Inspiring ‘Stranger Things’ - Camp Hero

Apr 1

Montauk, Long Island. Human experiments? Government conspiracies? The Montauk Monster? Time Travel? Netflix ‘Stranger Things’….

The military base was created to defend the United States from the Nazis and later from the Russians.The Army deactivated the base in 1947. In 1951, the property was transferred to the Air Force and the radar was installed. The Air Force occupied the site until 1982, and in 1984, the land was turned over to National Parks Service. Today, Camp Hero operates as a unique 415-acre New York State Park with diverse landscapes including dramatic views of the Atlantic Ocean from the high bluffs, heavily wooded areas, wetlands beach, abandoned seaside village and WWII abandoned radar tower.

Here is what caught my eye, I hope you enjoy!

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The ominous radar tower off in the distance

Camp Hero was one of 12 similar towers scattered about the country, but the only one that remains, now a National Historic Site.

The large radar tower and misplaced New England fishing village seem like an unlikely pair, but they are both here, and they beg to be seen closer.

This building was said to be used for missile control.

Danger - Area closed to the public

There are huge concrete gun batteries that are sealed, and “Danger” signs are posted all around.

Another ‘fishing village’ building

Military structures were designed to resemble cottages and a church, but remain as a decaying seaside New England-style village.

Evidence of nature taking its toll

The abandoned WWII 90-foot tall concrete base with 40-foot wide steel dish looks like a phoenix rising.

The awesome Atlantic Ocean view with caution signs

Still standing, a bit broken, but beckoning the curious to explore closer.

What you should know:

There are many walking trails.
Restrooms are available.
There is a park admission fee, but not if you use the New York State Empire Pass.
Picnicking is allowed.
There is horseback riding, cross-country skiing, and biking.
Fishing is allowed with the proper permit.
There is surfing and windsurfing.
You could spend a couple of hours to an entire day.
Danger and warning signs are posted in some areas of the park.
This is a carry-in / carry-out environment.

Location:

1898 Montauk Highway, Montauk NY 11954

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