In the Area

Other Nearby State Recreation Areas Include:

Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park, Groton
Location: From  I-95N to Groton take the second exit after the Gold Star Bridge (over the Thames River) onto the Clarence B. Sharp Highway. Follow signs to Fort Griswold.  Additional street directions
Activities: Historic Fort and grounds, Monument and Museum

Fort Trumbull State Park, New London
Location: On  I-95S to New London cross over the Gold Star Bridge (Thames River) and take Exit 84S towards Downtown New London.  Additional street directions
Activities: Historic Fort and Grounds, Visitor Center Exhibits, Saltwater Fishing, Waterfront Walk

Harkness Memorial State Park, Waterford
Location: 4 miles south of New London on Route 213
Activities:  Field Sports, Formal Gardens, Mansion Tours, Picnicking, Saltwater Fishing

Haley Farm State Park, Groton 
Location: Exit 88 off I-95 onto SR117.  Turn left at the end onto Rte 1 North.  Turn right onto Route 215 south to Brook Street in Groton
Activities: Biking, Birding, Hiking

Rocky Neck State Park
Location: Exit 72 off I-95. Follow the turnpike connector south to Route 156. Take Route 156 east to the park
Activities: Picnicking, Salt Water Swimming & Fishing, Camping, Hiking