Equestrian camping options near Westport, Connecticut require traveling beyond the immediate area to find suitable facilities. The Long Island Sound coastal region experiences moderate temperatures, with summer highs averaging 80°F and winter lows around 20°F. Suffolk County parks and nearby New Jersey locations offer varied camping experiences with different terrain challenges and seasonal access restrictions.
What to do
Beach exploration and fishing: At Shinnecock East County Park, ocean access provides excellent fishing opportunities. "The ocean is beautiful and we catch stripe bass. The bay is peaceful and we go crabbing," notes Anthony M., highlighting the dual-environment benefits of this oceanfront location.
Kayaking on freshwater ponds: Sears Bellows County Park offers water recreation on Bellows Pond. As one visitor shares, "The first night I stayed here my friends and I rented some rowboats and went on the water. It was a lot of fun, and the price of the rowboat was pretty cheap."
Urban adventures from marina setting: Liberty Harbor RV Park provides access to multiple transportation options into New York City. "There is a ferry 100-yards away that takes you to Wall Street M-F. There is a great market about 1/4 of a mile away, and the path that can take you to WTC or 33rd Street area is only a mile away," explains Shawn B.
What campers like
Spacious forested sites: Sears Bellows County Park offers a more natural camping environment. A camper describes it as "a beautiful well kept & maintained campground with spacious sites, a lake with kayaking access, and trails for bike riding and hiking."
Direct beach access: Campers appreciate the oceanfront locations at some sites. One Shinnecock East visitor enthusiastically states it offers "camping directly on the beach at one of the nicest beaches in the world. You cannot find another place like this!!"
Multi-use trail systems: The interconnected trails at Sears Bellows provide versatile recreation options. "The trails were beautiful, and the flowers were in bloom. There were people who were also biking on these trails, which looked like so much fun! We also saw some people fishing in the pond," reports one visitor.
What you should know
Vehicle requirements: Shinnecock East County Park demands specific vehicle capabilities. "4x4 a must, air down a must. Beautiful on the bay or ocean side. They also have a hill top section. Beautiful views. Dry camping in an Rv no tents," advises Lisa M.
Power limitations: Several campgrounds lack electrical hookups. At Sears Bellows, "the only down fall no electricity," mentions Vivian T., while another reviewer notes, "This campground does not have an electric hook up but generators are allowed!"
Space constraints: Urban-adjacent camping areas may have limited space between sites. "Sites very close to one another," reports Missy S. regarding Liberty Harbor, while another camper describes it as "literally a parking lot with water & electric hookups. Larger rigs will barely have a yard."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Liberty Harbor RV Park provides easy access to nearby attractions. "My wife visited Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. The sites had electric and water and were in a fenced off section of the marina parking area," explains Kevin A.
Child-friendly recreation areas: Sears Bellows offers dedicated play spaces. "The playground is really nice and big has a lot of slides. The bathrooms are in one area and the showers are in another area," notes Gino D.
Multi-generational appeal: Some parks specifically cater to families with children. "My grandkids love camping here, it is so peaceful and great biking and hiking," shares Vivian T. about her experiences at Sears Bellows.
Tips from RVers
Urban camping positioning: When staying at Liberty Harbor RV Park, "Pick one of the larger end row sites to get a little extra elbow room. If it's packed, your neighbor with be within inches of your rig," advises Keith and Tia S.
RV navigation challenges: Urban access requires careful planning. "Getting in and out of the city is an adventure. Stay right off the highway to avoid the $30 tunnel toll. Follow RV life pro and not Waze," recommends Joe R.
Site selection strategy: At Liberty Harbor, space allocation matters significantly. "The sites had electric and water and were in a fenced off section of the marina parking area. It was a little loud with city noises, but exactly what we expected being so close," notes Kevin A.
