Selden Neck State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily 8 a.m. – sunset
- Entrance fee
- See fee details
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- ctparks.com(860) 526-2336
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Selden Neck State Park is a park in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County, about 16 miles southeast of Middletown.
Popular activities here are historic sites, hunting in season, boating, fishing, and hiking. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 8 a.m. – sunset | — |
Official wording
Open Daily (8:00 a.m. – Sunset)
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Free | Free |
Official wording
Free Campsite additional fees
Connecticut park passes
- Passport to the Parks — free parking for CT-registered vehicles (funded by an $8/yr vehicle registration fee from July 1, 2025). Day-use parking at all CT State Parks and Forests Details
- Out-of-state vehicle season pass — $112. Season parking for out-of-state vehicles (as listed on park fee boxes) Details
From the Connecticut state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (connecticutstateparks.reserveamerica.com)
- Phone
- 1-877-668-CAMP (2267)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
RIVER CAMPING
Camp on the banks of the Connecticut River at one of just four state parks with boat-in, boat-out spots along the river. There are four primitive camp areas in this park.
- Cedars site — 20 campers
- Hogback site — 6 campers
- Springledge site — 8 campers
- Quarry Knob site — 12 campers
- River Camping Map
Notice to Campers
The Selden Neck Campground is located near State lands that are also open to hunting. The season for goose opens immediately after Labor Day and archery season for deer opens in mid-September. Hunting is not permitted on Sunday. If you are camping when hunting is permitted, please note the following precautions:
- Wear bright clothing such as a fluorescent orange vest or hat. Avoid brown, tan, gray or white.
- If you see someone hunting, call out to them to identify your location.
- Let someone know where you are going, and when you will return.
Reserve a Campsite:
- 2026 Season: Opens Friday, May 1 and closes Columbus Day
- 2027 Season: Opens Saturday, May 1 and closes Columbus Day
- Online: Visit Reserve America
- By phone: 1-877-668-CAMP (2267)
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BoatingCampingFishingHikingHistoric sites and toursHunting
Boating and paddling
Know Before you Go
- Boating and Paddling
- Paddling in Connecticut
- Padding Safety
Fishing
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Before heading out, be sure to check the latest water conditions and fishing regulations.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Camping
- Tent camping
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
N/A
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
- This park is an island and is only accessible by boat.
Getting there
- Address
- (Accessible only by water)
Lyme, CT 06371 - Nearest town
- Middletown — about 16 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 41.3994, -72.4110
- Phone
- (860) 526-2336
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Connecticut State Parks and Forests — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- DEEP 'Find a Park or Forest by Name' list (portal.ct.gov) merged with the ctparks.com ParkFinder search service
- Wikidata
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology