Hiking

NYS Parks

Hither Hills State Park, Montauk
4 miles West of Montauk of Rte. 27
1,755 Acres, Office 668-2554, Tape 668-2461
Fresh water 40 Acre fishing pond (license), salt water surf casting fishing, trails
$7 per car daily – Spring & Fall
$8 Campsites (must reserve), 800-456-CAMP

Montauk Downs State Park, Montauk
Off South Fairview Ave, North of Rte. 27
160 Acres, Information 668-5000
Restaurant 668-5888
18 hole golf course, driving range, pool, tennis courts, pro shop, grill room

Montauk Point State Park, Montauk
Rte.27 East into Montauk Point State Pkwy past Montauk Lighthouse
724 Acres, Information 668-3781
Surf casting, trails, picnic area, Lighthouse

Orient Beach State Park, Orient
East end of North Country Road (Rte. 25)
357 Acres, Information 323-2440
10 miles of beachfront include wilderness area, bike rentals and path, horseshoe pits, bocce court, croquet, badminton, saltwater fishing, Roy Latham Maritime Forrest Trail (self guided), Long Beach nature trail, guided nature tours, barbeque pits, picnic area, food stand with deck

Wildwood State Park, Wading River
Off Sound Ave (Rte.25A), North on Hulse Landing Rd.
769 Acres, Information 929-4314
Full trailer & camper hookups, campsites, showers, saltwater fishing, softball field, volleyball court, basketball courts, horseshoe pits, 7 miles of biking & hiking trails, cross-country skiing & sledding

Long Island State Parks Regional Office 669-1000
For specified areas allowing dogs ask for ext 223 for brochure.

Suffolk County Parks (cont.)

Meschutt Beach County Park, Hamptons Bays
Sunrise Hwy., exit 66, Canal Rd. North.
7 Acres, Information 852-8205
Off Season 854- 4949
Protected beach on Peconic Bay, limited camping, fishing (off season)

Cupsogue Beach County Park, Dune Rd.
East end of Dune Rd.
Information 852-8111, Off Season 854-4949
Protected beach, limited camping

Cedar Point County Park, East Hampton
Montauk Hwy., North on Stephen Hands Path, Old North West Rd., and Alewive Brook Rd.
608 Acres, Information 852-7620
Rowboat rentals, nature trails, campsites, bridle paths (no rentals), saltwater fishing (permit), waterfowl hunting (fee & license), picnic area

Theodore Roosevelt County Park, Montauk
East of village on Montauk Hwy., North on East Lake Dr., to outer beach entrance (past airport).
1,126 Acres, Information 852-7879
Bicycle hostel area, bridle paths (rentals), outer beach camping (fee), freshwater fishing, nature trails, waterfowl/deer hunting (license), picnic area

Suffolk Green Key passes available at Suffolk Parks Administration, West Sayville, county golf course pro shops and all active county parks.
Information 854-4961.
Suffolk Green Key Pass $20 for 3 years
(over 17) considered family pass
Suffolk Green Key Pass $9 for 3 years
(under 17 and seniors)
Tourist Reservation Key Passes $35 for 1 year, nonresidents, good for parks' reservation system for golf and camping.

Suffolk County Parks

Indian Island County Park, Riverhead
Old Country Rd. East to Cross-River Dr. (Rte. 105) South into Park
287 Acres, Information 852-3232
Campsites, saltwater fishing, 2.5 miles hiking trails, game farm.

Sears Bellows County Park, Hamptons Bays
Sunrise Hwy., exit 65, South on Route 24, West on Montauk Hwy., North on Bellows Pond Rd.
696 Acres, Information 852-8290, Stable 723-3554
Bridle paths (5.5 miles) rentals, campsites, bicycle hostel area, freshwater fishing, protected beach, waterfowl/deer hunting (adjacent park/in season)
$3 Residents, $8 Non-residents

Hiking Trails

Northwest Path – 6 miles
Easthampton Town
Start – Rte. 114 at Edwards Hole Rd.
Town Clerk 324-4142 for accessibility and maps

Red Creek Park – 5 mile loop
Red Creek Town Park, Southampton
Park entrance Old Riverhead Rd (off Rte. 24) Hampton Bays
Town Parks Dept 283-6011