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Hammonasset Beach State Park is Connecticut's largest and the most popular shoreline park.
The park was opened in 1920 and the stone breakwater at the Meigs Point was built in 1955. There are more than two miles of fine sandy beach and 3/4 miles of beautiful boardwalk. Hammonasset has more than 550 grassy campsites that fill quickly during the summer.
The most popular activities are swimming, camping, picnicking, hiking, fishing, scuba diving and boating. The Park's boat launch is on east side of Meigs Point jetty.
The park can get crowded on summer weekends, with families picnicking and kids running around, so if you are looking for solitude this is not the park for you.
Address: 1288 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT 06443, Phone: 203-245-2785
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