Top Tent Camping near Riverhead, NY

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Best Tent Sites Near Riverhead, NY (11)

    Camper-submitted photo from Hammonasset Beach State Park
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    1. Hammonasset Beach State Park

    38 Reviews
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    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
    • Tents
    • Trash

    $20 - $45 / night

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    2. Wildwood State Park

    22 Reviews
    64 Photos
    216 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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    3. Watch Hill Family Campground

    7 Reviews
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    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

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      5. 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

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      6. Selden Neck State Park Campground

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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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      • Reservable
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      • Picnic Table
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      $5 / night

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        7. 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 Riverhead

            268 Reviews of 11 Riverhead 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.

            • 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.

            • Theresa H.
              Camper-submitted photo from Devils Hopyard State Park
              Jun. 11, 2024

              Devils Hopyard State Park

              Nice for a small campground

              This was our first stay at Devil’s Hopyard campground. We enjoyed our stay and were happy with our site. It was great to hike and see the waterfall.

            • 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!

            • Ryan A.
              Camper-submitted photo from Devils Hopyard State Park
              May. 21, 2024

              Devils Hopyard State Park

              Good Location for Hiking, Lots of Garbage, Not Recommended

              Camped here on a Friday night in Site 16, yet another campground recommended in“Best Tent Camping: New England.” Overall I was not impressed. The campsites are right next to each other and are marked with posts. The sites are so close that the posts are marked with the site number on both sides which tells me that there has been confusion in the past.

              The sites along the creek mostly have worn paths to walk to it but it’s nothing impressive and I wouldn’t want to eat fish that came out of it. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring, some have the kind where the top flips over and others have the moveable grate that goes up and down. There is a large dumpster in the campground and several porta-potties. The old outhouses have been permanently closed and locked shut. My campsite had a lot of trash in it, old tent stakes, plastic bottle caps, plastic fork, broken glass, etc. Not good.

              Some of the people there were camping in a group and were blasting music. I didn’t see a single park ranger the entire night so I’m not sure how often they police it. Someone in a pickup truck came into the campground, did a u-turn, and sped out at 30 mph which was really annoying and unsafe.

              Across the street from the campground is a trail to Chapman Falls, which will take less than 10 minutes to hike to, but it’s a pretty waterfall despite all the foam and garbage around it.

              This is a pretty basic campground and is nothing special. Out of all the sites I think 22 looked the best, it is more isolated and you can hear the waterfalls from it, which would be relaxing. The downside is that it’s right next to the entrance and road so you’ll get car headlights at night.

              I woke in the morning to a gray sky and hundreds of birds singing– it was my favorite part of the trip. I delayed getting up to enjoy the moment. I also didn’t see any ticks but I’m sure there are plenty based on other reviews.

              I’ve always thought that if states were condiments Connecticut would be mayonnaise– relatively unremarkable and bland. This campground fits that description perfectly.

            • 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.

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              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.

            • Pam R.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Seaport Campground
              Jun. 27, 2023

              Seaport Campground

              Now well managed

              I see there were problems before, but this campground is pretty nice now. The location is great to visit the Mystic Seaport museum site. The grounds are clean and well maintained, the bathrooms and showers are spotless and newly painted. Our site didn't have sewer, but the electric and water were working fine. We saw maintenance people making repairs while we were there. The kids areas looked great. Check in was easy. We have AT&T service and streamed via our hotspot with no problems. We enjoyed our stay in our little RV. It was quiet and pleasant at our site which was level and towards the back. So far, all the Sun Outdoors campgrounds we've visited have been good. They seem to buy older places and renovate/upgrade them.

            • 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.

            • C
              Camper-submitted photo from Bear Creek Campground
              May. 24, 2023

              Bear Creek Campground

              Rainy weekend in Ct

              This was our first trip in our new to us travel trailer😃. Campground was awesome! Friendly staff and really clean bathrooms and shower area

            • Shannon B.
              Camper-submitted photo from Devils Hopyard State Park
              May. 13, 2023

              Devils Hopyard State Park

              Devils Hopyard Site 20

              First time camping here and had a great time! Sites are very close together and little privacy, but our site was by far the most private (set back a little so bushes covered us from neighbors) and one of the largest sites on the campground before the porta pottas. There are trails behind the sites along a large marsh. The wildlife was incredible, a beaver family family lives in the marsh so every night around 10 they would be up splashing around loudly. Everyone was super friendly and so kind! The trails and waterfall is literally steps away less then a minute walk. Most sites are in direct sun so the heat was brutal not sure if I could handle it in June or July. Be very careful with ticks, there were tons of them under our picnic table and by the campfire. Bring your own chairs to sit on and don't put to much down that they may be able to stick to. Our 2 nights we found over 25 ticks, mostly from sitting at the table when we first arrived.

            • Tasha O.
              Camper-submitted photo from Aces High RV Park
              Apr. 18, 2023

              Aces High RV Park

              Great Place

              Aces high is a great place to camp. The sites are large and it's very clean and a beautiful park. Daniella treats us like part of her family and the staff are always so helpful.

            • 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.

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              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.



            Guide to Riverhead

            Camping near Riverhead, 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 choose from.

            What to do

            • Beach Access: Many campgrounds are close to the beach. For example, at Rocky Neck State Park Campground, you can walk or drive to the beach without any extra fees. One camper mentioned, "The beach was a short ride away by bicycle which we enjoyed thoroughly."
            • Hiking: Explore the trails around Kettletown State Park Campground. A visitor said, "The shorter hiking trails in the area were really beautiful."
            • Family Activities: At Odetah Camping Resort, there are plenty of activities for kids, including a splash pad and organized games. One reviewer noted, "This place has everything from a pool, splash pad, boats, food, ice cream, lots of activities."

            What campers like

            • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Lake Compounce Campground said, "Friendly staff and really clean bathrooms and shower area."
            • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds offer roomy sites. A camper at Mystic KOA mentioned, "Our site was about 85’ long with plenty of room for our 45’ motorhome."
            • Friendly Staff: Campers often rave about the helpfulness of the staff. One reviewer at Riverdale Farm Campsites said, "The kids who work here are so friendly and the playground is nice."

            What you should know

            • Noise Levels: Some campgrounds can get noisy, especially on weekends. A visitor at Kettletown State Park Campground noted, "Things were loud well past midnight."
            • Site Proximity: Sites can be close together, which might affect privacy. A camper at Rocky Neck State Park Campground mentioned, "The sites were very close together."
            • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds may not have stores or markets nearby. A visitor at Riverdale Farm Campsites pointed out, "There is no on-site camp store for last-minute necessities."

            Tips for camping with families

            • Plan Activities: Look for campgrounds with organized activities for kids. At Odetah Camping Resort, one parent said, "Great family park with lots of activities."
            • Choose Sites Wisely: Opt for sites that are spacious and have easy access to bathrooms. A camper at Kettletown State Park Campground mentioned, "The lots were large and semi-private."
            • Bring Entertainment: Pack games and outdoor toys to keep kids entertained. A visitor at Strawberry Park said, "Lots of kids activities, friendly staff."

            Tips from RVers

            • Check Hookups: Make sure your chosen campground has the right hookups for your RV. A camper at Mystic KOA noted, "The hookups worked fine with 50-amp electric."
            • Book Early: Popular campgrounds fill up fast, especially on weekends. A visitor at Lake Compounce Campground advised, "If you are looking for a site it’s best to book far in advance."
            • Be Prepared for Tight Spaces: Some sites can be tricky to navigate. A camper at Blydenburgh County Park mentioned, "The dump station is basically not accessible to a big rig."

            Camping near Riverhead, New York, offers a variety of experiences for everyone. Whether you're a family looking for fun or an RVer seeking adventure, there's something for you in this beautiful area.

            Frequently Asked Questions

            • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Riverhead, NY?

              According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Riverhead, NY is Hammonasset Beach State Park with a 3.9-star rating from 38 reviews.

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