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Wildwood State Park Campground

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New York State Park Campgrounds: Same-day reservations are allowed until 3 p.m. on day of arrival; this applies to campsites only. Reservations can be made online or through the ReserveAmerica Call Center: 1-800-456-2267. Walk-ins are permitted on campsites only.

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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.

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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Wildwood State Park Campground is located in New York

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Directions

Wildwood is 73 miles from Manhattan. Take 495 E/Long Island Expressway ramp to Eastern Long Island Riverhead to Exit 68 for William Floyd Pkwy toward County 46. Once you have merged onto Express Dr (Service road), you will need to get into the right lane. The right lane will take you onto Route 46/William Floyd Parkway heading North. Merge onto to William Floyd Parkway and keep to the right lane. After 7.3 miles you will reach the end of the Route 46, bear to the right onto Route 25A East. At the 3rd traffic light, turn left onto Sound Avenue. Take Sound avenue to the next first traffic light and make another left turning onto Hulse Landing Road. Continue on Hulse Landing Road just after The Wading River Fire Department and the blinking traffic light; the road will fork and bearing right will bring you to the entrance to Wildwood State Park. 631-929-4314

Address

790 Hulse Landing Road
Wading River, NY 11792-0518

Coordinates

40.9604602 N
72.81803954 W

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  • Tent Sites
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Features

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  • Market
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  • Electric Hookups
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  • Pets
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  • Pull-Through Sites
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Reviewed Aug. 8, 2025

Our go-to spot

My wife and I love this campground. It is right at the entrance to wine country on Long Island and has a beach on the Long Island Sound. (A little rocky on the north shore)

SiteT-17
Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed May. 8, 2025

Nice campground with lots of sites

I've been going to this campground every summer for at least 5 years. Recently they became very stringent about parking to vehicles at the site making it very difficult to visit with a family and 2 vehicles. I usually host group camping trips and the single vehicle rule makes that very difficult.

That aside, this is a very nice campground with various kinds of sites. You can find sites that are less wooded and better suited to group camping, as well as sites that are a little more secluded. This is one of my favorite campgrounds solely because there are platform sites so I can place my tent on a concrete or wooden platform. There is a separate area for RVs vs tents. There is also a store where you can get a cup of coffee in the morning and lots of goodies throughout the day.

There are hiking trails and you can walk to the beach. Note - it is a downhill walk to the beach. The beach is fairly clean and has a small boardwalk.

There are lots of stores nearby as well as orchards to pick your own fruits. I stayed there one weekend and went to Splish Splash waterpark that's not far away. There is also a Tanger Outlet nearby. I've been there during a full on thunderstorm and watched as the trees swayed in the wind.

Lovely campground with lots of activities to entertain you.

SiteD34Plat
Month of VisitAugust
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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. 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
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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
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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
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I see photos of the campsites at Wildwood State Park?

Photos of Wildwood State Park campsites are available on the official New York State Parks website and The Dyrt platform. The images showcase the campground's layout with pull-through sites that accommodate both tents and RVs. You'll notice the open field design with limited tree coverage between sites. Photos also highlight the beautiful beach along Long Island Sound and stunning sunset views. For the most comprehensive collection of campsite pictures, check the official reservation website or The Dyrt's photo gallery for Wildwood State Park.

How do I make camping reservations at Wildwood State Park?

Reservations for Wildwood State Park can be made through the New York State Parks reservation system via ReserveAmerica. You can book online or by phone at 1-800-456-CAMP. Reservations open 9 months in advance, and booking early is recommended as the campground fills quickly during summer weekends. The reservation process allows you to select specific sites based on your equipment needs (tent, RV, etc.). Be prepared with your planned arrival/departure dates and the type/size of your camping equipment when booking. A reservation fee applies in addition to the nightly camping rate.

What do reviews say about camping at Wildwood State Park?

Wildwood State Park offers a mixed camping experience on Long Island's North Shore. The park features spacious sites with water, electric, and sewer hookups ideal for RVs. Campers appreciate the clean facilities, including bathrooms with free lukewarm showers. The beautiful beach on Long Island Sound offers gorgeous sunset views, though water shoes are recommended for the rocky shoreline. Many visitors enjoy the family-friendly atmosphere and convenient access to Long Island attractions like wineries and Riverhead. Some drawbacks include minimal privacy between sites, having to rent fire pits, and occasional noise from neighboring campers, especially on summer weekends.

Where can I find a map of Wildwood State Park campground?

Maps of Wildwood State Park campground are available through several sources. The official New York State Parks website provides downloadable maps showing campsite layouts, beach access points, and trail systems. Maps are also typically available at the park office when you check in. For planning purposes, the ReserveAmerica reservation system displays a campground map during the booking process that allows you to view and select specific sites. For the most current and detailed maps, contact the park directly or visit the New York State Parks website.

What amenities are available at the cottages in Wildwood State Park?

Wildwood State Park offers cottage accommodations with modern amenities for a comfortable stay. The cottages provide an alternative to traditional camping while still enjoying the park setting. Key features typically include electricity, furnished rooms, and climate control systems. While specific details about interior amenities aren't extensively documented, cottages generally offer more comfort than tent camping. For the most accurate and current information about cottage amenities, size, pricing, and availability, contact the park directly through the New York State Parks reservation system.