Dear hikers and lovers of outdoors, If you want a nice trail with some gorgeous views. Make your way to Caumsett. We went on a weekend afternoon for a sweet hike and had a special little treat at the end! Def a go to for me. read more

Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve - Parks Near Me - Lloyd Harbor, New York

I was very impressed with Caumsett state park, from gorgeous views of the Long Island sound to rolling hills and meadows, paved and dirt trails all for your exploration. I recommend reading up on the history of the park before you start your exploration of this marvel. Once a large estate owned by a gilded age family and Sold to New York State during the developments of Robert Mosses. Do be prepared to walk, but you will love what you see on your two mile plus journey of deer and wild life viewing, thats right I saw deer as well as many bird species who's calls, chirps, and knocks could be heard through out the park. read more

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The park is expansive and well-maintained, with a mix of forest, woodland, meadows, salt marsh, and shoreline that gives you a little bit of everything. Some paths or trails are paved and smooth. Whether you're hiking, biking, or just strolling, something is calming about this place. There are horse stables. The historic buildings add charm and a sense of timelessness without feeling overly touristy. Parking is $8 (free with an Empire Pass), and restrooms are available near the entrance. I recommend bringing water and wearing comfortable shoes. There are plenty of quiet spots to relax. Pro tip: Go earlier in the day or during golden hour for amazing light and fewer crowds. This is one of those places you'll want to return to in every season. If you're looking for a peaceful escape with gorgeous views and plenty of easy walking trails, this place is a must-visit on Long Island read more

We passed by this park because we were in the area. We didnt have much time to explore but from What we have seen looks like a sprawling park with so much to see. We didn't have trouble parking on a Saturday afternoon. My cousin has an empire pass for the season so our entrance was free. We check out the barns, the enclose garden & walk around a bit. We will come back in the fall, and check out the horses & walk the trail leading to the beach. read more

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I could have SWORN I posted a review of this WONDEFUL gem in the NYS Parks crown years ago, but if not, I'm waaaaaaaaaaaay overdue!! I grew up in Huntington but somehow never made it here until YEARS after moving away. Long Island, and Huntington in general have become SO congested and BUSY, that finding a spot to "get away from it all" is not just an option for a fund getaway, it's almost a necessity. Whether you're here for a quick walk, or really want to get into some longer, more scenic hikes, you'll be surprised to discover how many wonderful options there are here to explore!! We took a looooooooong perimeter hike on a beautiful fall day, and hit the woods, the beach, and lots of scenic stops in between, totaling nearly 7 miles!! If you're even CLOSE to this neck of the woods, DON'T miss this WONDERFUL gem in NYS' state park crown!! read more

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My wife and I specifically went here to have a nice tolerable hike from their entrance going to the beach/pond area.There is an entrance/parking fee. You can follow different trails in this area, they provide you with a map at the entrance which was very helpful in exploring the area. The highlights of this park is the farm/barn area, an enclosed garden, paved and unpaved hiking trail, horse stable, main house, summer, winter house, and the beach and the pond. We decided to take the trail which is just a little more than 4 miles out and back, most of the trail are shaded with trees. It is a wonderful hike, the beach area has big rocks, good for a photo opportunity, and rest. After the hike we ate at a picnic area near the barn, we brought some food to replenish ourselves. This was really a good day to hike in this park. read more

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Walk was nice but lowkey sweaty as seen in the photo below. I would recommend eating and drinking before you go. 6'7 stars read more

Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve - good walk but sweaty - Parks Near Me - Lloyd Harbor, New York

I bought the Empire pass this year and Caumsett was on my list of state parks to visit. $8 per car entry fee without the pass. I went to the fisherman side of them park and it was a long unshaded walk in the hot sum. The beach is beautiful, a two mile walk each way. Lots of parking and I look forward to visiting the other side next time. read more

Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve - Parks Near Me - Lloyd Harbor, New York

Today was a perfect weather for a visit . Although I want to see it during foliage season, seeing it during summertime brings a different joy though. Walking the trail to the beach/ pond via the scenic drive is the easiest and favorite path of recent walkers, bikers and joggers. We decided to take same path. It is a Shaded paved road with different stops ( garden, stable, main house) that anyone will enjoy. I admired the huge stable house that we passed by. Along the way, there are lots of benches that can be seated in if feel like needing a rest. The master garage transformation to visitors restroom is such a good decision the park made, a resting place right before visiting the main house. I find the 1.5 mile walk to the main house an enjoyable one. A wonderful view of the ocean from the house backyard is a treat. The next half mile of the trail is to see a full view of the Long Island sound. The view is gorgeous. Relaxing and peaceful. We have the option to take a different trail to go to the fisherman drive end point but the my husband is not into it since it is an open road. We decided to go back to the parking lot using the same path as it is shaded. There is a cafe, restroom and picnic room by the entrance. Definitely returning. read more

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Finally made our way over here when my son was home from school (he was sick but not sick enough to go get some fresh air!) anyway we had a nice stroll, my husband didn't pay attention and we ended up doing a 3 mile hike which was not what we were expecting but that's our own fault lol. It was a nice walk though. I'd definitely go back to explore more. read more

I love this historical park - it has the perfect amount of walking and greenery. There are even little spots to stop and do a "work outl on. It's a great way to get away from the suburban life. There's even horses you can see! When I was in a wheelchair, I was able to do a lap there so it is handicap friendly too. I would recommend! Lovely spot for a day date, out with your family, kids, friends, or just to clear your mind. read more

This is probably one of the hidden gems. If you feel like you've been cooped up at home for too long or you just simply want some fresh air. This is the spot! But please, PLEASE wear a mask. There are SOME people out there who just thinks they are above it all ... It is, what it is ~ If you're feeling for a stroll, walk, sprint, run, heck it's even bike friendly here! Definitely lots of area to cover and the people are fairly distant between one another which is a plus. Some tips! Make sure to bring your own bottle of water to keep hydrated. If you have low blood sugar or just need to refuel definitely bring a bag of snacks if needed. There are bathrooms and a few vending machines but not much! Overall it's a great place to explore! read more

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Stay out of the park office. You may be leaving the office questioning your own sanity. See a park employee in there that seems more interested surfing internet than taking care of park issues, trash, lost and found items or anything hazardous you may find....walk out, just walk away! read more

Huge state park with many areas to walk and go. There is a paved loop for easy walking or biking, an equestrian area and horse paths, and a "rougher" path/trail with more elevation and rigor. Not for the basic fitness level if you are on bike. The rougher trail takes you right to the beach for spectacular cliff views and water views north. Very peaceful and serene if you take the unpaved way back up the cliff. The paved path gets extremely busy, especially on a nice day. read more

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Beautiful park and the end of the hike is spectacular view. It's about a 2 mile hike from the parking lot to the end of the trail, so it's a 4 mile round trip. Well worth it! I can image what it will look like during fall foliage, must be very colorful. read more

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Have been going here for a few decades now. The down side for us was the no dog policy. The up side is that this is a vast, well groomed park that is an easy ride from downtown Huntington. There is one colossal tree about halfway from the parking lot to the mansion that always takes your breath away. Although it is a year round park, I always think of this as a place that really shines in the fall. When you get to the mansion, there is a beautiful view town a slope to the Sound. Even though it is a popular place, it is so vast that you never feel crowded. My last visit last fall helped lose them a star. They were doing construction, and without maps, I found myself getting confused about the layout. Since it was a weekday, I didn't have to pay, but that also meant that there was nobody to give me a map. I look forward to a happier visit next time. read more

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Such a beautiful state park on Long Island, on wonderful historic site. I have been popping in and out of this park [for the past decade] to enjoy the hike trails that lead into water overlooks and beach views. On a brisk winter morning with some great sun but wind whipping this location was still loosely busying not scaring the strong seeking some peace, tranquility and outdoor exercise [me hike training this March 2020 Saturday morning]. I can't wait to continue to come back and enjoy it all over and over again. *With the whipping wind and all couldn't help but to take advantage of the 'Titanic' moment off the bow...or in this case the overlook stand area. :) read more

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This is our favorite getaway from the city to go for a walk in nature. We rent a Zipcar and go for a nice long walk through meadows, woods, and along the beach. There are paved paths for bicycles and strollers, but we enjoy the dirt trails for a good socially distant walk. There's an old mansion, a large horse stable, and a small pond at the park - plus miles of untouched beach (no swimming unfortunately). Our favorite hike is to walk across the large field towards the horse stables then take one of the unpaved trails in the woods to the beach area where people can fish. It's a beautiful beach with clear water, sand, lots of "barnacle" shells, rocks, and nice views of Long Island Sound. We pack a lunch to eat on the beach- we can usually find a large rock or fallen tree trunks to sit on. The boys enjoy finding flat skipping stones to try out on the water. Free parking and clean public restrooms. A little over 1 hour drive from downtown. read more

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Caumsett State Historic Park is a perfect place for a weekend getaway in NYC and it's not crowd at all during our visit on a Sunday morning around 9:30am. The state park is beautiful with amazing lake views and great arrangement. However, there are lots of facilities including restroom and trials that are closed down due to COVID-19. The trails are flat, easy and relaxed for beginners, kids or elders so it's family-friendly. There is also a huge and magnificent lawn for rest. The parking lot is also under construction so the spaces are limited. We highly recommend to visit earlier to beat the crowd. read more

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Always enjoy a good walk (or bike ride) through this park, way up on Long Island's North Shore, especially with the midpoint being the rocky beach on the Long Island Sound. Trails (the "main road") are on asphalt, packed dirt or in open fields. It's a great place to walk under the canopy of trees during any season, explore the former estate property with horse stables (new and old), former dairy & hay barns, totally quiet off-paths & views of salt marshes & water birds. Enjoy a snack at the Caumsett Cafe, near the main entrance (restrooms there also), as well as a meander or read a book in the Walled Garden. read more

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Long walk to the beach! Wear comfortable walking shoes! I'd recommend picking a cooler day to go. read more

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Google Maps provided jackbutt directions. It directed me to get off the Sagitos Parkway while I was driving west on the LIE from Patchogue. Then I drove through a maze of local roads to the park. The easiest way to get to the park is to take Route 231 to Park Ave, which leads to Huntington Village. Then make a right by Citibank, which is on the corner of Main St. and West Neck Rd. Then you drive straight for just over five miles, and the park is right there. The park was already full when I reached the park at about 1pm today. Me and other hopeful entrants were turned away . The guard said that the park does not notify people on the Internet when the lot has reached full capacity. Therefore, my 45-minute drive was wasted. I never got to see the park. If I could give the NYS Parks Dept ZERO stars, I would. read more

We came here yesterday and paid $8 for parking which seems high for a trail-ish walk. It was hot and humid but it's August so that's to be expected. The trees are beautiful and so are the horses at the stable. We didn't take the path down to the beach since there was a sign advising us not to. I'm sure I would have enjoyed it more if we did. I guess it's a nice park for Long Island. read more

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Visit Date: April 4, 2021 I've been to this park 3 times, twice for hiking and once for running. I always end up getting a little lost, my second time hiking I wanted to do the 5.2 mile loop but missed the beach turn off and ended up staying on the paved path. I'd like to go back and get the full experience with the beach part one day maybe with someone who's done this hike before and doesn't miss the beach turn off despite using an app with a trail map. (me lol) My only gripe is the paved trail. I don't mind paved trails if I'm running or biking but when I hike I need to feel lost in the woods with the tree roots and dirt beneath my hiking boots that's something I don't get with a paved path. This park is really pretty though worth coming to, found some interesting things while literally getting lost here. Hopefully one day I'll conquer that 5.2 mile loop! Maybe on a group hike or something. read more

One of my fav spots to walk on LI. Beautiful scenery, incredibly clean. Have always felt safe. Beautiful hike to the water and back through the woods. Some paths are a bit rustic/overgrown since COVID, so wear high socks. Can stop near the stables on the path as well. A bit of an incline through some parts of the wooded trails, so bring water! Can use the Empire Pass to park, lot is small. There's also a cafe on site though I've never been inside. read more

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I drove out on a weekend afternoon, the tail end of the day when most people were already leaving. Once you get off the highway the winding roads offer a lovely drive with picturesque houses and lots of trees. I think the park officially closes at 7pm and I'm not sure if they close the entrances at that point, by 5:30pm everything was pitch black but some people were still coming in to take a peaceful walk with flashlights. I walked up Fisherman's Drive to the LI Sound, a sign stated this was two miles but it felt like less. It's a paved gravel road, and there are stables so you sometimes share the road with horses as well as cars. Wide open fields and sky lead you into a small forest, and then you hit the salt marshes. Plaques mention fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. I had no idea there were so many species of fish available to local fishers, they are posted right by the entrance to the beach along with the season for each fish and the number you're allowed to take out with you. I also learned there are sharks in these waters! The sun setting over the beach is a view right out of a painting, and in the cold the place was almost entirely deserted. Some of the largest horseshoe crabs I've ever seen were washed up on the beach, bigger than my head. I made it all the way to Lloyd Point before deciding to head back on a small trail that runs parallel to the beach and got to see some cacti withering away in the cold. On a clear night with the moon out you don't even need a flashlight to walk back in the dark but it's a good idea to have one so drivers can spot you more easily, there was one late night jogger who had a headlamp on too. There are lots of other areas to explore that I didn't get to - as well as a 5 mile mountain bike loop. All the trails seem easy, perfect for any skill level. read more

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Beautiful place to walk around with family! Cinema Paradiso and In-side Out movie discussion. Greg. It opened about 3 minutes after you walked away. read more

Walk run bike you will never run out of room very nice park Perhaps falling leaves will make you happy read more

It was a great place to visit. I went to the beach to check out the fishing and totally enjoyed it.

Great spot to get out of the house during Covid. There is a fee to park. All of the info is available on the website. If you're local, just get an Empire Pass. First, they do have restrooms open. Not much else is open (the historical buildings, for instance) but at least ya can potty. There's an easy walking 3 mile paved shared-use loop. If you are a serious cyclist, don't bother. I'd never bring my bike here...too many people, too many families with strollers, etc. However, for a nice easy, scenic walk, it's great. It's shaded, plenty of off-path trails to explore, and would be a nice place to picnic. Bonus- you get to drive through a gorgeous neighborhood to get there. :) read more

Imagine what life was like as a year round resident here? The drive from Huntington or Cold Spring to the park is scenic and so enjoyable. Caumsett has everything I look for in a North Shore park. Well maintained multi-use paths for walking, running and biking, slightly challenging off road trails. Historic buildings, stables and barns. A beautiful panorama from the top of the hill behind the manor house of the lawn, freshwater pond and the Sound all the way to Connecticut. A walk down the hill , through the woods is serene. Once down the hill, you are on the rocky beach. Huge boulders jutting out of the water begging you to climb atop and breath in the salt air. Follow the beach for a mile to the West and then come back on the trail high up on the cliff for exhilarating vistas. I guarantee a few hours here will be restorative in any season. State park fees or Empire Passport apply in season , but on our visit in November parking and entrance was free. read more

A beautiful state park great for fishing great for walking, taking in the sites looking for the Eagles and owls

Knew about this park for years and finally made the hour-long drive from the Bronx. 1/3 of the time is spent after you leave the main highway and navigate through main roads and other street to get to the park. During most of that time, there aren't many, if any gas stations of food places so be sure to stock up before entering the last leg of the drive. We arrived mid week at about 1 PM and it was fairly empty. They were not collecting entry fees at that time but I think it is usually around $10 per vehicle. The park is massive! Give yourself a few hours to navigate the park, especially if you plan on visiting all the areas. The main area where you initially enter and park has lots of pen fields and barn houses but they don't seem visitable. The equestrian center and garden grounds are also closeby. You can either walk, bike or drive to get closer to the beach area. Walking may be a bit much so biking may be a good options. The park signs were adequate making it easy to navigate. Bathrooms were clean. I hope to return again and do some more exploring. I recommend this palce to any to come for a walk, run or bike and relax. Also a great place for some photos. read more

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Great spot-- you'll encounter horses, a secluded beach, wooded trails, a garden, mansion, and historic barns and cottages. Bring a bike for the 2 mile ride from the lot to the water! read more

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I love visiting Caumsette park! I recently visited with some friends from out of town. This is my go-too to show off the beauty of Long Island to friends who' are unfamiliar. We walked about 1-2 miles to get to a beautiful spot right on the water. The beach area is incredible and so remote, we only saw one other group of people. Wear comfortable shoes because there is so much to explore here! read more

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Can't believe I never reviewed Caumsett before! Over 1500 acres along the north shore of Long Island is one of my favorite places to go for a walk but there is so much more. Horse stables for equestrian lovers! Bike paths. Hiking. And in the winter - snow shoeing and across country skiing. Run by the NYS parks department, it is well maintained. Parking fee in the warmer months, but in the winter it is free. One loop around is about 2 miles. Gorgeous scenery. Highly recommend you check it out! read more

This is possibly my new favorite State Park on Long Island! Roughly 1,400 acres large, it is located in Lloyd Harbor, Long Island, about 45min to 1 hour drive from Queens, depending on traffic. A great park to walk, jog, bike and spend time away from the busy city! Parking fees are $8 per car. Plenty of parking just past the ticket booth. There's not many accessible hiking trails in this park. There's one main paved road that runs a 3-mile loop around the entrance and horse stables. I saw a few horses grazing their individual paddocks. You could tell these horses were very well taken care of, because their coats literally shined in the sunlight and they looked very healthy! The Main House is the halfway point of this loop. This park would be gorgeous in the Autumn, with the Fall Foliage in full bloom around end of October and early November. If you love photography, be sure to bring your camera! I took at least 50 pics during my 4 hour walk..lol Trees and various plant life in abundance..I saw a few white tailed deer in the woods today..as well as, various species of birds. I followed the signs towards the Roosevelt Cove & Fresh Water Pond.. It was a good mile long walk of paved road and then another half mile of easy trail to get to the coastline, where there was a beach. I saw a few people there with long fishing poles casting from the shoreline. As with most beaches on the North Shore of Long Island, don't expect to be able to walk barefoot..Loll It's not quite sandy beaches here. If you don't feel like wearing boots or sneakers, sandals or those ugly Crocs will do just fine! But the view of the Long Island Sound is beautiful! I could imagine a sunrise or sunset here would be quite beautiful! Whether you're walking, jogging or riding your bike, this is a perfect place to explore, and relax. It's really quiet and peaceful here. I definitely recommend everyone come and check out what Caumsett State Park has to offer! :D read more

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Love this park. Been here countless times. They redid the parking lot so there are no potholes. The walk is nice and even when it's crowded the paths are spacious. I'd say it's 2/3 paved path and 1/3 wooded trail. There's section behind the mansion that takes you down a hill through a field with some ponds and streams and towards the beach and loops up a hill back towards the paved path read more

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We entered the park just after 1pm and exited close to 3:30pm. There were not many cars in the parking lot for a cold December day, but that was actually a plus. We enjoyed a a long relaxing tranquil hike through the park. The park is beautiful and provides Long Islaners a place to comfortably relax, bike ride, or horseback ride. Great day! read more

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Totally serene. The walled garden is behind the wall where you park. Many people miss it when visiting. It is very well maintained and has a totally relaxing effect. Go here when you need to unwind read more

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