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Blydenburgh County Park's pet-friendly camping area features grass sites with shade trees and clean facilities. This Suffolk County destination welcomes dogs throughout its 627-acre property, offering water and electric hookups for tent and RV campers. Sites surround a central public restroom with showers, and each includes a picnic table and grill. Pets must be leashed and supervised at all times while exploring the park grounds. The excellent 7-mile hiking trail loop around the lake provides ample exercise opportunities for dogs. Campers note the park has a spacious dog run where pets can play off-leash. Heckscher State Park Campground in nearby East Islip also allows pets at both its tent/RV campsites and beachfront cottages, providing a range of accommodation options for travelers with animals.
Watch Hill Fire Island Campground's beach camping allows dogs at both designated sites and backcountry areas along the dunes. Located a short walk from the ferry dock, this National Seashore destination requires a ferry ride, so pets must be comfortable with boat transportation. Trails near campgrounds provide excellent dog walking opportunities, though mosquitoes can be problematic for both pets and owners—bring appropriate repellent. Campground staff and rangers regularly patrol the sites ensuring pet policies are followed. Several nearby county parks including Smith Point, Southaven, and Cathedral Pines also welcome pets with varying amenities including sanitary dump stations, showers, and water hookups. Weather conditions on Fire Island can change quickly, so owners should prepare appropriate shelter for pets, especially during summer heat.
"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"
"* 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
Check Availability"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"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."
"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"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."
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
GuideCamp Gateway in Brooklyn New York is one of my favorite places to visit. I went to college in New York, and loved to get out of the busy city and go camping and be outdoors. Camp Gateway was always a place that I loved to go. It is pretty close to town-which is crazy because you feel like you are miles away. Camp Gateway does offer a lot of different activities for everyone. One thing I love to do is go kayaking and stand up paddle boarding. My girlfriends and I tried to do this once a month to get away from the city and school. Because you are so close to the city, you can plan outdoor activities as well as some activities in the city. My friends and I stayed 1 night in the campground, and the next day went to a recital show that took us 10 minutes to get to. You can also walk, hike or ride your bike along multiple paths- I have done the Fort Tilden trail (I just walked, but there were multiple people that passed us on their bikes). Within the campground they do have some fire pits- which my friends and I always use because we love cooking smores and hot dogs for dinner. A little further away from the campground, about 10-15 miles there is a place where you can do horseback riding, see the Statue of Liberty (which is gorgeous!), and there is a little beach area. This beach area is where I do my kayaking and stand up paddle boarding. Again, its not very far away...you can either drive there, walk or ride your bike. The road is paved, which is nice. I stayed here also with my parents, and I know my dad went golfing one day (I didn't go, but he said it was awesome)- and again that was only a 10 minute drive from our camping spot. This campground like I said, does offer quite a bit. Sometimes it doesn't really feel like you are "camping" because things are pretty close by, but it definitely is worth going to and trying.
LegendWe tried this campground without knowing what was safe and where to stay for visit New York City. It is located in Brooklyn and is little removed from everything. The sites are at Floyd Bennett Field which is an old airfield. The atmosphere here is eerily cool at the same time. You basically park and camp on the asphalt by the old hangars. No hookups at all but they do have a camp store and bath house. If you are tent camping, there are some grassy sites.
The campground is located right on Jamaica Bay so there were people fishing all the time from the seawall. At night, you could hear cars doing burnouts right next to us. To get to all the action in the city, we had to take a bus and then the subway. The travel was a headache but better than trying to drive in to New York City in our RV. One way to improve here would be to have some security at night as well as access to clean water and dump station. They remained locked most of the time for some reason.
The best part of this place was the free tour of Hangar B by some guys doing restoration of old planes (HARP). They had some great stories and gave us history of the planes on display.
GuideThis place is kind of a toss up for me. On one hand, I enjoy it because it's a little slice of heaven in the hell of one of the busy areas of New York. I hate this place for the same reason. It's not really camping if you're going to see a play and then go tour the Statue of Liberty. It just doesn't seem right to me. If I HAVE to be in New York, maybe I'd consider staying here again just to get myself out of the city for a bit. But this definitely isn't your "great outdoors/rest and relaxation" kind of place.
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.
RangerThe park itself is lovely and close to some other green areas. The nice thing about this campsite is that it’s so close to NYC. The bad thing about this campsite is that it’s so close to NYC. If you live in NYC this is a good, cheap, super quick escape accessible by public transport. If you’re visiting the area I’d recommend staying in Manhattan/Queens in an AirBNB for the full NYC experience or heading to Long Island, Pennsylvania, “Upstate” New York, or New Jersey for a better nature camping experience. For what it is, this site is a nice green little oasis. It’s National Park Service land and they try really hard to keep things clean and working well with so much traffic. Bring earplus for the airport traffic and the noisy neighbors. Tent sites are pretty and wooded, but there is also a TON of concrete from an old WW2 airfield.
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.
Suffolk County's campgrounds near Sayville sit on the south shore of Long Island, typically at elevations under 50 feet above sea level. The area features a mix of coastal and wooded environments with seasonal temperature ranges from 25°F in winter to 85°F in summer. Most campgrounds remain open April through October, with some sites available year-round.
Beach activities: 7 miles from Sayville. Smith Point County Park offers direct beach access just a short drive east. "A short walk over the dune to the Atlantic ocean. Will definitely be back," notes Michael.
Hiking trails: Available at multiple parks. Blydenburgh County Park features "an excellent 7 mile loop around the lake with decent fishing. Lots of horses and dogs on the trail," according to Erik R.
Kayaking and boating: Rental options available. Southaven County Park provides water recreation opportunities. "I rented a rowboat, and used that for a large part of the morning. They also have some kayaks available to rent as well," shares Kari M.
Wine tasting: North shore vineyards nearby. James O. notes that Wildwood State Park "is right at the entrance to wine country on Long Island and has a beach on the Long Island Sound."
Wooded sites: Privacy varies by location. Cathedral Pines County Park offers "wooded sites are lovely. RV sites in large field," according to Karen R. The further camps provide more seclusion but are "very far from facilities," notes Connor M.
Waterfront access: Ocean and bay views. Smith's Point features "beautiful views of the ocean" with sites that allow camping directly on the beach in designated areas. Chris A. reports: "Being on the beach and camping in October is just awesome. The bugs are gone, the days are warm and the nights are chilly."
Clean facilities: Quality varies by season. Indian Island County Park maintains "clean facilities" with "bathrooms and showers a good size." Maxime T. adds: "The bathrooms were mostly clean, and the shower was hot."
Wildlife viewing: Deer and local species. Cathedral Pines regularly has "occasional deer" according to Connor M. Smith Point campers report "the deer eat lettuce out of your hand," though feeding wildlife is technically prohibited.
Permit requirements: Green Key needed for most Suffolk County parks. Many campgrounds require a Green Key card for resident access. At Smith Point County Park, Christopher S. advises: "Get a Green Key card for resident access. $200 but you'd spend that on 4 nights regardless."
Campsite density: Limited privacy at peak times. Heckscher State Park has open camping areas where "there is no distinguishing separation between each site nor a designated driveway for your car," according to Ellen C. Giselle P. adds that "you can find sites that are less wooded and better suited to group camping, as well as sites that are a little more secluded."
Fire pit policies: Not provided at all parks. Several campgrounds require you to bring your own fire pit. At Indian Island, Maxime T. notes: "The campsites don't come with a fire ring. Not sure if this is because of maintenance, but it just wasn't super apparent until we got there."
Seasonal considerations: Bug activity peaks in summer. Most campers mention mosquitoes, especially at coastal sites. Watch Hill Fire Island campers are advised to come prepared as "mosquitoes are extremely potent and plentiful. Take the good stuff," warns Inocencia O.
Beach camping: Choose oceanfront sites for easy access. Smith Point County Park offers family-friendly camping with "a short walk to beach. Sites are great overlooking the bay," according to Stephen P.
Playground access: Available at several parks. Wildwood State Park provides recreation areas for children. Giselle P. notes that Heckscher State Park has "a playground just for the campground" plus "a walk to the beach area was very serene."
Special events: Seasonal activities. Smith Point offers themed weekends during certain periods. Chris A. mentions: "It happened to be Trick or Treat weekend on the campground which was really fun to see."
Safety considerations: Park patrols regular. Quiet hours are generally maintained at most parks, though enforcement varies. "Rangers drove around a few times to say hi," notes Christopher S., providing some oversight for family safety.
Site sizes and hookups: Limited full-service sites. Indian Island County Park offers RV camping with electric and water hookups. Janelle G. notes: "No sewer sites that I could tell, and water was off because we were a week shy of the season opening. Needed to move to dump station prior to leaving."
Reservation timing: Book early for premium spots. Smith Point's oceanfront sites fill quickly. Chris A. advises: "Be prepared for narrow campsites and book early."
Winter camping: Limited options. Few campgrounds offer year-round RV access, with most closing water hookups during colder months.
Dog friendly campgrounds near Sayville: Policies vary. Most Suffolk County parks allow pets with proper leashing. Karen N. confirms Blydenburgh Park is welcoming: "Dogs are welcome. There's a large dog run so the fur babies will have a great time too."
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