Top Tent Camping near Middle Island, NY

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Best Tent Sites Near Middle Island, NY (13)

    Camper-submitted photo from Wildwood State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Wildwood State Park
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    1. Wildwood State Park

    22 Reviews
    64 Photos
    215 Saves

    Take the Virtual Tour! - WILDWOOD STATE PARK Wildwood State Park comprises 600 acres of undeveloped hardwood forest, terminating on the high bluff overlooking Long Island Sound. Swimmers can take advantage of the cool waters of the Sound, and picnickers can relax at shaded picnic tables as their children enjoy the nearby playground. Visitors can fish and use the hiking and cross-country ski trails, making this an enjoyable place to camp and be outdoors in any season. Geography: Wildwood State Park is located near Long Island Sound, on the north shore of Long Island, in Suffolk County. Recreation: Considered a flagship facility, visitors can enjoy the beach, biking, camper recreation programs, fishing, hiking, picnicking, and cross-country skiing. During July and August, movies are shown weekly, and once a week, campers can enjoy an evening of line or square dancing. Facilities: The park has 2 miles of beach on the Long Island sound for fishing and swimming. Each campsite has a picnic table, and dumping stations are nearby. There are 10 cottages, each with a fire ring, screened-in patio, and are available for rent through mid-November. The campground recycles newspaper and cardboard. Other amenities include food concessions, a nature trail, twelve miles of marked hiking trails, a picnic area, basketball courts, ball fields, a playground, and showers. Firewood is for sale at the park; bring your own barbecue or metal fire container.

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    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    2. Hammonasset Beach State Park

    38 Reviews
    71 Photos
    288 Saves

    Hammonasset Beach State Park is the largest of Connecticut’s shoreline parks. Two-mile beach, facilities for swimming, camping (third weekend in May to Columbus Day), picnicking, saltwater fishing, scuba diving, hiking and boating; concessions. Nature center and interpretive programs. Bicycle rentals available through Labor Day, rates begin at $10 per hour and range up to $75 per week, with discounts for children. Helmets provided free to use and are mandatory for riders 15 and younger. Note: Lifeguards on duty on Wednesday through Sunday. Pricing: Weekdays: free for CT vehicles; $15/out-of-state $7 after 4:00 pm. Weekends and holidays: free for CT vehicles; $22/out-of-state $7 after 4:00 pm William F. Miller Campground. 558 open sites. Concession, dumping station, bathrooms, showers. Saltwater swimming and fishing. Individual fireplaces not provided. No pets.

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    • Reservable
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    $20 - $45 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Watch Hill Family Campground
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    3. Watch Hill Family Campground

    7 Reviews
    38 Photos
    99 Saves

    Accessible by private boat or ferry, Watch Hill is located directly across the Great South Bay from Patchogue, and the campground is a 1/4-mile walk from the ferry dock. When it comes to Fire Island Camping, the family-friendly campground is within walking distance of visitor center, marina, general store, ocean beach (lifeguarded during summer months), showers and bathhouse, nature trails, and Otis Pike Fire Island High Dune Wilderness. The Watch Hill campground has 26 tent sites and one group campsite. Most sites have a sandy base, so you'll need appropriately long tent stakes. There is one universally accessible site on a raised platform.

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      4. Fire Island National Seashore

      1 Review
      10 Saves
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • Tents
      • Group
      • Dispersed

      $25 / night

      Camper-submitted photo from Ward Pound Ridge Reservation
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      5. Ward Pound Ridge Reservation

      9 Reviews
      54 Photos
      169 Saves

      The 4,315-acre park makes Ward Pound Ridge Reservation the county’s largest park. With its varied terrain and landscapes and miles of wooded trails, the park provides a variety of activities in all seasons. There are areas for picnicking, lean-to camping, fishing and cross-country skiing.

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      • Reservable
      • ADA Access
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      $10 - $20 / night

      Camper-submitted photo from Mountain Lakes Park
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      6. Mountain Lakes Park

      3 Reviews
      12 Photos
      136 Saves
      • Fires
      • Phone Service
      • Tents
      • Group
      • Yurts
      • Picnic Table
      Camper-submitted photo from Hidden Lake Farm
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      7. Hidden Lake Farm

      1 Review
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      19 Saves

      ***Very quiet and private in back woods horse pastures on a small farm with free range chickens, a dog, and a couple of horses. Your pets are welcome too! ***

      Locally there are state parks with beaches, and state forest for trails & lakes, hiking and biking. Or you can just relax and enjoy the serenity!

      *** Each campsite has its own fire-pit and table with chairs. ***

      We cannot allow any wood for camp fires to be brought in form the outside for environmental reasons. It can be purchased for $10 per bundle on site or $12 preordered with reservation.

      Farm Fresh eggs daily when available for $4.00 per 1/2 dozen. And there are also blocks of ice $5. Garbage removal is available as well $5 per bag provided.

      **Other attractions include local farmers markets, Gilette's Castle, and the famous River Ferry crossing the Connecticut River with a vehicle across to East Haddam. *

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      • Reservable
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      • Picnic Table

      $49 / night

      Camper-submitted photo from Selden Neck State Park Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from Selden Neck State Park Campground
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      8. Selden Neck State Park Campground

      1 Review
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      Selden Neck offers 4 sites: Cedars site - 20 campers Hogback site - 6 campers Springledge site - 8 campers Quarry Knob site - 12 campers

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      • Fires
      • Reservable
      • Tents
      • Picnic Table
      • Toilets

      $5 / night

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        9. Gillette Castle State Park

        2 Reviews
        26 Saves

        Four public camps along the Connecticut River at Hurd, Gillette Castle, River Highlands and Selden Neck State Parks offer primitive, riverside sites with fireplaces and pit toilets for individuals traveling on the river. Use of river campsites at River Highlands, Hurd and Gillette Castle is restricted to canoers and kayakers only.

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        Recent Tent Reviews In Middle Island

        244 Reviews of 13 Middle Island Campgrounds


        • JThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Heckscher State Park
          Oct. 11, 2024

          Heckscher State Park

          Great for families, not for solitude

          The campsites are very close together without any defining borders so everybody just walks across each other site’s to get to a different one, a path, the bathroom, etc. No solitude, lots of families with kids, lots of music, I mean it’s basically a party. I didn’t realize this when I made my reservations. The place is great for families who want a safe space to camp and it’s a typical Long Island campground. Rangers came around checking on everyone often so it really did feel incredibly safe. I had a pick up truck w/ tinted windows follow me in the park for quite a while which was rather creepy and I couldn’t shake them. When I biked into the campground itself, the pick up truck couldn’t get past the check in area. Everyone I met was friendly and there’s a little shop in the front of the campgrounds that sells various items. I personally wouldn’t stay here again unless I was meeting up with friends or something and wasn’t trying to have more solitude. This is no fault of the park itself though, I’m just more of a woods girl.

        • AThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Kettletown State Park
          Sep. 10, 2024

          Kettletown State Park

          Great location, but not a good experience

          Camping Review:

          This campsite is beautifully located in the woods, offering a peaceful and serene environment. There are no busy roads nearby, which ensures a quiet setting during the day.

          However, there are several downsides to consider. The camping spots are uneven, making it challenging to set up tents or campers. Additionally, swimming at the nearby beach is restricted to residents of the village, so visitors are not allowed to swim there.

          During our stay, there were multiple large groups, including a Christian group that preached (screamingly) and played loud music until midnight, despite the designated quiet hours. Unfortunately, the management did nothing to enforce the rules, which was disruptive.

          Another significant issue was the state of the sanitary facilities. They were extremely dirty, with feces present in various places. It took a long time before anything was cleaned, which obviously kept us from using the facilities.

          Overall, while the location is beautiful, the poor management, noise issues, and dirty sanitary facilities seriously detract from the experience.

        • Cynthia K.
          Camper-submitted photo from Hammonasset Beach State Park
          Aug. 29, 2024

          Hammonasset Beach State Park

          Connecticut

             I 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!!

        • B
          Camper-submitted photo from Hither Hills State Park Campground
          Jun. 24, 2024

          Hither Hills State Park Campground

          Beachfront camping

          I took the train to Montauk on 6/20/24 and got a cab ($20) to the campsite.  All sites were reserved, but only 1/3 were being used. I was able to put my name on a waitlist and got a tent lot.  They wouldn’t let me register for more than 1 night.

          I was in A6, which is against the dunes (which are ~12ft tall), so I could hear the surf, but not see it. There was no one within 2 sites, so it was quiet.

          Friday morning, I put my name on the waitlist at 8am, I had to break down my site by 11am, and come back at 1pm to claim a site. I took J10 (which is on a bluff ~20ft above the beach and G, H and I areas). Strangely, I was offered a 2 night stay (Fri&Sat).

          Beautiful views of the ocean from my tent and I could still hear the surf. Area J has the best (newest?) facilities (bathrooms, showers, sinks (kitchen and personal)). Drawback is 10 minute walk to the general store/ranger station and 5 minutes to the beach (10 to swimming area).

          Almost no cell service! 2 bars was the maximum and finding that was rare. (Not enough service to get an Uber or play Spotify). There is a landline outside at the ranger’s station.

          General Store closed at 3pm, but Gurney’s is 1.5 miles down the beach if you want expensive bars and restaurants.

          FYI, guarded swimming area is ~100 yards wide and located next to the entrance circle.

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          Camper-submitted photo from Smith Point County Park
          Jun. 14, 2024

          Smith Point County Park

          Lovely campsite

          Truly great spot. Amazing sites with plenty of room, though they are close together. But was worth it for the amenities and fantastic views. Stayed on the bayside (site 30), which had a fantastic direct bay view. Although most sites have views of the bay, some are blocked by seagrass (for example site 28 - huge corner spot but the flat spot to park has an obstructed view). Literally steps to the beach.

        • DThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Suffolk County Sears Bellows County Park
          Jun. 2, 2024

          Suffolk County Sears Bellows County Park

          Tick Kingdom

          This is a nice campground - not crowded and centrally located. However, I cannot walk ANYWHERE without picking up ticks. Even on the large sand paths, going to and from the bathroom I find ticks. It’s amazing!

        • Jason S.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Selden Neck State Park Campground
          Mar. 28, 2024

          Selden Neck State Park Campground

          Gorgeous riverside tent camping

          Selden Neck State Park is an island in the Connecticut River with no roads or development other than 4 campsites. You have to kayak or boat in. There's a boat launch across from the island on the west side of the river at Deep River Landing where you can leave your car. (Entering and parking at the boat launch requires a permit Memorial Day to Labor Day.)

          It's about a 20 minute paddle across the river to the island. If it's a nice day, you're going to encounter some wake from passing boats so make sure your gear is in waterproof bags. Once you get to the island, follow the bank north until you spot the sign for your campsite.  

          My 5-year-old and I camped at site 2, Hogback. I haven't visited the other sites, but probably will just book this one again because it was so good. Plenty of flat area to pitch a tent, nice picnic table and fire pit. There's a private outhouse. At low tide, a couple of beaches emerge to play on.

          The sunset view was amazing. There was a little noise at night from boat traffic but it didn't keep us up. In the morning, we were completely socked in with fog which would have been an issue if we had to get back early. But it burned off before long and we headed back.

        • CM M.
          Camper-submitted photo from Wildwood State Park
          Mar. 3, 2024

          Wildwood State Park

          Proceed With Caution

          Perhaps it was the weekend we went but this was an extremely unpleasant trip. The bathroom facilities are wonderful as is the beach but the crowd stayed awake playing music all night very loudly. I think the cabins here are the way to go.

        • N
          Camper-submitted photo from Hither Hills State Park Campground
          Dec. 15, 2023

          Hither Hills State Park Campground

          Nice

          Stayed in May, June, and November 2023. The location is its best feature. The beach is just over the dunes. Village Pizza is remarkably good.

          Had to take a star off for no hookups. Generator hours are limited. There are spigots located down the middle of the rows. Go on google maps to find a spot near a spigot.

          Cell signal varies wildly by spot. B17 no prob at all. G14 spotty. F20 total dead zone.

          Bath house on the west side is eh. The east side- beautiful.

        • c
          Camper-submitted photo from Hammonasset Beach State Park
          Sep. 17, 2023

          Hammonasset Beach State Park

          Wunderschöne Natur

          Der Camping Platz ist in der wunderschönen Natur gelegen. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich und die Camping Plätze sind grosszügig und gut gepflegt. Das Preis Leistungsverhältniss ist ebenfalls sehr gut. Einziger Nachteil: in den Waschräumen brennt die ganze Nacht das Licht und es gibt keine Türen. Damit wird aus den Waschräumen ein zu Hause für Moskitos und Ungeziefer…

        • P
          Camper-submitted photo from Smith Point County Park
          Sep. 9, 2023

          Smith Point County Park

          Paradise

          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. A stones throw away was one of several shower and rest room buildings. Clean and well lit. Our site had a trex picnic table on a cement patio. An on site firepit was cozy at night. A general store, complete with an ice cream shop window, on the grounds was a treat. And sweet deer. I watcheda momma deer nursing two of her babies. This is paradise.

        • T
          Camper-submitted photo from Heckscher State Park
          Sep. 5, 2023

          Heckscher State Park

          Good Campsite For Families And Weekend Trips

          I camped here solo on Friday and Saturday over the Labor Day weekend. Overall my experience was positive.

          Camping Sites

          Each camping site has a picnic table and barbeque grill. The sites are designated by printing on the roads and do not have clear boundaries between them. My site had good shade coverage and was free of rocks and other hazards. 

          I had enough space that I didn't feel like I was intruding on my neighbors and vice-versa. That said, there aren't clear paths to the restroom building so it's not uncommon for people to cut through the edges of sites to get there. In my experience I (and others I saw) tried not to go right through the middle people's setups to do so.

          If you're looking for privacy, the sites at the rear seemed to be less-densely packed, even though every site was occupied. Quiet hours are generally adhered to but not enforced - there were some campers that had noise running later.

          Amenities

          The restroom building is in the middle of the campground and was clean and had plenty of stalls.

          Potable water is available at regular intervals, about at the corners of each group of four campsites.

          Cell phone reception is limited - I had data but it was very slow which led to my phone's battery draining quickly.

          Access

          A car is an absolute must for this part - the entrance is directly off of Southern State Parkway with no pedestrian access. Train stations are nearby so you could take the train most of the way and rent a car from there.

        • Igor K.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Watch Hill Family Campground
          Aug. 8, 2023

          Watch Hill Family Campground

          Alone with nature.

          Favorite place ever. You can get there by ferry. Very quiet and comfortable. Birdsong in the morning and the sound of the waves. There are showers, toilets and a café. For those who want to be at one with nature. Lots of mosquitoes, be prepared.

        • Igor K.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Wildwood State Park
          Aug. 8, 2023

          Wildwood State Park

          Great for families but a lot of people on the beach

          Been to this campsite 2 times. Nice beach with no waves. A lot of fishermen. 5-7 minutes by car to the store, gas station and farms.

        • Ashley S.
          Camper-submitted photo from Hammonasset Beach State Park
          Aug. 3, 2023

          Hammonasset Beach State Park

          BAD BAD BAD

          Bathrooms are a health hazard, have not been cleaned in who knows how long. Poop is smeared on the walls, floor and toilet. Showers are horrendous. There are young children that have to use those showers and bathrooms. I wouldn’t want to bring my kids here!!!

        • Dominick L.
          Camper-submitted photo from Southaven County Park
          Aug. 2, 2023

          Southaven County Park

          Average at best

          Average compared to other state/county parks. The crowd was a little questionable. State police were called in the settled a dispute between campers. Neighbor ran a generator all night (luckily it was somewhat quite)I, but  had no issues with anyone. There seemed to be a disproportionate amount of dilapidated trailers on the side of the campground with no electricity. I'm not sure how some of them even moved. The side with electricity was ok. Places to eat are very close, and a 15 minute drive to Smith's Point beach was a plus. You need a Green Key card membership for reservation which at least got me a 50% ($9) discount on beach parking.

        • BThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Blydenburgh County Park
          Jun. 22, 2023

          Blydenburgh County Park

          Big Rig Camping in Blydenburgh

          We have a 42 ft 5th wheel toy hauler. A few Big Rig spots are available, but this is a Suffock Co 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 dump station is basically not accessible to a big rig. Most of the longer sites were very difficult to level.

        • Rebecca W.
          Camper-submitted photo from Hither Hills State Park Campground
          Apr. 8, 2023

          Hither Hills State Park Campground

          Everything we could have wanted

          I’ve come here a few times with my boyfriend and it is gorgeous. The ocean is amazingly close and the town is a nice bicycle ride away. Plenty of activities near by or beautiful areas to explore.

        • MThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Rocky Neck State Park
          Apr. 5, 2023

          Rocky Neck State Park

          Tent camping

          Had a wonderful time love the fact you can walk or drive to the beach at no additional cost the site itself is not very private but very spacious only draw back is you have to walk everything in you can’t even pull up and drop off have to park in parking lot and haul it in I was in site 1 shortest walk

        • Ashley F.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Hidden Lake Farm
          Jan. 20, 2023

          Hidden Lake Farm

          Quiet and Private

          Ashley here with The Dyrt. I would like to welcome your host, Mary, to our platform. There are 2 lodging options to choose from. Pets welcome! Book your stay today and come back here to leave them some love.

        • T
          Camper-submitted photo from McCann Campground
          Jan. 9, 2023

          McCann Campground

          Harry is AWESOME

          The campground is very nice. Everything you need is right here, and if you need something else, it's literally 5 mins away. The manager, Harry is incredible! He takes care of everything, ground maintenance, if there's a problem with your rig, he'll do what he can to fix it(99 out of 100, he will) Greenport Long Island, need I say more? I hope you love seafood.

        • T
          Camper-submitted photo from Smith Point County Park
          Jan. 9, 2023

          Smith Point County Park

          FANTASTIC!!!!

          Camping on the beach with all the amenities. At nite an ice cream truck comes by, you get visits from the nearby deer. It is paradise. ONLY DRAWBACKS, 1- YOU HAVE TO BE A RESIDENT OF SUFFOLK CO, NY 2- ONE WEEK STAY AT A TIME. PERIOD. After staying there, you'll wish all campgrounds were like this.

        • H
          Camper-submitted photo from Hither Hills State Park Campground
          Jan. 9, 2023

          Hither Hills State Park Campground

          Great Camp Site/No Hookups

          We try to camp here at least once a year. The beach and ocean is almost at your front door. It’s ocean is beautiful and you can get to see dolphins or whales if you’re lucky. Bathrooms are clean and plenty of hot water in showers. The downside is that the sites go quickly and it’s hard to get one. We usually get lucky with the cancellation notification lists.

        • Michael M.
          Camper-submitted photo from Battle Row Campground
          Dec. 26, 2022

          Battle Row Campground

          Fantastic hidden tent camping experience

          I have lived 6 miles from this campground for the last 20 years and never knew they had tent sites. The park is clean the bathrooms are well maintained and there is a playground for the kids. Each site is set back off a common area so there is plenty of privacy. It's great if your local easy in and out

        • J
          Camper-submitted photo from Riverdale Farm Campsites
          Oct. 4, 2022

          Riverdale Farm Campsites

          Schöne Nacht

          Wir waren nur eine Nacht da. 50€ hat die für einen kleineren Camper gekostet. Im Oktober. Die Sanitäranlagen waren sehr sauber und das Personal freundlich. Wir waren fast alleine da.

        • S
          Camper-submitted photo from Riverdale Farm Campsites
          Sep. 18, 2022

          Riverdale Farm Campsites

          Good location near CT coast

          Nice campground. Facilities are in good shape, friendly staff. Sites are very close to one another. Level pull through site. Quit in the evening!

        • Nick H. is A.
          Camper-submitted photo from Riverdale Farm Campsites
          Aug. 27, 2022

          Riverdale Farm Campsites

          Great family campground close to beach

          Update number 2: I told you I come here a lot, we did bingo and it was a blast. It was a beautiful day on the beach pond. They had great prizes for cheap cost. I spent 2 dollars for 10 long rounds of bingo with 4 cards. Who can beat that!!?? My son won a game prize worth 5 times that. I had to give the rest of the money I had as a tip because I was so happy with how everything worked out. They are always updating, someone broke the basketball 🏀 hoop on one side and it’s fixed 2 weeks later.

          Update: They have changed days for me many times when I had issues with the camper. Never once asked questions or even treated me differently. No extra cost. You might have have to change spots but I don’t care. They are so easy to work with. Thanks guys

          Great Value and Nice Family owned business. The lake is perfect, the river needs work. But this an awesome small campground. The kids who work here are so friendly and the playground is nice. They did a show on the beach one night that was fun too. We did bingo too. Have been going for 2 years and started with tenting up to a trailer. I love coming here and wish I could spend more time. Really close to Hammonassett beach and one of my favorite restaurants the “log cabin”. Make sure you bring Tupperware with you to this place.

          Also don’t let other family’s ruin your trip. We had 3 family’s meet up on 2 sites near us and the father and mother just kept yelling at the kids. Made me feel bad for the children but doesn’t make me right a bad review about the campground.



        Guide to Middle Island

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

        What to do:

        • Beach Access: Many campgrounds are close to the beach. For instance, at Rocky Neck State Park Campground, visitors enjoy the convenience of walking to the beach without any extra fees. One camper mentioned, "The campground is about a 20 min. walk and 5 min. drive to the beach."
        • Hiking Trails: Explore the scenic trails nearby. Campers at Clarence Fahnestock State Park appreciate the variety of trails, with one reviewer stating, "The NYS Parks has done a lot of work on the surrounding trails."
        • Family Activities: Many campgrounds offer activities for kids. At Niantic KOA, families can enjoy mini-golf, bounce houses, and organized events like ice cream socials.

        What campers like:

        • Clean Facilities: Campers often highlight the cleanliness of restrooms and showers. One visitor at Lake Compounce Campground said, "Friendly staff and really clean bathrooms and shower area."
        • Friendly Staff: Many campgrounds have helpful staff. A reviewer at Riverdale Farm Campsites noted, "The kids who work here are so friendly and the playground is nice."
        • Spacious Sites: Campers appreciate the spaciousness of sites. At Wildwood State Park Campground, one camper mentioned, "The sites were long enough that our door wasn't directly across from our neighbor."

        What you should know:

        • Noise Levels: Some campgrounds can be noisy, especially during peak times. A visitor at Rocky Neck State Park Campground mentioned, "Overnight noise was an issue. Lots of cars coming and going."
        • Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have extensive amenities. For example, Liberty Harbor RV Park is described as "basically a parking lot," which might not suit everyone.
        • Booking in Advance: Popular campgrounds fill up quickly. A camper at Hammonasset State Park Campground advised, "If you are looking for a site it’s best to book far in advance."

        Tips for camping with families:

        • Plan Activities: Look for campgrounds with organized activities for kids. At Niantic KOA, families can enjoy various fun activities, as one reviewer noted, "So many activities for kids and family."
        • Choose Family-Friendly Sites: Some campgrounds have designated family areas. A visitor at Bear Creek Campground mentioned, "This is attached to an amusement park but far enough away not to be a bother."
        • Pack for the Beach: If you're near the coast, bring beach gear. Campers at Rocky Neck State Park Campground enjoyed easy access to the beach, making it a great spot for families.

        Tips from RVers:

        • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Blydenburgh County Park mentioned, "A few Big Rig spots are available, but this is a Suffolk Co Campground that is not well maintained."
        • Be Prepared for Tight Spaces: Some campgrounds have narrow roads. A visitor at Liberty Harbor RV Park warned, "Getting in and out is not for someone in a brand new 45' travel trailer."
        • Utilize Dump Stations: Make sure to know where the dump stations are located. Campers at Kettletown State Park Campground found the facilities useful, but noted the need for better maintenance.

        Camping near Middle Island, New York, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

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