Hither Hills State Park

It is understandable why New Yorkers love Hither Hills State Park, which has 190 oceanfront sites. Two miles of sandy beach, a 40-acre lake, year-round fishing, lovely picnic sites, numerous nature and hiking trails, and a playground are all available at the campground. When visiting Hither Hills, you must definitely experience the distinctive "walking dunes." Additionally, you can find many tree species, including pine, oak, shad, and Russian olive trees.

The Hither Hills State Park campground offers easy access to the beach, a playground, and a well equipped general store in case you missed anything. When you want to go camping close to New York City, this is the ideal location because there is a summertime scheduled recreation program that hosts events and activities.

The extremely popular Hither Hills State Park is notorious for having months' worth of reservations. Residents of New York State pay $35.00 per night for camping while non-residents pay $70.00 per night. Take the LIRR to Montauk, all the way out to the tip of the island (approximately 150 miles altogether from Penn Station). You will pay $21.25 for a one-way, off-peak fare. Campers can take a taxi, some of which typically wait in the neighboring LIRR parking lot to greet arriving trains, or walk approximately four and a half miles to reach the park entrance from the Montauk Train station.

Distance from New York City: 114 miles (2 hours and 15 minutes by car)
Types of Campsites: RV and tent camping
Open Dates: Dates vary, check the website for details
Reservations and Cost: Reservations are required, site fees start at $35/day

Rating: 4.5/5.0, 207 Tripadvisor reviews