Camping reservations can be made up to 9 months in advance. Sites become available at the 9-month window at the following times:
March 15 - Labor Day: 8AM Monday - Friday, 9AM Saturday & Sunday.
Day after Labor Day - March 14: 9AM Monday - Friday, 9AM Saturday & Sunday.
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HECKSCHER STATE PARK, NY
Book a Site at HECKSCHER STATE PARK, NY
** Arrival dates earlier than the online-reservation-window may also be available at the facility.
*** Some sites may be available only from the campground on a first-come-first-served basis.
**** Some sites may be available only from the campground. Call the park to check availability.
Description
Heckscher State Park was once the 19th century estates of George C. Taylor and J. Neal Plum. William Nicoll, founder of the Town of Islip, originally built his estate on this property. The park was bought by the State of New York using a donation by the affluent August Heckscher with strong opposition from wealthy local residents. It was one of Robert Moses' most difficult fights to obtain land for public recreation on Long Island. Only with assistance and support from then Governor Alfred E. Smith was Moses able to close the deal on this beautiful property fronting the Great South Bay.
Geography:
Heckscher State Park is located on the Great South Bay, on the south shore of Long Island, in Suffolk County.
Recreation:
The Great South Bay is a great park resource, providing opportunities for bay swimming, boat launching, sail boarding, kayaking, and canoeing. Other popular activities in the park include: picnicking, biking, sports fields, walking, jogging, scenic viewing, nature observation.
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.
Booking Rules
CampsiteReservations can be made for today and can be made up to 9 Month(s) in advance.
Cottage
Reservations must be made 1 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 9 Month(s) in advance.
Pavilion
Reservations must be made 7 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made beginning February 1st at 9am of each year.
2024 Cottage Season Schedule
Cottages 4, 6, 9, 11, 15
- Peak pricing applies to Memorial Day Weekend: Friday, May 24, 2024 – Sunday, May 26, 2024
- Peak pricing applies to Columbus Day Weekend: Friday, October 11, 2024 - Monday, October 14, 2024
Cottages 1, 3, 5, 7, 13
- Peak pricing applies to Memorial Day Weekend: Friday, May 24, 2024 – Sunday, May 26, 2024
- Peak pricing applies to Columbus Day Weekend: Friday, October 11, 2024 - Monday, October 14, 2024
Cottages 2, 8, 10, 12, 14
- Peak pricing applies to Memorial Day Weekend: Friday, May 24, 2024 – Sunday, May 26, 2024
- Peak pricing applies to Columbus Day Weekend: Friday, October 11, 2024 - Monday, October 14, 2024
Season Schedule
- Biking
- Boat Launch
- Canoeing
- Disc Golf
- Dump Station
- Fishing
- Hiking Trail
- Information Center
- Kayaking
- Parking
- Picnic Tables
- Playground
- Recreation Programs
- Restroom
- Showers
- Skiing - Cross Country
- Swimming - Beach
- Windsurfing/Sailboarding
40.70833, -73.16639
40°42'30"N, 73°9'59"W
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
Mailing Address:
HECKSCHER STATE PARKP.O. Box 160
EAST ISLIP NY 11730