Wildwood State Park

Wildwood State Park is another another fantastic camping location on Long Island and close to NYC. Wildwood State Park, which has around 600 acres of protected hardwood woodland and views out over Long Island Sound, is the ideal place for a weekend fishing, hiking, and camping trip. For those who want to have a few city conveniences close by, there are 322 tent and trailer sites as well as inviting cottages. It is considered as one of the Best Camping Places Near New York City.

Here, it won't be difficult for you to spend your day outdoors and in the sun. Even special events and activities like movie showings and line and square dancing are available in the park in July and August. Each tent site has a picnic table, and nearby restrooms and showers are also available. If you intend to barbecue or have a campfire, don't forget to include a metal fire basket.

The cost of camping at Wildwood State Park varies from $18 to $34 per night, plus an extra $5 per night for out-of-state visitors. Cottages with one bedroom rent for between $175 and $200 per night, while those with two bedrooms cost between $225 and $250 per night.

Take the $21.25 LIRR to Riverhead on the North Shore to escape the urban sprawl and enter Wildwood's forest. Wildwood is roughly 10 miles from the Riverhead Train Station, so you should take a taxi—or walk if you're feeling active—there. Not many trains depart for Riverhead. Saturday's first and only morning train departs from Penn Station at 8:12 and arrives at 10:25. Since schedules can occasionally change, always check again before leaving.

Distance from New York City: 76 miles (1 hour and 30 minutes by car)
Types of Campsites: RV, tent camping, and cottages
Open Dates: Dates vary, check the website for details
Reservations and Cost: Reservations are required, site fees start at $18/day

Rating: 3.5/5.0, 82 Tripadvisor reviews