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Wildwood
Overview
Wildwood State Park offers a unique escape on the north shore of Long Island, encompassing over 700 acres of pristine hardwood forest. This destination is defined by its dramatic high bluffs that overlook the cooling waters of the Long Island Sound. Unlike typical commercial resorts, it provides a more traditional camping experience that emphasizes natural beauty and outdoor recreation in a coastal setting. Visitors can expect a rugged, authentic atmosphere where the sound of the surf is never far away.
Location & Surroundings
Situated in Wading River, the park serves as a gateway to the famous North Fork of Long Island. The environment shifts from dense woods to a rocky shoreline, providing diverse landscapes within a single stay. The surrounding area is characterized by rolling farmland and scenic vistas, making the drive to the park as enjoyable as the stay itself. It feels worlds away from the city bustle, nestled in a region known for its maritime heritage and agricultural roots.
Amenities & Park Features
The park caters to RVers with dedicated sites that include electric and water hookups in specific loops. Visitors have access to clean bathhouses, a convenient dumping station, and a camp store for essentials. For recreation, the park features:
- A lifeguarded beach for swimming in the sound.
- Twelve miles of shaded hiking and biking trails.
- Extensive picnic areas with grills and playgrounds.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
Beyond the park boundaries, guests can explore the renowned Long Island Wine Country, with numerous vineyards and tasting rooms just a short drive away. For family-oriented fun, the Splish Splash water park and local farm stands offer plenty of daytime entertainment. Nature lovers often head to the nearby Brookhaven State Park or enjoy fishing and beachcombing along the Sound’s pebbly shores. Shopping enthusiasts will appreciate the proximity to the Riverhead Tanger Outlets for a day of retail therapy.
Who This Park Is Best For
This park is an ideal match for nature enthusiasts and families who prioritize scenery and outdoor activities over luxury resort amenities. It is a fantastic choice for RVers looking for a peaceful base camp while exploring the culinary and viticulture scene of the North Fork. If you enjoy falling asleep to the sound of the wind through the trees and waking up for a clifftop sunrise, Wildwood will suit your travel style perfectly.
Amenities
- Recreational Facilities
- Policies
- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Facility
- Hunting Nearby (within 20 miles)
- On-Site Rentals
- Sites
User Reviews
Shana F
Fun, Medium-sized park that's fenced in with an open entrance. It overlooks a large picnic area with bathrooms within sight and walking distance. It is right off of the parking lot, too. When you enter Wildwood, it is off to the left, in the corner right past the small concession/bathroom area, right past the picnic ground, fenced in. Surrounded by woods in the back and right side, it is well kept, and clear of branches and leaves. Last time we were there, they were raking leaves and removing branches after a windy night. I'm sure this place is super busy during summertime and early fall, but we have been coming since mid October, and there has been very little foot traffic. Sometimes there will be a few scattered vehicles from people enjoying the trails or waterfront, a few random families at picnic tables, someone walking a dog, etc. Either we will be the only ones at the playground or a family or two will filter in and out while we're there, so it's been a nice place to go when the weather permits, but we don't want the overwhelming chaos of the local parks. The playground is well maintained and appears up to date, with plenty of options for kids of all ages, including the younger ones. My son likes to alternate between riding his bike and playing on the playsets, which seem safer but as entertaining as the bigger local parks. There is some sandy parts and soft ground material which was a nice surprise as my son is a wild child. The playground allows for you to keep eyes on multiple kiddos but I never like when there isn't a full enclosure, as the parking lot is only a few steps off despite the fence. Anyways, this park is equipped with 2 playsets (5 & under, 5 & older), 2 swingsets, a see saw, a single person spinning thing (??), a double climbing wall, walking/bike riding area, with sand and softland material near equipment. My 3.5 year old LOVES this park. It overlooks the picnic area, which is nice if you have older kids and come to hang out or have a BBQ since you can see them close by. Definitely recommend coming here, but we have only been here maybe 4 times in the off-season, and there hasn't been a crowd or anything to compare it to.
Alison Ross
Fun and inexpensive camping site. Bathroom is pretty dirty by the end of the day but gets cleaned every morning so not too bad. We went on a summer weekend so it was very packed but it was still really fun. Saw deer and groundhog. The beach was pretty nice. There are also basketball courts and a little store that rents fire pits and wood on site. Plus nearby there’s a farm where you can pick your own fruits and veggies! We loved it overall.
Cristina Petretta
Don’t be like us and make sure you read the fine print. I glossed over the fact that these campsites do not have a fire pit and that you need to either bring one or rent one. $12 a night, $20 cash only deposit so we had to go across the street view o Niks deli to get cash. Very happy with the campsite that we picked because it was towards the end of a loop so we only really had the neighbor to the back of us which we were able to kind of block off with our tent/gazebo pop-up. There’s not much blockage from trees in any of the other areas so everybody is basically just next to each other which isn’t an ideal but just choose your site wisely! The bathrooms were very well maintained and very stocked with toilet paper, very clean. The walk to the beach is a little bit of a hike if you’re going with a bunch of stuff because you literally can only walk up and down and it’s steep going back up. Just good to know before hand. The water is kind of gross obviously it’s Long Island but the scenery was breathtaking and the sunset was amazing I don’t know that I would go again just because of how on top of each other all of the campsites are with no real blockage from each other but nonetheless it was a great trip and a very beautiful area
Nikola Janjić
1,5h from Manhattan. Car fee $10. Gift shop, barbeque areas, restrooms. No pets allowed on the beech. The park has 2 miles of beach on the Long Island sound for fishing and swimming. Each campsite has a picnic table, and dumping stations are nearby. There are 10 cottages, each with a fire ring, screened-in patio, and are available for rent through mid-November. Other amenities include food concessions, a nature trail, twelve miles of marked hiking trails, a picnic area, basketball courts, ball fields, a playground, and showers. Firewood is for sale at the park; bring your own barbecue or metal fire container.
Joanna Janas
Was in section E, cute - private. The park itself is really beautiful, my main issue was the bathrooms…. The park was EMPTY… Give or take maybe 20 occupants. There was no reason for the bathroom nearby to be that disgusting 🤢 otherwise everything else was good! Employees were nice :)
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