Best Campgrounds near Manorville, NY

Suffolk County offers several established camping options within 20 miles of Manorville, New York. Summer temperatures average 75-85°F during the day with cooler evenings in the 60s. Many campsites require Suffolk County's Green Key card for reservations, which costs $30 annually for residents and provides discounted access to county facilities.

What to do

Explore shoreline trails: Wildwood State Park Campground offers hiking paths along Long Island Sound with moderate elevation changes. "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."

Visit nearby attractions: Campgrounds serve as convenient bases for regional activities. "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."

Water recreation: Cathedral Pines County Park provides access to freshwater activities. "Usually every site has a decent fire pit/grill. Usually quiet, occasional deer. Be sure to lock food away as the raccoons are pretty invasive."

What campers like

Beach access options: Smith Point County Park offers direct oceanfront camping. "Our 36ft motorhome backed up to a raised balcony overlooking the bay. Less than 100 feet from the front of our site was the beach and the Atlantic Ocean view."

Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain well-serviced amenities. "A general store, complete with an ice cream shop window, on the grounds was a treat. And sweet deer. I watched a momma deer nursing two of her babies."

Wildlife viewing: Sears Bellows County Park provides natural habitat observation. "This hidden gem is located right in Hampton Bays and is the perfect campground for anyone looking to camp off the grid. Tucked away in the woods is a beautiful well kept & maintained campground with spacious sites, a lake with kayaking access, and trails for bike riding and hiking."

What you should know

Site privacy varies: Some campgrounds offer more seclusion than others. "The sites close to water are nice. They offer more to see and feel a little more like camping. There are sites with electric, water but those fill up fast."

Reservation systems: Most Suffolk County parks require advance planning. "The park police are a bunch of over masculine jerks and take their duty a little too far with the drinking. Otherwise, it's perfect. Just make sure to bring a can of bug spray!"

Fire ring policies: Several campgrounds do not provide fire rings. "Nice size camp site, bathrooms are descent, lame not having a fire ring, you have to rent one or bring your own."

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Southaven County Park features recreational areas for children. "Perfect place to take the little ones has a beautiful lake and a really nice playground."

Water safety: Beaches vary in swimming conditions throughout the region. "Smith's Point beach was a plus. You need a Green Key card membership for reservation which at least got me a 50% discount on beach parking."

Kid-friendly activities: Ranger programs enhance educational opportunities. "It's a fun campground, has a great beach & great bathroom facilities. It doesn't have that much of the camping feel, though, as there's not many trees in the campsite area and the sites are so close together."

Tips from RVers

Hookup availability: Indian Island County Park provides varied utility connections. "Site was level, pretty spacious and easy to back into. Campsites are located close enough to the beach/marsh. No sewers sites that I could tell, and water was off because we were a week shy of the season opening."

Dump station access: Most parks provide sanitation facilities, though some have seasonal limitations. "Needed to move to dump station prior to leaving (2 night visit) and had to drive to fill the fresh water tank once while there."

Site dimensions: RV site sizes vary considerably between parks. "RV pull through sites were fantastic. It was a great campground for maiden voyage in new rig. Plenty of amenities."