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Hammonasset Beach State Park

Connecticut’s largest shoreline park — over two miles of sand, a boardwalk, and a nature center. The lot is huge but still closes when the park hits capacity on hot days.

Madison, Connecticut · live parking & conditions · updated June 19, 2026

About Hammonasset Beach State Park

Hammonasset Beach State Park is a paid or ticketed family beach in Madison, Connecticut. On-site you'll find restrooms, showers, lifeguard, wheelchair accessible.

Parking at Hammonasset Beach State Park

State park, paid by car; CT’s largest lot but it fills. BeachMap shows Hammonasset Beach State Park's live parking status — open, filling or full — reported by other beachgoers.

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Conditions & tides

Hammonasset Beach State Park is an easygoing, family-friendly beach for swimming and sandcastle weather. In a typical year July is the warmest month here, with highs near 81°F, and it's reliably beach weather June to September. Tap Hammonasset Beach State Park on the map for live surf, wind, water temperature, UV and tide times.

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Hammonasset Beach State Park: FAQ

Is there parking at Hammonasset Beach State Park?
State park, paid by car; CT’s largest lot but it fills. BeachMap shows Hammonasset Beach State Park's real-time parking status — open, filling or full — reported by other beachgoers.
Is Hammonasset Beach State Park free?
No — Hammonasset Beach State Park is ticketed or paid (State park, paid by car; CT’s largest lot but it fills).
What's at Hammonasset Beach State Park?
Hammonasset Beach State Park has restrooms, showers, lifeguard, wheelchair accessible.

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