Hammonasset Beach State Park
Connecticut State Park
Write a Review 1288 Boston Post Rd. Madison, CT 06443 203-245-1817 203-245-2785 Official WebsiteGPS: 41.2697, -72.5592
Overview of Hammonasset Beach State Park
Last Price Paid: $30
Reported by Penny on 7/28/2022
Longest RV Reported: 27 feet (Travel Trailer)
Reported by SpenceAir on 1/7/2021
Number of Sites 550
Pad Type mixed
Reservations yes
Open Seasonally Memorial Day - Oct.
Elevation 0 ft / 0 m
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Hammonasset Beach State Park 5 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 7/19/2022
“Stayed more times than I could count”
Reviewed 7/7/2024
| Days stayed: | 5 |
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I was reading reviews from alot of out of state visitors. ...there's alot of complaints about the sites not having shade..I don't disagree. I got sunpoison once from having no shade camping in a tent near friends in their RV. I And grew up down the street and I knew better. I just wanted to explain most of this campground is set up... more
I was reading reviews from alot of out of state visitors. ...there's alot of complaints about the sites not having shade..I don't disagree. I got sunpoison once from having no shade camping in a tent near friends in their RV. I And grew up down the street and I knew better.
I just wanted to explain most of this campground is set up for RV campers and don't have alot of shade. There is a section of the park that is designed for tents. If you see a site that says it's for RVs but you can use it for tents also that's a Pretty good indicator there's gonna be not very much shade. The area near the volleyball court and amptheater is better for tent camping.
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roadtrippers-jlfenn would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Most Campsites Are Like Rally Camping. ”
Reviewed 7/28/2022
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Site Number: | 28 |
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Huge fields of campsites with little shade. If you are lucky, you might snag a larger perimeter campsite with a little privacy and a shade tree. The beach is awesome and we enjoyed kayaking. There is a smaller hidden beach to the East that is worth exploring. Our bathroom and showers were exceptional - I never tried another so I can’t ... more
Huge fields of campsites with little shade. If you are lucky, you might snag a larger perimeter campsite with a little privacy and a shade tree. The beach is awesome and we enjoyed kayaking. There is a smaller hidden beach to the East that is worth exploring. Our bathroom and showers were exceptional - I never tried another so I can’t report on them. We were dry camping and fortunately the temps were tolerable at night due to a light sea breeze.
Penny would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Great spot for summer!”
Reviewed 7/19/2022
| Nightly rate: | $35 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | BCH027 |
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The sites along Beach Road are pretty spacious! Plenty of room to set up a tent next to your RV and have 2 cars parked without feeling cramped at all. Our site was a 5 minute walk to the beach, so it's easy to set up a spot on the beach early and walk back to your campsite for lunch during the day. The sunset over the beach is beautifu... more
The sites along Beach Road are pretty spacious! Plenty of room to set up a tent next to your RV and have 2 cars parked without feeling cramped at all. Our site was a 5 minute walk to the beach, so it's easy to set up a spot on the beach early and walk back to your campsite for lunch during the day. The sunset over the beach is beautiful, there are some great local seafood spots down the road, and a cute downtown area to check out in Madison. Bring a bike to cruise around the loops throughout the park or to take a ride down a dirt walking/biking trail.
Note that the $35/night rate is for a site with electric & water hook-up for CT residents, it's $45/night if you're from out of state. Cheaper sites without hookups are available.
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“Wide open spaces”
Reviewed 1/7/2021
| Nightly rate: | $45 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | BCH24 |
| RV Length: | 27' (Travel Trailer) |
Overall Rating
We camped here in early October 2020 and enjoyed our stay. We stayed in Beach loop which I think is the best area. Large grassy sites, just beautiful. We had a 27 foot Airstream and a large tent on our site and still had a ton of room. Most of the other loops were not in use due to COVID restrictions. Easy check in process, Clean b... more
We camped here in early October 2020 and enjoyed our stay. We stayed in Beach loop which I think is the best area. Large grassy sites, just beautiful. We had a 27 foot Airstream and a large tent on our site and still had a ton of room. Most of the other loops were not in use due to COVID restrictions. Easy check in process, Clean bathrooms, clean sites. Kind of a bummer that there were no fire pits but you could rent one from the campground store. Sites were level and a short walk over the dunes to the beach. Other loop sites look closer together - it is a huge park.
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SpenceAir would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
Reviewed 1/19/2018
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We didn't stay here but visited friends who were camping to avoid paying more for the cottages we stayed at across the street. Anyway, Connecticut state parks are pretty expensive, and non-residents pay up to $45 to camp in an RV in the park. Just to visit for the day, if you have a car, costs $22 on the weekends. Or you can bike in... more
We didn't stay here but visited friends who were camping to avoid paying more for the cottages we stayed at across the street.
Anyway, Connecticut state parks are pretty expensive, and non-residents pay up to $45 to camp in an RV in the park. Just to visit for the day, if you have a car, costs $22 on the weekends. Or you can bike in, as we did, for free as far as day access goes.
The campground is just a series of loops where you're essentially camping in wide open grass spaces, so there's no privacy at all. The beach is walkable or an even easier bike ride, and it's certainly beautiful. There was no trash and plenty of shells to explore. We went in September and the water was already frigid. A bike path from the park was fun and shaded, wide and well-maintained, and the bathrooms were clean.
The nearby town of Madison is pretty much a postcard of what I think everyone imagines New England small towns to be, and well worth the visit if you find yourself in this park anyway.
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
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Amenities
Hookups
- 50 Amp
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- water
- dry camping
- Partial Hookups
Recreation
- fishing
- picnic area
- playground
- recreation trail
- swimming beach
- water access
Site Amenities
- big rig
- fire ring
- picnic table
- pull thru
Facilities
- cabins
- dump station
- recycle
- restrooms: flush
- showers
- trash
- water available
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