Where is camp half blood located in the book The Lightning Thief?

In the book "The Lightning Thief," Camp Half-Blood is located in Long Island, New York.

While the exact location isn't explicitly stated, several clues throughout the book point to this area:

* The journey: Percy and Annabeth travel from New York City to Long Island.

* The beach: Camp Half-Blood is described as being on a beach, which aligns with the geography of Long Island.

* The setting: The book mentions that the camp is in the "middle of nowhere," which further supports the idea of a secluded location on Long Island.

Later in the series, Rick Riordan confirms that Camp Half-Blood is on Long Island, specifically near Montauk.