staff are very kind. You have bathrooms and showers Just incase you dont have the water to do so. The more you want to live like if your at home the more its gonna cost. The more you want to live like a real camper with your tent and your own food to cook over your fire the least it will cost.

Camped here this summer - almost full campground is open and crowded - no privacy. People walk through your campground like Central Park in New York. The beach is not bad - quietest beach in the area as it’s park of Long Island sound.I would stick to Delaware for future - won’t be coming back here.

Camping near a beach locally in CT? Cant go wrong with Hammonasset Beach State park. Some sites have water and electric. Never had one of them. Sites are large and bathrooms are clean and modern (some older bathrooms havent been renovated yet).

Excellent camping. Favorite spot to be every year.

It’s a beautiful beach & probably best in Connecticut. Lots of camping & picnic sites as well as very spacious

I love this beach....

Went here for the 4th of July, entry and exit was quick and easy although the place was packed. The beach has hard shells in the sand so flops are recommended. Good place to come and relax.

From camping to the beach to the bike trails this park is great! Camped here many times and enjoyed everything the park has to offer.

I love Hammonasset because it’s a great place to come and spend time with family and friends. The beach is great. There is a playground for the kids and lots of places to go crabbing if that’s what you desire. Bike trails are available, and every couple nights there are movies at the outdoor theatre. I love Hammonasset and love my yearly visits.

So pretty and quiet

Stunningly beautiful state park. It represents what people think of New England. Lovely in any type of weather. Just go and enjoy the nature.

4th year in a row camping at hammo for the 4th of july. Love it down there, never had problem with neighbors or anyone. And theirs stuff to do with kids besides just going to beach. It is a very good place to family vacay

Specious easier for social distancing and beautiful sunset!

Clean great camping awesome wildlife