Caumsett State Historic Park

Huntington, Suffolk County

Overlooking Lloyd Harbor with beachfront along the Long Island Sound, Caumsett State Historic Park is designated as a significant coastal fish and wildlife habitat and a Bird Conservation Area. The park includes woodlands, rocky shores and salt marshes and is host to more than 200 species of birds. Endangered shorebirds, including piping plovers and least terns, nest along the shore. Osprey can easily be seen nesting in the park and fishing along the shoreline. During the winter, common loons are visible in the Sound, and winter ducks inhabit the freshwater pond.

Wildlife to Watch

• Egrets
• Osprey
• Piping plover
• Frogs
• Butterflies
• Red-tailed hawk
• Red fox
• White-tailed deer
• Common Loon
  

Where to Watch

• Trails
• Lookouts
• Visitors Center
• Forest
• Salt Marsh
• Pond

Recreational Opportunities

• Fishing
• Horseback riding
• Hiking
• Biking
• Cross-country skiing
• Scuba diving (by permit)

Accessible Features

This Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation site has accessible features that include recreation programs. A full list of DEC's accessible recreation destinations is available on the DEC website.

Size

1,520 acres

Closest Town

Huntington

Directions

Go to Google Maps, and enter your address for step-by-step directions to Caumsett State Historic Park. (leaves DEC website)

Contact Information

Telephone: 631-423-1770

Address: 25 Lloyd Harbor Rd., Huntington, NY 11743

Website: Caumsett State Historic Park (leaves DEC website)

Photo credits: Janie Ferguson, NYS Parks, Jim Clayton