State Park / State Forest
Near Montauk, New York: $35–$55/night, rigs to 35 ft. Open April through November. Book 9 months ahead via ReserveAmerica NY.
State Park / State Forest
Managing authority
Near Montauk, New York
How much does camping at Hither Hills State Park Campground cost, and when is it open?
Hither Hills State Park Campground near Montauk, New York (State Park / State Forest) — camping fee $35–$55/night, season April through November, RV size limit Up to 35 ft. Reservations: 9 months ahead via ReserveAmerica NY — book direct through the official channel.
The numbers
Fee range
$35–$55/night
Season open
April through November
RV size limit
Up to 35 ft
Reservation window
9 months ahead via ReserveAmerica NY
The insider read
Only state-park camp at Montauk — Atlantic Ocean view sites. Book a year out July weekends. 'Sole-of-the-Hamptons' camping atmosphere; surfers + families mix.
Original analysis from PickRV — synthesised from public sources you can verify, pulling the operational details competitor guides typically skip.
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Book it right
PickRV doesn't handle campground bookings — reserve direct through the official channel so policies and cancellations flow through one record.
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