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Shinnecock East County Park permits dogs at beach campsites on both the ocean and bay sides, with 4x4 vehicle access required for RV camping. Visitors frequently catch striped bass on the ocean side and go crabbing in the peaceful bay. Suffolk County Sears Bellows County Park offers wooded pet-friendly sites with water hookups for tent and RV camping, though no electric hookups are available. Cedar Point County Park and Indian Island County Park also accommodate pets with water hookups and shower facilities. Most campgrounds require pets to be leashed at all times, and site spacing varies from densely packed at Indian Island to more spacious at Cedar Point. The campgrounds generally maintain clean facilities with bathrooms and showers accessible to campers with pets.
Sears Bellows County Park features hiking and biking trails suitable for dogs, with access to Bellows Pond for fishing and rowboat rentals. Campers note the park's woodsy setting provides ample exercise opportunities for pets, though multiple reviews warn about ticks being prevalent throughout the park, even on sand paths. Indian Island offers beach access within walking distance where dogs can enjoy water activities. Cedar Point provides a hiking trail to an old lighthouse that's popular with dog owners. Campers seeking full hookups for RV camping with pets can find them at North Fork Cottages & RV Resort in Greenport, though reviews indicate bathroom facilities may not be well-maintained. Most Suffolk County parks require a Green Key card for entry, with campsite fees around $50 per night for pet-friendly accommodations.
"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."
"Is good for dogs to the trails are nice and big"
"This hidden gem is located right in Hampton Bays and is the perfect campground for anyone looking to camp off the grid."
"I had bathrooms and showers near me. There’s a beautiful natural lake and other amenities. Also, the camp is pretty safe. I left my things unattended a couple of times and nothing happened."
"Bathhouse with showers and dishwashing was close by. Plenty of space to walk and hike out to the lighthouse, kayak, biking or just relax. Will be next year!"
"We have walked in and book a site. Twice though in June we had tons of ticks 😬 but overall is a good site!"
from $10 - $26 / 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."
"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
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RangerEnjoyed our stay at this campground for a weekend in mid September. We booked for a good rate using Campspot and it was well worth the money. Our site was wide and had some bushes adding privacy from some nearby RVs. The campground was quiet and had several nice amenities, like a store, laundry, dog park, playground, pool, basketball court, and more. It was close to Olde Mystic and plenty of other nearby attractions.
GuideSomewhat crowded
staff was very nice. Lots of places around to go sightseeing. Most of the area isn’t dog friendly, so be careful if you take your pet. No problem at the campground
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.
TravelerClean, family friendly campground. Pet friendly with plenty of area to walk. Close to I-95 and 15 minutes from the beach. fishing areas for the kids. Spots are well organized and no issues with hookups. Propane is available at the store.
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.
LegendI had a hankering for East Coast seafood, so I picked Hammonesett Beach State Park for Connecticut. Our 2nd state of 5.
Hammonesett Beach has a huge campground. They divide the loops with names. I unfortunately chose Pequot. This loop has THE WORST bathrooms/showers on the South side of the campground. Looks like they were built in 1950s with rotten wood siding. Dirty. The showers were outside the bathroom- there was a bench & hooks OUTSIDE! We found out all the other loops had modern bathhouses.
My first impression of this campground is it's loud, crazy busy & there's traffic noise from the beach road. I actually liked it! This is a fun campground for families. There were kids on bikes, scooters, skateboards,roller blades. Watch your speed! They don't always watch out for your car.
I found out most people stay through Sunday & leave on Monday. There were still lots of campers left. Lots of tent campers.
I chose site 14 on the Pequot Loop because I thought I would have a view of one of the ponds. There was tall vegetation, so that was out.
The sites on the other side of the loop were right by the main beach road. Noisy during the day, but quiet at night.
There are some sites with shade, but most are sunny.
There's no electricity at most of the sites. Our site was full sun(yay for the solar panel!). On Beach Road in the campground there's 2 rows of full hookup sites, but they go FAST! I tried.
NO PETS! Including dogs.
No WiFi, but there's cell service. At least 5 dump stations.
The beach was popular.
There was a stream running from a pond that kids were playing in.
They have a beautiful Nature Center. A couple of easy hikes through one of the preserves.
This was a good base camp for the area. Gillette Castle & other state parks are within driving distance. Connecticut is a beautiful state!!
RangerMy husband and and I camped one night at this newly reopened park over the weekend in Long Island just to check it out and were pretty disappointed by the tent camping area. There are 69 tent/trailer sites(no hook ups). There is no distinguishing separation between each site nor a designated driveway for your car- you merely pull up on the grass. It's basically like camping in your local city park. People park wildly all over the place, which also makes it more difficult to determine which site is which by the number painted on the roadway. Each"site" has a picnic table and an barbecue grate on a post. There is one bath/shower house in the center of all of these sites with no path provided for folks to walk to and fro, so naturally people will walk right through your site randomly rather than around the road. While the bathroom building itself is in decent shape and has a large amount of toilet stalls and about five showers, the condition of women's room was absolutely ghastly inside.
At some point during the evening, a maintenance worker on a golf cart showed up with a mop and some cleaning supplies and cleaned the men's side of the building. I was so relieved when I saw him, but he seemed to neglect the women's side completely, so I resorted to using the men's facilities all night.
There are no fire pits on any of the sites, although I learned afterwards that they do allow you to bring your own metal fire pit as long as it is elevated off the ground. There are large dumpsters located throughout the camping area and a large trash bag is provided (if needed) at the camp office when you check in.
The highlight of Heckscher State Park is the newly constructed heated cottages located on the shore of Nichol's& Great South Bays.. There are currently 11 cottages--- with more under construction. There are cottages suited for two, four, and six people and range in price from$225-$285 per night during off peak seasons and$250- 320 per night during the peak seasons.
The cottages are fully furnished, with a full kitchen and large bathroom with a walk in shower. The cottages are a short walk from the beach and also include a fire pit with Adirondack chairs and an outdoor shower on the exterior each property. I do not have photos of the inside, but they do have them on the Reserve America website if you are interested.
While the cottages are lovely and their location is fabulous they are quite pricey and no TLC was spent in the$22 tent/rv camping area, other than a new registration office which is not yet completed as of this weekend. I do hope they invest some funding in the primitive area to add fire pits,more water spigots, clearer site markings and for the continued maintenance& upkeep of the bath/shower house.
* I emailed the parks departement about the issues mentioned above about the camping area and received this reply:
I am sorry that you are upset with the conditions in our recently opened campgrounds. We have replaced all of the picnic tables. Although, they may look old because they are weathered since these picnic tables were put together during the Winter, however, they are brand new. All of the barbeques are also new and were installed during the Winter. We have changed and modernized the light fixtures and we will be replacing the rusted doors that you mentioned. There are also plans to install a playground within the campground beginning this Fall and we are looking for other improvements and additions to the campgrounds. As you probably noticed there is a new building under construction, at the entrance to the campgrounds, and it will serve as a check-in area, as well as, additional comfort stations, including family restrooms. Your suggestion of fire pits is a good one and the Park Managers will evaluate the feasibility of installing these. Lastly, I have spoken to the Park Manager who will review the cleaning operation to ensure the restrooms are appropriately maintained. I apologize for our employee not cleaning the women's room. Again, I am sorry for your negative experience but we are continuing to make improvements to the campgrounds.
Sincerely, George Gorman Regional Director New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
I will check back later this year to see if anything was changed and report back.
GuideWonderful weekend visit in the off season. Site was level, pretty spacious and easy to back into. Campsites are located close enough to the beach/marsh. Multiple playgrounds for the kids although they were closed due to Covid. No sewers 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 (2 night visit) and had to drive to fill the fresh water tank once while there. Nice neighbors. Dog friendly. People obeyed the quiet hours. I have not one complaint. There were hiking trails and geocaching on site. 4 stars bc no sewer at the campsite and we like full hook ups and honestly I’m guessing this is a county rule but the playgrounds could’ve been open. Outside and socially distanced after dealing with Covid for a whole year and most local parks and playgrounds being open since last May... that was upsetting. All in all we had a great weekend. Close to the LI aquarium as well! Many stores and a golf course near by too!
Suffolk County parks near Southampton offer numerous pet-friendly camping options with varying levels of privacy and natural settings. These campgrounds span from oceanfront locations with beach access to wooded inland sites surrounded by hiking trails. Water is generally available at most sites, though electric hookups are limited throughout the area's public campgrounds.
Beach activities at Cedar Point County Park: The park features a hiking trail to an old lighthouse that many campers enjoy. "We have gone there a few times. They don't take reservations but there's always some sites open. We have walked in and book a site," notes one camper at Cedar Point County Park. Another visitor mentions spending Columbus Day weekend there, noting they had "pretty much the entire park to ourselves" with "plenty of space to walk and hike out to the lighthouse, kayak, biking or just relax."
Fishing at Hither Hills: Anglers can take advantage of both pond and ocean fishing opportunities. A reviewer at Hither Hills State Park Campground states the location is the "best feature" with "the beach just over the dunes." The campground is situated between Montauk and the Hamptons, providing access to both areas at an affordable lodging rate according to campers.
Explore the Long Island Sound: For campers willing to travel slightly farther, the North Shore offers a different coastal experience. Wildwood State Park sits on the Long Island Sound with high bluffs and calmer beaches. "Close to the Hampton's and Fire Island National Seashore. A great family campsite right on the Long Island Sound," shares one camper, noting the "bathrooms are big and spacious" though "showers could be a little bit warmer."
Beach access at Shinnecock East: This oceanfront campground receives consistent praise for its location. "Camping directly on the beach at one of the nicest beaches in the world. You cannot find another place like this!!" exclaims one visitor at Shinnecock East County Park. Another notes the campground offers options to stay "on the bay or ocean side" plus a "hill top section."
Natural setting at Sears Bellows: Many campers appreciate the wooded environment at this Suffolk County park. One visitor describes it as "a beautiful well kept & maintained campground with spacious sites, a lake with kayaking access, and trails for bike riding and hiking." The campground is "perfect for a peaceful and quiet weekend/week stay" according to regulars who frequent this location.
Full hookup options at North Fork: For those seeking more amenities, North Fork Cottages & RV Resort provides full hookups. "The staff was extremely nice and helpful. The sites were exactly what we needed. Grassy and flat for our tent. Easy access to water and electric," notes a camper at North Fork Cottages & RV Resort, though they mention bathroom maintenance could be improved.
Reservation requirements: Most Suffolk County parks require a Green Key card for entry and reservations fill quickly. At Indian Island County Park, one camper observes, "This is not our ideal campground. We usually like to be far from people with minimal neighbors, but living on L.I., your options are limited." Sites close to water are considered preferable by many campers.
Tick awareness: Several campgrounds report tick issues, particularly in wooded areas. One camper at Sears Bellows notes, "I cannot walk ANYWHERE without picking up ticks. Even on the large sand paths, going to and from the bathroom I find ticks."
Site spacing varies: Campground density differs significantly between locations. At Indian Island, a camper mentions sites are "pretty much right next to each one with hardly any space, packed like Sardines." However, they note the "walk to the beach area was very serene, especially early morning before sunrise."
Playground access: Several campgrounds offer play areas for children. Indian Island features "multiple playgrounds for the kids" according to a visitor, though they noted these were temporarily closed during their visit due to COVID restrictions.
Open fields for activities: Some campgrounds provide open recreational spaces. One camper at Indian Island mentions, "It's nice for kids they have an open field with a playground for kids. There are dog friendly which was very nice."
Beach-oriented activities: Families particularly enjoy Hither Hills for its beach access. "The beach is great and the staff was very friendly. The camp sites are close to each other with little to no privacy but everyone in our area was nice. There's a ton of family's with kids," shares a reviewer at Hither Hills State Park Campground.
4x4 requirements at Shinnecock: RV campers should note that Shinnecock East requires four-wheel drive. "4x4 a must, air down a must," warns an RVer, explaining the beach camping conditions require proper vehicle preparation.
Hookup availability: Many campers note the limited electrical options at county parks. At Sears Bellows, a visitor mentions "generators are allowed" despite the lack of electrical hookups, making it "perfect for anyone looking to camp off the grid."
RV bathhouse access: For those relying on campground facilities rather than onboard systems, bathroom quality varies. At Wildwood State Park, one camper notes the "RV pull through sites were fantastic. It was a great campground for maiden voyage in new rig. Plenty of amenities."
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