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19 nearby parks, towns and places to explore, ordered by straight-line distance.
16 miles southwest · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 21 miles · 40 min
State park in Suffolk County, New York, United States.
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18 miles west · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 23 miles · 40 min
State park in Suffolk County, New York, United States.
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19 miles southwest · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 36 miles · 1 hr 5 min
Island in Suffolk County, New York, United States.
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27 miles northwest · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 100 miles · 2 hr 25 min
County seat city of Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States.
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29 miles west · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 36 miles · 1 hr
State park in Bethpage, New York.
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31 miles northwest · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 87 miles · 2 hr 5 min
City in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States.
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31 miles north · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 118 miles · 2 hr 50 min
City in Connecticut, United States.
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37 miles northwest · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 82 miles · 2 hr 5 min
City in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States.
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54 miles west · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 62 miles · 1 hr 35 min
United States historic place.
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54 miles west · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 64 miles · 1 hr 35 min
National Memorial to Ulysses Grant.
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54 miles west · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 62 miles · 1 hr 35 min
Reservoir in Central Park, New York City, United States.
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54 miles west · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 62 miles · 1 hr 35 min
Art museum in New York, New York.
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55 miles west · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 62 miles · 1 hr 35 min
Art museum in New York City, United States.
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56 miles west · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 61 miles · 1 hr 35 min
Art museum in Manhattan in New York City, New York, United States.
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57 miles west · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 63 miles · 1 hr 35 min
National monument in New York City.
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57 miles northwest · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 108 miles · 2 hr 40 min
Ski area in New York, United States.
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58 miles west · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 63 miles · 1 hr 40 min
Building and historic site in New York City.
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59 miles west · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 68 miles · 1 hr 50 min
Island in New York Harbor in the United States of America.
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60 miles west · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 68 miles · 1 hr 50 min
Island in the Upper New York Bay, United States.
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36 recreation areas and campgrounds within 129 miles, from Recreation.gov. Filter by what you want to do.
5 miles southeast · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Established in 1947, Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge protects 2,550 acres on the south shore of Long Island.
BirdingBoatingCross Country SkiingEducational ProgramsFishingHikingHistoryHunting
12 miles south · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Immerse yourself in an enchanting collage of coastal life and history. Rhythmic waves, high dunes, ancient maritime forests, historic landmarks and glimpses of wildlife, Fire Island has been a special place for diverse plants, animals and…
BoatingCampingFishingHikingHistoryHuntingSwimmingWildlife viewing
18 miles southwest · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
The refuge, located in Islip on the south shore of Long Island, consists of 209 acres bordering the Great South Bay, and is separated from the Atlantic Ocean by Fire Island.
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27 miles west · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Target Rock National Wildlife Refuge was acquired in 1967 as a donation from the Eberstadt family, who maintained the land as a garden estate.
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30 miles east · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Established in 1954, the Elizabeth A. Morton National Wildlife Refuge protects a 187-acre peninsula on Noyack and Little Peconic Bays.
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30 miles west · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Sagamore Hill was the home of Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States, from 1885 until his death in 1919. During Roosevelt's time in office, his "Summer White House" was the focus of international attention.
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31 miles west · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
The Congressman Lester Wolff Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge was donated to the Service by the Town of Oyster Bay in 1968 as a habitat for migratory birds, particularly wintering waterfowl.
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38 miles northeast · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge is comprised of 10 units stretched across 70 miles of Connecticut's coastline. It was established in 1972 and was originally called Salt Meadow National Wildlife Refuge.
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39 miles northwest · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Visit the home and studio of America's most beloved Impressionist, J. Alden Weir, and walk in the footsteps of generations of world-class artists.
HikingHistoryWildlife viewing
42 miles east · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Amagansett National Wildlife Refuge has a unique double dune system, a habitat type that has been lost on much of Long Island due to development.
BeachBirdingFishingWildlife viewing
46 miles north · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Hop Brook Lake is a popular day use park with swimming and picnicking facilities, athletic fields, picnic shelters and over 7 miles of hiking trails winding through the woods and fields.
HikingNature educationPicnickingWildlife viewing
46 miles north · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Hop Brook Lake Recreation Area is located within the towns of Middlebury, Naugatuck and Waterbury, Connecticut. Its 536 acres provide excellent recreation opportunities and a chance to escape from the growing suburbia surrounding the park.
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53 miles west · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
There's no other campground in the world where a family can sleep under the stars, tour the Statue of Liberty, watch a Broadway musical and kayak in one of the world's premier bird migration sanctuaries-all in one trip.
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53 miles north · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
This shallow 40-acre lake and streamside environment provides excellent hiking, hunting, canoeing and fishing opportunities. The feeder streams and lake are stocked with brown, brook and rainbow trout by the State.
Wildlife viewing
54 miles west · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Manhattan.
History
56 miles north · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Black Rock Lake is located next to Black Rock State Park. A portion of the 35-mile-long Mattatuck Blue Trail System crosses through the reservoir. The 21-acre lake is open seasonally for fishing and non-motorized boating.
HikingNature educationWildlife viewing
56 miles west · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for millions of visitors every year.
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57 miles west · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans.
History
58 miles west · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation.
History
58 miles west · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic.
History
58 miles west · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, and economic life of New York City. The island then served as the headquarters of the U.S.
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58 miles north · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Northfield Brook Lake is a scenic day use park with a swim beach, horseshoe pits, picnic shelters, tables and fire grills located throughout the park. The 1.7-mile-long self-guided hiking trail winds throughout the park.
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58 miles north · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Northfield Brook Lake Group Shelters are located along a small scenic lake in the Naugatuck Valley of west-central Connecticut.
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59 miles west · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Millions of Americans and people around the world have ancestors who came through Ellis Island. The Main Immigration Building was the epicenter of one of the greatest migrations in modern history.
Picnicking
59 miles north · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
The Vista picnic area offers visitors excellent views of the dam and portions of the Naugatuck River Valley. The streamside environment is popular for fishing and upland game hunting.
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60 miles northwest · straight-line distanceSmithsonian Institution Affiliations Program
The Henderson Americana Center for Culture & the Creative Arts is located on Hunt Hill Farm in New Milford, Connecticut.
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60 miles west · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
These 12 sites preserve more than 400 years of American history! We invite you to explore the past and investigate its relevance in our lives today.
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62 miles west · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
This campground boasts a spectacular view of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, the longest vehicle suspension span in the United States. When it opened in 1964, it was the longest span in the world for 17 years.
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63 miles southwest · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Welcome to Gateway National Recreation Area, Sandy Hook Unit! There are a variety of cultural and recreational opportunities available at the park including history tours, living history demonstrations, hiking, birding, kayaking, camping,…
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93 miles northeast · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
West Thompson Lake Campground is located near the wooded shoreline of its namesake lake in northeastern Connecticut. The natural setting surrounding West Thompson Lake can be enjoyed year round.
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95 miles northeast · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Westville Lake is situated on the Quinebaug River in the towns of Southbridge and Sturbridge, Massachusetts.
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102 miles northeast · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
In 1958 the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built Buffumville Dam in Charlton, Massachusetts to provide flood risk management for downstream communities.
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103 miles north · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
With abundant wildlife, lush scenery and waterfront views, Indian Hollow Group Campground, located at the Knightville Dam and Reservoir, offers groups and clubs a recreational oasis.
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108 miles west · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
The Alosa Campsites are boat-in only sites located on the west (Pennsylvanian) shore of the Delaware River near Bushkill, Pennsylvania. The side of the river with the campsites will be on your right while traveling downstream.
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110 miles northeast · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
On a quiet back road and across an old fieldstone bridge lies West Hill Park, where the West River widens to form a large, natural pool.
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129 miles north · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites you to come relax at Tully Lake. There are a variety of outdoor recreation activities for you and you family.
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From the National Park Service; closures, dangers and cautions only. Check the park's page before you go.
Recreation areas and campgrounds from Recreation.gov's directory, checked October 11, 2026. Listings are not live availability: check Recreation.gov or the managing agency for open dates, fees, reservations and conditions. Directions go to the listed coordinates, which may not be the entrance. Campground driving times: Powered by Geoapify · © OpenStreetMap contributors.
This guide includes Heckscher State Park, Sunken Meadow State Park, Fire Island, Bridgeport, Bethpage State Park. Places are ordered by straight-line distance. Confirm visitor access, opening hours and current travel conditions before choosing a trip.
Approximately 16 miles southwest in a straight line; a saved road-route estimate is 21 miles and 40 min. This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
Approximately 18 miles west in a straight line; a saved road-route estimate is 23 miles and 40 min. This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
Approximately 19 miles southwest in a straight line; a saved road-route estimate is 36 miles and 1 hr 5 min. This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
Recreation.gov lists 12 campgrounds within 129 miles, including Hop Brook Lake Recreation Area (46 miles north), Camp Gateway- Brooklyn Ny (53 miles west), Northfield Brook Lake Group Shelters (58 miles north). Check Recreation.gov for current availability, seasons and reservations.