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Connecticut Water Trails
Program
Connecticut Coastal Paddling
Fairfield County
Norwalk
Grassy Island
Site Location:
Norwalk Harbor, Norwalk, Connecticut
Basic Information:
Off
the coast of Norwalk.
Located 300 yards to
the northeast of Chimon Island. Owned by Norwalk city government. Grassy
Island has a better boat landing area than Shea Island. Open to the
public May through Columbus Day.
Campers with permits can stay overnight at one of the four
camp sites.
Type:
Island
Water Type:
Saltwater
Season:
Site Contact Information:
City of Norwalk
125 East Avenue
Norwalk, Connecticut 06851-5125
Site Coordinates:
Longitude
73.38345099999999
ºW
Latitude
41.070375
ºN
Location Map:
USGS Quadrangle:
Norwalk South
Navigational Charts:
Driving Directions:
From the East: Take I-95 South to exit 16 to East Norwalk and continue 0.14 miles. Keep left at the fork in the ramp. Turn left onto East Avenue and continue 0.49 miles. Turn right onto Van Zant Street/Route 136. Continue to follow Route 136 to Norwalk Harbor. This island is located in Norwalk Harbor and is accessible by private vessel only.
From the West: Take I-95 North to exit 14 to South Norwalk and continue 0.17 miles. Turn right onto Fairfield Avenue and continue 0.39 miles. Fairfield Avenue becomes West Washington Street and continue 0.38 miles. Turn right onto Water Street/Route 136 which leads to Norwalk Harbor. This island is located in Norwalk Harbor and is accessible by private vessel only.
Directions Map:
Google Map
Boat Launch Information:
Nathan Hale Dr, Norwalk
ADA Access:
Site Description:
The coastline of Grassy Island is mostly gravel and fine sand and
provides sheltered landing areas.
Overnight camping is allowed by a permit from the
City of Norwalk.
Environment:
Harbor Setting, Intertidal Flat, Island, Fronting Long Island Sound,
Rocky Shore, Sandy Beach, Tidal Wetland
Additional Info:
Site History:
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