Primitive Camping Below Montauk

[3wt]

Never stayed at eagles. Probably never will. If you're into seclusion and a natural experience, do the gravel bar thing - lot's of options down from baptist, just bring something to float your gear on-it's not that far to wade. Oh, and if you choose the right spot, you can get some night fishing in without really needing to wade too much in the dark...

I wouldn't put eagle's in the category of secluded or natural, in fact it looks like a good place to be kept up all night with partiers who aren't getting up as early as you to fish.

[Greg]

Never stayed at eagles. Probably never will. If you're into seclusion and a natural experience, do the gravel bar thing - lot's of options down from baptist, just bring something to float your gear on-it's not that far to wade. Oh, and if you choose the right spot, you can get some night fishing in without really needing to wade too much in the dark...

I wouldn't put eagle's in the category of secluded or natural, in fact it looks like a good place to be kept up all night with partiers who aren't getting up as early as you to fish.

I've never stayed at Eagles park either but I am going to at some point. I've heard just the opposite. I've heard the owners are extremely nice and that they don't put up with loud parties and such - especially after a reasonable time. You can run into yahoos wherever you are. Last year my family and I camped for a week in the MDC Montauk campground. The first few days (during the week) were great. But when the weekend came it was not so nice.

Greg

[3wt]

I've been kept up at Montauk too...I seriously wonder what the hosts are there for most of the time. Good luck getting them to enforce quiet time or even helping you get a ranger to.

I don't know, eagles looks like a big open field to camp in. I kind of like the park like feel at montauk even if it's crowded. At least there's usually some shade - nothing worse than trying to catch a nap in a sunny tent.

I'll stop knocking eagle's park now. I just don't see it as a comparable alternative to real primitive camping on a sandbar. apples and oranges.

[Greg]

I've been kept up at Montauk too...I seriously wonder what the hosts are there for most of the time. Good luck getting them to enforce quiet time or even helping you get a ranger to.

I don't know, eagles looks like a big open field to camp in. I kind of like the park like feel at montauk even if it's crowded. At least there's usually some shade - nothing worse than trying to catch a nap in a sunny tent.

I'll stop knocking eagle's park now. I just don't see it as a comparable alternative to real primitive camping on a sandbar. apples and oranges.

You are right in that there sure doesn't look like there is much shade at eagle's park. I've often wondered why the owners don't plant some trees? It would probably increase the parks value as well as possibly bring more customers.

Greg