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Hithers Hills Long Island ny
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February 11, 2013 - 5:26 pm
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Any one camp here. How close is the beach? Anyone have the off road pass I had It last year don't know if I'll get it again. Also what's the alcohol situation I know it's a state park just never been to one in ny. Also are there better weekend than others. Can I put a pop-up with two tents on one site? Thanks for the help

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February 12, 2013 - 8:25 am
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Take a look at this web site offered by NY state parks they can answer all your questions. The camp site is 500 feet from the ocean there is a grass and sandy dune between site and the water you can see the picture on the web site of campers set up along the water I have walked through this site a few times on the beach used my metal detector in the sand, but never camped here. It is def on my list of must do since i live so close  to Long island. I did look at the rules and regulations page alcohol is allowed in the park .
Alcoholic Beverages - While alcoholic beverages are allowed in most NYS campgrounds without a permit, it is the responsibility of each camping party to comply with all laws and regulations. Stony Brook State Park, Wildwood State Park and Beaver Pond Campground restrict the use of alcohol and require a permit.

Hither Hills State Park offers visitors scenic picnic areas and fireplaces, sport fishing, a two-mile sandy ocean beach, a 40-acre freshwater lake, playing fields, a playground and a 168-site campground on the ocean. Anglers can fish year-round and obtain permits to fish at night. The unique "walking dunes" of Napeague Harbor are located on the eastern boundary of the park, which also has woodlands filled with Russian olive, oak, shad and pine trees. Bridle paths and hiking, nature, biking and cross-country ski trails are available.

http://nysparks.com/parks/122/.....ities.aspx
hope this helps, Jonathan

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February 12, 2013 - 10:00 am
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I'm from Long Island.  I have camped there a few times during the off season.  Trying to get in there in season is a real PIA the place books up really fast.  Its only about a 200ft walk from the campground to the beach.  The campground at Hither Hills is basically an extention of the parking lot.  For out of state residents I believe the tab comes in at $56.00 a night. 

Here's a pic of the campground from the NYS parks webpage.

[img width=640 height=144]http://nysparks.com/parks/images/f071d91e-0fc7-499e-9fee-50cba7ed96b4.jpg[/img]

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February 14, 2013 - 2:48 pm
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thanks guys. my gf still has residence on li so i think shes gonna book the site. looks like it could be fun about 4hours from where were at in pa. i like the fact its so close to the beach.

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February 14, 2013 - 7:39 pm
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Go for it - the only place I know of that has this type of beach access close to PA is Delaware Seashore State Park - it's like camping in a parking lot (though they have full hookups, close walk to inlet/marsh/beach, sites jammed together, folks might get a bit loud though everyone is always very friendly).  No grassy sites like in the post's pic, and it books up quick. 

Please let us know how you make out, we've always been curious about that CG!

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February 14, 2013 - 8:16 pm
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We have reservations for Delaware Seashore this summer. One of the not allowed things is campfires. The sites are so close there is a real risk of setting the camper next to you on fire, if not your own.

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February 14, 2013 - 9:17 pm
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Where at in de...ill have to look at...the plus,about LI is we have friends and family there so we can stop in say hi break the drive up and go camp with friends

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February 14, 2013 - 10:41 pm
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We go to Delaware Seashore State Park (looking it up via google maps and using the street view would give a good perspective, right off of DE Route 1) and Delaware's Cape Henlopen State Park (campsites are a bit farther from the beach - you can still walk, but some folks might find it a long way to haul the beach gear).  I'm lousy with estimating distances, sorry I can't give a good idea.

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February 15, 2013 - 3:13 pm
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Del Seashore state park is between Rehobeth Beach and Bethany Beach, DE.  It is also 30 min north of Ocean City Maryland.  Dover Air Force Base and Raceway is 45 min North (on a good day, not in summer traffic tho).  The istes are rather close together, but it is cheap, and very close to the beach.  There aren't any trees, but there is always a breeze (can actually be quite a strong wind).  The LI CG looks real nice with all that grass.  They must've hauled in topsoil.  Can't grow good grass on sand, which is what you'll find between the paved parking pads at Del Seashore.

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February 16, 2013 - 10:26 pm
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We were just out on LI today, and I was just looking at this very campground.  It seemed a bit pricy compared to what we're used to, but we realize it's on the beach.  Is it worth the money? (Assuming I can get some sites.)

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February 18, 2013 - 8:10 am
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Pete,

For direct beach front camping this is about the only game in town for out of state residents.  There are a few county campgrounds that are 4x4 access only and your camping right on the beach but the county makes it almost impossible for non residents to get in their campgrounds.    There also I'd Wildwood state park on the north shore but the beaches on the north shore tend to be very rocky in like the sandy south shore. 

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February 18, 2013 - 9:00 am
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Thanks Dave! I'm not concerned with beach access, just an affordable campground that is clean.  Cheers! :chef:

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February 18, 2013 - 8:35 pm
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No problem Pete.  If you guys want pictures of sites at wildwood let me know, it's about 15 min from my house.  I'd be able to take a ride over on Saturday. 

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March 12, 2013 - 11:25 am
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Dave which beaches are you aloud to camp directly on and is it tent camping or can you take trailers on there??

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March 12, 2013 - 2:22 pm
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Unfortunately NYS does not offer any outer beach camping - I say this because Suffolk County loves to stick it to non residents (Non res 4x4 permit, county park access pass, and non res camping reservations would be required)  See the 2nd Page of this PDF for beach camping locations.

The Outter beach PDF: http://www.suffolkcountyny.gov.....rbeach.pdf

Suffolk Parks Camping: http://www.suffolkcountyny.gov.....mping.aspx

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