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Wildwood State Park Campground sits near the Long Island Sound with multiple pet-friendly sites that accommodate tents, RVs, and cabins. Leashed pets are welcome throughout the designated camping areas, with clean facilities that include showers and restrooms. Sites feature picnic tables and fire rings, though campers should note that fire rings must be rented separately. Cathedral Pines County Park offers wooded pet-friendly campsites with more secluded options than some other area parks. The campground receives positive reviews for its spacious sites and quiet atmosphere where deer occasionally wander through. Dogs must be kept on leashes no longer than six feet at all times in both parks.
The rocky beach at Wildwood State Park allows leashed pets in designated areas, making it possible for dogs to enjoy the water alongside their owners. Campers should bring water shoes as the Long Island Sound shoreline features numerous rocks. Most nearby campgrounds maintain year-round accessibility, though Wildwood operates seasonally from April through October. Several hiking trails throughout these parks welcome leashed pets, with paths ranging from easy walks to more moderate trails through pine barrens and hardwood forest. When camping with pets during summer months, owners should be aware of ticks in the area and check pets regularly. Wildlife encounters are common, so securing food properly is essential as raccoons can be persistent, especially at Cathedral Pines County Park.
"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."
from $20 - $225 / night
Check Availability"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."
from $33 / night
Check Availability"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."
"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"
"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."
from $35 - $197 / night
Check Availability"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."
from $20 - $70 / night
Check Availability"* 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."
from $20 - $285 / night
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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
ScoutVery nice family oriented, places the beach, which is great except for the birds watch out they come at you. They have a dog park basketball courts playground swimming just about everything.
GuideSmall campground with good electrical, clean water, sewer and a friendly owner. Each site has grass and a picnic table. There is a wonderful little frozen custard shop down the road called roses farm stand. It’s a perfect campground for seeing the local area or even catching the train to New York City.
TravelerClean, family friendly campground. Pet friendly with plenty of area to walk. Close to I-95 and 15 minutes from the beach. fishing areas for the kids. Spots are well organized and no issues with hookups. Propane is available at the store.
GuideSears Bellows in New York is a lot of fun. It really does offer a lot of outdoor activities for you and your family. I have stayed at this campsite 1 time, and stayed 2 nights. This campground does offer tent sites as well as RV/trailer sites. When I went with my friends in college, we just stayed in the tent sites and really enjoyed it. The campground is very well kept and clean which I really liked. They do have quite a bit of garbage's to dump your trash in. One thing I really liked about this campground is that there was a river/pond close by (Bellows Pond). The first night I stayed here my friends and I rented some rowboats and went on the water. It was a lot of fun, and the price of the rowboat was pretty cheap. The next morning we got up and did some hiking. The trails were beautiful, and the flowers were in bloom. There were people who were also biking on these trails, which looked like so much fun! We also saw some people fishing in the pond- and it seemed like most people were catching. The people who stayed in the campsite next to us were cooking up some type of fish for their dinner that they caught that day. One thing to note is that there are not any electrical hook-ups, so if that is something you need you might now want to come stay here. I would love to come back here someday, but stay maybe a day or two longer to do more things- I would also bring my bike and fishing pole to do more outdoor activities. I would also advise to rent the rowboats because that was a lot of fun!
GuideThe actual beach isn't too nice; not soft sand, broken shells, and cigarettes. However, the campgrounds have nice facilities like a shop, good showers, a playground, and volleyball courts. Be noted PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED in the summer. We were not aware of this.
ScoutBeautiful campsites! Lots of lean to sites with fireplaces in them. You have to go in person to make a reservation and pay. The camp area is beautiful, especially in the fall. Pet friendly and kid friendly with a playground available. Our favorite site is #25. Up a hill, totally private and has a lean-to.
LegendI had a hankering for East Coast seafood, so I picked Hammonesett Beach State Park for Connecticut. Our 2nd state of 5.
Hammonesett Beach has a huge campground. They divide the loops with names. I unfortunately chose Pequot. This loop has THE WORST bathrooms/showers on the South side of the campground. Looks like they were built in 1950s with rotten wood siding. Dirty. The showers were outside the bathroom- there was a bench & hooks OUTSIDE! We found out all the other loops had modern bathhouses.
My first impression of this campground is it's loud, crazy busy & there's traffic noise from the beach road. I actually liked it! This is a fun campground for families. There were kids on bikes, scooters, skateboards,roller blades. Watch your speed! They don't always watch out for your car.
I found out most people stay through Sunday & leave on Monday. There were still lots of campers left. Lots of tent campers.
I chose site 14 on the Pequot Loop because I thought I would have a view of one of the ponds. There was tall vegetation, so that was out.
The sites on the other side of the loop were right by the main beach road. Noisy during the day, but quiet at night.
There are some sites with shade, but most are sunny.
There's no electricity at most of the sites. Our site was full sun(yay for the solar panel!). On Beach Road in the campground there's 2 rows of full hookup sites, but they go FAST! I tried.
NO PETS! Including dogs.
No WiFi, but there's cell service. At least 5 dump stations.
The beach was popular.
There was a stream running from a pond that kids were playing in.
They have a beautiful Nature Center. A couple of easy hikes through one of the preserves.
This was a good base camp for the area. Gillette Castle & other state parks are within driving distance. Connecticut is a beautiful state!!
RangerMy husband and and I camped one night at this newly reopened park over the weekend in Long Island just to check it out and were pretty disappointed by the tent camping area. There are 69 tent/trailer sites(no hook ups). There is no distinguishing separation between each site nor a designated driveway for your car- you merely pull up on the grass. It's basically like camping in your local city park. People park wildly all over the place, which also makes it more difficult to determine which site is which by the number painted on the roadway. Each"site" has a picnic table and an barbecue grate on a post. There is one bath/shower house in the center of all of these sites with no path provided for folks to walk to and fro, so naturally people will walk right through your site randomly rather than around the road. While the bathroom building itself is in decent shape and has a large amount of toilet stalls and about five showers, the condition of women's room was absolutely ghastly inside.
At some point during the evening, a maintenance worker on a golf cart showed up with a mop and some cleaning supplies and cleaned the men's side of the building. I was so relieved when I saw him, but he seemed to neglect the women's side completely, so I resorted to using the men's facilities all night.
There are no fire pits on any of the sites, although I learned afterwards that they do allow you to bring your own metal fire pit as long as it is elevated off the ground. There are large dumpsters located throughout the camping area and a large trash bag is provided (if needed) at the camp office when you check in.
The highlight of Heckscher State Park is the newly constructed heated cottages located on the shore of Nichol's& Great South Bays.. There are currently 11 cottages--- with more under construction. There are cottages suited for two, four, and six people and range in price from$225-$285 per night during off peak seasons and$250- 320 per night during the peak seasons.
The cottages are fully furnished, with a full kitchen and large bathroom with a walk in shower. The cottages are a short walk from the beach and also include a fire pit with Adirondack chairs and an outdoor shower on the exterior each property. I do not have photos of the inside, but they do have them on the Reserve America website if you are interested.
While the cottages are lovely and their location is fabulous they are quite pricey and no TLC was spent in the$22 tent/rv camping area, other than a new registration office which is not yet completed as of this weekend. I do hope they invest some funding in the primitive area to add fire pits,more water spigots, clearer site markings and for the continued maintenance& upkeep of the bath/shower house.
* I emailed the parks departement about the issues mentioned above about the camping area and received this reply:
I am sorry that you are upset with the conditions in our recently opened campgrounds. We have replaced all of the picnic tables. Although, they may look old because they are weathered since these picnic tables were put together during the Winter, however, they are brand new. All of the barbeques are also new and were installed during the Winter. We have changed and modernized the light fixtures and we will be replacing the rusted doors that you mentioned. There are also plans to install a playground within the campground beginning this Fall and we are looking for other improvements and additions to the campgrounds. As you probably noticed there is a new building under construction, at the entrance to the campgrounds, and it will serve as a check-in area, as well as, additional comfort stations, including family restrooms. Your suggestion of fire pits is a good one and the Park Managers will evaluate the feasibility of installing these. Lastly, I have spoken to the Park Manager who will review the cleaning operation to ensure the restrooms are appropriately maintained. I apologize for our employee not cleaning the women's room. Again, I am sorry for your negative experience but we are continuing to make improvements to the campgrounds.
Sincerely, George Gorman Regional Director New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
I will check back later this year to see if anything was changed and report back.
Long Island's north shore camping areas near Rocky Point sit at elevations between 50-150 feet above sea level with maritime forest environments transitioning to sandy beaches. Summer temperatures typically range from 65-85°F with evening coastal breezes that help reduce mosquito activity. Most campgrounds in the area remain partially shaded by oak and pine trees that provide natural cooling during peak summer months.
Beach exploration along Long Island Sound: At Wildwood State Park Campground, the shoreline offers distinctive north shore characteristics with small shells and smooth pebbles. "The North Shore and South Shore are pretty different. This site gives you the North Shore experience with high bluffs, sandy calm beaches along the Long Island Sound, and views of CT across the water," notes Amber A.
Water activities at nearby lakes: Southaven County Park offers fishing and boating opportunities on its lake. "I rented a rowboat, and used that for a large part of the morning. They also have some kayaks available to rent as well," explains Kari M., who enjoyed water activities during her stay.
Hiking through diverse ecosystems: Blydenburgh County Park features a 7-mile loop trail around its lake with both wetland and forested sections. "Hiking trails are beautiful. Dog friendly," mentions Ali O., highlighting the trail accessibility for pets.
Waterpark excursion: For families seeking additional entertainment, Splish Splash waterpark is located near Wildwood State Park. "I stayed there one weekend and went to Splish Splash waterpark that's not far away," shares Giselle P., noting the convenient proximity for day trips.
Spacious campsites with natural privacy: Cathedral Pines County Park receives positive feedback for its site layout. "Wooded sites are lovely. RV sites in large field," notes Karen R., highlighting the separation between tent camping areas and RV sections.
Beach proximity with ocean views: Smith Point County Park offers the rare opportunity to camp with direct ocean access. "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.
Wildlife encounters throughout campgrounds: Many visitors appreciate the natural wildlife viewing opportunities. "Sweet deer. I watched a momma deer nursing two of her babies," notes Patrick C. at Smith Point, while multiple campgrounds report frequent deer sightings.
Clean facilities with modern amenities: Shower and bathroom facilities receive consistent positive mentions across most parks. "Among the most modern bathrooms I've seen at a State Park campground," comments Amber A. about Wildwood State Park facilities.
Fire pit requirements vary between parks: Unlike many campgrounds, several parks in the area have specific fire pit policies. "No fire ring (BYOFP)," notes Prashant M. about Indian Island County Park, while at Wildwood, fire rings must be rented separately.
Reservation systems differ between county and state parks: Suffolk County parks require a Green Key card for reservations, which provides benefits beyond camping. "You need a Green Key card membership for reservation which at least got me a 50% ($9) discount on beach parking," explains Dominick L. at Southaven County Park.
Insect preparation essential in summer months: Watch Hill Fire Island Campground requires particular attention to bug protection. "The mosquitoes are extremely potent and plentiful. Take the good stuff," warns Inocencia O., with similar warnings at many area campgrounds.
Some parks have seasonal restrictions: Most dog friendly campgrounds near Rocky Point operate year-round, but several have limited seasons. "This is a seasonal park open from May 26 to September 3," notes a visitor at Heckscher State Park, making off-season planning important.
Playground access: Heckscher State Park offers family-friendly amenities including a dedicated play area. "There is a playground just for the campground," explains Giselle P., making it convenient for families with young children.
Pet-friendly trail selection: For families camping with dogs near Rocky Point, trail difficulty varies significantly. "Lots of horses and dogs on the trail," notes Erik R. at Blydenburgh County Park, indicating good trail accessibility for pet owners with children.
Beach access considerations: When planning beach trips with children, rock conditions matter. "Very rocky on the north shore, bring your water shoes," cautions James O. at Wildwood State Park, a practical tip for families heading to the beach.
Evening entertainment options: Some campgrounds offer structured activities for younger campers. "There are park rangers on site and have excellent programs for kids," mentions Inocencia O. about Watch Hill Fire Island Campground.
Site selection for larger rigs: Indian Island County Park offers varying site sizes that accommodate different RVs. "Site was level, pretty spacious and easy to back into," reports Janelle G., noting the accessibility for medium-sized RVs.
Hookup availability: Electric and water connections vary significantly between parks. "There is water, electric and sewer hookups at each site, but this was an expensive place to 'camp'," explains Michael G. at Wildwood, highlighting the premium cost for full hookups.
Dump station locations: Not all campgrounds offer sewer hookups at individual sites. "Needed to move to dump station prior to leaving (2 night visit) and had to drive to fill the fresh water tank once while there," notes Janelle G., describing the process at Indian Island County Park.
RV pull-through availability: Some campgrounds offer specialized sites for easier access. "RV pull through sites were fantastic. It was a great campground for maiden voyage in new rig," shares Lori R., describing her experience at Wildwood State Park.
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