Hither Hills State Park

The Hither Hills State Park is situated 122 miles from Manhattan. Hither Hills State Park provides visitors the chance to enjoy the scenic picnic areas and fireplaces, a massive 40-acre freshwater lake, designated playing areas, a playground, sport fishing, a beautiful two-mile long sandy ocean beach, and a whopping 190 site campground near the ocean. Visitors interested in fishing can fish year long and obtain licenses to also fish at night. The unique "walking dunes" at Napeague Harbor are found near the eastern border of the park, which also has vast woodlands filled with different trees such as Russian olive, oak trees, shad, and pine trees.

Some of the vast arrays of activities one can do at the park are bridle paths and hiking, nature trails, biking, and cross-country runs are available. Every year the campground does its best to make every effort to provide safe swimming chances by ensuring that they test the water and by keeping lifeguards ready by the swimming areas. A few additional facilities at the park include a park office, a camp store, and a centrally located phone. The park is extremely safe as it is patrolled by the New York State Park Police and is extremely well maintained as it has a large recycling program.