RV camping near Greenport, New York offers access to both Long Island Sound and Peconic Bay with average summer temperatures around 80°F. The camping season in this region typically runs from late April through October, with waterfront sites commanding premium prices during July and August. The area features a mix of state parks and private campgrounds within 30 miles of Greenport.
What to do
Beach access: Rocky Neck State Park Campground provides campers with a short walk to its beach area, though it can get crowded during peak summer months. As camper Nita D. notes, "A lot of children. Short walk to Rock Neck beach. Nature Center has movies on weekends for kids."
Water activities: North Fork Cottages & RV Resort in Greenport serves as a convenient base for exploring local waters. "Short walk to Rock Neck beach. 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 visitor.
Local exploration: Ashaway RV Resort offers proximity to coastal attractions. "It is a quick drive to the beach, we loved Westerly & Misquamicut Beaches. Lots to do in the area and stores if needed," shares Happy Camper L.
What campers like
Spacious sites: Aces High RV Park in East Lyme features well-designed camping areas. April L. describes, "Pull through sites also have lots of space between them so you don't feel like you are on top of the neighbors. Sites and roads are a pea gravel material and each site has large grassy areas around it."
Well-maintained facilities: Sun Outdoors Mystic (formerly Seaport RV Resort) offers renovated amenities. Pam R. observes, "The bathrooms and showers are spotless and newly painted. Our site didn't have sewer, but the electric and water were working fine."
Pet-friendly options: Multiple campgrounds accommodate pets with designated areas. Tom S. from Aces High RV Park comments, "Clean, family friendly campground. Pet friendly with plenty of area to walk... Propane is available at the store."
What you should know
Site variations: Concrete pads are available at select locations. Matt S. from Aces High RV Park specifically mentions, "Clean, well-maintained, and level site with concrete pad and patio (I love a clean, level concrete pad!). Utility hookups were in great condition and everything worked as it should."
Seasonal considerations: Most campgrounds operate from spring through fall. Rocky Neck State Park Campground runs "from May 26 to September 29," while Sun Outdoors Mystic operates "from April 14 to October 15."
Management quality: Experiences with staff vary significantly between properties. At Countryside RV Park, Marilou O. found it to be a "Beautiful, family owned & run, quiet, large sites. Close to I-395," while other campgrounds have received mixed reviews about management.
Tips for camping with families
Activity options: Sun Outdoors Mystic offers numerous recreational facilities. Nancy W. details, "The mini golf course was actually really nice and not the run-down homemade ones that you usually see at campgrounds. They had an arcade, theater area."
Beach alternatives: When beaches get crowded, campground pools provide relief. Happy Camper L. from Ashaway RV Resort notes, "My kids enjoyed playing tennis & swimming in the pool at the campground - there is also mini-golf, but we didn't get the chance to play."
Site selection: Choose shady sites during summer months. Nita D. from Rocky Neck State Park Campground advises, "We camped at site #4 (sunny) then moved to #38 (shady). Both spots were quiet, music low and people minded their business."
Tips from RVers
Navigation considerations: Totoket Valley RV Park provides simple access for smaller RVs. Tara N. describes it as a "Small campground with good electrical, clean water, sewer and a friendly owner. Each site has grass and a picnic table."
Utility reliability: Check hookup placement when reserving. At Sun Outdoors Mystic, Nancy W. found, "Our site was a nice long, level pull-thru. Hook-ups were placed in ideal locations for the pad which was gravel."
Location advantages: Consider proximity to regional attractions. Steve K. from Aces High RV Park highlights its position: "Many pull-thru sites, maybe 20 back ins on a pond. Nice staff, nice pool & facilities. Also, this is open year round."
