OEC

Outdoor Education Center (OEC)

Located in East Lyme, CT. Open to the Yale Community and East Lyme Residents. 

Summer 2024: OEC Overnight Rental Rates

Reservation requests for cabins and campsites will be accepted starting Monday, May 6th.

Email oec@yale.edu or call 203-432-2492 to request or to check availability for OEC Overnight Rentals

  Length of Stay 6-day, 5-night (Weeklong) 4-day, 3-night 3-day, 2-night
  Check-In/Check-Out Check-In Tuesdays
Check-Out Sundays		 Check-In Day 1 
Check-Out Day 4		 Check-In Day 1 
Check-Out Day 3
Cabins OEC Member $360 $270 $225
OEC Non-Member $560 $420 $350
Campsites
1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8		 OEC Member $128 $96 $80
OEC Non-Member $328 $246 $205
Campsite 2
Small Shelter		 OEC Member $152 $114 $95
OEC Non-Member $352 $264 $220
Campsite 9
Large Shelter		 OEC Member $160 $120 $100
OEC Non-Member $360 $270 $225

OEC Overnight Rentals FAQ

Email oec@yale.edu or call 203-432-2492 to request or to check availability for OEC overnight rentals.

At this time, the priority booking window for 2024 season has ended. If you would like to receive priority booking for the 2025 season, be sure to purchase a 2024 season membership.

Overnight rentals cannot exceed two (2) cabins/campsites and/or eight (8) individuals in total. 

Each overnight rental can accommodate up to four (4) adults or two (2) adults and four (4) children. 

Individual requesting the rental must be a current OEC member at the time of purchase to qualify for member rate.

Overnight rentals require a 3-day, 2-night minimum. 

A rental week is 6-days, 5-nights, beginning Tuesday check-in at 10am to Sunday checkout at 5pm.

Check-in for your reservation is between 10am and 5pm on the date of your scheduled arrival. Please note that if you arrive prior to 10am we may not be able to accommodate your check-in or load-in. 

Check-out is any time before 5pm on the date of your scheduled departure.

Day-Use Visitors

You are welcome to invite additional visitors during your stay; however, they will qualify as a Day-Use Visitor. Visitors must depart the OEC by 6pm. In total the party size including the individuals remaining overnight cannot exceed eight (8) individuals. 

Learn more about Day-Use Visitors and Fees.

Behavior & Presence

Members and primary rental contacts are responsible for the actions of their rental party and day visitors at all times. Primary rental contacts must always be present and on-site with their rental party and day visitors. Rentals are not transferable to others.

OEC Policies, Guidelines, Advisories, & FAQs

Learn more about what is permitted at the OEC, what to bring, safety for our visitors, and advisories for local wildlife.