Southhaven County Park park
Southhaven County Park
Reasons to Visit:
1. Natural Beauty: Southhaven County Park boasts stunning natural beauty with its picturesque landscapes, serene beaches, and calming waterfront views.
2. Recreation: The park offers an array of recreational activities such as swimming, fishing, boating, hiking, and picnicking, making it an ideal spot for outdoor enthusiasts.
3. Wildlife: Visitors can observe a diverse range of wildlife species, including migratory birds, waterfowl, and marine life along its scenic trails and beach areas.
Points of Interest:
1. Southhaven Beach: The park includes a beautiful sandy beach with clear waters, providing a perfect spot for swimming and sunbathing.
2. Fishing Pier: A popular attraction for anglers, the park features a fishing pier extending into the Great South Bay, offering opportunities for saltwater fishing.
3. Walking Trails: The park encompasses well-maintained walking trails, allowing visitors to explore the area's natural beauty while enjoying a leisurely stroll or a more vigorous hike.
Interesting Facts:
1. Historical Significance: Southhaven County Park once served as an important location for steamboat landings in the 19th century, playing a vital role in the area's transportation and trade.
2. Ecological Importance: The park is known for its diverse ecosystem, including maritime dunes, salt marshes, and maritime forests, which contribute to the preservation of native plant and animal species.
3. Cultural Heritage: The park is situated near the William Floyd Estate, a National Historic Landmark, where visitors can explore the ancestral home of William Floyd, a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
Best Time to Visit:
The best time to visit Southhaven County Park is during the warmer months, typically from May to September, when the weather is favorable for outdoor activities such as swimming, sunbathing, and hiking. However, it's essential to check current weather conditions and park schedules before planning a visit.
Please note that while efforts have been made to ensure accuracy, it is always advisable to verify the information across multiple independent sources.
Park & land designation reference
A quick legend for the federal and state land categories Snoflo tracks. Each designation comes with different rules around access, recreation, and resource extraction.
- National Park
- Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
- State Park
- Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
- Local Park
- Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
- Wilderness Area
- The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized motorized access permitted.
- National Recreation Area
- Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing, often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes); may allow more development.
- National Conservation Area (BLM)
- BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
- State Forest
- State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
- Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
- Vast federal lands managed for mixed use -- recreation, grazing, mining, conservation -- with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
Plan your visit down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Area campgrounds
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within reach of Southhaven County Park, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southaven County Park | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Cathedral Pines County Park | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Cupsogue County Park | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Watch Hill Campgrounds | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Wildwood State Park | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Indian Island Park | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Plan a longer trip
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Responsible recreation & Leave No Trace
- Know before you go
- Check the operator's site for hours, permit requirements, seasonal closures, and fire restrictions before heading out.
- Stay on trail
- Stick to marked paths to protect vegetation, prevent erosion, and avoid disturbing wildlife habitat.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe from a distance, never feed wildlife, and store food securely if camping is permitted on-site.
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Carry out all trash, food scraps, and gear. Many parks have limited or no trash service.
- Leave what you find
- Don't take rocks, plants, or artifacts. They make the park what it is for the next visitor.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Southhaven County Park as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, freezing temperatures, fire-restriction days), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Southhaven County Park
What can I do at Southhaven County Park?
Most Snoflo-tracked parks support hiking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. Check the operator's site for activity-specific rules (camping, fishing, paddling, hunting).
How fresh is the weather data?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from NOAA / yr.no. Streamflow comes live from USGS streamgauges.
When is the best time to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation.
How do I get to Southhaven County Park?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the park.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this park, set a threshold (temperature, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other parks near here
Snoflo-tracked parks within driving distance of Southhaven County Park.