Heckscher State Park Campground: Coastal Camping on Long Island

54 reviews

77 Timber Point Rd, East Islip, NY 11730, USA
+1 631-581-2100
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Heckscher State Park Campground Introduce

Heckscher State Park Campground, situated at 77 Timber Point Rd, East Islip, NY 11730, is a popular camping destination within Heckscher State Park. It falls under the Campgrounds & RV Parks category, providing campers with access to coastal camping experiences on Long Island.

According to customer reviews, the campground offers a "nice" experience with convenient access to both New York City and Fire Island. The campground office is open until 11 PM, and amenities include an ice machine. The presence of an ice cream truck adds to the family-friendly atmosphere.

Key features and services include:

Large campsites.
Grills available at each site.
A communal fire pit.
Proximity to NYC and Fire Island.
On-site amenities like an ice machine.
Late-night office hours.

It's important to note that while the sites are spacious, there are no bushes or natural barriers between them, offering limited privacy. Campers are advised to bring their own fire pits, as they are not provided at individual sites. Additionally, ticks are a known issue in the wooded areas, so precautions such as bug spray, long pants, and socks are recommended.

Customer reviews indicate that the campground can get very busy, especially on weekends, so reservations are highly recommended, particularly for Friday and Saturday stays. The overall atmosphere is described as "beautiful" with friendly fellow campers.

For local residents and visitors seeking a coastal camping experience near NYC, Heckscher State Park Campground offers a convenient and enjoyable option. Contact them at (631) 581-2100 for reservations and further information.

Location

New York Suffolk County East Islip Timber Point Road

Customer Reviews

4.0

54 reviews

Nutza H

Aug 02, 2021

Nice campground, close to NYC and Fire Island. The office is open till 11 pm, there is ice machine as well, and even the ice cream truck comes near sites. Large sites, but there are no bushes between them, so you can see all your neighbors. Also you have grill, but no fire pit on sites, you can bring yours, and there is one common fire pit. A good thing that we were afraid of ticks, but we used bug spray and long pants and socks and we were fine.

David Eskesen

Aug 06, 2023

It was beautiful . Just remember to book Friday and sat it's gets filled up and it's really cool. There are nice people and on the weekends when every spot is if full it's so nice . Ticks are bad in the woods . Be careful . I'm going back real soon

K Boogie

Aug 13, 2022

Just came out for a quick overnighter and had a great time. The facilities are well-maintained and the staff is knowledgeable and friendly. They take Good care of the park and make regular rounds to make sure all guests are comfortable and enjoy themselves. Get out and camp!

Devin Miller

Jul 26, 2024

This s campground is a perfect place to get away from it all. The facilities are well kept (shower, toilets, water spigot) as well as the surrounding woods that have an abundance of dead wood lying around to collect and build fires with. Each site comes with a grill top and a picnic table. They say no pets but some people bring their dogs that are well behaved and it seems to be okay. There are raccoons and cats at night so just be aware. I usually book for the week because Brooklyn Zoo. There is a disc golf course that is too tier, camp store close by, swimming in the bay, bike paths and basketball. Get your site before it’s Gone.😎🧑‍🦯‍➡️👩‍🦯‍➡️👨‍🦯‍➡️

Luis “Louie” Montalvo

Aug 09, 2023

It's a really nice spot, but campfires are not allowed. This was the first time I camped and didn't smell the smoke of a campfire. It was a different experience. The restrooms are clean and every site has water.

Daniel Padro

Feb 19, 2024

My Family and I have been coming here since they allowed RV in the Campgrounds. Staff is very friendly and we always book the same sites every year. Plenty of space for my Travel Trailer and a Tent for the Grandkids. Easy access to and from work.

Yu Mei

Jun 15, 2025

It is a wild open space, quite, clean campsite.