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Best Campgrounds near Centerport, NY

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Campgrounds around Centerport, New York primarily consist of established facilities operated by state and county parks within a 30-mile radius. Blydenburgh County Park, located in Smithtown, offers year-round camping with both tent and RV sites featuring amenities such as electric hookups, drinking water, and showers. Wildwood State Park Campground in Wading River provides a more varied experience with tent, RV, cabin, and glamping options during its April to October season. Heckscher State Park Campground adds beachfront cottage options to traditional camping spaces, making it popular for families seeking water access.

Reservations are essential for most campgrounds in the region, with many parks requiring advance booking through official reservation systems, especially during summer months when occupancy rates are highest. The camping season varies significantly by location, with some parks like Blydenburgh and Southaven County Park operating year-round, while others like Wildwood State Park and Heckscher State Park maintain seasonal schedules from spring through fall. Access to these developed campgrounds is straightforward with paved roads suitable for most vehicles, though RV owners should verify site specifications before arrival. "We have a 42 ft 5th wheel toy hauler. A few Big Rig spots are available, but this is a Suffolk County Campground that is not well maintained. 2 miles of the Road have many areas of missing blacktop making a very rough ride with low branches."

The mixed-use nature of Long Island campgrounds creates varied camping experiences across the region. County parks like Cathedral Pines offer wooded tent sites alongside open field RV camping, providing options for different preferences. Campers seeking more privacy might prefer the tent sites at Battle Row Campground, where a visitor noted that "each site is set back off a common area so there is plenty of privacy." Beach access represents a significant draw at waterfront parks like Heckscher and Nickerson Beach, though some campgrounds lack defined site boundaries. Several reviews mention the family-friendly atmosphere of these developed campgrounds, with clean facilities, playgrounds, and hiking trails being common positive features. The proximity to water activities, whether at lakes or beaches, consistently rates as a highlight among visitor feedback for campground options near Centerport.

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Best Camping Sites Near Centerport, New York (47)

    1. Blydenburgh County Park

    11 Reviews
    Hauppauge, NY
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (631) 854-3713

    "just a great place to get away from home"

    "The group camping on the fox sites is accessible by a dirt drive in. I felt like I was suddenly transported upstate when in fact I had only driven 2 towns over, (about 20 minutes from home.)"

    2. Battle Row Campground

    4 Reviews
    Old Bethpage, NY
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (516) 572-8690

    $5 - $60 / night

    "You can take bike rides , and relax outside with a nice amount of space to yourself ."

    3. Heckscher State Park Campground

    9 Reviews
    Great River, NY
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (631) 581-2100

    $20 / night

    "* cottages far enough away from each other

    • fire ring with Adirondack chairs
    • dumpster and recycling within walking distance
    • lots of bone dry firewood around for campfire
    • walkable beach"

    "Overall my experience was positive. Camping Sites

    Each camping site has a picnic table and barbeque grill."

    4. Wildwood State Park Campground

    24 Reviews
    Wading River, NY
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (631) 929-4314

    $20 - $250 / night

    "The beach is in a walking distance. You can swim or fish there. This camp site has a relatively new and clean facility. There are many farms near by where you can get fresh veggies and fruits."

    "However there are too many loud families and the sites are too close in proximity for me."

    5. Nickerson Beach Park Campground

    8 Reviews
    Long Beach, NY
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (516) 571-7700

    "It’s basically a parking lot, but it’s steps away from some of the greatest waves on the east coast. Showers are clean, there’s a dog park nearby, and the island is very bikable to get around."

    "Very close to everything."

    6. Watch Hill Fire Island Campground — Fire Island National Seashore

    7 Reviews
    Bayport, NY
    25 miles
    +1 (631) 597-6074

    "Beautiful location steps away from the beach. Listen to the waves crashing as you sleep and stargaze over the clear ocean. Not ready for full on camp-life? No problem!"

    "Camping gets you away from the bustle. It is a little less than a half mile walk from the ferry dock and located behind the dunes which offer some protection. Take a quick walk down to the beach."

    7. Cathedral Pines County Park

    4 Reviews
    Middle Island, NY
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (631) 852-5502

    8. Southaven County Park

    7 Reviews
    Shirley, NY
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (631) 852-1391

    $33 / night

    "Recently went camping in our pull behind, met some old friends and had a great time. Rangers have a hardon for people screwing up tho. Think they're all that and then some..."

    "Great Location Clean Park."

    9. Ward Pound Ridge Reservation

    9 Reviews
    Cross River, NY
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (914) 864-7317

    $45 - $55 / night

    "Close to the city and civilization, yet large enough to have nice trails and creeks to feel away from it all. The camping sites are very different so it’s useful to go in person and select the area."

    "The shelter sites are large and private with access to hiking trails and make for a unique experience. The staff is friendly as well"

    10. Beaver Pond Campground — Harriman State Park

    41 Reviews
    Pomona, NY
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (845) 947-2792

    $17 - $20 / night

    "15 dolares la noche para los que viven en el Estado de New York o New York city .. si es fuera del estado son $5 dolares mas!!"

    "Drive-in tent campgrounds. Adequate restroom facilities sprinkled amongst tent sites. Some campsites have raised platforms. All sites have picnic tables and fire ring with flip-top grill."

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  • EThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 29, 2025

    Liberty Harbor RV Park

    Functional with excellent access to the City

    Very plain & functional, no frills but right on the harbor & on the very edge of Jersey City, close to a ferry & the train that takes u across to New York City. Shopping & restraunts are right next door. We brought scooters & had a great stay! Plus you can see the Statue of Liberty from there!

  • Mindie C.
    Sep. 27, 2025

    West Point FMWR Round Pond Outdoor Recreation Area

    West Point

    No frills but beautiful. Bath houses are absolutely spotless. Fire pits, electric and water hook ups only. Will return! Staff is friendly and helpful. Military families should check it out!

  • EThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 17, 2025

    Liberty Harbor RV Park

    friendly staff at the office

    Gave us a welcome folder with lots of helpful info, can walk to get food up the street, short drive to Liberty Park where we got out and walked at night to admire the city skyline and Statue of Liberty at night. They have hook ups and big laundry room.

  • Paul K.
    Aug. 26, 2025

    Croton Point Park

    Not the Best Place to Go in the Northeast By a Longshot

    Croton Point Campground is a modest little campground, located along the Hudson River within Croton Point Park in NY. In addition to camping, the park itself offers many of its own attractions, including swimming, hiking, kayaking, cabin rentals, and a host of other family-oriented activities just along the Hudson. 

    The park, which is honestly probably the largest attraction here, is located just an hour and a half outside of the city. This proximity is both its perk and its downfall, as the park itself, but particularly the campground, has become laden with all sorts of inexplicable and burdensome rules, endless guidelines, and restrictions only a New York State-run bureaucracy could ever make sense of, let alone hope to justify. 

    This includes all manner of restrictions on how you can camp, where you can camp, what equipment can be used, and use in relation to what particular site you may have been lucky enough to reserve. Much of this you can understand while imagining what may have taken place here to bring them to such measures, but it doesn't make it any easier to contend with. 

    In terms of the actual camping conditions Both the tenting section and RV sites are each very clustered together, and quite crowded, with regular patrols🚓(actual patrols) being made day and night, by both the Park Rangers and what appears to be general park staff members, all looking to see if you or your family might be doing something that they might consider outside of the guidelines or not in compliance with the many restrictions. 

    This is not to say you can't possibly have a good time here. It just might mean being a bit more diligent toward reviewing the potential legitimacy of your normal camping routine to ensure it meets with many restrictions and guidelines imposed, while also making yourself comfortable with some fairly regular surveillance during your stay here. These all being things we hoped to get away from while camping ourselves It just turned out to be a bit much for our particular liking.

  • J
    Aug. 8, 2025

    Wildwood State Park Campground

    Our go-to spot

    My wife and I love this campground. It is right at the entrance to wine country on Long Island and has a beach on the Long Island Sound. (A little rocky on the north shore)

  • H
    Jun. 28, 2025

    Hammonasset State Park Campground

    Worst Camp Hosts

    Absolute worst Camp Hosts. They cancel every event they schedule while receiving free beach camping all summer. They’re an embarassment and a constant disappointment for young children. Shame on you and shame on Hammonasset.

  • GThe Dyrt PRO User
    May. 8, 2025

    Wildwood State Park Campground

    Nice campground with lots of sites

    I've been going to this campground every summer for at least 5 years. Recently they became very stringent about parking to vehicles at the site making it very difficult to visit with a family and 2 vehicles. I usually host group camping trips and the single vehicle rule makes that very difficult.

    That aside, this is a very nice campground with various kinds of sites. You can find sites that are less wooded and better suited to group camping, as well as sites that are a little more secluded. This is one of my favorite campgrounds solely because there are platform sites so I can place my tent on a concrete or wooden platform. There is a separate area for RVs vs tents. There is also a store where you can get a cup of coffee in the morning and lots of goodies throughout the day.

    There are hiking trails and you can walk to the beach. Note - it is a downhill walk to the beach. The beach is fairly clean and has a small boardwalk.

    There are lots of stores nearby as well as orchards to pick your own fruits. I stayed there one weekend and went to Splish Splash waterpark that's not far away. There is also a Tanger Outlet nearby. I've been there during a full on thunderstorm and watched as the trees swayed in the wind.

    Lovely campground with lots of activities to entertain you.

  • GThe Dyrt PRO User
    May. 8, 2025

    Heckscher State Park Campground

    My favorite place for group camping

    This place is the best around for group and family camping. The entire campground is one flat open space where some sites are full in the shade and other sites (lower numbers) have lots of sun. I've been going here every summer since 2019 after it re-opened. Each site has a picnic table and grill. Water is also available near the sites.

    You can come here in tents as well as RVs and the staff is very nice. They toilets are cleaned constantly, though they are not immaculate. There is a shop at the entrance to get supplies if you need it and you can rent firepits and buy firewood. The ice cream trucks comes by as well. There is a playground just for the campground.

    Bring a bicycle or scooper and you can ride the loop around to the beach; you can also drive to the beach. There is a pool, but it has not been open for many years. There are also hiking trails and a place where you can rent a kayak.

    On one visit there was a magician performing for the camp goers. I've even been there while there was a philharmonic concert near the campground.

    Park staff and rangers regularly patrol the campground and are diligent about cleaning up.

  • M
    May. 3, 2025

    Blydenburgh County Park

    Great stay

    If your going to be on Long Island ,Suffolk county is really only RV friendly place.Worth buying green key card for resident access.200 but you’d spend that 4 nights regardless.Very clean campgrounds lots of space.Not much to do inside the grounds.

Guide to Centerport

Camping near Centerport, New York, offers a mix of beautiful nature and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a family-friendly adventure, there are plenty of campgrounds to explore.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the scenic trails at Harriman State Park - Beaver Pond. One visitor mentioned, "I enjoy the beach/lakefront, option for platform sites, and regularly cleaned bathroom and shower facilities."
  • Beach Activities: Spend a day at Hammonasset State Park Campground, where you can swim, fish, or just relax on the beach. A camper shared, "The beach was popular, and there was a stream running from a pond that kids were playing in."
  • Wildlife Watching: At Clarence Fahnestock State Park, you can enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. One reviewer noted, "It was so quiet at night—not a sound after 11pm during my visit."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the well-maintained restrooms and showers at places like Bear Creek Campground at Lake Compounce. A visitor said, "Friendly staff and really clean bathrooms and shower area."
  • Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Many families enjoy the activities available at Riverdale Farm Campsites. One happy camper mentioned, "They had great prizes for cheap cost. I spent 2 dollars for 10 long rounds of bingo."
  • Convenient Location: Campgrounds like Liberty Harbor RV Park are close to NYC, making it easy to explore the city. A reviewer noted, "This campground is like a parking lot, with absolutely nothing but a spot to park. It’s pricy, but if you’re planning on seeing everything NYC has to offer, you can’t get a better base camp."

What you should know:

  • Noise Levels: Some campgrounds can get noisy, especially during peak seasons. A visitor at Hammonasset State Park Campground warned, "If you would like a peaceful, clean campground skip this place."
  • Site Privacy: Campers at Clarence Fahnestock State Park noted that some sites are close together. One reviewer said, "Some spots great and some not so great."
  • Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have extensive amenities. A camper at Cheesequake State Park mentioned, "The bathroom/shower facility is old, filthy and needs to be torn down."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Plan Activities: Choose campgrounds with activities for kids, like Bear Creek Campground at Lake Compounce, where families can enjoy bingo and other games. One parent shared, "They did a show on the beach one night that was fun too."
  • Pack Essentials: Bring along items like Tupperware for food storage, especially at places like Riverdale Farm Campsites, where food scraps can attract wildlife.
  • Choose the Right Site: Look for sites that offer some privacy. A camper at Kettletown State Park noted, "The sites were super close together and the boundary lines were unclear."

Tips from RVers:

  • Maneuvering: Be cautious when driving into campgrounds like Liberty Harbor RV Park, as the streets can be tight. One RV owner advised, "Getting in and out is not for someone in a brand new 45' travel trailer."
  • Check Amenities: Before booking, check what amenities are available. A visitor at Cheesequake State Park mentioned, "There are no electric hookups despite what some pages may state."
  • Stay Alert for Wildlife: Be aware of your surroundings, especially at campgrounds like Bear Creek Campground at Lake Compounce, where wildlife can be present. One camper humorously noted, "I won’t be surprised if I see a bear in the morning."

Camping near Centerport, New York, has something for everyone, whether you're looking for adventure or relaxation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Centerport, NY?

According to TheDyrt.com, Centerport, NY offers a wide range of camping options, with 47 campgrounds and RV parks near Centerport, NY and 1 free dispersed camping spot.

Which is the most popular campground near Centerport, NY?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Centerport, NY is Blydenburgh County Park with a 4.1-star rating from 11 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Centerport, NY?

According to TheDyrt.com, there is 1 free dispersed camping spot near Centerport, NY.

What parks are near Centerport, NY?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 12 parks near Centerport, NY that allow camping, notably Fire Island National Seashore and Gateway National Recreation Area.

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