Shelter Island, New York
Top Spots in and near Shelter Island
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Shelter Island, New York
Hike through the Mashomack Nature Preserve
10 miJust a short ferry ride from the Hamptons, South Ferry Road is exactly where it sounds; very close to the South Ferry of Shelter Island. The parking lot of Mashomack Preserve is marked by a large sign. When you walk in, you'll see a large nature center. Sign in at a clipboard at the table out fro...Read more -
Southampton, New York
Paddle Peconic Bay
4.0While there are many ways to access the Peconic Bay, I have found the best direction to explore is north west after launching and during the sunset. If you head to the public beach on Towd Point Rd. you can launch from there and make your way out toward Robins Island. Like most places the water i...Read more -
East Lyme, Connecticut
Hike Rocky Neck State Park Trail
5.02.5 mi / 141 ft gainRocky Neck State Park Trail is a 2.5 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near East Lyme, Connecticut.Read more -
Montauk, New York
Climb the Bluffs of Shadmoor State Park
1.2 mi / 100 ft gainI've never actually been into the Shadmoor State Park, but you can climb up and onto the bluffs from the beach easily; well kind of easily.Most of the parking lots along the beach require Hamptons residency tags, so you can't park right next to beach entrances... bummer. We typically park along ...Read more -
Groton, Connecticut
Visit Avery Point Lighthouse
3.0Owned by the University of Connecticut this lighthouse is a short walk from the parking area. Though the grounds are open the tower is not. Avery Point offers panoramic ocean views. From this location you can also see New London Harbor Lighthouse & New London Ledge Light. You can also see t...Read more -
Groton, Connecticut
Hike Bluff Point State Park Eastern Loop
4.54.3 mi / 344 ft gainBluff Point State Park Eastern Loop is a 4.3 mile loop hike where you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Groton, Connecticut.Read more -
Montauk, New York
Stroll along the Montauk Point Lighthouse Cliff Walk
4.51 miThe Montauk Point Lighthouse is one of the main attractions of "The End" of Long Island, but I've only ever walked around it on the cliff walk.When you get to the lighthouse, you can park in the parking lot (depending on when you go there may be a $8 fee). Right along the edge overlooking the wa...Read more -
Groton, Connecticut
Hike Haley Farm Loop
5.02.7 mi / 193 ft gainHaley Farm Loop is a 2.7 mile loop hike that takes you past wildlife located near Groton, Connecticut.Read more -
Groton, Connecticut
Hike Sheep Farm
3.01 mi / 91 ft gainSheep Farm is a 1 mile loop hike that takes you by a waterfall located near Groton, Connecticut.Read more -
East Haddam, Connecticut
Explore Chapman Falls in Devil's Hopyard SP
4.0If you map to Chapman Falls in East Haddam, CT, you will be brought to a parking lot opposite from the waterfall in Devil's Hopyard, a beautiful Connecticut state park. Once there, it's only a few minute walk down a very clear trail to the base of the 60 foot falls. There's plenty of room to set ...Read more -
Stonington, Connecticut
Hike Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center Trail
5.01.7 mi / 72 ft gainDenison Pequotsepos Nature Center Trail is a 1.7 mile loop hike that takes you by a river located near Mystic, Connecticut.Read more -
Westerly, Rhode Island
Napatree Point Conservation Area Trail
4.03.19 mi / 82 ft gainNapatree Point Conservation Area Trail is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Westerly, Rhode Island.Read more -
Stonington, Connecticut
Hike River Road
4.03.9 mi / 55 ft gainRiver Road is a 3.9 mile point-to-point hike that takes you by a river located near Mystic, Connecticut.Read more -
Westerly, Rhode Island
Watch the Sunset over Misquamicut Beach
5.0Misquamicut is one of Rhode Island’s most popular beach locations during the day. As the evening approaches most beach goers pack up, tired from a day of playing in the waves and lounging on the beach’s beautiful sand. It’s during this time, when the crowds disperse and the day begins to turn to ...Read more -
North Stonington, Connecticut
Hike Narragansett Trail
4.010.7 mi / 1 ft gainNarragansett Trail is a 10.7 mile point-to-point hike that takes you by a lake located near North Stonington, Connecticut.Read more -
Norwich, Connecticut
Explore Yantic Falls Historic District
0.3 mi / 26 ft gainThe Yantic Falls Historic District encompasses a historic mill and associated worker housing on Yantic Street in Norwich, Connecticut. The 10 acre area includes a complex of mill buildings arrayed along the Yantic River, and a group of three brick mill worker houses. Today, Yantic Falls is part d...Read more
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Camping and Lodging in Shelter Island
East Lyme, Connecticut
Niantic / I-95 Exit 72 KOA Journey
The broad sandy beaches and salty blue waters of Long Island Sound are just minutes away from this new KOA, with free beach passes for ca...
Moodus, Connecticut
Getaway Machimoodus
The brand new Outpost in Moodus, CT, opens in time for winter. Make your escape to Getaway Machimoodus. 2 hrs from Boston, 2 hrs 30 mins ...
From $190 / night
North Stonington, Connecticut
Mystic KOA Holiday
Mystic KOA is located at the easternmost tip of Connecticut on the 250-year-old site of one of the area's first farms. This beautiful, hi...
Naugatuck, Connecticut
Hop Brook Lake Recreation Area
Overview
Hop Brook Lake Recreation Area is located within the towns of Middlebury, Naugatuck and Waterbury, Connecticut. Its 536 acres pr...