Heckscher State Park
Heckscher State ParkBox 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 to Heckscher State Park:At the end of the Heckscher State Parkway, 50 miles from Manhattan on the south shore of LI, within the East Islip/Great River Area in Suffolk County.
Park Information
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
