Long Island

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Hecksher State Park

Hither Hills

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Directions

Hecksher State Park is located at the end of the Southern State Parkway. Take the Southern State Parkway to the Hecksher State entrance. Commercial vehicles use Route 27, exit 46 to Hecksher State park. The park is located 50 miles from Manhattan on the South shore of Long Island within the East Islip - Great River area of Suffolk County.

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Important Information

  • Pet are not allowed at this park.
  • There is a 14 day maximum stay for each reservation and a 1 day minimum. After the maximum stay, the camper must leave the park for 48 hours before returning.
  • There is 24 hour security.
  • Swimming is open from mid-June through Labor day at Saltwater Bay and swimming pool.
  • Boat launch area is day use only and has a pump out station.
  • There are no electrical or water hookups at any site.
  • Campers must check in and be on the site before 9 p.m.
  • The campground has trees, and each site has a BBQ grill, table and cement pad for your tent.
  • There are nature and special events during the camping season.
  • No ground fires are allowed. Campfires must be in containers with metal bottoms.
  • Water spigots are located throughout the grounds, but not at every site.
  • Quiet hours are from 10pm to 7am. No generators during quiet hours and no vehicles are permitted to enter/leave the campgrounds during quiet hours (barring an emergency).
  • Maximum of 2 vehicles allowed. Additional cars will be charged a fee.
Heckscher State Park
P.O. Box 153
EAST ISLIP NY 11730
For more information about the park, please call (631) 581-2100


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