State Historic Park Preserve

Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve

Suffolk County, New YorkAbout 3,244 acres
Status
Status not postedDaily sunrise – sunset
Entrance fee
$4 per personAnnual pass available
Day-use reservations
None mentioned
Dogs
Not stated — check with park
Camping
None listed
Official site
parks.ny.gov(631) 423-1770

Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current

Overview

Covering about 3,244 acres, Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve lies in Suffolk County, in Lloyd Harbor.

Things to do include horseback riding, winter sports, biking, fishing, and hiking.

Hours

Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.

FacilityDaysHoursSeason
ParkDailysunrise – sunset—
Daily8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.—
Fri–Sun9 a.m. – 5 p.m.May 1 – Oct 31
Official wording

The park is open from sunrise to sunset, 7 days a week, year round. Cross country skiing is available during the winter from 8am - 4:30pm. Fishing is allowed 4/1 - 12/31. (Annual Caumsett Fishing Permits are sold out). Scuba Diving is available 4/1 - 12/31. Permit obtained at Babylon Headquarters. All commercial photography requires a permit, including wedding, family, and engagement photos. Please contact the Long Island Regional Permits Office for assistance: 631-321-3515. All Horses must be current on all vaccinations and be able to show proof upon request. All equestrian riders must wear helmets. Caumsett Café: Open May through October, Friday - Sunday 9:00am - 5:00pm. Lloyd Harbor Equestrian Center: Open year round: Open year round: Lloyd Harbor Equestrian Center is located on premises, for boarding to lessons, please call (631) 427-6105. Please do not enter without being invited or by appointment.

Visitors, please note: Metal detecting at Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve is prohibited. Also prohibited are: Rollerblades, skateboards, longboards, pets, open fires (any type), balloons, and drones.

Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).

Fees and passes

ItemAmount
24 Hour Fishing Permit$25
Regional Diving Permit: NYS Driver's License$80
Out of State Driver's License (nonresident)$125
Cars$8
Buses$35
Public$4 · person
School$4
Youth Groups$4 · person
Youth Groups$24 · person
Bus (non profit)$35
Bus (non profit)$75
Bus (non profit)$8
Official wording

Permits 24 Hour Fishing Permit $25 Regional Diving Permit: • NYS Driver's License $80 • Out of State Driver's License $125 Vehicle Entrance Fee • Cars: $8 • Buses: $35 • Bus tickets must be purchased through the Babylon permit office prior to the visit Fee Collected: • 4/4 - 5/25/26, 8:00am - 4:00pm Weekends & Holidays Only • 5/26 - 9/7/26, 8:00am - 4:00pm Daily • 9/12 - 10/12/26, 8:00am - 4:00pm Weekends & Holidays Only *Please call the park for additional questions. Environmental Interpretive Programs • Public: $4 per person, (Children programs only child is charged) • School: $4 per student and chaperones, teachers and support staff are free • Youth Groups: $4 per person, $24 minimum • Bus (non profit): $35, Profit: $75, Vehicle fee: $8 during pay season

New York park passes

  • Empire Pass — from $80. Unlimited day-use vehicle entry at most State Parks and DEC facilities (one vehicle at a time) Details
  • Golden Park Program — free. Free vehicle entry on non-holiday weekdays for NY residents 62+ Details
  • Access Pass — free. Free or discounted use for NY residents with disabilities Details
  • Lifetime Liberty Pass — free. Free or discounted use for NY resident veterans and Gold Star parents, spouses, children Details
  • Every Kid Outdoors (NPS 4th-grade pass) — free. Free entry for 4th grade students Details

From the New York state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.

Reservations

Day use
No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
Booking system
ReserveAmerica (newyorkstateparks.reserveamerica.com)
Phone
1-800-456-2267

Check availability and book

We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.

Things to do

BikingHikingHorseback ridingFishingWinter sports

Amenities

Recreation

  • Horse trails

✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.

Getting there

Address
25 Lloyd Harbor Road
Huntington, NY 11743
Nearest town
Lloyd Harbor
Coordinates
40.9281, -73.4687
Phone
(631) 423-1770

Entrances

  • Main Entrance

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