Blydenburgh County Park campsites welcome pets of all sizes with accessible hiking trails around a central lake for dog walking. Most tent and RV sites provide sufficient space for pet enclosures and tie-outs while maintaining distance from neighboring campers. Clean bathrooms and regular ranger patrols ensure a safe environment for families camping with dogs. The 7-mile loop trail around the lake offers excellent dog walking opportunities with plenty of wildlife viewing. Dogs must remain leashed throughout the park except in designated off-leash areas.
Wildwood State Park Campground and Heckscher State Park provide additional pet-friendly options with varying amenities. Both parks maintain strictly enforced leash requirements on trails and in camping areas. Sites at Heckscher feature picnic tables and grills but no fire pits, so campers should bring portable fire containers for evening campfires with pets. Cathedral Pines County Park offers wooded tent sites where dogs can enjoy natural shade during summer months, though raccoons are prevalent so securing pet food is essential. Most Suffolk County parks require proof of rabies vaccination for pets, and camping areas feature water spigots near sites for pet hydration. Nearby Smith Point County Park allows pets on certain beach areas during morning and evening hours, providing excellent swimming opportunities for water-loving dogs.
"Great park with a nice 7 mile loop around the lake with decent fishing. Lots of horses and dogs on the trail. 30 or so sites around a central public restroom."
"Hiking trails are beautiful. Dog friendly. Clean bathrooms"
$20 - $285 / night
"* cottages far enough away from each other
- fire ring with Adirondack chairs
- dumpster and recycling within walking distance
- lots of bone dry firewood around for campfire
- walkable beach"
"Overall my experience was positive. Camping Sites
Each camping site has a picnic table and barbeque grill."
$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."
$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."
$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."
"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."
"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."
$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
GuideCamp Gateway in Brooklyn New York is one of my favorite places to visit. I went to college in New York, and loved to get out of the busy city and go camping and be outdoors. Camp Gateway was always a place that I loved to go. It is pretty close to town-which is crazy because you feel like you are miles away. Camp Gateway does offer a lot of different activities for everyone. One thing I love to do is go kayaking and stand up paddle boarding. My girlfriends and I tried to do this once a month to get away from the city and school. Because you are so close to the city, you can plan outdoor activities as well as some activities in the city. My friends and I stayed 1 night in the campground, and the next day went to a recital show that took us 10 minutes to get to. You can also walk, hike or ride your bike along multiple paths- I have done the Fort Tilden trail (I just walked, but there were multiple people that passed us on their bikes). Within the campground they do have some fire pits- which my friends and I always use because we love cooking smores and hot dogs for dinner. A little further away from the campground, about 10-15 miles there is a place where you can do horseback riding, see the Statue of Liberty (which is gorgeous!), and there is a little beach area. This beach area is where I do my kayaking and stand up paddle boarding. Again, its not very far away...you can either drive there, walk or ride your bike. The road is paved, which is nice. I stayed here also with my parents, and I know my dad went golfing one day (I didn't go, but he said it was awesome)- and again that was only a 10 minute drive from our camping spot. This campground like I said, does offer quite a bit. Sometimes it doesn't really feel like you are "camping" because things are pretty close by, but it definitely is worth going to and trying.
RangerVery plain & functional, no frills but right on the harbor & on the very edge of Jersey City, close to a ferry & the train that takes u across to New York City. Shopping & restraunts are right next door. We brought scooters & had a great stay! Plus you can see the Statue of Liberty from there!
LegendWe tried this campground without knowing what was safe and where to stay for visit New York City. It is located in Brooklyn and is little removed from everything. The sites are at Floyd Bennett Field which is an old airfield. The atmosphere here is eerily cool at the same time. You basically park and camp on the asphalt by the old hangars. No hookups at all but they do have a camp store and bath house. If you are tent camping, there are some grassy sites.
The campground is located right on Jamaica Bay so there were people fishing all the time from the seawall. At night, you could hear cars doing burnouts right next to us. To get to all the action in the city, we had to take a bus and then the subway. The travel was a headache but better than trying to drive in to New York City in our RV. One way to improve here would be to have some security at night as well as access to clean water and dump station. They remained locked most of the time for some reason.
The best part of this place was the free tour of Hangar B by some guys doing restoration of old planes (HARP). They had some great stories and gave us history of the planes on display.
GuideThis place is kind of a toss up for me. On one hand, I enjoy it because it's a little slice of heaven in the hell of one of the busy areas of New York. I hate this place for the same reason. It's not really camping if you're going to see a play and then go tour the Statue of Liberty. It just doesn't seem right to me. If I HAVE to be in New York, maybe I'd consider staying here again just to get myself out of the city for a bit. But this definitely isn't your "great outdoors/rest and relaxation" kind of place.
ScoutThere 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.
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.
RangerThe park itself is lovely and close to some other green areas. The nice thing about this campsite is that it’s so close to NYC. The bad thing about this campsite is that it’s so close to NYC. If you live in NYC this is a good, cheap, super quick escape accessible by public transport. If you’re visiting the area I’d recommend staying in Manhattan/Queens in an AirBNB for the full NYC experience or heading to Long Island, Pennsylvania, “Upstate” New York, or New Jersey for a better nature camping experience. For what it is, this site is a nice green little oasis. It’s National Park Service land and they try really hard to keep things clean and working well with so much traffic. Bring earplus for the airport traffic and the noisy neighbors. Tent sites are pretty and wooded, but there is also a TON of concrete from an old WW2 airfield.
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!
Suffolk County campgrounds near Nesconset offer wooded camping within 30 minutes of beaches. Local parks provide terrain ranging from pine barrens to coastal dunes with most sites accommodating tents and RVs. Summer temperatures average 75-85°F with cooler evenings, while spring and fall camping brings fewer crowds and temperatures around 55-70°F.
Hiking trails with wildlife viewing: Blydenburgh County Park features a 7-mile loop trail around the lake with diverse terrain. "Great park with a nice 7 mile loop around the lake with decent fishing. Lots of horses and dogs on the trail," notes Erik R. The trails are well-marked and maintained throughout the year.
Beach access and swimming: Smith Point County Park provides direct ocean access from campsites. "A short walk from the ocean to the bay, both accessible by walking from your campsite," mentions Ali O. The park maintains separate beach areas for swimming and fishing.
Boating opportunities: Southaven County Park offers rowboat and kayak rentals for exploring the lake. "If you like water activities and hiking, then chances are you will probably like this campground. I rented a rowboat, and used that for a large part of the morning," shares Kari M., adding that they also have kayaks available.
Nature center visits: Hammonasset State Park includes educational facilities for families. "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," explains Tiffany T.
Secluded camping areas: Cathedral Pines County Park offers more isolated sites away from crowds. "Usually every site has a decent fire pit/grill. Usually quiet, occasional deer. The further camps are very far from facilities and the ones closer to the bathrooms are usually louder/taken up," notes Connor M.
Proximity to local attractions: Wildwood State Park Campground serves as a convenient base for exploring regional points of interest. "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," explains Giselle P.
Clean facilities: Indian Island County Park maintains well-kept bathrooms and shower areas. "The bathrooms were mostly clean, and the shower was hot," reports Maxime T. Regular maintenance keeps these facilities in good condition throughout the camping season.
Platform tent sites: Some campsites offer raised platforms for tent camping, providing more comfort and better drainage. "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," notes a Wildwood State Park visitor.
Site boundaries: Heckscher State Park Campground has unique site layouts that may surprise first-time visitors. "The campsites are designated by printing on the roads and do not have clear boundaries between them," explains Thorin J., adding that "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."
Fire pit policies: Many Suffolk County parks do not provide permanent fire rings at each site. "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," shares Ellen C. Some parks offer rental fire pits for a fee.
Reservation requirements: Suffolk County parks typically require a Green Key card for county residents. "Worth buying green key card for resident access. 200 but you'd spend that 4 nights regardless," advises Maria P. Non-residents can still camp but may pay higher fees.
Seasonal pest considerations: Be prepared for insects during summer months. "If your going to be visiting Watch Hill Fire Island Campground, expect to be eaten alive by mosquitoes and horseflies especially close to the water," warns Rosie R., suggesting bringing shelter or canopy with mosquito nets.
Playground access: Indian Island County Park offers recreational facilities specifically for children. "It's nice for kids they have an open field with a playground for kids," explains Gino D. The playground is centrally located within the campground for easy access.
Educational programs: Several parks offer ranger-led activities. "There are park rangers on site and have excellent programs for kids," notes Inocencia O. about Watch Hill Fire Island Campground.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Deer are common at many Suffolk County parks. "On one visit there was a magician performing for the camp goers. I've even been there while there was a philharmonic concert near the campground," shares Giselle P. about Heckscher State Park.
Ice cream access: Several campgrounds feature treats for families. "You can get a cup of coffee in the morning and lots of goodies throughout the day," mentions a Wildwood State Park visitor, while Smith Point County Park campers report, "At nite an ice cream truck comes by, you get visits from the nearby deer."
Hookup availability: Smith Point County Park offers full-hookup sites for RVs. "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," shares Patrick C.
Pull-through sites: Many parks feature pull-through sites for easier setup. "RV pull through sites were fantastic. It was a great campground for maiden voyage in new rig. Plenty of amenities," notes Lori R. about Wildwood State Park.
Dump station locations: Indian Island County Park maintains clean facilities for RVers. "Shore power was without any problems and park has clean heated bathroom and bike station near dump site," explains Frank P.
Vehicle restrictions: Some campgrounds limit the number of vehicles per site. "Recently they became very stringent about parking to vehicles at the site making it very difficult to visit with a family and 2 vehicles," reports Giselle P. about Wildwood State Park.
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