Great Camping Spots On Long Island

Lucky to have beautiful camping spots on Long Island! Unplug, unwind and take in beautiful beach or woodland views in various locations from Nassau County all the way out to Montauk.

For great cottages, yurts and more with less hassle but with all the outdoor benefits scroll to "Glamping".

Nassau

Nickerson Beach Campground

Lido Beach, NY

• RV camping
• Admission does not include pitch & putt and daily pool use

Battle Row Campground

Old Bethpage, NY

• 44 Acres of campground - 64 campsites and 12 tent sites
• Comfort station, recreational field, swings

Suffolk

Heckscher State Park

East Islip, NY

• 1,600 acres of parkland located on the Great South Bay
• Find multiple camping options available including tent and RV
• Check out the cottages available in the link below for "Glamping"

Watch Hill

Fire Island, NY

• Stop in at this National Park Service visitor center to learn more about Fire Island, upcoming ranger-led programs like the free, guided canoe tour of the Watch Hill salt marsh, and to check in for wilderness/backcountry camping. Backcountry camping is available by reservation only.

Peconic River Campground

Calverton, NY

• Located on the Peconic River
• Tent Camping only

Wildwood State Park

Wading River, NY

• 600 acres of undeveloped hardwood forest, terminating on the high bluff overlooking Long Island Sound.
• Find multiple camping options available including tent and RV
• Check out the cottages available in the link below for "Glamping"

Smith Point County Park

Shirley, NY

• All sites have water, and many have electric hookups and sewers. Outer beach camping is available on first come, first served basis, beach conditions permitting.

Cupsogue Beach County Park

Westhampton, NY

• 296 acre barrier beach park offers lifeguard-supervised swimming, sunbathing on white sand beaches and some of the finest saltwater bass fishing to be had on the Island. Campers and recreational vehicles are permitted along the access road running parallel to the outer beach.

Shinnecock East County Park

Southampton, NY

• Flanking the eastern border of the Shinnecock Inlet where it meets the Atlantic Ocean, this rugged, undeveloped barrier beach park includes both ocean and bay beach recreation areas. Shinnecock is a favorite spot for striped bass fishing. Off-road recreational vehicles may drive on the outer (ocean) beach. 100 campsites on the outer beach are available to self-contained campers with a valid Suffolk County Parks Green Key Card. No tent camping is permitted.

Eastern LI Kampground

Greenport, NY

• ELIK is the largest privately owned campground on Long Island
• Ample activities and amenities including RC Racetrack, swimming pool, outdoor movie theater and more
• Check out the tents, yurts and cottages available in the link below for "Glamping"

Hither Hills State Park

Montauk, NY

• Hither Hills State Park offers visitors scenic picnic areas and fireplaces, sport fishing, a two-mile sandy ocean beach, a 40-acre freshwater lake, playing fields, a playground and a 190-site campground on the ocean.

Indian Island County Park

Riverhead, NY

• This 275 acre Indian Island County Park, at the estuarine mouth of the Peconic River, is open to the public year-round for a variety of activities. Camping is immensely popular at Indian Island, with trailer and tent campsites open to organized groups, individuals and camping clubs. Restrooms and shower facilities are available for the comfort of all campers.

Otis Pike Fire Island

Watch Hill Fire Island, NY

• Backcountry camping is available by reservation for overnight stays in the Otis Pike Fire Island High Dune Wilderness area. This can be one of the best ways to experience the qualities of wilderness preserved in this area of Fire Island.

More Suffolk County Camping & Info

Smith Point, Cupsogue, Shinnecock East, Montauk Parks are our Flagship Parks. These are our largest, most popular parks with the most amenities to offer visitors such as beach front views, hiking trails, swimming and much more. Blydenburgh, Cathedral Pines, Indian Island, Sears Bellows, Southaven and West Hills are also wonderful parks and offer camping, youth group camping, group picnics, hiking and scenic woodland views. The Suffolk County Parks camping season generally runs from April through Veterans Day in November, although a few parks entertain visitors year round. Each campground is unique and offers a variety of outdoor activities.

Smith Point, Cupsogue, Shinnecock East, Montauk Parks are our Flagship Parks. These are our largest, most popular parks with the most amenities to offer visitors such as beach front views, hiking trails, swimming and much more. Blydenburgh, Cedar Point, Cupsogue, Meschutt, Montauk, Sears Bellows, Shinnecock and Southaven are open until Veterans Day. Southaven until Columbus Day and Smith Point until October 31st. We offer winter camping, when possible, for self-contained campers at Indian Island and Cathedral Pines.

Glamping

Nickerson Beach - The Willow

A restored 1974 31' Airstream Sovereign sleeps 4 and is so much more than your normal RV Rental

The Cottages at Heckscher State Park

Eastern LI Kampground

Greenport, NY

Offers luxury Safari tents and yurts as well as new for 2023 Cabin Suites

Wildwood State Park

Wading River, NY

Cedar Point Safari Tents

East Hampton, NY