Camp Hero State Park

Beautiful large State Park in Montauk, NY. Amazing views of the bluffs and the Atlantic Ocean. There are many trails to walk around through the woods and near the beach. There are also multiple picnic areas available. You can see great views of the Montauk Point Lighthouse. It was $8.00 to enter the state park with a vehicle. I would recommend checking out Camp Hero State Park.

Camp Hero State Park is one of our favorite place to hike. Weather has been warm so we went to hike here three times last week. As you walk the trail by the beach, you will see “hoodoo” formations. It has been eroded and losing more land every year we come by. As you walk alongside the beach, you can see surfers catching waves and fish popping up in the water. You can walk to lighthouse. Truly magical place to hike and spend the day when you are in Montauk.

Listening to a podcast and learning about the wild and sordid past of this former military base that inspired the show Stranger Things makes the trip so much more interesting and enjoyable. Plenty of trails to hike, wildlife to see, and photo ops galore. You can't access the old military buildings, but you can walk right up to them and peep in some of the holes no doubt made by curious visitors. The lighthouse is currently being renovated, so the lovely view of it is littered with cranes and heavy equipment. No doubt it will look wonderful when it is finished! Look for the maps so you don't miss anything. The tower, barracks, bunkers and bluffs are all in different areas. Lots of picnic tables and plenty of spots to stop and rest. Careful for ticks in the wooded areas!

This is a must stop before you head out to the Montauk Lighthouse! You can see the Lighthouse from the distance but the best part is the trail along the shoreline. Amazing views of the North Atlantic Ocean!❤️

One of the best places to hike on long island winter, spring, summer or fall! From the radar dish to the lighthouse, to seal haul out and back to radar you get so many great views and trail types. The cliffs along the south shore are not to be missed

I had a great hike with my dad all throughout camp hero, camp hero sanctuary and to the lighthouse. We found bunkers hidden in the woods of course sealed off. It would be amazing to open 1 up just to see what it looked like back then. We walked all over camp hero and the sanctuary. It was a great day and can't wait to come out here again. The bowling alley must have only been 2 lanes at best if you can find it.

I try to get here once a year. It's a beautiful park. Great dog walking park. It can be stroller friendly, if you have a large wheeled jogging stroller. Though, I don't recommend you bring strollers, unless you stay on the roads and flat trails. If you're planning on walking through the sand trails or small wooded trails you'll have a tough time. The area is beautiful and you'll learn a lot about the history of Camp Hero if you stop and read the plaques in the barracks.

A cool spot to check out when in the Montauk area. This park offers a nice area to hike from the seaside cliffs to the abandoned radio tower, there is plenty of cool things to check out. A recommend bringing bug spray.