Best RV Parks & Resorts near Smithtown, NY
Several RV campgrounds operate within Suffolk County near Smithtown with varying amenities and access. Heckscher State Park Campground in East Islip offers electric hookups, fifty-amp service, water connections, and sewer hookups across its spacious pull-through sites. "RV pull through sites were fantastic. It was a great campground for maiden voyage in new rig. Plenty of amenities," noted one visitor to Wildwood State Park Campground nearby. Smith Point County Park in Shirley provides full-hookup sites with electric, water, and sewer connections that accommodate larger rigs, while Battle Row Campground in Old Bethpage offers more basic amenities with standard water hookups but no electric service. Cathedral Pines County Park features electric sites though reviews mention "not very many electric sites" are available.
Throughout the region, RV camping requires advanced planning as many parks have seasonal restrictions. Heckscher State Park operates from May through early September, while Smith Point County Park remains open year-round. Most parks provide sanitary dump stations, though availability varies by location. Pet policies differ between facilities—Smith Point County Park and Cathedral Pines allow pets, while other locations may have restrictions. Suffolk County residents receive discounted camping rates at county parks, with some parks requiring a "green key card" for resident access. Cell service generally remains reliable throughout the area, though data speeds may fluctuate. Big rig owners should verify site dimensions before booking as some parks have limited large vehicle capacity, particularly during peak summer months when occupancy rates are highest.
