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Hammonasset Beach State Park

1288 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT 06443

3.5

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+1 203 245 2785

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www.ct.gov

Description #### *This information was provided by the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection* "Hammonasset" means, "where we dig holes in the ground" and refers to the place where a settlement of eastern woodland Indians ... more on Wildernet.com

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We love camping here, the park is always maintained well, and very clean... more on Yahoo! Travel

The beach is quite long and varied, and is ideal for swimming (in the Summer and early Fall, of course) and kayaking. more on Epinions.com

Can't wait to go back this year.;- more on Yahoo! Travel

As you can tell by the name, the beach is located in a state park and as such is not filled with a noisy boardwalk, greasy food stands, or loud music and... more on Epinions.com

It is right on the Long Island sound, great beaches, nice boardwalks, spectacular fishing and views. more on Yahoo! Travel

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Book early! Camping site are hard to get especially at the peak of Summer. Camping facilities are clean ... more on TripAdvisor

This is a great place to go for a walk in winter when the crowds are not around. more on TripAdvisor

Miles of beach. Lots of picnic tables, a campground, snack bar, walking trails and a boardwalk. Go out to Meigs Point for a ... more on TripAdvisor

A wonderful beach and boardwalk to explore off season with waves crashing on the rocks and sweeping views. Park just past the pay booths (free off season) in the camping area and take a four - five mi ... more on TripAdvisor

Wonderful beach, especially in the off-season--no parking fee, open spaces, beautiful views, and not too crowded. more on TripAdvisor

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Although I live about an hour away, I am a regular visitor to Hammonassett, even in Winter. It's one of those place that always fills me with a sense of well-being. The beach is quite long and varied, and is ideal for swimming (in ... more on Epinions.com

If you are in CT and looking for a quiet beach I would recommend Hammonasset Beach State Park. As you can tell by the name, the beach is located in a state park and ... more on Epinions.com