Caleb Smith State Park Preserve in New York, USA - map and visitor information

Research checked: 2026-11-01. Check linked official notices before travel.

Caleb Smith State Park Preserve in Smithtown, New York, suits a quiet walk and a museum visit. This passive-use preserve prohibits picnics, bicycles and pets. Plan around its weekly closing day.

Combine nature trails with the Smith family home

The museum occupies a 1751 house, giving an indoor starting point for the surrounding nature trails. Its education programs serve schools, youth groups and adults. Families can ask about programs matched to their children’s ages.

Know before you go

Fees, hours, and seasonal access

Use the preserve for a quiet walk

Choose a route before setting out. Carry the official trail map and allow time to return before closing.

Observe the passive-use rules

Smoking, sports, metal detecting and remote-control vehicles are prohibited, along with pets, bicycles and picnics.

Arrange posed photography and education visits

All posed photography requires a permit obtained in advance. The charge is USD 200 per session during park hours.

Contact the nature museum about education visits and program arrangements.

Arrive at West Jericho Turnpike

The entrance address is 581 West Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown, NY 11787.

Nearby Smithtown parks

Blydenburgh County Park has road access from Veterans Memorial Highway in Smithtown. Arthur Kunz County Park is reached from Landing Road, via Landing Avenue and Route 25A. Check each park’s access notice before adding another stop.

Walk, watch birds or join a program

Look for osprey and Virginia rails from the trails. Leave plants such as pink lady’s slipper undisturbed.

A museum program offers a different way to explore the same landscape. Ask staff about Family Adventures or the preschool Tiny Tots sessions before choosing a program.

Plan the museum portion separately

The museum listing includes a visitor center and gift shop. Its seasonal weekday schedule differs from the preserve’s schedule. For a combined visit, arrive during the overlap and confirm access with staff.

A preserve managed for passive use

New York State Parks manages this Long Island preserve for quiet recreation.

A house from 1751

The Smith family home now serves as the nature museum. The building connects the property’s human history with its present education role.

North-shore habitats

The nature trails cross habitats characteristic of Long Island’s north shore. Use the museum to put those habitats in context before walking.

Contact

Call 631-265-1054 or check the official preserve page.