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Islip Township
Heckscher State Park
    Box 160
    East Islip, NY 11730
    Phone: (631) 581-2100
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Heckscher State Park has more than a million visitors a year. Twenty miles of trails attract hikers, bicycle and cross-country skiers. Swimmers can use the Great South Bay or the swimming pool complex. There are picnic areas, a boat launch ramp, playing fields, playground and 69 camp sites. Only vehicles under eleven feet high can come into the campgrounds.

Directions:
At the end of the Heckscher State Pkwy, 50 miles from Manhattan on the south shore of LI, within the East Islip/Great River Area in Suffolk County.

Seasons/Hours:
Open year round, seven days a week, sunrise to sunset.

Pets:
Dogs only. Access in undeveloped areas only, on a leash not more than 6 feet. Not allowed in camping, bathing and picnic areas. Not allowed in buildings or on walkways.

Attractions:

    • Beach
    • Biking
    • Boat Launch Site

    • Camper Recreation
    • Cross Country Skiing
    • Dumping Stations

    • Empire Passport Accepted
    • Fishing
    • Food

    • Hiking
    • Nature Trail
    • Pavilions - Pavilion is by Permit Only.

    • Picnic Tables
    • Playground
    • Playing Fields

    • Pool
    • Recreation Programs
    • Showers

    • Tent/Trailer Sites

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