Caumsett State Park

Caumsett State Historic Park, situated on a scenic peninsula extending into Long Island Sound, offers miles of bridle paths, walking, jogging, hiking, biking, cross-country skiing and nature trails over acres of woodland, meadows, rock shoreline and salt marsh.

The park has gardens, excellent fishing and scuba diving by permit. In 1921, Marshall Field III purchased 1,750 acres of Lloyd Neck to...

Walt Whitman Was Here: The birthplace of Walt Whitman is a short drive away.

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Set in magnificent Lloyd Neck, which juts into Long Island Sound, this park covers 1,500 acres and includes a sliver of beach and a bridle path for those who bring horses in by trailer. You can also hike, fish, bike, and cross-country ski here. The park was originally the estate of Marshall Field III; his mansion can be viewed from the outside, but is closed to the public.

The Setting
A perfect choice for a day trip, Caumsett is only an hour and 15 minutes away from Manhattan by car. Situated on a peninsula with quiet trails and views of Long Island...

Caumsett State Park