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Ferry Landing State Park

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Ferry Landing State Park features a short accessible boardwalk along the Connecticut River.
Trail Activity
Accessible Experience Walking
Length
0.2 miles, One Way
Difficulty
Easy
Town
Old Lyme
Surface
Boardwalk, Paved/Cement
Pets
Permitted on leash
Fees
No

Description

An accessible boardwalk starting from the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Marine Fisheries Headquarters and Boating Division office provides an opportunity to visit the Connecticut River and fringing salt marshes.

At the end of the boardwalk there is a raised viewing platform where visitors can observe nesting osprey in the marshes and boats on Long Island Sound. This is a great spot for marine fishing or crabbing. 

Other Information

Rules

  • The park is open from 8 am to sunset.
  • There is no swimming allowed at this park. 
  • Pets on leashes are permitted on the boardwalk.
  • Please clean up after your pets!

Trail Manager

This park is managed by the following CT DEEP Park Headquarters:

CT DEEP: Rocky Neck State Park
244 West Main Street
P.O. Box 676
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 424-4178
https://portal.ct.gov/deep/state-parks/listing-of-state-parks

Trail Tips

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Trailhead Information

From the east

Take I-95 to exit 70. At light go straight on Halls Road. At the second light, go left on Route 156. Go for 1/2 mile and then turn right on Ferry Road to the end.

From the west

Take I-95 over the Connecticut River. Take your first exit (exit 70) and turn right on Route 156. Go for 1/2 mile and then turn right on Ferry Road to the end.

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