Where to go camping on LI by the ocean

Long Islanders enjoy affordable oceanfront camping, bypassing costly rentals and beach houses.

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Upcoming Events

Cedar Point County Park Hike

Jul19

3-mile hike to the Cedar Point Lighthouse along Gardiner's Bay and Northwest Harbor, be on the lookout for piping plovers, ospreys, terns and cormorants, bring tick and mosquito protection, a good hat, sunscreen and water, meet at the camp store on the left at the very end of the camp road

Where

Cedar Point County Park

5 Cedar Point Rd.

East Hampton, NY

Phone

201-790-5725

Price

$15 parking fee

Sand Sculpting Contest

Jul22

Contestants may use sand, water and other natural materials native to the beach to create sand art, prizes will be awarded in several categories

Where

Robert Moses State Park

600 Robert Moses State Pkwy.

Babylon, NY

Phone

631-321-3510

Price

$10 parking fee

The Secret Life in a Pond: Life Cycles and Survey of Freshwater Invertebrates

Jul22

The freshwater ponds in the field behind the museum host an amazing amount of life in even a few buckets of water. Discover, observe, draw, and record the species found, from animals that always stay tiny to animals that start microscopic but grow as big as your hand. There will be a variety of magnifiers, microscopes, record sheets, drawing supplies and books available, just bring your curiosity! There will be a short introduction to the species found and the changes to the ponds over the last three years. This program is for adults and children ages 10 and up.

Where

Bridgehampton-SOFO

377 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Tpke.

Bridgehampton, NY

Phone

631-537-9735

Price

$10 child, $15 adult, includes museum admission that day. Under 3 is free. Off-site programs, non-members: $5 per person, under 3 is free

Website
sofo.org
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