Campers visiting the Tuckahoe area can find several options within a 60-mile radius spanning Long Island, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Cell service varies at sites throughout the region, with some campgrounds experiencing dead zones in specific areas. Summer temperatures typically range from 65-85°F, making water access particularly valuable during peak season months.
What to do
**Beach activities: Hither Hills State Park Campground offers direct ocean access just over the dunes. "The beach is just over the dunes. Village Pizza is remarkably good," notes a camper who visited multiple times in 2023.
**Explore Mystic: Located 15 minutes from Sun Outdoors Mystic, this historic seaport town provides maritime museums and shops. One camper shares, "This park is in a great location for exploring Mystic. You are close to downtown, the aquarium, Mystic Seaport and other attractions."
Kayaking opportunities: Several water access points exist near Rocky Neck State Park. "Anyone with kayaks can't easily get to boat launch. It's 4-5 miles by car at 4 mile river boat launch," explains a reviewer who documented the logistics of water sports access.
What campers like
Clean facilities: North Fork Cottages & RV Resort in Greenport receives positive feedback for site maintenance. "My wife and I went on our first camping trip together. The staff was extremely nice and helpful. The sites were exactly what we needed. Grassy and flat for our tent," noted one visitor.
Waterfront views: Ponds and creeks enhance the camping experience at certain locations. A camper at Aces High RV Park explains, "Well organized campground with both water front back in sites as well as large pull throughs. Pull through sites also have lots of space between them so you don't feel like you are on top of the neighbors."
Pool amenities: Many campgrounds feature swimming pools for cooling off. At Crocker's Boatyard, a reviewer appreciated "a spot right next to the pool and the docks. Very convenient. The staff does a great job."
What you should know
Reservation timing: Most campgrounds require planning months ahead, especially for summer weekends. A camper at Hither Hills noted it's "great place to camp, need to reserve about 1 year in advance when I went to reserve it."
Site spacing varies significantly: Some campgrounds offer limited privacy between spaces. "The sites are VERY close, but the people are nice and we had a great stay," commented a visitor at Ashaway RV Resort.
Bathroom cleanliness fluctuates: Maintenance standards differ between facilities and can change throughout the day. One camper at North Fork Cottages observed, "Some of the screens were missing from the bathroom so it was full of bugs. If you are in a camper and it has a bathroom, this will not be an issue for you."
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly amenities: Look for campgrounds with dedicated play areas. A visitor to Rocky Neck State Park Campground mentioned, "Nature Center has movies on weekends for kids. A lot of you children. Short walk to Rock Neck beach."
Consider seasonal crowds: Popular beaches can become very busy during summer months. "We ended up luckily getting a spot because a friend had cancelled the reservation. Must reserve early in the year for summer spots," advised a Hither Hills camper.
Playground access: Several campgrounds maintain play structures for children. "It has a clean playground and well maintained pool as well as some walking paths, large grassy areas, pavilion and volleyball court," reported a visitor to Aces High RV Park.
Tips from RVers
Level site availability: RV campers should research site grading before booking. At Sun Outdoors Mystic, a camper noted "Our site was a nice long, level pull-thru. Hook-ups were placed in ideal locations for the pad which was gravel."
Concrete pad options: Some premium sites include concrete pads for easier leveling. "Clean, well-maintained, and level site with concrete pad and patio (I love a clean, level concrete pad!)," shared an RVer staying at Aces High RV Park.
Utilities placement: Connection locations vary between campgrounds. Another RVer at Aces High observed, "Utility hookups were in great condition and everything worked as it should (other parks should come and take a look at how to do this right)."
