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