Campgrounds near Sag Harbor offer varied terrain from wooded sites to coastal settings with elevations ranging from sea level to 120 feet. Summer temperatures typically range from 65°F to 85°F with moderate humidity. Most campgrounds in the region remain open from May through October, though some operate year-round with reduced services during winter months.
What to do
Beach activities at Montauk: Hither Hills State Park Campground provides direct beach access with swimming areas and fishing opportunities. "The beach is right over the dunes very clean beach," reports one visitor. "The star gazing was great too being so close to NYC."
Historic exploration in New London: Crocker's Boatyard serves as a convenient base for visiting nearby attractions. "We took a tour of the Coast Guard Ship at Fort Trumbull," shares one camper. "Very nice place to visit and learn."
Water sports in Niantic: Rocky Neck State Park Campground offers water access for kayakers and paddlers. "Anyone with kayaks can't easily get to boat launch. It's 4-5 miles by car at 4 mile river boat launch," notes a reviewer about logistics for paddlers.
What campers like
Privacy and space: Some Sag Harbor rv campgrounds provide more secluded spots than others. At Aces High RV Park, "Pull through sites also have lots of space between them so you don't feel like you are on top of the neighbors. Sites and roads are a pea gravel material and each site has large grassy areas around it."
Swimming pools: Many campgrounds feature pools for when beach trips aren't feasible. "The pool is very clean as are the bathrooms and showers," mentions one camper at Crocker's Boatyard.
Wildlife viewing: Natural settings around campgrounds offer wildlife watching opportunities. Aces High RV Park features "a generally relaxing setting" with "ponds and creeks" where visitors report seeing "ducks, geese, chickens, and wild birds."
What you should know
Reservation requirements: Competition for Sag Harbor area camping is intense. At Hither Hills State Park Campground, "Must reserve early in the year for summer spots" and some note you "need to reserve about 1 year in advance."
Bathhouse conditions vary: Facility maintenance differs significantly between parks. "Bath house on the west side is eh. The east side- beautiful," reports one Hither Hills camper, while another notes, "The bathrooms were dirty all day long."
Site spacing considerations: Many rv campgrounds near Sag Harbor place units close together. "It gets very crowded and very little space between sites so be friendly as our neighbors are 3-5 ft," explains one Hither Hills visitor.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: North Fork Cottages & RV Resort provides activities for children with "tons of campers that were there for the season and kids playing together," according to visitor reviews.
Kid-friendly amenities: Sun Outdoors Mystic offers numerous facilities for families. "The mini golf course was actually really nice and not the run-down homemade ones that you usually see at campgrounds. They had an arcade, theater area," notes one reviewer.
Tent camping options: Family tent campers have dedicated areas at some parks. Sun Outdoors Mystic features "a nice tent section that has a number of nice sites but do not have hookups but are located near a bathhouse."
Tips from RVers
Premium site selection: Ashaway RV Resort offers "a mix of seasonal & short-term visitors" with closely spaced sites but convenient beach access. "It is a quick drive to the beach, we loved Westerly & Misquamicut Beaches."
Concrete pad preferences: RVers appreciate stable parking surfaces at some campgrounds. Aces High RV Park provides "level concrete pad and patio" which one RVer particularly valued: "I love a clean, level concrete pad!"
Generator restrictions: Some campgrounds limit generator usage. Hither Hills notes "Generator hours are limited" and suggests planning accordingly if you need consistent power.
