Nickerson Beach Park

This beautiful beach is one of many on the island, and we chose to visit this one mainly based on the parking cost, which was NULL for Nassau County residents and NULL for other visitors. It’s cheaper compared to other nearby beaches that charge up to ? for parking.

A small hut was located near the entrance to the beach, with bathrooms and showers in decent conditions and a small kiosk selling hot dogs, fries, nachos and beverages. That was the only place to actually buy food or drinks as there was nothing else on the beach, not even a small vendor selling chilled sodas from a cool box. That goes for any other amenities as well – you have to bring everything (and also take everything out with you) you’d need for a day, including sunbrella (as there is zero shade and no rentals), seats or refreshments.

The beach itself had two watchtowers with lifeguards on duty, allowing swimming in a relatively wide section of the beach. However, there were signs warning of rip currents, and most people stayed close to the shore anyway. The water was clean but not very clear, with some seaweed floating around. The sand was amazing—white-ish, smooth, and powdery— so be prepared to bring some of it home stuck to your feet. I was able to find some shells around, but not many.

Even though there were many people on a hot, sunny Sunday afternoon, the beach didn’t feel crowded, and people generally behaved well, with no excessive noise or loud music.

This beach is also a good spot for birdwatching, especially near the dunes where there are fenced areas for nesting birds. However no pets or dogs are allowed on the beach or in the dunes. Despite the beach park advertising a dog park, you still need to pay for parking to enter it, which doesn’t make much sense to me.

Visited on a Sunday, July 2023. Paid by card.

Idk why I wanted to try different beaches, while got state park beaches nearby and only 8$, especially free for me with the empire pass, came here 15$ for a such long walk, and dirty beach, most expensive but worst beach seen this summer. sand looks like mud. I wonder if still have to pay if
just for the playground. anyway have to pay first to go to parking.

What can I say about this placeNULL I’d like to give a big shout-out to Sarah and Stephanie at the front office, thanks guys for always taking the time to find me a site. Now if you’re looking for a nice quiet place to camp a few hundred feet from the beach, well look no further.All the amenties you need (or don’t) or can ask for, clean and functional restrooms /showers spacious sites and lovely lay out. Not a huge park but just enough to fit the bill. Thanks for a great experience guys , see you again.

Really don’t want it to be known how great the place is, then I will not be able to get RV reservations when I want. Great staff, clean, and a plethora of amenities.

If y want a party place this isn’t for you it’s exactly what we expected rules and regulations strictly enforced. It is a great place for your family to bring an RV beach pool huge playgrounds tons of areas to enjoy your time convenient store on site. The staff was exceptional. They were great with getting us in and set up making sure we had no issues throughout the stay the park was very clean and well manicured access to Malibu Beach club next-door at night was a plus all in all the family had a wonderful experience thank you to all who do there part to make it all happen