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Salt Marsh & Nature Trails
Rocky Neck trails · Active
Miles of trails wind through coastal forest and out onto viewing platforms over the salt marsh, with birding, train-watching and quiet Sound views.
10 AM
Crabbing & Shore Fishing
Rocky Neck jetty & tidal river · Active
Rocky Neck is one of Connecticut's best spots for shore crabbing and fishing, off the pavilion jetty and along Bride Brook, in every season.
Camping Season
The Rocky Neck campground is open roughly Memorial Day through Columbus Day; summer weekends book out far in advance.
Naturalist Programs
Ranger and naturalist programs on the salt marsh, shore ecology and crabbing run through the summer at the park.
Niantic Independence Day
Small-town Fourth of July celebrations in nearby Niantic, with fireworks over the bay visible from the shore.
see you out there
Every week is the beach’s recurring lineup. Times shift and seasons end, so check the venue before you go. Sun-timed events track each day’s real sunset and the countdown runs on the live local clock.
At Rocky Neck State Park, the sun sets at 6:57 PM today — about 12h 25m of daylight. Sunrise was 6:32 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Rocky Neck State Park update at the top of the conditions page.