Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve
- 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.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | sunrise – sunset | — |
| Daily | 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | — | |
| Fri–Sun | 9 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
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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
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
Google Maps directionsApple Maps
Directions from the park
Main Entrance
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- New York State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- NY State Parks 'All Locations' park finder (server-rendered, ?page=N)
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology