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Established Camping

Wildwood State Park Campground

Closed For the Season

This campground is closed for the season from October 22, 2024 through April 18, 2025.

Wildwood State Park Campground, near Wading River, New York, is a fantastic spot for families and friends looking to enjoy the great outdoors. With easy access to a beautiful beach, this campground is perfect for swimming, fishing, or just soaking up the sun.

The campground offers clean facilities, including well-maintained bathrooms and showers, which visitors appreciate after a day of activities. Many campers have mentioned the convenience of the nearby camp store and the quick walk to the beach, making it easy to grab snacks or enjoy a sunset stroll. As one happy camper noted, “The walk to the beach is slightly downhill but paved and accessible as well.”

For those who enjoy a bit of nature, the wooded sites provide a nice backdrop for camping. While some campers have pointed out that the sites can be close together, the overall atmosphere is friendly and lively, making it a great place for group getaways. Just be prepared for some noise, especially on busy weekends.

If you’re looking to explore beyond the campground, there are local farms nearby where you can pick up fresh produce. Whether you’re planning a short trip or a longer stay, Wildwood State Park Campground has plenty to offer for a memorable outdoor experience.

Description

State Park

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Wildwood State Park comprises 600 acres of undeveloped hardwood forest, terminating on the high bluff overlooking Long Island Sound. Swimmers can take advantage of the cool waters of the Sound, and picnickers can relax at shaded picnic tables as their children enjoy the nearby playground. Visitors can fish and use the hiking and cross-country ski trails, making this an enjoyable place to camp and be outdoors in any season. Geography: Wildwood State Park is located near Long Island Sound, on the north shore of Long Island, in Suffolk County. Recreation: Considered a flagship facility, visitors can enjoy the beach, biking, camper recreation programs, fishing, hiking, picnicking, and cross-country skiing. During July and August, movies are shown weekly, and once a week, campers can enjoy an evening of line or square dancing. Facilities: The park has 2 miles of beach on the Long Island sound for fishing and swimming. Each campsite has a picnic table, and dumping stations are nearby. There are 10 cottages, each with a fire ring, screened-in patio, and are available for rent through mid-November. The campground recycles newspaper and cardboard. Other amenities include food concessions, a nature trail, twelve miles of marked hiking trails, a picnic area, basketball courts, ball fields, a playground, and showers. Firewood is for sale at the park; bring your own barbecue or metal fire container.

Reservation Info

Wildwood State Park 2021 Camping Season: Loops A and C: May 21- October 10, 2021 Loops E: May 21- October 10, 2021 Loops T, B, D: April 2- October 10, 2021 Cottages: April 2- October 30, 2021

Please note, during Core Season the cottages require a 3-night minimum with the following requirement: For Odd Cottages, Thursday, Friday and Saturday MUST be booked together. For Even Cottages, Friday, Saturday and Sunday MUST be booked together.

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Location

Wildwood State Park Campground is located in New York

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Directions

The park is 73 miles from Manhattan. Take Long Island Expressway to Exit 68. Go north on Route 46, to Route 25A East. Turn left onto Sound Avenue, then left at the traffic light onto Hulse Landing Road. The park entrance is on the right.

Coordinates

40.9604602 N
72.81803954 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
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  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Cabins
  • Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • WiFi
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • 30 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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22 Reviews

Reviewed Mar. 3, 2024

Proceed With Caution

Perhaps it was the weekend we went but this was an extremely unpleasant trip. The bathroom facilities are wonderful as is the beach but the crowd stayed awake playing music all night very loudly. I think the cabins here are the way to go.

Reviewed Dec. 2, 2021

Close to the beach and clean facility

This is a popular site in the peak season. 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.

Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed Aug. 29, 2021

Great Weekend

This trip was too short!

We really liked this location, you can see your neighbors, but each site has nice space.

It was a quick walk down to the beach.

The LI sound is definitely different from the ocean, but still nice. There was a nice little camp store, and by the beach another store and concession stand. This state campground does not have many amenities or activities, but the area is very nice. We enjoyed visiting The Shops at East Wind.

We definitely would come back, the only drawback is if you don't live on Long Island, the traffic getting here and leaving is insane.

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Wildwood State Park Campground by Happy Camper L., August 29, 2021
  • Review photo of Wildwood State Park Campground by Happy Camper L., August 29, 2021
  • Review photo of Wildwood State Park Campground by Happy Camper L., August 29, 2021
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Reviewed Jun. 23, 2021

Good local experience

As a long islander is was a Good local experience. The state park is very well run and the facilities are clean. However there are too many loud families and the sites are too close in proximity for me. This place is great for a group/family getaway but those looking for a quiet nature retreat may want to look elsewhere.

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Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Wildwood State Park Campground by Kyle C., June 23, 2021
Reviewed Apr. 30, 2021

fun

fun experience with the travel trailer, a lot of trailers there, it was quiet and sometimes loud but all in all a fun time, walked to the beach and the trails

Sitet37
Month of VisitMay
Reviewed Apr. 23, 2021

perfect

amazing sites, very great employees , bathroom are clean, long walks

Sitet37
Month of VisitApril
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2020

Excellent for camping

Stayed here for 3 night and it was a phenomenal experience. From everything being clean, safe and accessible to beach. My family and I love it.

  • Review photo of Wildwood State Park Campground by Ramon L., August 31, 2020
  • Review photo of Wildwood State Park Campground by Ramon L., August 31, 2020
  • Review photo of Wildwood State Park Campground by Ramon L., August 31, 2020
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Reviewed Aug. 5, 2020

Get your family and friends and GO

Well , one of the best sites , big enough, some have platform, clean bathrooms,many showers . Walk to the beach on Long Island sound , rocky beach you need water shoes or sandals , sunset is beyond amazing . Fire allowed, but no fire ring , rent it for $8 per day (rip off) so bring yours ! Quiet place , cabins look amazing, all booked , you gotta book a year in advance :( fishing and swimming allowed. Cell service available. Ticks signs everywhere, just be careful and wear light colors clothes. I’m going again this summer !

  • Review photo of Wildwood State Park Campground by Ossama  B., August 5, 2020
  • Review photo of Wildwood State Park Campground by Ossama  B., August 5, 2020
  • Review photo of Wildwood State Park Campground by Ossama  B., August 5, 2020
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Reviewed Jul. 19, 2020

Nice and convenient

Nice size camp site , bathrooms are descent, lame not having a fire ring , you have to rent one or bring your own. Beach is beautiful, very rocky , bring your water shoes , sunset scenery is beautiful! Kids were roaming freely and safe ! Some sites were large and loud , but I hope that was only exceptional nights !

  • Review photo of Wildwood State Park Campground by Ossama  B., July 19, 2020
  • Review photo of Wildwood State Park Campground by Ossama  B., July 19, 2020
  • Review photo of Wildwood State Park Campground by Ossama  B., July 19, 2020
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Reviewed Feb. 11, 2020

Great local place

Great place to open or close your camper for the season. Decent beach. Playground for the kids. A couple of big fields for them to run in as well. Close to tons of stores and local attractions

Reviewed Aug. 28, 2019

Rain didn’t ruin it!

RV pull through sites were fantastic. It was a great campground for maiden voyage in new rig. Plenty of amenities.

Reviewed Aug. 4, 2019

North Shore Long Island

This park is run by the state located on the North Shore of Long Island, it's a good place to go if your a local and are looking for the country campground feel. It does sit on Long Island sound so there is beach access , mostly a rocky shore line. It's usually booked on weekends during the summer. Weekdays are easy to book and the price is great..

Reviewed Oct. 27, 2018

Nice beachside campground

The campsite is a nice campground for easy access to the beach (Long Island sound) and if you want to go to the Long Island wineries. The proximity to those two things make it a popular destination for city folk who don’t understand the proper decorum for a campground. Music starts blasting early here.

Reviewed Jul. 22, 2018

Camper side review

Stayed here for two nights with my popup and was surrounded by large motor homes/RVs. sites had zero privacy and were all pull through. There was water, electric and sewer hookups at each site, but this was an expensive place to ‘camp’. Bathrooms and showers were not really clean, which was surprising because most people used their personal bathroom/shower in their RV. It is close to the beach, but a very small and rocky beach. Overall, I don’t think this was the best place for us.

Reviewed Jun. 25, 2018

Great camping with beach!

large sites, very clean state campground.Many sites have water, electric and sewer.

Nice beach on the Long Island sound.

Month of VisitMay
Reviewed May. 16, 2018

Convenient

It’s a fun campground, has a great beach & great bathroom facilities. It doesn’t have that much of the camping feel, though, as there’s not many trees in the campsite area and the sites are so close together. You will get very intimate with your neighbors. The other campers can be loud, so it’s like a city of camping instead of the great outdoors.

Reviewed Jul. 12, 2016

Long Island Sound!

Close to the Hampton's and Fire Island National Seashore. A great family campsite right on the Long Island Sound. A little bit of a bummer on the rental for a firepit but the bathrooms are big and spacious. The showers could be a little bit warmer.

  • Review photo of Wildwood State Park Campground by Megan B., July 12, 2016
  • Review photo of Wildwood State Park Campground by Megan B., July 12, 2016
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Reviewed Jun. 30, 2016

North Shore Long Island bluff camping

The North Shore and South Shore are pretty different. This site gives you the North Shore experience with high bluffs, sandy calm beaches along the Long Island Sound, and views of CT across the water. Lots of other nice state parks in the area plus all the usual Long Island attractions (Riverhead Aquarium, Greek restaurants, farmer's markets, etc.). Swimming, long walks on the beach, shady camp sites, pine barrens and hardwood forest to explore, lots of deer, pretty good birding. You have to buy a stargazing permit to be out on the beach after sunset, which is kind of strange but really helps prevent hooligans from taking over the beach and destroying the serenity. Among the most modern bathrooms I've seen at a State Park campground. Nice clean campground with the usual NY State Park quality. Some accessible facilities, including swimming and camping. A great place to break up the suburban wasteland lifestyle that is much of Long Island!

  • Review photo of Wildwood State Park Campground by Amber A., June 30, 2016
  • Review photo of Wildwood State Park Campground by Amber A., June 30, 2016
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Reviewed Jun. 23, 2016

Right next to the Long Island Sound

Big Park 3 minute walk to the Long Island Sound. Have to rent a fire pit, so that is kind of lame. However Big restrooms with free luke warm showers, so that is kind of good.

  • Review photo of Wildwood State Park Campground by Michael K., June 23, 2016
  • Review photo of Wildwood State Park Campground by Michael K., June 23, 2016
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Wildwood State Park Campground have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Wildwood State Park Campground has 30 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Wildwood State Park Campground?

    Wildwood State Park Campground allows vehicles up to 50 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Wildwood State Park Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Wildwood State Park Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Wildwood State Park Campground have wifi?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Wildwood State Park Campground does have wifi.