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Hammonasset Beach State Park
4.6★ · 2,717 Google ratings · Madison, New York
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
Parking lot · 300 yd away · free
Walk
575 yd · 7 min
Restrooms
Yes · 60 ft away
Cost
Free
Water
73°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
5 ft range today
Length
1.9 miles of shoreline
Sand
210 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Thu 11am
Map of Hammonasset Beach State Park
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1Parking300 yd from the listing2Restrooms60 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 12 visitors · 2019–2026
Best for walking and nature
Two miles of paved paths, hiking trails, marsh views, and excellent bird watching make this ideal for non-swimmers.
Explore multiple beach sections
Three separate beach areas exist: West Beach is less crowded, East Beach is quieter than Middle, and Meigs.
Visit weekdays or off-season
Weekday visits and October through early spring offer significantly fewer crowds and calmer conditions.
Arrive early on weekends
Parking lots fill rapidly on busy days, especially summer Saturdays and holiday weekends.
Wear water shoes for comfort
The beach has abundant shells, oyster fragments, and rocks that can be uncomfortable underfoot.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
71°F · heavy showers
Water
73°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
0.8 ft · 4 s apart
Wind
12 mph from the S
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
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| 05:17 | High tide | ↑ |
| 11:11 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 17:39 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 9:22 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 1288 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT 06443
🅿 Parking 300 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 575 yd away, about 7 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 60 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Hammonasset Beach State Park?
The nearest mapped parking area is 300 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Hammonasset Beach State Park?
575 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 7 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Hammonasset Beach State Park have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 60 ft from the listing.
When is Hammonasset Beach State Park least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Thu 11am and the busiest at Tue 10am.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
