Hither Hills State Park, Montauk, New York

Thanks to the Long Island State Park Commission, what was supposed to be a line of hotels and casinos, is now a state park where adventure awaits. Located just three hours away from NYC, Montauk is the perfect getaway for sun worshipers to pitch a tent and enjoy beach-front camping right in New York.

Hither Hills State Park gives you a scenic camping region with sand dunes, a freshwater lake, 2 miles of sandy beach, and ocean-front sunrises. Besides your everyday water activities such as swimming, boating, and fishing, the park offers horseback riding, hiking, biking, and nightly campfires with a perfect backdrop of Montauk.