Suffolk County campgrounds near Rocky Point offer both wooded and shoreline RV camping experiences. Temperatures range from 27°F in winter to 82°F in summer, with spring and fall providing optimal camping weather. Most campgrounds operate seasonally from May through October, though some remain open year-round with reduced services during winter months.
What to do
Beach activities: 5-minute drive from Smith's Point to ocean beaches for swimming and sunbathing. "Fun get Away for a week," notes one camper about this oceanside destination.
Hiking trails: Accessible year-round at Rocky Neck State Park Campground. "The campsite is only a short walk from the beach and available mountain bike and hiking trails. A great family campsite with easy to get to activities," shares a regular visitor.
Water recreation: Kayak launch points within 5 miles of camping areas. "Anyone with kayaks can't easily get to boat launch. It's 4-5 miles by car at 4 mile river boat launch," explains one camper about Rocky Neck State Park.
Nature viewing: Wildlife spotting throughout campgrounds. At Heckscher State Park, visitors report "wildlife: deer, rabbits, turtles" as part of their camping experience.
What campers like
Spacious sites: Pull-through options at Aces High RV Park accommodate larger vehicles. "Many pull-thru sites, maybe 20 back ins on a pond," notes one reviewer, adding this campground "is open year round."
Clean facilities: Well-maintained bathhouses at multiple campgrounds. "Showers are great. Whoever planned this campground is/was a camper," mentions a visitor at Lake Compounce Campground.
Natural settings: Ponds and wildlife enhance camping experience. At Aces High RV Park, campers enjoy a "beautiful pond and natural setting with lots of ducks, geese, chickens, and wild birds."
Access to attractions: Convenient location for regional exploration. "20-minutes drive to Mystic and all the touristy stuff to see and do," shares a camper about their stay near eastern Connecticut.
What you should know
Price variations: County resident discounts apply at many Suffolk County parks. "Non-resident fees running considerably higher" than for locals with resident permits.
Site reservations: Book early for summer weekends. At Smith Point County Park, "you have to be a resident of Suffolk Co, NY" and can only stay "one week at a time. Period."
Bathroom conditions: Variable maintenance across campgrounds. "Some of the screens were missing from the bathroom so it was full of bugs," reports a camper at North Fork Cottages & RV Resort.
Weather considerations: Prepare for seasonal changes in temperature and bugs. "The bugs are gone, the days are warm and the nights are chilly," notes a camper about October stays at Smith's Point.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Multiple options for children at Heckscher State Park Campground. "There is a playground just for the campground," and "there's a little shop in the front of the campgrounds that sells various items."
Scheduled activities: Weekend events at select campgrounds. "They have a small playground, activities, tennis court, basketball. Not to mention its next to the amusement park," shares a Lake Compounce visitor.
Wildlife viewing: Kid-friendly encounters with local fauna. "The deer eat lettuce out of your hand. Shhhh- not supposed to feed the deer," reports a camper at Smith's Point.
Food options: Ice cream trucks visit some campgrounds. "At nite an ice cream truck comes by," mentions a Smith Point County Park visitor, adding to the family-friendly atmosphere.
Tips from RVers
Hookup variations: Water and electric widely available at Cathedral Pines County Park, though "not very many electric sites." Sites are described as "pretty spacious" with "very quiet, nice people."
Site layouts: Level concrete pads at select campgrounds. "Clean, well-maintained, and level site with concrete pad and patio (I love a clean, level concrete pad!)" reports a visitor about their premium waterfront site.
Dump stations: Limited sewer hookups at some locations. "None of the sites have sewer, but there is a dump station on the way out," notes a camper at Lake Compounce.
Access considerations: Site spacing varies between campgrounds. At Rocky Point area campgrounds, "sites were large enough for RV. NO privacy, bit tent sites were ok" according to an experienced RVer.
