Great Captain Island
About this place
17-acre Town-owned island 2+ miles offshore with an 1868 lighthouse, a bird sanctuary and a 9/11 memorial. The western end has picnic tables, grills, restrooms and a swimming beach; no cars, no year-round access.
What's here
Location
Common questions
Can you grill at Great Captain Island?
Grilling rules at Great Captain Island aren't stated on its official page. Grills are already provided on site. Ferry ticket plus Park Pass required. Picnic-area reservations (limited to one per family per season) open online each February to residency-verified Greenwich residents; overnight camping permit is separate and similarly limited. Always confirm current rules on the official page before you go.
Do you need a permit or reservation?
Ferry ticket plus Park Pass required. Picnic-area reservations (limited to one per family per season) open online each February to residency-verified Greenwich residents; overnight camping permit is separate and similarly limited.