Best parks near Port Jefferson

28 parks · 28 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best parks near Port Jefferson, New York — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 15 of 28 parks · best 15 shown on the map
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Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge
#1 Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge
14.8 mi away
Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge is a remarkable natural sanctuary located in the state of New York. It offers a range of compelling reasons to visit, including its diverse…
Why 80: protected / landmark status
80Elite
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Seatuck National Wildlife Refuge
#2 Seatuck National Wildlife Refuge
18.4 mi away
Why 80: protected / landmark status
80Elite
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Smith Estate Park
#3 Smith Estate Park
10.5 mi away
Why 60: protected / landmark status
60Solid
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Kings State Park
#4 Kings State Park
10.8 mi away
Why 60: protected / landmark status
60Solid
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Brookhaven State Park
#5 Brookhaven State Park
11.4 mi away
Brookhaven State Park is located in Wading River, New York, and offers a variety of activities and natural beauty for visitors to enjoy. The park features hiking and biking…
Why 60: protected / landmark status
60Solid
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Governor Alfred E Smith Sunken Meadow State Park
#6 Governor Alfred E Smith Sunken Meadow State Park
11.7 mi away
Governor Alfred E Smith Sunken Meadow State Park is a beautiful park located in Suffolk County, New York. This park offers visitors a wide range of activities and attractions that…
Why 60: protected / landmark status
60Solid
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Caleb Smith State Park
#7 Caleb Smith State Park
11.8 mi away
Caleb Smith State Park is a popular destination located in Smithtown, New York. It covers an area of 543 acres and offers visitors a wide range of outdoor activities. The park is…
Why 60: protected / landmark status
60Solid
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Wildwood State Park
#8 Wildwood State Park
14.0 mi away
Wildwood State Park, located in Wading River, New York, offers visitors a serene and picturesque natural retreat on Long Island's North Shore. Spanning over 600 acres, this state…
Why 60: protected / landmark status
60Solid
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Connetquot River State Park Preserve
#9 Connetquot River State Park Preserve
15.0 mi away
Connetquot River State Park Preserve is a beautiful state park located in the state of New York. The park boasts a diverse range of landscapes, including rolling hills, forests…
Why 60: protected / landmark status
60Solid
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Silver Sands State Park
#10 Silver Sands State Park
16.2 mi away
Silver Sands State Park, located in Milford, Connecticut, is known for its scenic Long Island Sound shoreline, boardwalks, and serene salt marshes. A standout feature is Charles…
Why 60: protected / landmark status
60Solid
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Sherwood Island State Park
#11 Sherwood Island State Park
17.2 mi away
Sherwood Island State Park, located in Westport, Connecticut, is the state’s first and oldest state park, known for its scenic beachfront on Long Island Sound, salt marshes, and…
Why 60: protected / landmark status
60Solid
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Heckscher State Park
#12 Heckscher State Park
18.3 mi away
Heckscher State Park is a beautiful public park located in the town of East Islip, New York. The park covers over 1,650 acres on the south shore of Long Island and is a popular…
Why 60: protected / landmark status
60Solid
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Beardsley State Park
#13 Beardsley State Park
18.4 mi away
Beardsley State Park is a popular destination in the state of Connecticut. It covers an area of 325 acres and is located in the city of Bridgeport. The park offers various…
Why 60: protected / landmark status
60Solid
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McAllister County Park
#14 McAllister County Park
0.9 mi away
Unfortunately, as an AI language model, I do not have access to real-time information or the internet, therefore, I cannot provide you with an accurate summary about Mcallister…
Why 45: protected / landmark status
45Rated
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Arthur Kunz County Park
#15 Arthur Kunz County Park
8.6 mi away
Arthur Kunz County Park is a recreational area in the state of New York that offers visitors a variety of activities to enjoy. This park is located in the town of Webster, which…
Why 45: protected / landmark status
45Rated

Parks near Port Jefferson

The Port Jefferson area has 192 parks on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

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