State Park · New York

Gilgo State Park

Gilgo State Park (large dot) and the other state parks in New York. No free photo of this park yet.

Location: Suffolk County, New York
Nearest town: 4.1 miles south of Babylon
Type: State Park

About Gilgo State Park

1,223 acres of undeveloped land make up this park, which sits on Jones Beach Island, a barrier island off Long Island's southern shore. No facilities or built attractions are noted, just the stretch of barrier island terrain itself, situated in the community of Gilgo.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

Gilgo State Park is in Suffolk County, New York, 4.1 miles south of Babylon. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.