HECKSCHER STATE PARK Campground - 85 Sites, Maps & Photos

Phone: 631-581-2100
Address: P.O. Box 160, EAST ISLIP, NY 11730
Fees: Non-Peak Primitive Site $10.00 Non-Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00 Non-Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00 Non-Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00 Peak Primitive Site $10-$12 Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00-$24.00 Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00-$21.00 Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00-$23.00
Facilities: The 1,600 acres of Heckscher State Park on the south shore of Long Island are used by park visitors for a number of outdoor activities; primarily, the park's shady picnic groves provide the idyllic spots for family and group picnic outings. Large open fields are used for soccer, cricket, lacrosse, and other field sports. Four miles of paved, multi-use trails attract bicycle riders, walkers, and nature lovers. In addition to stunning views of the Great South Bay with Fire Island as the backdrop, visitors see whitetail deer, a variety of birds and other wildlife.
Directions: The park is located at the end of the Heckscher State Pkwy, 50 miles from Manhattan, on the south shore of Long Island, within the East Islip/Great River Area in Suffolk County. 631-581-2100

Important information

General Information: COTTAGES During Core Season the cottages require a 7 night minimum stay. Must be 21 or older to rent $200 refundable deposit required at check-in. Deposits collected via credit card ONLY. Pets are NOT permitted in the cottages. Smoking is NOT permitted in the cottages. Tents are NOT allowed in the cottage area. Heat and air conditioning are available in the cottages. The latest time to check in on your day of arrival is 9PM. Please call the park if you cannot arrive by 9PM. PLEASE NOTE: Reservations should only be made through Reserve America, do not book any sites via any third-party site (i.e. Airbnb, VRBO, etc...). ACCESS PASS/LIFETIME LIBERTY PASS IS NOT ACCEPTED FOR THE COTTAGES CAMPSITES Pets are NOT permitted. There is a one-time $20 fee charged for a 2nd car pass at the time it is registered at the Park Office. The 2nd car pass is valid for the entirety of a reservation. Only one vehicle is allowed at each campsite, all other permitted vehicles are to be parked in designated area assigned by Park Office. SWIMMING: Each year the campground makes every effort to provide safe swimming opportunities by testing the water and by keeping the swimming areas staffed with lifeguards. Please be aware that if the safety of our swimmers is compromised due to lack of lifeguard coverage or water quality issues, swimming will be prohibited. Swimming cannot be a guaranteed activity; therefore, we cannot offer refunds on camping stays. We apologize for this inconvenience as it may occur with little advance notice. Looking to reserve a campsite for just 1 night? If you make your reservation within 3 days of your arrival you can book a 1-night stay online or through the Call Center. *Applies to campsites only. PRE-REGISTRATION: Have an existing reservation? Don't forget to PRE-REGISTER!! Two days prior to arrival you can sign into Reserve America and pre-register. IT SAVES TIME. LENGTH OF STAY: A camping party and their equipment may occupy a site for a maximum of 14 continuous nights. After which, the camping party and equipment must leave the site and facility for 48 hours before registering again for another site. Please Note: To ensure fairness for all NY customers, any reservation with departure dates outside the 9-month Maximum Window cannot be changed or cancelled until 18 days after the reservation was made. OPRHP General Camping Rules, Information, and Cancellation Policy