Great Captain Island - Overnight Camping
Great Captain Island is a 17.2-acre Town-owned Island with a historic lighthouse that was built in 1868. There is also a 911 memorial and bird sanctuary.
Location: situated two miles out of Greenwich Harbor.
Ferry: Take the ferry from the Arch Street Ferry Dock. Check the Ferry Schedule for sailing days and times.
Tide Calendars
Campers may take any scheduled ferry out to the island the day of the permit and return to Arch Street Dock on any scheduled ferry the day after the camp out.
Private vessels are permissible but may not tie up to the dock at any time.
Parking available in the Island Beach Parking Lot on Arch Street, across the road from the dock.
Camping
A Greenwich resident may reserve one night between June 8 - September 7. (Except Friday, September 6).
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights only. Please check ferry schedule for departure times. Great Captain Island Ferry runs according to the tides.
Camping Permit - Set up camp after the last ferry leaves the island and pack up before 9 a.m.
No person shall be permitted on Islands between 10:30 p.m. and 7 a.m. except by permit.
Fees: $60 Reservation fee + $21 per person.
Camping ticket includes camping, ferry and parking per person.
Capacity: 25 (includes infants and children)
Permit Holder must be a Greenwich Resident, 21 or older to make a reservation and be in attendance the night of the permit.
Permit holder/campers are responsible for providing all camping equipment, food and drink. There is no potable water. Bring bottled water.
The resident Island Caretaker will introduce himself to you, check your permit, and verify headcount. The Greenwich Marine police are notified of all permits.
Beach Swimming Status provided by the Greenwich Health Department. Facilities:
• Beach
• Swimming Areas • Restrooms
• Showers
• Grills (bring your own charcoal)
• Picnic Tables
No bonfires, personal grills, amplified music or fireworks.
Before reserving, please read the Picnic, Clambake and Camping Regulations and Cancellation Policy.
Reservations must be made at least 14 days in advance.
Resident households may request one picnic and one camping reservation per year.
Beach Swimming Status provided by the Greenwich Health Department.
Select Date, then click on Search button. Click on the time range to the right of Book Now. Time listed is only for reservation purposes; please see ferry schedule for actual times.
Town of Greenwich Anti-Discrimination Policy
The Town complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination, equal opportunity, affirmative action, and providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate, please contact the Commissioner of Human Services at 203-622-3800 or [email protected] as soon as possible in advance of the event.
The Town complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination, equal opportunity, affirmative action, and providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate, please contact the Commissioner of Human Services at 203-622-3800 or [email protected] as soon as possible in advance of the event.