Top Horse Camping near Islip, NY

Do you love the outdoors and horses? If you're looking for a rustic but comfortable experience, horse camping in Islip is the way to go. Whether you own a horse or are joining a tour group, equestrian camping is an adventurous and unique way to experience the city. Find New York equestrian campgrounds with ease on The Dyrt.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Islip, NY (3)

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    1. Liberty Harbor RV Park

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    Jersey City, New Jersey

    See the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island right from the property. How great is that!?

    Liberty Harbor RV Park is OPEN 365 days a year. for your convenience and also accept check-ins 24/7 even if the office is closed. The NY Waterway Ferry leaves from Liberty Harbor and runs Monday to Friday to Pier 11 at the foot of Wall Street (does not operate on weekends or holidays). Other Ferry options that run 7 days a week are located within walking distance.

    Or you can walk up Marin Blvd. 5 blocks to the Grove St. PATH subway station which can take you up to 33rd Street and 6th Avenue or to the World Trade Center Site.

    The PATH train is another great option to get you where you are going. You can walk up Marin Blvd.

    Either way… Manhattan is just a 15-minute ride away. Stay a day or two or a week or two…it’s up to you. We have maps and directions to anywhere you want to visit and our friendly staff is always willing to help you get there.

    You can check your email, pick up a package, or send a fax from our office. We even have postcards to send to your friends.

    Whether you have a small motorhome, a big bus, slide-outs, or a tow car…it’s never a problem at Liberty Harbor RV. We do suggest making reservations. We want to make your stay a wonderful experience so you’ll want to come back again and again.

    Call today – 800.646.2066 / 201.516.7500

    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $149 / night

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    3. Shinnecock East County Park

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    Hampton Bays, New York

    Outer Beach camping for self-contained camping vehicles only no tents.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Equestrian

Recent Equestrian Reviews In Islip

19 Reviews of 3 Islip Campgrounds


  • Camper-submitted photo from Liberty Harbor RV Park
    January 5, 2024

    Liberty Harbor RV Park

    Close to NYC!

    This RV park is literally just a parking lot and quite expensive for what it is.

    The location is great, but the surrounding streets may be hard to maneuver with an RV if you’re a newbie. You can see the Statue of Liberty from the park, and there were several cafes and restaurants within walking distance.

    If you’re looking for actual amenities, this probably isn’t the park for you. But if you just need a base camp for doing tourist activities in NYC then this place will do.

    There is 24 hour security which is nice as well. We felt safe while we were there, but it was also fairly empty too.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Liberty Harbor RV Park
    November 13, 2022

    Liberty Harbor RV Park

    Location, location, location

    First off, the rep on the phone who says Love all the time is just pure joy!

    This campground is like a parking lot, with absolutely nothing but a spot to park. It’s pricy, but if your planning on seeing everything NYC has to offer, you can’t get a better base camp unless you got a room in the city.

    It’s super close to public transportation. There’s cute good food spots all around. You feel safe for being in a big city. You can see Lady Liberty from the park.

    Was it my favorite place to stay, no. But for the time we spent at home at the campground, which was minimal, it worked perfect. We got to spend 8 days in the city exploring, we were exauhsted, but we felt we did the city good!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Liberty Harbor RV Park
    May 2, 2022

    Liberty Harbor RV Park

    Wow

    If you want to visit NYC and surrounding areas, this is the place. Expensive but... When you look at local hotel rates, not so much. Getting in and out is not for someone in a brand new 45' travel trailer. Know your rig and know how to maneuver it in tight spaces. This is not for the timid RV driver. Security is tight. I would recommend talking to and meeting the guards before you leave so it doesn't feel like your mama just caught you sneaking out to drink in high school. They said it can get roudy outside the RV park at peak season but, before the Surf bar opens, it is both safe and quiet.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Liberty Harbor RV Park
    August 16, 2021

    Liberty Harbor RV Park

    Convenient location, not great location.

    I would give this place a 5-star review based on how convenient everything was.  There us 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.  

    However, it is just a gravel parking lot, with water and electricity.  There is a dump station, but not the easiest to use.  The laundry was not working properly and ate a good $5 of our quarters.  We went to the office where the security guard told us that they cannot do anything and that we would need to come back when the office was open, we did that and they said they would look into it and call us back.  No one did anything.

    But, again if you are looking for a place to crash and hit up the city or Liberty Island, this place is great, just not 5-star.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Liberty Harbor RV Park
    August 14, 2021

    Liberty Harbor RV Park

    Location location location

    Basicly a parking lot, but the location can't be beat. 2 ferries that run to Manhattan. Path train is a 12 minute walk away that will take you yyo manhatten. Jersey city has a lot of restaurants and bars walking distance. Wonderful state park, liberty park, a bike ride ride away. Our experience was very good.

    They also have a clean laundry room on site.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Liberty Harbor RV Park
    April 11, 2021

    Liberty Harbor RV Park

    Great location...easy access to city

    We spent 3 nights here last week. I was in NYC for business and we took our RV. Very convenient location. My wife visited Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. The sites had electric and water and were in a fenced off section of tue marina parking area. It was a little loud with city noises, but exactly what we expected being so close. Staff was great. Easy access with our 32 foot RV pulling our Jeep.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Liberty Harbor RV Park
    October 21, 2020

    Liberty Harbor RV Park

    Location, Location, location

    This is all about location. The closest RV park to NYC. It's basically a parking lot with a dump station. Not much else. 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. Pluses, minutes walk to the Statue of Liberty, liberty Science center. Two blocks away from NJ Path train into Manhattan or take the ferry to Wall Street!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Liberty Harbor RV Park
    September 18, 2020

    Liberty Harbor RV Park

    Glorified Parking Lot

    So... the “campground” is nothing special. Literally a parking lot with water & electric hookups. Larger rigs will barely have a yard. And don’t bet on a private picnic table. On a slow checkout day, you might get lucky enough to not wait in line for the dump station.

    We’ve paid much less for “more”... the $120 price per night was ridiculous. But being that they have no competitors in the area (and they know it), RVers wanting a quick escape to see NYC can get it here. The ONLY thing we really liked about it was it’s convenient location to the city with easy access to the ferry boats.

    The area itself was under a ton of construction when we drove in, which meant for difficult to navigate roads and we barely squeezed by larger trucks who were also in the roadways. But we did manage to walk our way to the marina restaurant “Surf City”, which was a unique and fun spot for end of day dinner & drinks.

    We would only consider staying here again during the “off-season” months when the campground isn’t busy. The woman who checked us in was very pleasant and helpful when helping us figure out how to get around without driving.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Sears Bellows County Park
    September 17, 2019

    Sears Bellows County Park

    Really nice quite place

    The campground is more woodsy. 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. Is good for dogs to the trails are nice and big

  • Camper-submitted photo from Liberty Harbor RV Park
    June 26, 2019

    Liberty Harbor RV Park

    Close to what your in NYC for

    This is a great spot with views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty, etc. Expect to pay pretty good to be gear, but from here you can pretty much easily get anywhere in NYC. Service is great and friendly. Checking in was easy, and they accommodated our needs. Expect to pay between $35-50 for a Lyft to get to Brooklynn.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Liberty Harbor RV Park
    June 21, 2019

    Liberty Harbor RV Park

    Camping experience

    Small campground. Sites very close to one another. Close to ferry for downtown and Statue of Liberty. People are very nice and accommodating. More of a stopping place to see the sites.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Liberty Harbor RV Park
    August 31, 2018

    Liberty Harbor RV Park

    New York City View

    There is only a small place for tents. Mostly people go there with campers. Not your typical campground. Very easy to hop on transit to get to New York City. People were friendly.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Shinnecock East County Park
    August 8, 2018

    Shinnecock East County Park

    Beach side

    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

  • Camper-submitted photo from Sears Bellows County Park
    July 28, 2018

    Sears Bellows County Park

    Perfect campground for anyone who wants to camp off the grid

    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 beatiful well kept & maintained campground with spacious sites , a lake with kayaking access , and trails for bike riding and hiking. Each camp site spot has a provided water hook up . This campground does not have an electric hook up but generators are allowed ! It is perfect for a peaceful and quiet weekend / week stay. I have been here so many time and it has always been my favorite . Friendly and helpful staff , friendly locals , and close to stores & great restaurants. If you are in the area please check this place out ! You won’t regret it!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Sears Bellows County Park
    August 24, 2016

    Sears Bellows County Park

    Relaxing-Good for your whole family!

    Sears Bellows in New York is a lot of fun. It really does offer a lot of outdoor activities for you and your family. I have stayed at this campsite 1 time, and stayed 2 nights. This campground does offer tent sites as well as RV/trailer sites. When I went with my friends in college, we just stayed in the tent sites and really enjoyed it. The campground is very well kept and clean which I really liked. They do have quite a bit of garbage's to dump your trash in. One thing I really liked about this campground is that there was a river/pond close by (Bellows Pond). 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. The next morning we got up and did some hiking. 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- and it seemed like most people were catching. The people who stayed in the campsite next to us were cooking up some type of fish for their dinner that they caught that day. One thing to note is that there are not any electrical hook-ups, so if that is something you need you might now want to come stay here. I would love to come back here someday, but stay maybe a day or two longer to do more things- I would also bring my bike and fishing pole to do more outdoor activities. I would also advise to rent the rowboats because that was a lot of fun!



Guide to Islip

Camping near Islip, NY, 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 options to explore.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Enjoy scenic trails at Clarence Fahnestock State Park. One visitor mentioned, "The NYS Parks has done a lot of work on the surrounding trails," making it a great spot for nature lovers.
  • Fishing: Head to Wildwood State Park Campground for some fishing fun. A camper shared, "The beach is in walking distance. You can swim or fish there."
  • Beach Activities: Spend a day at Hammonasset State Park Campground. One reviewer noted, "The beach was popular," perfect for swimming and sunbathing.

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness at Beaver Pond Campground — Harriman State Park. A happy camper stated, "I like the platform sites... and the clean shower and bathroom facilities."
  • Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Many families enjoy Riverdale Farm Campsites. One parent said, "The kids who work here are so friendly and the playground is nice."
  • Quiet Nights: Campers at Clarence Fahnestock State Park often find peace. A visitor mentioned, "It was so quiet at night—not a sound after 11pm during my visit."

What you should know:

  • Noise Levels: Some campgrounds can get noisy, especially during peak seasons. A camper at Hammonasset State Park Campground warned, "If you plan your trip around the spring, fall, or summer weekends that look sparse, it is quiet."
  • Site Proximity: At Kettletown State Park Campground, sites can be close together. One camper noted, "The sites were super close together and the boundary lines were unclear."
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Liberty Harbor RV Park, are basic. A visitor described it as "just a parking lot," so don't expect extensive facilities.

Tips for camping with families:

  • Plan Activities: Look for campgrounds with activities for kids. At Riverdale Farm Campsites, one parent said, "They had great prizes for cheap cost" during bingo nights.
  • Choose the Right Site: Make sure to pick a site that offers some privacy. A camper at Kettletown State Park Campground mentioned, "The picnic table seemed to be shared between sites."
  • Pack Essentials: Bring everything you need, especially if you're going to a more basic campground like Liberty Harbor RV Park. One camper advised, "You must lug your gear in."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site. A visitor at Blydenburgh County Park noted, "Most of the longer sites were very difficult to level."
  • Be Prepared for Tight Spaces: Maneuvering can be tricky. One RV owner at Liberty Harbor RV Park said, "Getting in and out is not for someone in a brand new 45' travel trailer."
  • Stay Safe: Security is often a concern in urban areas. A camper at Liberty Harbor RV Park mentioned, "There is 24-hour security which is nice as well."

With these insights, you're all set for some of the best camping near Islip, NY. Whether you're in it for the hiking, fishing, or just relaxing by the fire, there's something for everyone in this beautiful area.

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