Camping at Rocky Neck

Rocky Neck State Park's campground has 160 wooded and open sites in five loops plus three rustic cabins, a short bike ride from the beach. Sites cost $20 a night for Connecticut residents and $30 for non-residents, plus a processing fee; cabins are $70 and $80 a night with a seven-night minimum. The 2027 season runs from Friday, May 21 to Friday, September 24 at noon. Pets are not allowed, and there are no RV hookups.

The Five Loops

DEEP divides the campground into five loops named for shore birds: Heron, Egret, Crane, Osprey and Seagull. Each loop has its own restroom and shower building and its own water supply. On DEEP's campground map, Crane and Egret are the northern pair nearest the entrance road, Heron is in the middle, and Osprey and Seagull are at the southern end, closest to the path to the beach. The two tent-only areas are lettered sites near the southern end, beside the amphitheater and a small nature trail.

What Each Site Has

Every site, open or wooded, has a picnic table, a fire ring and a grate. Sites hold up to six people, and the longest stay is 21 days. DEEP's statewide camping rules allow no more than two motor vehicles on a site, with no overnight parking for a third.

Amenities

• Bathhouses with hot showers, dishwashing and drinking water
• Firewood available on site (DEEP asks campers to leave firewood from home at home)
• Sports fields and a paved court
• A dumping station, free for registered campers
• No electric or water hookups for trailers or RVs

The Rustic Cabins

The three cabins have two rooms with a double bed and two sets of bunk beds. They sleep four comfortably and up to six; DEEP's description lists the beds and nothing else, so plan as you would for a campsite. For 2027 the cabins are bookable from Sunday, May 23 to Sunday, September 20, for a minimum of seven nights, Sunday to Sunday only, and they close after September 20. On top of the nightly rate ($70 Connecticut resident, $80 non-resident) you pay the processing fee, a 15% occupancy tax and a refundable $50 security deposit at check-in.

Season Dates

• 2026: opened Friday, May 15; closes Friday, September 25 at noon.
• 2027: opens Friday, May 21; closes Friday, September 24 at noon.

How to Reserve

Book online through ReserveAmerica or by phone at 1-877-668-CAMP (2267). The processing fee is $9 for a reservation and $3 for a walk-in. DEEP charges another $9 to cancel or change a booking. The person named on the reservation must be at check-in, and the name cannot be changed later. Every vehicle stops at the camp office to register on the way in. Campground questions: (860) 739-1339.

Rules Campers Ask About

• Pets: not allowed in the campground. DEEP bans pets in all state park camping areas.
• Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
• Alcohol: DEEP's statewide rule allows alcohol in containers smaller than one liter unless a park has its own ban; check the posted rules when you register.
• Day visitors: the campground and beach share the park. Campers walk or bike to the beach on the paved bikeway shown on DEEP's map.

Bikes

DEEP suggests bringing bikes: the campground's paved loops and the path to the beach make it easy to get around on two wheels.

Before You Go

Day-use fees, the beach and the gate hours are on their own pages: parking and fees, beach, hours. Dog owners should read dogs before booking, because the campground does not allow them.