Best Campgrounds near Orient, NY

Camping near Orient, New York encompasses coastal state parks and county campgrounds along the eastern tip of Long Island's North Fork. Hither Hills State Park Campground in Montauk provides beachfront camping with sites positioned near dunes where campers can hear the surf. Cedar Point County Park in East Hampton offers year-round camping with fire rings, picnic tables, and water hookups. These established campgrounds primarily accommodate tents and RVs, with varying levels of hookups and amenities. The North Fork area provides access to both Long Island Sound and Atlantic Ocean beaches, with several campgrounds situated within walking distance of shorelines.

Most campgrounds in the Orient area operate seasonally, with peak season running May through September. Reservations are essential during summer months when facilities reach capacity, particularly on weekends. According to recent visitors, Hither Hills State Park sites fill quickly, with many campers booking months in advance. Cell service can be limited in some areas, with Hither Hills reporting spotty coverage of just 1-2 bars. Weather conditions are typically mild in summer with occasional coastal storms. Mosquitoes can be abundant near marshlands and wooded areas, with multiple reviewers recommending strong insect repellent, especially at dusk.

The camping experience varies significantly between locations. Cedar Point County Park offers quieter, more secluded sites with access to hiking trails, kayaking, and a lighthouse. One visitor noted enjoying "a quiet peaceful weekend with cool weather and no bugs" during an October stay. Hither Hills provides more developed facilities with newer bathrooms, showers, and a general store, but less privacy between sites. Beach access is a primary draw for most campgrounds in the region, with several offering swimming areas, fishing opportunities, and water recreation. Many campgrounds are pet-friendly but enforce leash requirements and quiet hours, which visitors report are generally well-observed.

Best Camping Sites Near Orient, New York (94)

    1. Rocky Neck State Park Campground

    23 Reviews
    South Lyme, CT
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 739-1339

    "The beach is about a 1 mile walk or drive from the campground.  The walk is lovely and I have seen deer, turkeys, many birds, skunks, raccoons, and other wildlife along the way."

    "Located right off I95 ( which you can hear at times), the park is convenient to all the major interstates and state roads."

    2. Hammonasset State Park Campground

    39 Reviews
    Clinton, CT
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (203) 245-1817

    $20 - $70 / night

    "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."

    "This campsite is near the shore in my home state of CT. It took a little over an hour to get here. Our spot was near a large salt marsh."

    3. Hither Hills State Park Campground

    22 Reviews
    Montauk, NY
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (631) 668-2554

    $37 / night

    "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."

    "Hither Hills campground is clean, well run and is just one dune away from an incredible stretch of beach."

    4. Niantic KOA

    13 Reviews
    South Lyme, CT
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 739-9308

    "Close to level parking pad, with table and very nice brick firepit. Sites not too close together. I had woods behind me. I would definitely camp here again."

    "This KOA Niantic CT location is about 2 hours from home. It was the perfect place (not far from home) to practice.  "

    5. Crocker's Boatyard

    12 Reviews
    New London, CT
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 443-6304

    $50 - $75 / night

    "Which was walking distance from the boat yard.

    Had a bite to eat at the Blue Duck, it was fine. Saw the show and walk back to the boat yard."

    "Easy access to the boatyard at night; pulled in, picked a spot and all good.

    Enjoyed the pool.

    Walked to Fort Trumbull.

    Recommend Crockers."

    6. Cedar Point County Park

    3 Reviews
    Sag Harbor, NY
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (631) 852-7620

    $10 - $26 / night

    "Bathhouse with showers and dishwashing was close by. Plenty of space to walk and hike out to the lighthouse, kayak, biking or just relax. Will be next year!"

    "We have walked in and book a site. Twice though in June we had tons of ticks 😬 but overall is a good site!"

    7. North Fork Cottages & RV Resort

    3 Reviews
    Greenport, NY
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (631) 477-0022

    8. McCann Campground

    1 Review
    Greenport, NY
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (631) 477-0043

    9. Riverdale Farm Campsites

    11 Reviews
    Clinton, CT
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 669-5388

    "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."

    "Sites are very close to one another. Level pull through site. Quit in the evening!"

    10. Aces High RV Park

    6 Reviews
    Montville, CT
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 739-8858

    $74 - $80 / night

    "Sites and roads are a pea gravel material and each site has large grassy areas around it. It was a quiet area with ponds and creeks and a generally relaxing setting."

    "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."

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Recent Reviews near Orient, NY

504 Reviews of 94 Orient Campgrounds


  • j
    Aug. 19, 2025

    Crocker's Boatyard

    Great!

    Great spot with view of harbor, a pool, bathroom and power if needed. Easy to book, good location- near many places of interest.

  • Snooz H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 17, 2025

    Niantic KOA

    I mean wow!!

    So much going on! They will give free shuttle rides to 3 beaches & downtown Niantic, CT.

    We had tried to get a deluxe location and not completely booked. This is the weekend before Labor Day and they were vanishing point the owner / shuttle driver, John, asked us if we would want to move on Sunday after a bunch of people moved out. And we said absolutely because we're going to be here for 3 more nights.

    And it is huge and amazing! If you want to pay a little extra for the deluxe request slot 92!

  • J
    Aug. 8, 2025

    Wildwood State Park Campground

    Our go-to spot

    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)

  • Jennifer H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 3, 2025

    Niantic KOA

    Great amenities, staff and location

    Charming, full of wonderful amenities and nice extras. Nice staff, fun coin scavenger hunt, great pool, well stocked store, wide sites, lots of grass/trees and space to stretch out. Missing full hook ups but the staff and overall vibe more than make up for it. Community garden was something we hadn’t seen before - super fun.

  • John K.
    Jul. 31, 2025

    Crocker's Boatyard

    Perfect place

    We stayed there with our RV for 2 nights.  We had a spot right next to the pool and the docks. Very convenient.  The staff does a great job.

  • Alicia B.
    Jul. 27, 2025

    River Highlands State Park River Campground

    Beautiful But Beware of Arachnids

    We only visited for the day and left around dawn, but the campsite was absolutely beautiful—especially with its location right by the river. As a heads-up, the outhouse did have quite a few wolf spiders (which might be expected in a natural setting like this). Otherwise, it’s a peaceful and scenic spot worth seeing!

  • Rose P.
    Jul. 21, 2025

    Ashaway RV Resort

    Rude Staff

    Standard crabgrass parking lot with drunks driving around on golf carts and RV's stacked on top of each other. The woman who runs the office is a very angry person and it made the entire visit unpleasant, which is no surprise as she has been hostile and unwelcoming the several times I've visited. Pool looks nice though I guess, I've never dared to use it for fear of breaking one of the many unwritten and unspoken rules. A great place for people who enjoy eating dinner next to your neighbor's septic pipe. I called to ask if they allowed dogs and was told "NO" just to arrive and be asked to park next to the dog park.

  • H
    Jun. 28, 2025

    Hammonasset State Park Campground

    Worst Camp Hosts

    Absolute worst Camp Hosts. They cancel every event they schedule while receiving free beach camping all summer. They’re an embarassment and a constant disappointment for young children. Shame on you and shame on Hammonasset.


Guide to Orient

The Orient Point area extends across the eastern tip of Long Island's North Fork, creating a peninsula with both Long Island Sound to the north and Gardiners Bay to the south. Most camping options near Orient, New York require a drive west toward Greenport or East Hampton, with water access being the primary draw. Campgrounds in this region typically operate on reserved systems with many requiring bookings well in advance, particularly for weekend stays.

What to do

Beach activities: Rocky Neck State Park Campground in nearby Connecticut offers a beach that's accessible via a short walk from campsites. According to one visitor, "My family has camped at Rocky Neck every year since i was a child. Every site had a central bathhouse and they have a variety of tree covering options for each campers preferences. The campsite is only a short walk from the beach and available mountain bike and hiking trails."

Lighthouse exploration: Cedar Point County Park in East Hampton provides access to hiking trails and a lighthouse. "We pretty much the entire park to ourselves. Arrived on Friday afternoon and enjoyed a quiet peaceful weekend with cool weather and no bugs. Bathhouse with showers and dishwashing was close by. Plenty of space to walk and hike out to the lighthouse, kayak, biking or just relax," notes one fall visitor to Cedar Point County Park.

Birdwatching: Waterfront camping areas around Orient provide opportunities for birdwatching, particularly in spring and fall migration seasons. "Beautiful pond and natural setting with lots of ducks, geese, chickens, and wild birds," reports a camper who stayed at Aces High RV Park, which is accessible from Orient via ferry.

What campers like

Well-maintained facilities: Campsites with clean bathrooms and shower facilities rank high among visitor preferences. A camper at Hammonasset State Park Campground noted, "Clean, well-maintained, and level site with concrete pad and patio. Utility hookups were in great condition and everything worked as it should."

Activity options: Campers appreciate parks with diverse recreation opportunities. "Beautiful campground right near the beach. Hiking trails along the coast line," remarked a visitor to Rocky Neck State Park. Another camper mentioned, "The nature center has movies on weekends for kids."

Off-season tranquility: Fall and spring camping offers a more peaceful experience with fewer crowds. One October visitor to Cedar Point County Park stated, "Spent Columbus Day weekend at Cedar Point. We pretty much the entire park to ourselves." The shoulder seasons often provide milder weather and significantly reduced competition for campsites.

What you should know

Reservation timing: Hither Hills State Park Campground in Montauk requires extensive advance planning. "We ended up luckily getting a spot because a friend had cancelled the reservation. Must reserve early in the year for summer spots," advises one visitor. Another notes, "Great place to camp, need to reserve about 1 year in advance when I went to reserve it."

Site privacy varies: Campground layouts differ significantly across the region. At Hither Hills, "It gets very crowded and very little space between sites so be friendly as your neighbors are 3-5 ft." In contrast, Aces High RV Park offers "pull through sites also have lots of space between them so you don't feel like you are on top of the neighbors."

Variable cell service: Mobile connectivity can be unreliable. Signal strength varies by location within campgrounds, with one camper at Hither Hills reporting, "Cell signal varies wildly by spot. B17 no prob at all. G14 spotty. F20 total dead zone."

Tips for camping with families

Activity planning: Riverdale Farm Campsites offers dedicated children's programming. "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," reports a regular visitor.

Beach proximity: When camping with children, consider proximity to swimming areas. Hammonasset State Park Campground provides "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. 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."

Bug preparation: Insect activity varies seasonally. Cedar Point County Park receives positive reviews for fall camping: "Enjoyed a quiet peaceful weekend with cool weather and no bugs." In contrast, summer campers often need protection, with one visitor noting, "Twice though in June we had tons of ticks."

Tips from RVers

Limited hookups: Niantic KOA doesn't offer full hookups but provides alternatives. "No sewer hook up, but they do provide a honey wagon pump service, once, free of charge. They say you can request additional pumps for a fee, if necessary," explains one RVer.

Site selection strategy: When booking at Hither Hills, experienced campers recommend: "Go on google maps to find a spot near a spigot" since "there are spigots located down the middle of the rows." This helps overcome the lack of direct water hookups at individual sites.

Generator restrictions: For those camping without hookups, note the operating limitations. "Generator hours are limited," cautions a Hither Hills visitor, which impacts power management for RVs without shore power.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the best camping in Orient Point?

For the best camping experience near Orient Point, Watch Hill Fire Island Campground — Fire Island National Seashore offers a stunning location just steps from the beach. You'll fall asleep to crashing waves and enjoy stargazing over the clear ocean. While mosquitoes can be intense, the proximity to shops, restaurants, and bars (just a 10-minute walk away) makes this a perfect balance of nature and convenience. For RV campers, North Fork Cottages & RV Resort near Greenport provides easy access to Orient Point while offering full amenities for a comfortable stay.

What campgrounds are available in Eastern Long Island near Orient?

Eastern Long Island offers several camping options near Orient. Sears Bellows County Park provides both tent and RV sites with plenty of outdoor activities for families. The park's natural setting makes it a peaceful retreat. McCann Campground near Greenport is another convenient option with drive-in access and essential amenities including water and toilets. The area also features several state parks with camping facilities, though reservations are recommended during peak season as these locations can fill up quickly.

What amenities are provided at Orient Point campgrounds?

Campgrounds near Orient Point offer a range of amenities to enhance your stay. Nickerson Park Family Campground provides sites for everything from tents to RVs with daily, monthly, and annual rental options. For a more luxurious experience, Odetah Camping Resort features a large, family-oriented environment with numerous activities and a lake for kayaking. Most campgrounds in the area offer basic facilities like picnic tables, fire rings, and restrooms, while RV-focused sites typically provide electrical hookups, water, and some have sewer connections or dump stations. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak summer months.