Best RV Parks & Resorts near St. James, NY
Several RV parks within 30 miles of St. James accommodate various motorhome sizes. Cathedral Pines County Park offers electric hookups and water connections on sites that accommodate most RV lengths, though not necessarily big rigs. Smith Point County Park provides full hookup RV sites with 50-amp service, water, and sewer connections, along with sanitary dump stations for overnight guests. Heckscher State Park Campground features electric sites with 30 and 50-amp hookups, operating seasonally from May through September. North Fork Cottages & RV Resort in Greenport has big-rig friendly sites with full hookups, though the season runs only May through November. "We have a 42 ft 5th wheel toy hauler. A few Big Rig spots are available, but this is a Suffolk County Campground that is not well maintained."
Most RV parks in the area require advance reservations, especially during summer beach season. Road conditions vary significantly between campgrounds, with some parks presenting access challenges. Approaching Blydenburgh Park requires navigating "2 miles of road with many areas of missing blacktop making a very rough ride with low branches," according to one reviewer. The dump station there is described as "basically not accessible to a big rig." Pets are welcome at most facilities including Smith Point, Cathedral Pines, and Heckscher State Park. Cell service is generally reliable throughout the region. Limited winter camping options exist, with Smith Point County Park among the few RV parks open year-round. Many sites throughout Suffolk County lack sewer hookups at individual campsites, though dump stations are typically available.
