The park has an attractive mix of terrain, much of it wooded, with some ledge outcroppings and gentle changes in elevation. Cross-country skiers use the park in winter. Among the things to see are Tony's Nose and Bakers Cave. The nose is a ledge overlooking Four Mile River. Both the nose and the cave sheltered Tory sympathizers during the Revolution.
Nature viewing is rewarding.
The marsh is home to a variety of wading and migratory birds, as well as ospreys who work the river when the alewives are running. The park's 160 campsites, along five loops, are less than a mile from the beach. Twenty of the sites are for tents only. The park is on state Route 156 in East Lyme. A busy day at Rocky Neck State Park.