Jerry Meagher
The ferry leaves from a Pier adjacent to the Patchogue LIRR station. Campsites on beach (invest in sand stakes). Sites are very buggy; insect repellent is a must (the higher the Deet % the better). You will roast. Don't expect to sleep in a tent once the sun starts baking it. A tarp can provide some shade at some sites, a stand alone sun shade is better. Water spouts among the sites (bring water bottles), and bathrooms with showers. There is a camp store, but when I was there it was nearly empty- it was worthless. There is very good store that carries just about everything about a mile East in Davis Park, which you can walk to by boardwalk. The Marina you arrive at (a short walk from Campground), has a Snack Bar, an Outdoor bar, and a Restaurant. What you need to bring: Each site has a grill, bring a bag of charcoal. Also, a tent with sand stakes, sleeping pad and bag, and camp pillow. Cutlery, dinnerware, cups or mugs, camp soap, and a cooler with food, drinks, etc. (you can carry a small collapsible cart or wagon on the ferry along with your backpack; I lashed gear to a hand truck which is also a recommended way to transport gear). Fires are prohibited. Bathing towels for the beach, along with hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Carry in what you can, everything transported to Fire island goes by boat. You'll pay more for everything you buy on the Island. The Bar and Restaurant are reasonably priced.
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I started at the Upper Falls and finished the hike at St. Helena. Bring water bottles, will be able to fill the bottles at fountains along trail. Trail moves to the road for a quarter mile or so near the Rafting House. The main attraction is the Falls area, which can be crowded. For more solitude, the trails at the Northern end of the Park are excellent. Pick up a trail map at the Visitor Center or at Highbanks Campground. Highbanks campground has sites with picnic tables, fire rings, a camp store, and bathrooms with showers. Reservations recommended.
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Car camping; drive in sites with picnic tables and fire rings. Each loop has bathrooms with showers and water spigots. Campground is over ten miles from the main attractions, the 3 falls. Hiking is easy. Trails are all relatively flat and wide. Can find some hiking that approximates back country in Park's Northern end. Camp store sells ice and other essentials.
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Check out my HARRIMAN STATE PARK BACKPACKING blog at http://harrimanstateparkbackpacking.blogspot.com/
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