Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge
20 mi east · Fish and Wildlife Service
Established in 1947, Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge protects 2,550 acres on the south shore of Long Island.
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Snow play and winter sports near Islip
Places near Islip for sledding, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and winter sports when there’s snow.
7places for snow and winter sports
20 mito the closest
1within 30 miles
Good to know: Carry tire chains in winter, check road and avalanche conditions, and expect parking or Sno-Park permits at popular spots.
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Camp Gateway- Brooklyn Ny
35 mi west · National Park Service
There's no other campground in the world where a family can sleep under the stars, tour the Statue of Liberty, watch a Broadway musical and kayak in one of the world's premier bird migration sanctuaries-all in one trip.
Elizabeth Alexandra Morton National Wildlife Refuge
49 mi northeast · Fish and Wildlife Service
Established in 1954, the Elizabeth A. Morton National Wildlife Refuge protects a 187-acre peninsula on Noyack and Little Peconic Bays.
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Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge
Established in 1947, Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge protects 2,550 acres on the south shore of Long Island.
- Birding
- Boating
- Cross Country Skiing
- Educational Programs
- Fishing
- Hiking
- History
- Hunting
30 to 75 miles (3)
Camp Gateway- Brooklyn Ny
There's no other campground in the world where a family can sleep under the stars, tour the Statue of Liberty, watch a Broadway musical and kayak in one of the world's premier bird migration sanctuaries-all in one trip.
- Archery
- Biking
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Ranger programs
- Star Gazing
Elizabeth Alexandra Morton National Wildlife Refuge
Established in 1954, the Elizabeth A. Morton National Wildlife Refuge protects a 187-acre peninsula on Noyack and Little Peconic Bays.
- Beach
- Birding
- Cross Country Skiing
- Educational Programs
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Nature education
- Photography
Hop Brook Lake Recreation Area
Hop Brook Lake Recreation Area is located within the towns of Middlebury, Naugatuck and Waterbury, Connecticut. Its 536 acres provide excellent recreation opportunities and a chance to escape from the growing suburbia surrounding the park.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Cross Country Skiing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Kayaking
75 miles and farther (3)
Westville Recreation Area
Westville Lake is situated on the Quinebaug River in the towns of Southbridge and Sturbridge, Massachusetts.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Hiking
- Winter sports
Buffumville Lake (Group Shelter)
In 1958 the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built Buffumville Dam in Charlton, Massachusetts to provide flood risk management for downstream communities.
- Birding
- Boating
- Camping
- Disc Golf
- Fishing
- Guided Interpretive Walks
- Hiking
- Hunting
West Hill Park
On a quiet back road and across an old fieldstone bridge lies West Hill Park, where the West River widens to form a large, natural pool.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Ranger programs
- Swimming
Distances are straight-line miles from downtown Islip. Listings come from Recreation.gov’s federal recreation database; check each official page for hours, fees, fire restrictions and closures before you go.
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Questions
Where is the closest place for snow play near Islip?
Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge (Fish and Wildlife Service), about 20 miles east of Islip as the crow flies. Next are Camp Gateway- Brooklyn Ny (35 mi) and Elizabeth Alexandra Morton National Wildlife Refuge (49 mi).
Who manages these places?
Federal agencies including US Army Corps of Engineers, Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service. Each listing links to its official page for hours, fees, closures and current conditions.