Rocky Neck State Park
AvailableEV charging station in Niantic, Connecticut, not on a charging network — 2 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 79657.
At a glance
Rocky Neck State Park is a public EV charging station at 244 W Main St in Niantic, Connecticut, not attached to a charging network. It has 2 charging ports (2 Level 2) with J1772 connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Oct 28, 2016.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 79657 |
| Network | Non-networked |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Facility | Park |
| Open date | Oct 28, 2016 |
| Last updated at source | Jun 12, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- J1772 — The standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
Pricing: Free
Location
- Address
- 244 W Main St
- City
- Niantic
- State
- Connecticut
- ZIP
- 06357
- Coordinates
- 41.30088, -72.24323
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does Rocky Neck State Park offer?
Of its 2 ports, 2 are Level 2. Level 2 ports are 240-volt AC chargers, typically used where a car is parked for an hour or more. That is about 35% below the Connecticut average of 3.1 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: J1772, the standard Level 1/2 AC connector. Pricing as reported to the registry: “Free”. The site is listed as a park location.
How does Rocky Neck State Park compare with other stations in Niantic?
Niantic has 11 charging stations in the DOE registry with 22 ports. Rocky Neck State Park accounts for 9% of the charging ports in Niantic. Statewide, Connecticut has 1,807 stations and 5,527 ports, the 18th-largest station count of the 51 states and DC. The biggest station in Connecticut, 18 Dock St in Stamford, has 46 ports.
Who operates Rocky Neck State Park?
Rocky Neck State Park is listed as non-networked: its chargers are not run through a charging-network account. Connecticut has 338 non-networked stations, 19% of its total.
What does the “Available” status mean?
“Available” means the station is open and in service according to the DOE registry. Its access code is public, meaning it is listed as open to any driver. It opened on Oct 28, 2016, one of 54 stations in Connecticut with a 2016 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Jun 12, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Rocky Neck State Park have?
Rocky Neck State Park has 2 charging ports: 2 Level 2.
Does Rocky Neck State Park have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 2 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does Rocky Neck State Park have?
Rocky Neck State Park has J1772 connectors.
Is charging at Rocky Neck State Park free?
Pricing as reported to the DOE registry: Free.
Is Rocky Neck State Park open to the public?
Yes. Rocky Neck State Park is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Rocky Neck State Park?
Rocky Neck State Park is at 244 W Main St, Niantic, CT 06357. Its coordinates are 41.30088, -72.24323.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 79657, weekly full pull.
About this data
Source: US Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) station registry, as published October 12, 2026 — ChargeCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: ChargeCensus, “Rocky Neck State Park, Niantic, CT (AFDC station 79657)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/connecticut/rocky-neck-state-park-79657 (data as of October 12, 2026).