Heckscher State Park
Known For
- •Sunset viewing along the bay
- •Multi-use trails for biking and walking
- •Modern family cottages
- •Playgrounds scattered throughout
- •Boat ramps with wash stations
Insider Tips
Best Time
Free entry after 4pm on weekdays and after 6pm on weekends; sunset hours for the best views
Ideal For
Pro Tip
Bring binoculars for osprey and deer sightings—birders will find prime viewing in spring near the nesting areas
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. Enjoy saltwater fishing in the Great South Bay. 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. Campsites: 69 tent & trailer. Features: 45 acres, playground, showers, dump station, grill, pools, beach. Dog friendly at Field 5.
Drifter Insights
Major destination with tourist appeal
TripAdvisor: Top 10% (#1 of 17)
Popular With
Tourist Awareness
TripAdvisor: #1 of 17 things to do in East Islip