Wildwood State Park Campground permits pets on both tent and RV sites, with the northern Long Island Sound location offering a beach within walking distance of campsites. Pet owners stay at well-maintained sites that include picnic tables and fire rings, though some campers note that fire rings must be rented separately for $8 per day. The campground features both wooded and more open sites, with some situated on platforms ideal for tent camping. Southaven County Park also welcomes pets at its year-round facility, providing both electric and non-electric sites where dogs can accompany their owners. Bathroom facilities at both parks remain clean and accessible, with Wildwood offering free lukewarm showers.
Hiking trails throughout both parks provide excellent exercise opportunities for dogs, though owners should prepare for ticks in the heavily wooded areas of Southaven County Park. The Long Island Sound beaches at Wildwood are rocky rather than sandy, requiring water shoes for comfortable walking. Most campgrounds in the area maintain standard leash policies for pets, and visitors should bring waste bags as dedicated pet waste stations are limited. Several parks in the region, including Smith Point County Park and Indian Island County Park, maintain year-round access for campers with pets. Nearby facilities include farm stands for fresh produce, the Riverhead Aquarium, and Greek restaurants within driving distance. Morning walks along the Sound offer peaceful exercise for both dogs and owners, with stargazing permits required for beach access after sunset.
$20 - $225 / 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."
"Campsites are located close enough to the beach/marsh. Multiple playgrounds for the kids although they were closed due to Covid."
"There are dog friendly which was very nice. It is a lil tight from each site but you have the beach and a little hiking trails that makes it worth it."
"Literally steps to the beach."
"A short walk from the ocean to the bay, both accessible by walking from your campsite. No shade so be prepared to wake early if you’re in a sweltering tent. Staff has been great, no complaints."
$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."
$35 - $197 / night
"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."
"Is good for dogs to the trails are nice and big"
"This hidden gem is located right in Hampton Bays and is the perfect campground for anyone looking to camp off the grid."
$20 - $70 / night
"The showers were outside the bathroom- there was a bench & hooks OUTSIDE! We found out all the other loops had modern bathhouses."
"Beautiful Connecticut beach sits just steps away from your campsite. Well kept showers and bathrooms are abundant and the camp store has the majority of what you need."
GuideI grew up in Long Beach. If you’re looking for a spot to camp so you can surf, this is perfect! 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.
benefits: allows dogs childrens playground beach programs like movie nights throughout the summer
GuideSmall campground with good electrical, clean water, sewer and a friendly owner. Each site has grass and a picnic table. There is a wonderful little frozen custard shop down the road called roses farm stand. It’s a perfect campground for seeing the local area or even catching the train to New York City.
TravelerClean, family friendly campground. Pet friendly with plenty of area to walk. Close to I-95 and 15 minutes from the beach. fishing areas for the kids. Spots are well organized and no issues with hookups. Propane is available at the store.
GuideSears 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!
GuideThe actual beach isn't too nice; not soft sand, broken shells, and cigarettes. However, the campgrounds have nice facilities like a shop, good showers, a playground, and volleyball courts. Be noted PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED in the summer. We were not aware of this.
LegendI had a hankering for East Coast seafood, so I picked Hammonesett Beach State Park for Connecticut. Our 2nd state of 5.
Hammonesett Beach has a huge campground. They divide the loops with names. I unfortunately chose Pequot. This loop has THE WORST bathrooms/showers on the South side of the campground. Looks like they were built in 1950s with rotten wood siding. Dirty. The showers were outside the bathroom- there was a bench & hooks OUTSIDE! We found out all the other loops had modern bathhouses.
My first impression of this campground is it's loud, crazy busy & there's traffic noise from the beach road. I actually liked it! This is a fun campground for families. There were kids on bikes, scooters, skateboards,roller blades. Watch your speed! They don't always watch out for your car.
I found out most people stay through Sunday & leave on Monday. There were still lots of campers left. Lots of tent campers.
I chose site 14 on the Pequot Loop because I thought I would have a view of one of the ponds. There was tall vegetation, so that was out.
The sites on the other side of the loop were right by the main beach road. Noisy during the day, but quiet at night.
There are some sites with shade, but most are sunny.
There's no electricity at most of the sites. Our site was full sun(yay for the solar panel!). On Beach Road in the campground there's 2 rows of full hookup sites, but they go FAST! I tried.
NO PETS! Including dogs.
No WiFi, but there's cell service. At least 5 dump stations.
The beach was popular.
There was a stream running from a pond that kids were playing in.
They have a beautiful Nature Center. A couple of easy hikes through one of the preserves.
This was a good base camp for the area. Gillette Castle & other state parks are within driving distance. Connecticut is a beautiful state!!
RangerMy husband and and I camped one night at this newly reopened park over the weekend in Long Island just to check it out and were pretty disappointed by the tent camping area. There are 69 tent/trailer sites(no hook ups). There is no distinguishing separation between each site nor a designated driveway for your car- you merely pull up on the grass. It's basically like camping in your local city park. People park wildly all over the place, which also makes it more difficult to determine which site is which by the number painted on the roadway. Each"site" has a picnic table and an barbecue grate on a post. There is one bath/shower house in the center of all of these sites with no path provided for folks to walk to and fro, so naturally people will walk right through your site randomly rather than around the road. While the bathroom building itself is in decent shape and has a large amount of toilet stalls and about five showers, the condition of women's room was absolutely ghastly inside.
At some point during the evening, a maintenance worker on a golf cart showed up with a mop and some cleaning supplies and cleaned the men's side of the building. I was so relieved when I saw him, but he seemed to neglect the women's side completely, so I resorted to using the men's facilities all night.
There are no fire pits on any of the sites, although I learned afterwards that they do allow you to bring your own metal fire pit as long as it is elevated off the ground. There are large dumpsters located throughout the camping area and a large trash bag is provided (if needed) at the camp office when you check in.
The highlight of Heckscher State Park is the newly constructed heated cottages located on the shore of Nichol's& Great South Bays.. There are currently 11 cottages--- with more under construction. There are cottages suited for two, four, and six people and range in price from$225-$285 per night during off peak seasons and$250- 320 per night during the peak seasons.
The cottages are fully furnished, with a full kitchen and large bathroom with a walk in shower. The cottages are a short walk from the beach and also include a fire pit with Adirondack chairs and an outdoor shower on the exterior each property. I do not have photos of the inside, but they do have them on the Reserve America website if you are interested.
While the cottages are lovely and their location is fabulous they are quite pricey and no TLC was spent in the$22 tent/rv camping area, other than a new registration office which is not yet completed as of this weekend. I do hope they invest some funding in the primitive area to add fire pits,more water spigots, clearer site markings and for the continued maintenance& upkeep of the bath/shower house.
* I emailed the parks departement about the issues mentioned above about the camping area and received this reply:
I am sorry that you are upset with the conditions in our recently opened campgrounds. We have replaced all of the picnic tables. Although, they may look old because they are weathered since these picnic tables were put together during the Winter, however, they are brand new. All of the barbeques are also new and were installed during the Winter. We have changed and modernized the light fixtures and we will be replacing the rusted doors that you mentioned. There are also plans to install a playground within the campground beginning this Fall and we are looking for other improvements and additions to the campgrounds. As you probably noticed there is a new building under construction, at the entrance to the campgrounds, and it will serve as a check-in area, as well as, additional comfort stations, including family restrooms. Your suggestion of fire pits is a good one and the Park Managers will evaluate the feasibility of installing these. Lastly, I have spoken to the Park Manager who will review the cleaning operation to ensure the restrooms are appropriately maintained. I apologize for our employee not cleaning the women's room. Again, I am sorry for your negative experience but we are continuing to make improvements to the campgrounds.
Sincerely, George Gorman Regional Director New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
I will check back later this year to see if anything was changed and report back.
Rangerthis place seemed okay to begin with, but then you start noticing that the bathrooms are run down and not well kept, the lots are near an expressway that constantly has loud traffic, and there are tons of feral cats wandering and sometimes even begging for food. i probably would like to find a different place to stay during my next visit
GuideWonderful weekend visit in the off season. Site was level, pretty spacious and easy to back into. Campsites are located close enough to the beach/marsh. Multiple playgrounds for the kids although they were closed due to Covid. No sewers sites that I could tell, and water was off because we were a week shy of the season opening. 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. Nice neighbors. Dog friendly. People obeyed the quiet hours. I have not one complaint. There were hiking trails and geocaching on site. 4 stars bc no sewer at the campsite and we like full hook ups and honestly I’m guessing this is a county rule but the playgrounds could’ve been open. Outside and socially distanced after dealing with Covid for a whole year and most local parks and playgrounds being open since last May... that was upsetting. All in all we had a great weekend. Close to the LI aquarium as well! Many stores and a golf course near by too!
Campgrounds near Manorville, New York provide access to diverse ecosystems including pine barrens, hardwood forests, and coastal areas along both the Long Island Sound and Atlantic Ocean. Water temperatures at oceanfront campgrounds typically range from 65-75°F during summer months, with autumn camping offering decreased insect activity and temperatures in the 50-65°F range. Most campgrounds in Suffolk County enforce quiet hours from 10pm to 7am.
Nature center visits: At Hammonasset State Park, families can explore the educational facilities. "You can ride your bike from your site to the playground, store, beach, local ice cream shop, coffee shop, or our family favorite, meig's point nature center," writes Tiffany T.
Wildlife observation: Several campgrounds offer opportunities to spot local fauna. "The deer eat lettuce out of your hand. Shhhh- not supposed to feed the deer," notes Chris A. about camping at Smith's Point in October, adding that trick-or-treating events often occur at campgrounds during Halloween season.
Fruit picking: The rural surroundings offer seasonal harvests. "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," mentions Giselle P. who visited Wildwood State Park.
Boating options: Multiple campgrounds feature water access for various craft. "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," writes Nadia V. about Sears Bellows County Park.
Beach variety: The region offers multiple beach types. "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)," shares James O. from his experience at Wildwood State Park.
Morning coastal views: Sunrises receive particular praise from campers. "The walk to the beach area was very serene, especially early morning before sunrise and didn't feel like we live in dense suburbia and sunrise from the beach was worth the trip," reports Prashant M. after staying at Indian Island County Park.
Evening sky viewing: Coastal locations provide good stargazing conditions. "You have to buy a stargazing permit to be out on the beach after sunset, which is kind of strange but really helps prevent hooligans from taking over the beach and destroying the serenity," notes a Wildwood visitor.
Pet exercise areas: Dogs enjoy the natural surroundings at pet friendly camping near Manorville. "It's nice for kids they have an open field with a playground for kids. There are dog friendly which was very nice," states Gino D. who camped at Indian Island County Park.
Campsite variations: Within the same park, site quality and privacy can differ significantly. "You can find sites that are less wooded and better suited to group camping, as well as sites that are a little more secluded," explains Giselle P. about Wildwood State Park.
Tent platforms: Some campgrounds offer raised surfaces for tent setup. "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," shares a Wildwood camper.
Fire ring policies: Equipment for campfires isn't universally provided. "Camp site itself was pretty flat, had a water station, bathrooms were well kept, no fire ring (BYOFP)," notes Prashant M. about Smith Point County Park.
Insect preparedness: Bug activity varies by location and season. "You can get a permit to backcountry camp instead of reserving a designated campground spot," says Emily S. about Watch Hill, but warns "It was absolutely gorgeous, don't get me wrong. However, it was nearly impossible to enjoy ourselves because we were getting attacked by mosquitoes and horseflies the entire weekend."
Bike safety: Cycling is popular but requires supervision. "We've been going to Hammonasset for years as a large family gathering... My biggest gripe is lack of any enforcement. No one enforces the parks rules so some groups tend to be rowdy later in the evening, children on bikes darting in front of moving cars," cautions Jason B.
Kid-friendly facilities: Look for campgrounds with multiple activities. "Wonderful weekend visit in the off season. Site was level, pretty spacious and easy to back into. Multiple playgrounds for the kids... There were hiking trails and geocaching on site," reports Janelle G. about Indian Island.
Swimming considerations: Beach conditions vary dramatically between locations. "The beach is fairly clean and has a small boardwalk," notes a Wildwood visitor, while Michael G. describes Smith Point as having "a very small and rocky beach."
Wildlife education: Animal encounters provide learning opportunities. "There are hiking trails and you can walk to the beach... There are lots of deer, pretty good birding," explains a reviewer at Wildwood State Park.
Site spacing: Density varies greatly between campgrounds. "RV pull through sites were fantastic. It was a great campground for maiden voyage in new rig. Plenty of amenities," reports Lori R. about Wildwood, though others mention sites "packed like Sardines" at Cathedral Pines County Park.
Hookup availability: Check specific site utilities before booking. "Was a pretty spacious park, very quiet, nice people, but not very many electric sites," notes Junior D. about Cathedral Pines, while Rich L. explains, "It's all dry camping, however the views are incredible. You are steps from both the ocean and bay. A 4x4 is required," at Cupsogue Beach.
Vehicle requirements: Some beaches require permits and specialized vehicles. "For local residents, it's worth the purchase. It can be pricey for out-of-towners. No shower facilities. Must carry fresh water," adds Rich L. about oceanfront camping.
Length restrictions: Not all campgrounds accommodate large rigs. "I've been going to this campground every summer for at least 5 years. Recently they became very stringent about parking... making it very difficult to visit with a family and 2 vehicles," explains a Wildwood camper.
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