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Rocky Neck State Park Bathing Beach
Beach · East Lyme, Connecticut
Sandy beach featuring a boardwalk, a seasonal pavilion & nearby park amenities & bath facilities.
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Mummichog, Sheepshead Minnow, Atlantic Silverside and 5 more species.
8 fish species in 21 public records within 2 km of Rocky Neck State Park Bathing Beach since 2000.
- Mummichog Fundulus heteroclitus8 records · 2020
- Sheepshead Minnow Cyprinodon variegatus4 records · 2025
- Atlantic Silverside Menidia menidia3 records · 2026
- Scup Stenotomus chrysops2 records · 2023
- Striped Bass Morone saxatilis1 record · 2023
- Golden Shiner Notemigonus crysoleucas1 record · 2020
- Ninespine Stickleback Pungitius pungitius1 record · 2020
- Northern Pipefish Syngnathus fuscus1 record · 2018
Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (iNaturalist research-grade observations). Common names: USGS NAS; GBIF.org (The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species). Non-native flags: USGS NAS. These are sightings and specimens people reported, not a survey: a fish missing from the list may still live here.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rocky Neck State Park Bathing Beach?
- Rocky Neck State Park Bathing Beach is a beach in East Lyme, Connecticut.
- Can you swim at Rocky Neck State Park Bathing Beach?
- There is no fixed answer for Rocky Neck State Park Bathing Beach: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Rocky Neck State Park Bathing Beach in East Lyme, Connecticut. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.
- How is Rocky Neck State Park Bathing Beach rated?
- Rocky Neck State Park Bathing Beach in East Lyme, Connecticut has an average visitor rating of 4.5 out of 5, based on 147 reviews.
- What amenities does Rocky Neck State Park Bathing Beach have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Rocky Neck State Park Bathing Beach include camping-nearby.
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Location & Contact
East Lyme, CT 06371
East Lyme, Connecticut 06371
🏖️ Best times & visiting tips
- ›Arrive early for best parking and beach spot selection
- ›Check for lifeguard schedules and swim only in designated areas
- ›Bring reef-safe sunscreen to protect marine life
- ›Watch for beach flags indicating water conditions
Features & amenities
Amenities
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