Swimming and fishing opportunities along the Long Island Sound draw campers to Wildwood State Park Campground, where a short downhill walk leads to a rocky shoreline with views across to Connecticut. The 600-acre forested park operates from April through October, accommodating both RVs up to 50 feet and tent campers on concrete or wooden platforms.
Sites vary considerably in their setup and privacy levels. Some areas offer more open spacing suitable for group camping, while others provide greater seclusion among the trees. The campground separates RV and tent camping areas, with full hookups including electric, water, and sewer connections available. Giselle P. notes "various kinds of sites" including "platform sites so I can place my tent on a concrete or wooden platform."
The beach requires water shoes due to its rocky composition, and campers need to rent fire rings for $8 per day since the sites don't include them. Hiking and biking trails wind through the pine barrens and hardwood forest sections of the park. A camp store provides morning coffee and supplies, while another store and concession stand operate near the beach area. Bathrooms receive consistent praise for their size and cleanliness, with free showers available.
Access roads can present challenges, and the park enforces strict parking limits of one vehicle per site, which affects group camping arrangements. Weekend bookings fill quickly during summer months, though weekday availability remains better. "A great family campsite right on the Long Island Sound," describes Megan B.. Sites sit close together with limited privacy between neighbors.
Reserve well in advance for summer weekends, and bring water shoes for beach access along with your own fire ring to avoid rental fees.
Description
Take the Virtual Tour! - WILDWOOD STATE PARK
Wildwood State Park comprises 600 acres of undeveloped hardwood forest, terminating on the high bluff overlooking Long Island Sound. Swimmers can take advantage of the cool waters of the Sound, and picnickers can relax at shaded picnic tables as their children enjoy the nearby playground. Visitors can fish and use the hiking and cross-country ski trails, making this an enjoyable place to camp and be outdoors in any season. Geography: Wildwood State Park is located near Long Island Sound, on the north shore of Long Island, in Suffolk County. Recreation: Considered a flagship facility, visitors can enjoy the beach, biking, camper recreation programs, fishing, hiking, picnicking, and cross-country skiing. During July and August, movies are shown weekly, and once a week, campers can enjoy an evening of line or square dancing. Facilities: 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. The campground recycles newspaper and cardboard. 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.
Reservation Info
Wildwood State Park 2021 Camping Season: Loops A and C: May 21- October 10, 2021 Loops E: May 21- October 10, 2021 Loops T, B, D: April 2- October 10, 2021 Cottages: April 2- October 30, 2021
Please note, during Core Season the cottages require a 3-night minimum with the following requirement: For Odd Cottages, Thursday, Friday and Saturday MUST be booked together. For Even Cottages, Friday, Saturday and Sunday MUST be booked together.
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New York State Park Campgrounds: Same-day reservations are allowed until 3 p.m. on day of arrival; this applies to campsites only. Reservations can be made online or through the ReserveAmerica Call Center: 1-800-456-2267. Walk-ins are permitted on campsites only.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundWildwood State Park Campground is located in New York
Directions
Wildwood is 73 miles from Manhattan. Take 495 E/Long Island Expressway ramp to Eastern Long Island Riverhead to Exit 68 for William Floyd Pkwy toward County 46. Once you have merged onto Express Dr (Service road), you will need to get into the right lane. The right lane will take you onto Route 46/William Floyd Parkway heading North. Merge onto to William Floyd Parkway and keep to the right lane. After 7.3 miles you will reach the end of the Route 46, bear to the right onto Route 25A East. At the 3rd traffic light, turn left onto Sound Avenue. Take Sound avenue to the next first traffic light and make another left turning onto Hulse Landing Road. Continue on Hulse Landing Road just after The Wading River Fire Department and the blinking traffic light; the road will fork and bearing right will bring you to the entrance to Wildwood State Park. 631-929-4314
Address
790 Hulse Landing Road
Wading River, NY 11792-0518
Coordinates
40.9604602 N
72.81803954 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- Verizon5GExcellent Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 3/2/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- Verizon5GExcellent Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 3/2/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 6 min from Bridgeport, CT
- 1 hr 22 min from New Haven, CT
- 1 hr 35 min from Waterbury, CT
- 1 hr 42 min from Norwich, CT






















