Eastern Long Island offers motorhome travelers a mix of wooded and oceanside RV sites near Bridgehampton, New York. Located on the South Fork of Long Island, campers experience seasonal maritime conditions with summer temperatures typically ranging from 68-80°F and coastal breezes. The area's unique geography creates distinct camping experiences between the oceanfront locations and more sheltered northern sites.
What to do
Beach activities at Hither Hills: Access one of Long Island's most popular beaches directly from your campsite at Hither Hills State Park Campground. "Great view and nice beach. Nice place to run and also ride a road bike in the mornings. Few stores close by so you don't really need to bring raw food," shares one camper.
Montauk exploration: Visit Montauk Point Lighthouse and hiking trails just 15 minutes from the easternmost campgrounds. "There is also great restaurants in Montauk biking is nice to get around," notes a visitor who stayed at Hither Hills.
Kayaking and water activities: Launch kayaks at nearby public access points. At Rocky Neck State Park Campground, "Anyone with kayaks can't easily get to boat launch. It's 4-5 miles by car at 4 mile river boat launch," explains one reviewer.
What campers like
Beachfront access: Many campers appreciate oceanside camping at Hither Hills. "The beach is just over the dunes. Village Pizza is remarkably good," writes a camper who visited multiple times in 2023.
Family-friendly atmospheres: North Fork Cottages & RV Resort draws families seeking community experiences. "First time going, but best vacation ever according to kids," reports one satisfied camper.
Swimming pools: Several RV parks offer pools for when ocean swimming isn't ideal. At Crocker's Boatyard, "The pool is very clean as are the bathrooms and showers. We feel very safe & secure staying here," explains a visitor.
Proximity to attractions: Campsites provide convenient bases for exploring the region. "We were here on an extremely hot and humid couple days. It was great to have electric and water hookups. Also being able to use their pool with our grandchildren was great," shares a Crocker's Boatyard guest.
What you should know
Reservation timing: Most oceanfront campgrounds require booking 6-12 months in advance for summer stays. At Hither Hills, "We ended up luckily getting a spot because a friend had cancelled the reservation. Must reserve early in the year for summer spots," advises one reviewer.
Site spacing considerations: Some campgrounds offer more privacy than others. "It gets very crowded and very little space between sites so be friendly as your neighbors are 3-5 ft," notes a Hither Hills camper.
Cell service variability: Signal strength changes dramatically based on location within campgrounds. As one Hither Hills camper discovered, "Cell signal varies wildly by spot. B17 no prob at all. G14 spotty. F20 total dead zone."
Bathroom quality varies: Facility maintenance differs between campgrounds. At Aces High RV Park, "The bathrooms in the campground were newer and immaculate," while another campground had "Some of the screens were missing from the bathroom so it was full of bugs."
Tips for camping with families
Swimming options beyond beaches: When ocean conditions aren't suitable, seek campgrounds with pools. "We enjoyed the shade trees on our site (#3) and noticed many sites had similar trees, but the owner keeps them trimmed to not interfere when parking on your site. There is also a creek area for dog swimming. Our two labs loved it!" says an Aces High visitor.
Kid-friendly campground activities: Look for playgrounds and recreation areas. At Rocky Neck, "Nature Center has movies on weekends for kids," mentions one reviewer.
Multiple bathroom locations: Check campground maps for bathroom proximity. "Had to take a star off for no hookups. Generator hours are limited. There are spigots located down the middle of the rows. Go on google maps to find a spot near a spigot," advises a Hither Hills camper.
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategy: For RVs requiring specific hookups, research carefully. At Sun Outdoors Mystic, "Our site was a nice long, level pull-thru. Hook-ups were placed in ideal locations for the pad which was gravel. The cable tv worked well and many sites would accommodate satellite users."
Water access planning: Not all sites offer water hookups. "Sites were level, pretty spacious and easy to back into. Needed to move to dump station prior to leaving and had to drive to fill the fresh water tank once while there."
Temperature management: Coastal sites often lack shade. "Overall good place if you have an RV as it's really hot no tree coverage," notes a Hither Hills visitor, highlighting the importance of reliable air conditioning during summer months.
