Beach access guide
Long Island 4x4 Beach Info
A digestible guide to the beaches, permits, access networks, tide stations, and rule notes you need before driving on the sand.
Quick answer
Where can you drive a 4x4 on Long Island beaches?
Long Island 4x4 beach driving is limited to approved access areas run by New York State Parks, Suffolk County Parks, the National Park Service, and local towns including Southampton, East Hampton, and Riverhead. Drivers need the correct permit, required recovery gear, current beach status, and must follow posted seasonal, tide, nesting, and time-of-day restrictions.
NYS ParksRobert Moses, Democrat Point, Sore Thumb, Gilgo, Hither Hills, Napeague, Montauk Point.
Suffolk CountySmith Point, Cupsogue, Shinnecock East, Montauk County Park, Cedar Point, Orient Point and related county outer beach areas.
Town accessSouthampton Trustee, East Hampton Town, and Riverhead Sound beach access depends on local eligibility and posted rules.
Tire pressureAir down before entering sand. 15-18 PSI is a common starting range; adjust for your vehicle, tires, load, and beach conditions, then air back up before road speed.
Beach bug plan
Ticks, mosquitoes, greenheads, and other beach insects.
Long Island beaches can go from perfect to miserable fast when the wind, marshes, dunes, and humidity line up. Pack for bugs before you air down.
North or land wind can mean biting flies.
On south shore ocean beaches, a north, northwest, or northeast wind can push flies out of bay-side marshes, dunes, brush, and inland habitat onto the sand. Ocean breeze usually helps. Dead-calm, hot, humid days are the danger zone.
Dunes, bay edges, brush, and wrack lines.
Ticks are more likely in dune grass, brush, and trail edges than open wet sand. Mosquitoes and no-see-ums get worse near marshy back-bay areas, dusk, dawn, and low wind. Greenheads and stable flies can find you right on the beach.
No single spray solves everything.
EPA-registered skin repellents help, permethrin-treated clothing helps with ticks, and Thermacell-style devices help mosquitoes in still air. Greenheads and stable flies are harder; clothing, wind, shade choices, and moving locations matter.
Salt-marsh horseflies with painful bites, usually worst in summer around marsh-backed beaches and hot still weather. They are visual hunters and can laugh at weak sprays.
- Wear light, loose long sleeves when they are bad.
- Avoid sitting tight against dunes, bay cuts, or marsh edges on land-wind days.
- Move closer to steady ocean breeze when possible.
- Do not rely on citronella candles or gadgets to stop them.
Often hit ankles, calves, and exposed legs. They can be brutal around beach chairs, coolers, umbrellas, pets, and shaded gear.
- Protect ankles and lower legs first.
- Keep food trash sealed and fish bait covered.
- Try socks, lightweight pants, or a beach blanket barrier.
- If they swarm, relocating may work better than re-spraying.
Most common near back-bay marsh, damp vegetation, after rain, and during low-wind dusk or dawn sessions.
- Use EPA-registered repellent on exposed skin.
- Set up where air is moving.
- Use a head net for dusk fishing or camp chores.
- Thermacell-style devices can help around a mostly stationary camp area.
Beach days still count as tick exposure when you walk through dune grass, brush, bay-side trails, parking-lot edges, or wooded access paths.
- Stay out of dune vegetation and brush.
- Treat outer clothing, socks, and shoes with permethrin ahead of time.
- Do full tick checks after the beach, especially kids and dogs.
- Keep a tick removal tool in the vehicle.
Recommended kit
What to keep in the truck.
These links use broad Amazon searches so you can pick the brand and size you prefer. Follow every product label, especially around kids, pets, food, fishing gear, and treated clothing.
Picaridin lotion or spray
Good everyday skin repellent for mosquitoes, biting flies, and mixed beach bugs.
DEET repellent
Reliable high-bite-pressure option. Keep it off sunglasses, plastics, watch bands, and fishing line.
Permethrin clothing spray
For clothing, socks, shoes, chairs, and outer gear only. Do not apply permethrin directly to skin.
Thermacell mosquito repeller
Useful for still air around camp, tailgate, or a table. Do not expect it to stop greenheads or ticks.
Head net
Low-tech and effective when mosquitoes or no-see-ums are thick around dusk.
Tick removal kit
Keep one in the glove box. Check kids, dogs, socks, shoes, and behind knees after dune or brush exposure.
Grills, fire pits, and beach fires
Do not assume your fire pit is a grill.
Different agencies use different rules. The safest simple rule: propane cooking is usually easier to defend than charcoal or wood, and anything that looks like an open fire or fire pit can get treated as a violation unless the managing agency clearly allows it.
Propane cooking only. No open fires, fire pits, charcoal barbecues, or disguised fire pits.
Official sourceApproved raised containers only. Gas/charcoal portable barbecues may be allowed; ground fires are prohibited. Smith Point day-trip area does not allow wood-burning fires.
Official sourceNo beach fires. Barbecuing only in designated picnic areas where grills are provided.
Official sourceNo fires or barbecues unless authorized by Special Use Permit or posted approval.
Official sourceSmall beach fires may be allowed only if they meet town size, setback, and safety rules. Verify posted restrictions.
Official sourceBonfires on town property require a Fire Marshal permit; grills/fire pits still depend on posted beach rules and fire code.
Official sourceOvernight camping
Camping is not the same thing as night access.
Some permits let you be on the beach at night for fishing. That does not automatically mean you can camp. The simple version: Suffolk County has the main outer beach camping program, and it is self-contained camper only. Most other 4x4 beach access is not camping access.
NYS 4x4 fishing/surfing access is not beach camping. Hither Hills has separate campground reservations; do not set up tents/rooftop/truck-bed camping on 4x4 fishing beach areas.
Official sourceTrue outer beach camping is at Cupsogue, Montauk County, Shinnecock East, and conditionally Smith Point. Self-contained camper only; no tents.
Official sourceFire Island camping is Watch Hill or backcountry by permit/reservation. The Sportsman/Recreational Driving Permit is for fishing/hunting access, not vehicle camping.
Official sourceCamping in your vehicle on the beach is forbidden.
Official sourceNo standard overnight beach camping under the Trustee 4x4 permit. Special/event/tent use must be separately authorized.
Official sourceNo standard 4x4 beach camping listed. Night fishing parking is separate from camping.
Official source6 entries
NYS Parks
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Democrat Point
NYS Parks / Robert Moses
Democrat Point, Long Island, NY
Fishing 4x4 access
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April 1 through December 31. From the Saturday before Memorial Day through Labor Day, enter before 7 AM or after 5 PM only. Vehicle may remain no more than 48 consecutive hours.
NYS 4-Wheel Drive Beach Access Fishing Permit required. Seasonal entry windows and closures apply.
Fire Island inlet country
Democrat Point sits near Fire Island Inlet, part of the shifting barrier beach system shaped by storms, inlets, and the Robert Moses era of Long Island park access.
Notable fact: Nearby Robert Moses State Park is tied to the Long Island State Park system built under Robert Moses, one of New York history's most influential and controversial planners.
Propane cooking only. No open fire setup.
Allowed: Small propane grill, propane griddle, or camp stove for cooking, unless posted otherwise.
Not allowed: Open fires, fire pits, disguised fire pits, charcoal barbecues, bonfires, camping fires, portable generators, and anything treated as an open-fire setup.
Cleanup: Keep cooking controlled, remove grease/trash, and leave no hot material on sand.
NYS Long Island Permit Guide
No beach camping under the NYS 4x4 permit.
Status: No beach camping
Allowed: Overnight presence only as allowed for the active permit purpose, such as fishing, and only within the permit rules.
Not allowed: Ground tents, rooftop tents, truck-bed tents, camper setups, or using the 4x4 permit to bridge/replace camping reservations.
How to do it legally: Use a legal campground reservation where one exists; do not set up camp on NYS 4x4 fishing/surfing beach areas.
NYS Long Island 4x4 Fishing Guide
Sore Thumb
NYS Parks / Robert Moses
Sore Thumb Beach, Robert Moses State Park, Babylon, NY
Tide-sensitive access
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April 1 through December 31. From the Saturday before Memorial Day through Labor Day, enter before 7 AM or after 5 PM only. Vehicle may remain no more than 48 consecutive hours.
NYS 4-Wheel Drive Beach Access Fishing Permit required. High tide can make the route impassable.
The narrow thumb of Robert Moses
Sore Thumb is one of the best-known state 4x4 fishing access areas near Robert Moses and Fire Island Inlet, where tide, inlet sand movement, and storm cuts have always shaped access.
Notable fact: Its practical history is beach-driver history: the spot is famous locally because high tide can close the route and trap vehicles until water drops.
Propane cooking only. No open fire setup.
Allowed: Small propane grill, propane griddle, or camp stove for cooking, unless posted otherwise.
Not allowed: Open fires, fire pits, disguised fire pits, charcoal barbecues, bonfires, camping fires, portable generators, and anything treated as an open-fire setup.
Cleanup: Keep cooking controlled, remove grease/trash, and leave no hot material on sand.
NYS Long Island Permit Guide
No beach camping under the NYS 4x4 permit.
Status: No beach camping
Allowed: Overnight presence only as allowed for the active permit purpose, such as fishing, and only within the permit rules.
Not allowed: Ground tents, rooftop tents, truck-bed tents, camper setups, or using the 4x4 permit to bridge/replace camping reservations.
How to do it legally: Use a legal campground reservation where one exists; do not set up camp on NYS 4x4 fishing/surfing beach areas.
NYS Long Island 4x4 Fishing Guide
Gilgo State Park
NYS Parks / South Shore
Gilgo State Park, Long Island, NY
Fishing 4x4 access
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April 1 through December 31. From the Saturday before Memorial Day through Labor Day, enter before 7 AM or after 5 PM only. Vehicle may remain no more than 48 consecutive hours.
NYS 4-Wheel Drive Beach Access Fishing Permit required. Confirm access with the Robert Moses park office.
Barrier island surf culture
Gilgo is part of the Jones Beach barrier island system between the Atlantic and Great South Bay. Historic accounts describe older Gilgo Inlet and storm-shaped changes to the barrier beach.
Notable fact: Gilgo is also widely known as a Long Island surf beach, not just a 4x4 and fishing access area.
Propane cooking only. No open fire setup.
Allowed: Small propane grill, propane griddle, or camp stove for cooking, unless posted otherwise.
Not allowed: Open fires, fire pits, disguised fire pits, charcoal barbecues, bonfires, camping fires, portable generators, and anything treated as an open-fire setup.
Cleanup: Keep cooking controlled, remove grease/trash, and leave no hot material on sand.
NYS Long Island Permit Guide
No beach camping under the NYS 4x4 permit.
Status: No beach camping
Allowed: Overnight presence only as allowed for the active permit purpose, such as fishing, and only within the permit rules.
Not allowed: Ground tents, rooftop tents, truck-bed tents, camper setups, or using the 4x4 permit to bridge/replace camping reservations.
How to do it legally: Use a legal campground reservation where one exists; do not set up camp on NYS 4x4 fishing/surfing beach areas.
NYS Long Island 4x4 Fishing Guide
Hither Hills State Park
NYS Parks / Montauk
Hither Hills State Park, Long Island, NY
Fishing 4x4 access
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April 1 through December 31. From the Saturday before Memorial Day through Labor Day, enter before 7 AM or after 5 PM only. Vehicle may remain no more than 48 consecutive hours.
NYS 4x4 permit required for the specific activity. Vehicle use fees and closures may apply.
Walking dunes and Montauk ecology
Hither Hills is known for Montauk's Walking Dunes, maritime forest, wetlands, and Atlantic beach. The Walking Dunes trail was formalized to reduce damage from heavy foot traffic and off-road use.
Notable fact: The Walking Dunes are one of the East End's signature natural history landmarks.
Propane cooking only. No open fire setup.
Allowed: Small propane grill, propane griddle, or camp stove for cooking, unless posted otherwise.
Not allowed: Open fires, fire pits, disguised fire pits, charcoal barbecues, bonfires, camping fires, portable generators, and anything treated as an open-fire setup.
Cleanup: Keep cooking controlled, remove grease/trash, and leave no hot material on sand.
NYS Long Island Permit Guide
Campground camping exists, but beach-driving permit is not a camping permit.
Status: Campground only
Allowed: Hither Hills has a separate reserved campground with tent/trailer sites. Use the campground reservation system for camping.
Not allowed: Do not treat the NYS 4x4 fishing/surfing permit as permission to camp on the driving beach. Tents and portable shelters are prohibited sunset to sunrise under the Long Island permit guide.
How to do it legally: Reserve an actual Hither Hills campsite if you want to camp. Use 4x4 beach access only for the permitted activity.
NYS Parks Hither Hills / Long Island Permit Guide
Montauk Point State Park
NYS Parks / Montauk
Montauk Point State Park, Long Island, NY
Fishing 4x4 access
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April 1 through December 31. From the Saturday before Memorial Day through Labor Day, enter before 7 AM or after 5 PM only. Vehicle may remain no more than 48 consecutive hours.
NYS 4-Wheel Drive Beach Access Fishing Permit required. Use only designated areas.
Washington's lighthouse
Montauk Point is anchored by the Montauk Point Lighthouse, commissioned under President George Washington in 1792 and completed in 1796.
Notable fact: The lighthouse is one of Long Island's most recognizable historic landmarks.
Propane cooking only. No open fire setup.
Allowed: Small propane grill, propane griddle, or camp stove for cooking, unless posted otherwise.
Not allowed: Open fires, fire pits, disguised fire pits, charcoal barbecues, bonfires, camping fires, portable generators, and anything treated as an open-fire setup.
Cleanup: Keep cooking controlled, remove grease/trash, and leave no hot material on sand.
NYS Long Island Permit Guide
No beach camping under the NYS 4x4 permit.
Status: No beach camping
Allowed: Overnight presence only as allowed for the active permit purpose, such as fishing, and only within the permit rules.
Not allowed: Ground tents, rooftop tents, truck-bed tents, camper setups, or using the 4x4 permit to bridge/replace camping reservations.
How to do it legally: Use a legal campground reservation where one exists; do not set up camp on NYS 4x4 fishing/surfing beach areas.
NYS Long Island 4x4 Fishing Guide
Napeague State Park
NYS Parks / Napeague
Napeague State Park, Long Island, NY
Fishing 4x4 access
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April 1 through December 31. From the Saturday before Memorial Day through Labor Day, enter before 7 AM or after 5 PM only. Vehicle may remain no more than 48 consecutive hours.
NYS 4x4 permit required for the specific activity. Watch seasonal closures and protected areas.
Protected Napeague beach
Napeague State Park land was first acquired by the Nature Conservancy in the 1970s and transferred to New York State, preserving a rare stretch of Atlantic beach and dune habitat.
Notable fact: The area is strongly associated with piping plover protection and seasonal beach closures.
Propane cooking only. No open fire setup.
Allowed: Small propane grill, propane griddle, or camp stove for cooking, unless posted otherwise.
Not allowed: Open fires, fire pits, disguised fire pits, charcoal barbecues, bonfires, camping fires, portable generators, and anything treated as an open-fire setup.
Cleanup: Keep cooking controlled, remove grease/trash, and leave no hot material on sand.
NYS Long Island Permit Guide
No beach camping under the NYS 4x4 permit.
Status: No beach camping
Allowed: Overnight presence only as allowed for the active permit purpose, such as fishing, and only within the permit rules.
Not allowed: Ground tents, rooftop tents, truck-bed tents, camper setups, or using the 4x4 permit to bridge/replace camping reservations.
How to do it legally: Use a legal campground reservation where one exists; do not set up camp on NYS 4x4 fishing/surfing beach areas.
NYS Long Island 4x4 Fishing Guide7 entries
Suffolk County
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Smith Point
Suffolk County Parks
Smith Point, Long Island, NY
Check day-of access
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Outer Beach permit provides daily beach access and acts as a night fishing permit at designated parks. From 10 PM to 6 AM, access should be for night fishing or permitted camping where allowed.
Suffolk County Outer Beach 4x4 Permit required. Eastern outer beach access only where open.
Eastern Fire Island gateway
Smith Point is the major county gateway to eastern Fire Island and sits near the National Park Service's Fire Island wilderness and the William Floyd Estate area.
Notable fact: The nearby William Floyd Estate connects this shoreline to Revolutionary-era Long Island history.
Smith Point day-trip area: no wood fires.
Allowed: Propane, pellet, or similar non-wood fire/cooking containers when allowed by staff and beach conditions.
Not allowed: Ground fires, bonfires dug into sand, unattended fires, burning trash, treated wood/pallets, and wood-burning fires in the Smith Point Outer Beach day-trip area.
Cleanup: Use a raised approved container, keep extinguishing equipment ready, cool everything with water, and remove/dispose of fire waste properly.
Suffolk County Outer Beach Rules
Outer beach camping may open seasonally as walk-up only.
Status: Sometimes allowed
Allowed: Self-contained camper only, when beach/weather/environmental conditions allow. Suffolk says Smith Point outer beach campsites are typically walk-up/first-come and often late August or early September if opened.
Not allowed: Ground tents, rooftop tents, truck-bed tents, or non-self-contained vehicles.
How to do it legally: Call/check Suffolk County Parks before going. Do not assume Smith Point outer beach camping is open.
Suffolk County Outer Beach Access
Cupsogue Beach County Park
Suffolk County Parks
Cupsogue Beach County Park, Long Island, NY
Outer beach access
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Outer Beach permit provides daily beach access and acts as a night fishing permit at designated parks. From 10 PM to 6 AM, access should be for night fishing or permitted camping where allowed.
Suffolk County Outer Beach 4x4 Permit required. Camping areas require self-contained units except listed hard-pack sites.
The inlet that opened
Cupsogue sits at Moriches Inlet. Local history records that the word Cupsogue means "closed inlet," while the modern inlet was opened by a 1931 nor'easter and later enlarged.
Notable fact: Hurricane Sandy opened another breach nearby in 2012, showing how quickly this barrier beach can change.
Approved raised fire/cooking containers only.
Allowed: County-approved raised containers, including portable gas fire pits, portable gas or charcoal barbecues, and pellet containers under 3 feet in diameter. Full-size BBQ grills are not permitted.
Not allowed: Ground fires, bonfires dug into sand, unattended fires, burning trash, treated wood/pallets, and fires within 15 feet of structures, dunes, vegetation, or combustibles.
Cleanup: Keep extinguisher/water/sand ready, never bury hot coals, cool fire container and nearby sand with water, and remove/dispose of fire waste properly.
Suffolk County Outer Beach Rules
Outer beach camping available by reservation.
Status: Allowed with reservation
Allowed: Self-contained camper only. Suffolk defines this as a unit with built-in flush toilet, black-water holding tank, sink, fresh-water tank, and grey-water holding tank. Sites 1-12 at Cupsogue are the hard-pack exception for the 4x4 permit requirement.
Not allowed: Ground tents, rooftop tents, truck-bed tents, sleeping in a normal SUV/truck, or any setup without the required self-contained facilities.
How to do it legally: Reserve through Suffolk County Parks. A 4x4 Outer Beach permit is required for outer beach camping except the hard-pack Cupsogue sites 1-12.
Suffolk County Outer Beach Access
Montauk County Park
Suffolk County Parks
Montauk County Park, Long Island, NY
Outer beach access
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Outer Beach permit provides daily beach access and acts as a night fishing permit at designated parks. From 10 PM to 6 AM, access should be for night fishing or permitted camping where allowed.
Suffolk County Outer Beach 4x4 Permit required. Check county closures and camping rules.
Roosevelt, Rough Riders, and Montaukett history
Montauk County Park includes historic Montaukett sites and Camp Wikoff, where Theodore Roosevelt and the Rough Riders were quarantined after returning from the Spanish-American War in 1898.
Notable fact: Stephen Talkhouse, a noted Montaukett figure famous for long walks across the East End, is associated with this park landscape.
Approved raised fire/cooking containers only.
Allowed: County-approved raised containers, including portable gas fire pits, portable gas or charcoal barbecues, and pellet containers under 3 feet in diameter. Full-size BBQ grills are not permitted.
Not allowed: Ground fires, bonfires dug into sand, unattended fires, burning trash, treated wood/pallets, and fires within 15 feet of structures, dunes, vegetation, or combustibles.
Cleanup: Keep extinguisher/water/sand ready, never bury hot coals, cool fire container and nearby sand with water, and remove/dispose of fire waste properly.
Suffolk County Outer Beach Rules
Outer beach camping available by reservation.
Status: Allowed with reservation
Allowed: Self-contained camper only with built-in toilet/black tank and sink/fresh/grey tanks.
Not allowed: Ground tents, rooftop tents, truck-bed tents, or non-self-contained vehicles.
How to do it legally: Reserve through Suffolk County Parks and carry the required 4x4 Outer Beach permit.
Suffolk County Outer Beach Rules
Shinnecock East
Suffolk County Parks
Shinnecock East, Long Island, NY
Monitor tides and inlet conditions
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Outer Beach permit provides daily beach access and acts as a night fishing permit at designated parks. From 10 PM to 6 AM, access should be for night fishing or permitted camping where allowed.
Suffolk County Outer Beach 4x4 Permit required. Self-contained camping only where allowed.
Shinnecock shore and inlet history
Shinnecock East sits in a region central to Shinnecock history and Southampton's maritime past. The Shinnecock Indian Nation remains a federally recognized tribe based in Southampton.
Notable fact: The Shinnecock name is one of the most important Indigenous place names on Long Island.
Approved raised fire/cooking containers only.
Allowed: County-approved raised containers, including portable gas fire pits, portable gas or charcoal barbecues, and pellet containers under 3 feet in diameter. Full-size BBQ grills are not permitted.
Not allowed: Ground fires, bonfires dug into sand, unattended fires, burning trash, treated wood/pallets, and fires within 15 feet of structures, dunes, vegetation, or combustibles.
Cleanup: Keep extinguisher/water/sand ready, never bury hot coals, cool fire container and nearby sand with water, and remove/dispose of fire waste properly.
Suffolk County Outer Beach Rules
Outer beach camping available by reservation.
Status: Allowed with reservation
Allowed: Self-contained camper only with built-in toilet/black tank and sink/fresh/grey tanks.
Not allowed: Ground tents, rooftop tents, truck-bed tents, or non-self-contained vehicles. Weekend check-in limits may apply during peak season.
How to do it legally: Reserve through Suffolk County Parks and carry the required 4x4 Outer Beach permit.
Suffolk County Campground Rules
Cedar Point County Park
Suffolk County Parks
Cedar Point County Park, Long Island, NY
Outer beach access
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Outer Beach permit provides daily beach access and acts as a night fishing permit at designated parks. From 10 PM to 6 AM, access should be for night fishing or permitted camping where allowed.
Suffolk County Outer Beach 4x4 Permit required. Confirm map boundaries and current closures.
Sag Harbor shipping and lighthouse history
Cedar Point was once tied to Sag Harbor shipping, farm goods, fishing, and timber. The Cedar Island Lighthouse was built in 1839 when the light stood on an island offshore.
Notable fact: The lighthouse is now connected to land because the shoreline changed around it.
Approved raised fire/cooking containers only.
Allowed: County-approved raised containers, including portable gas fire pits, portable gas or charcoal barbecues, and pellet containers under 3 feet in diameter. Full-size BBQ grills are not permitted.
Not allowed: Ground fires, bonfires dug into sand, unattended fires, burning trash, treated wood/pallets, and fires within 15 feet of structures, dunes, vegetation, or combustibles.
Cleanup: Keep extinguisher/water/sand ready, never bury hot coals, cool fire container and nearby sand with water, and remove/dispose of fire waste properly.
Suffolk County Outer Beach Rules
No outer beach camping listed for this access point.
Status: Not a listed outer beach campground
Allowed: Day use and night fishing access only unless Suffolk County posts a camping option for this location.
Not allowed: Do not set up overnight camp, tents, rooftop tents, or sleep-in-vehicle camping here.
How to do it legally: Use Cupsogue, Montauk County, Shinnecock East, or conditionally Smith Point for Suffolk outer beach camping.
Suffolk County Outer Beach Access
Charles F. Altenkirch County Park
Suffolk County Parks
Charles F. Altenkirch County Park, Long Island, NY
Outer beach access
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Outer Beach permit provides daily beach access and acts as a night fishing permit at designated parks. From 10 PM to 6 AM, access should be for night fishing or permitted camping where allowed.
Suffolk County Outer Beach 4x4 Permit required. Follow county and posted access rules.
County outer beach system
Suffolk County outer beaches preserve access to barrier beach, inlet, camping, and surfcasting areas that have been repeatedly reshaped by storms and coastal engineering.
Notable fact: Many county outer beaches are tied to inlet history, maritime work, and piping plover protection.
Approved raised fire/cooking containers only.
Allowed: County-approved raised containers, including portable gas fire pits, portable gas or charcoal barbecues, and pellet containers under 3 feet in diameter. Full-size BBQ grills are not permitted.
Not allowed: Ground fires, bonfires dug into sand, unattended fires, burning trash, treated wood/pallets, and fires within 15 feet of structures, dunes, vegetation, or combustibles.
Cleanup: Keep extinguisher/water/sand ready, never bury hot coals, cool fire container and nearby sand with water, and remove/dispose of fire waste properly.
Suffolk County Outer Beach Rules
No outer beach camping listed for this access point.
Status: Not a listed outer beach campground
Allowed: Day use and night fishing access only unless Suffolk County posts a camping option for this location.
Not allowed: Do not set up overnight camp, tents, rooftop tents, or sleep-in-vehicle camping here.
How to do it legally: Use Cupsogue, Montauk County, Shinnecock East, or conditionally Smith Point for Suffolk outer beach camping.
Suffolk County Outer Beach Access
Orient Point County Park
Suffolk County Parks
Orient Point County Park, Long Island, NY
Outer beach access
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Outer Beach permit provides daily beach access and acts as a night fishing permit at designated parks. From 10 PM to 6 AM, access should be for night fishing or permitted camping where allowed.
Suffolk County Outer Beach 4x4 Permit required. Use the designated Orient Point outer beach area.
County outer beach system
Suffolk County outer beaches preserve access to barrier beach, inlet, camping, and surfcasting areas that have been repeatedly reshaped by storms and coastal engineering.
Notable fact: Many county outer beaches are tied to inlet history, maritime work, and piping plover protection.
Approved raised fire/cooking containers only.
Allowed: County-approved raised containers, including portable gas fire pits, portable gas or charcoal barbecues, and pellet containers under 3 feet in diameter. Full-size BBQ grills are not permitted.
Not allowed: Ground fires, bonfires dug into sand, unattended fires, burning trash, treated wood/pallets, and fires within 15 feet of structures, dunes, vegetation, or combustibles.
Cleanup: Keep extinguisher/water/sand ready, never bury hot coals, cool fire container and nearby sand with water, and remove/dispose of fire waste properly.
Suffolk County Outer Beach Rules
No outer beach camping listed for this access point.
Status: Not a listed outer beach campground
Allowed: Day use and night fishing access only unless Suffolk County posts a camping option for this location.
Not allowed: Do not set up overnight camp, tents, rooftop tents, or sleep-in-vehicle camping here.
How to do it legally: Use Cupsogue, Montauk County, Shinnecock East, or conditionally Smith Point for Suffolk outer beach camping.
Suffolk County Outer Beach Access1 entries
National Park Service
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Fire Island National Seashore Sportsman Route
National Park Service / Fire Island
Fire Island National Seashore Sportsman Route, Long Island, NY
Seasonal federal access
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Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
NPS Recreational Driving Permit required. Seasonal use, fishing or hunting purpose, and federal restrictions apply.
Federal seashore and the Floyd family
Fire Island National Seashore protects barrier beach, wilderness, maritime communities, and mainland historic resources including the William Floyd Estate.
Notable fact: William Floyd was a signer of the Declaration of Independence; his family estate is preserved by the National Park Service.
No beach fires. Grills only in designated picnic areas.
Allowed: Backcountry stove for permitted wilderness camping and barbecuing only in designated picnic areas where grills are provided.
Not allowed: Open fires anywhere in the park, fires on the beach, and grills outside designated picnic areas.
Cleanup: Fully extinguish cooking equipment and follow posted National Park Service rules.
Fire Island National Seashore fire safety rules
Vehicle permit is not a camping permit.
Status: Backcountry permit only
Allowed: Fire Island backcountry camping is by reservation/permit in the Otis Pike Wilderness zones. Watch Hill campground also exists, but it has no vehicle/RV access.
Not allowed: Do not use the Sportsman/Recreational Driving Permit as beach vehicle camping permission.
How to do it legally: Book NPS backcountry camping through Recreation.gov and follow hike-in/carry-in rules. Recreational driving is for fishing/hunting access, not vehicle camping.
Fire Island National Seashore camping and sportsman permit pages5 entries
Riverhead
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Wading River Beach
Town of Riverhead
Wading River Beach, Long Island, NY
Resident 4x4 access
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Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
Riverhead 4x4 and Parking Permit required. Resident-only seasonal permit rules apply.
Sound beach and farm country
Riverhead's Sound-side access points come out of a North Shore landscape of farms, fishing, bluffs, boulders, and Long Island Sound maritime travel.
Notable fact: These beaches face the Sound rather than the Atlantic, so their history and shoreline conditions are different from the south shore barrier beaches.
Town property fires require code-compliant authorization.
Allowed: Barbecue grills, outdoor fireplaces, and gas-fueled fire pits are treated separately from open burning, but town beach postings and permits still control use.
Not allowed: Bonfires on Town of Riverhead property without a bonfire permit from the Fire Marshal; open burning that does not comply with town and state fire code.
Cleanup: Use leave-no-trace cleanup, remove all ash/trash, and verify current beach postings before cooking or lighting any flame.
Town of Riverhead fire code and recreation guidance
No standard overnight beach camping listed for 4x4 access.
Status: No standard beach camping
Allowed: Night fishing parking is separate for Riverhead residents with the proper night fishing permit.
Not allowed: Do not use a Riverhead 4x4/parking permit as permission for beach camping, rooftop tents, truck-bed tents, or sleeping-in-vehicle camping.
How to do it legally: Use the access for posted 4x4 and night fishing rules only unless Riverhead Recreation/Parks authorizes something else.
Riverhead Recreation FAQ
Hulse Landing WFA
Town of Riverhead
Hulse Landing WFA, Long Island, NY
Resident 4x4 access
Checking access window...
Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
Riverhead 4x4 and Parking Permit required. Follow posted access hours and leave-no-trace rules.
Sound beach and farm country
Riverhead's Sound-side access points come out of a North Shore landscape of farms, fishing, bluffs, boulders, and Long Island Sound maritime travel.
Notable fact: These beaches face the Sound rather than the Atlantic, so their history and shoreline conditions are different from the south shore barrier beaches.
Town property fires require code-compliant authorization.
Allowed: Barbecue grills, outdoor fireplaces, and gas-fueled fire pits are treated separately from open burning, but town beach postings and permits still control use.
Not allowed: Bonfires on Town of Riverhead property without a bonfire permit from the Fire Marshal; open burning that does not comply with town and state fire code.
Cleanup: Use leave-no-trace cleanup, remove all ash/trash, and verify current beach postings before cooking or lighting any flame.
Town of Riverhead fire code and recreation guidance
No standard overnight beach camping listed for 4x4 access.
Status: No standard beach camping
Allowed: Night fishing parking is separate for Riverhead residents with the proper night fishing permit.
Not allowed: Do not use a Riverhead 4x4/parking permit as permission for beach camping, rooftop tents, truck-bed tents, or sleeping-in-vehicle camping.
How to do it legally: Use the access for posted 4x4 and night fishing rules only unless Riverhead Recreation/Parks authorizes something else.
Riverhead Recreation FAQ
Edwards Avenue WFA
Town of Riverhead
Edwards Avenue WFA, Long Island, NY
Resident 4x4 access
Checking access window...
Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
Riverhead 4x4 and Parking Permit required. Resident-only permit rules apply.
Sound beach and farm country
Riverhead's Sound-side access points come out of a North Shore landscape of farms, fishing, bluffs, boulders, and Long Island Sound maritime travel.
Notable fact: These beaches face the Sound rather than the Atlantic, so their history and shoreline conditions are different from the south shore barrier beaches.
Town property fires require code-compliant authorization.
Allowed: Barbecue grills, outdoor fireplaces, and gas-fueled fire pits are treated separately from open burning, but town beach postings and permits still control use.
Not allowed: Bonfires on Town of Riverhead property without a bonfire permit from the Fire Marshal; open burning that does not comply with town and state fire code.
Cleanup: Use leave-no-trace cleanup, remove all ash/trash, and verify current beach postings before cooking or lighting any flame.
Town of Riverhead fire code and recreation guidance
No standard overnight beach camping listed for 4x4 access.
Status: No standard beach camping
Allowed: Night fishing parking is separate for Riverhead residents with the proper night fishing permit.
Not allowed: Do not use a Riverhead 4x4/parking permit as permission for beach camping, rooftop tents, truck-bed tents, or sleeping-in-vehicle camping.
How to do it legally: Use the access for posted 4x4 and night fishing rules only unless Riverhead Recreation/Parks authorizes something else.
Riverhead Recreation FAQ
Reeves Beach
Town of Riverhead
Reeves Beach, Long Island, NY
Resident 4x4 access
Checking access window...
Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
Riverhead 4x4 and Parking Permit required. Seasonal driving hours apply.
Sound beach and farm country
Riverhead's Sound-side access points come out of a North Shore landscape of farms, fishing, bluffs, boulders, and Long Island Sound maritime travel.
Notable fact: These beaches face the Sound rather than the Atlantic, so their history and shoreline conditions are different from the south shore barrier beaches.
Town property fires require code-compliant authorization.
Allowed: Barbecue grills, outdoor fireplaces, and gas-fueled fire pits are treated separately from open burning, but town beach postings and permits still control use.
Not allowed: Bonfires on Town of Riverhead property without a bonfire permit from the Fire Marshal; open burning that does not comply with town and state fire code.
Cleanup: Use leave-no-trace cleanup, remove all ash/trash, and verify current beach postings before cooking or lighting any flame.
Town of Riverhead fire code and recreation guidance
No standard overnight beach camping listed for 4x4 access.
Status: No standard beach camping
Allowed: Night fishing parking is separate for Riverhead residents with the proper night fishing permit.
Not allowed: Do not use a Riverhead 4x4/parking permit as permission for beach camping, rooftop tents, truck-bed tents, or sleeping-in-vehicle camping.
How to do it legally: Use the access for posted 4x4 and night fishing rules only unless Riverhead Recreation/Parks authorizes something else.
Riverhead Recreation FAQ
Roanoke Avenue WFA
Town of Riverhead
Roanoke Avenue WFA, Long Island, NY
Resident 4x4 access
Checking access window...
Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
Riverhead 4x4 and Parking Permit required. Resident-only permit rules apply.
Sound beach and farm country
Riverhead's Sound-side access points come out of a North Shore landscape of farms, fishing, bluffs, boulders, and Long Island Sound maritime travel.
Notable fact: These beaches face the Sound rather than the Atlantic, so their history and shoreline conditions are different from the south shore barrier beaches.
Town property fires require code-compliant authorization.
Allowed: Barbecue grills, outdoor fireplaces, and gas-fueled fire pits are treated separately from open burning, but town beach postings and permits still control use.
Not allowed: Bonfires on Town of Riverhead property without a bonfire permit from the Fire Marshal; open burning that does not comply with town and state fire code.
Cleanup: Use leave-no-trace cleanup, remove all ash/trash, and verify current beach postings before cooking or lighting any flame.
Town of Riverhead fire code and recreation guidance
No standard overnight beach camping listed for 4x4 access.
Status: No standard beach camping
Allowed: Night fishing parking is separate for Riverhead residents with the proper night fishing permit.
Not allowed: Do not use a Riverhead 4x4/parking permit as permission for beach camping, rooftop tents, truck-bed tents, or sleeping-in-vehicle camping.
How to do it legally: Use the access for posted 4x4 and night fishing rules only unless Riverhead Recreation/Parks authorizes something else.
Riverhead Recreation FAQ37 entries
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Southampton Trustee Beaches
Town of Southampton Trustees
Southampton Trustee Beaches, Long Island, NY
Permit access network
Checking access window...
Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
Southampton Town Trustee 4x4 Permit required for eligible freeholders, residents, or taxpayers.
Southampton trustee beach heritage
Southampton's beach access network sits in a town founded in 1640 on Shinnecock ancestral land, with centuries of fishing, farming, whaling, bay work, and oceanfront estate history.
Notable fact: Early Southampton colonists practiced shore-based whaling, driving whales toward shelving beaches.
No fires or barbecues unless specially authorized.
Allowed: Only with a valid Special Use Permit or posted/local authorization.
Not allowed: Fires and barbecues on Town/Trustee beach areas without authorization.
Cleanup: If authorized, extinguish charcoal or wood with water and remove remains completely.
Southampton Town beach permit/rules publications
No standard overnight beach camping under a Trustee 4x4 permit.
Status: No standard beach camping
Allowed: Only if separately authorized through the proper town/trustee event, tent, or special-use process.
Not allowed: Do not assume ground tents, rooftop tents, truck-bed campers, or sleeping in the vehicle are allowed on Trustee 4x4 beach access.
How to do it legally: Contact Southampton Trustees/Town before planning any overnight beach setup.
Southampton Trustee permit and town obtain pages
Pikes Beach
Town of Southampton Trustees
Pikes Beach, Long Island, NY
Trustee access site
Checking access window...
Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
Southampton Town Trustee 4x4 Permit required. Follow local village and posted rules.
Southampton trustee beach heritage
Southampton's beach access network sits in a town founded in 1640 on Shinnecock ancestral land, with centuries of fishing, farming, whaling, bay work, and oceanfront estate history.
Notable fact: Early Southampton colonists practiced shore-based whaling, driving whales toward shelving beaches.
No fires or barbecues unless specially authorized.
Allowed: Only with a valid Special Use Permit or posted/local authorization.
Not allowed: Fires and barbecues on Town/Trustee beach areas without authorization.
Cleanup: If authorized, extinguish charcoal or wood with water and remove remains completely.
Southampton Town beach permit/rules publications
No standard overnight beach camping under a Trustee 4x4 permit.
Status: No standard beach camping
Allowed: Only if separately authorized through the proper town/trustee event, tent, or special-use process.
Not allowed: Do not assume ground tents, rooftop tents, truck-bed campers, or sleeping in the vehicle are allowed on Trustee 4x4 beach access.
How to do it legally: Contact Southampton Trustees/Town before planning any overnight beach setup.
Southampton Trustee permit and town obtain pages
Lashley Beach
Town of Southampton Trustees
Lashley Beach, Long Island, NY
Trustee access site
Checking access window...
Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
Southampton Town Trustee 4x4 Permit required. Access is subject to posted seasonal closures.
Southampton trustee beach heritage
Southampton's beach access network sits in a town founded in 1640 on Shinnecock ancestral land, with centuries of fishing, farming, whaling, bay work, and oceanfront estate history.
Notable fact: Early Southampton colonists practiced shore-based whaling, driving whales toward shelving beaches.
No fires or barbecues unless specially authorized.
Allowed: Only with a valid Special Use Permit or posted/local authorization.
Not allowed: Fires and barbecues on Town/Trustee beach areas without authorization.
Cleanup: If authorized, extinguish charcoal or wood with water and remove remains completely.
Southampton Town beach permit/rules publications
No standard overnight beach camping under a Trustee 4x4 permit.
Status: No standard beach camping
Allowed: Only if separately authorized through the proper town/trustee event, tent, or special-use process.
Not allowed: Do not assume ground tents, rooftop tents, truck-bed campers, or sleeping in the vehicle are allowed on Trustee 4x4 beach access.
How to do it legally: Contact Southampton Trustees/Town before planning any overnight beach setup.
Southampton Trustee permit and town obtain pages
The Surf Club
Town of Southampton Trustees
The Surf Club, Long Island, NY
Trustee access site
Checking access window...
Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
Southampton Town Trustee 4x4 Permit required. Confirm public access and posted limits before use.
Southampton trustee beach heritage
Southampton's beach access network sits in a town founded in 1640 on Shinnecock ancestral land, with centuries of fishing, farming, whaling, bay work, and oceanfront estate history.
Notable fact: Early Southampton colonists practiced shore-based whaling, driving whales toward shelving beaches.
No fires or barbecues unless specially authorized.
Allowed: Only with a valid Special Use Permit or posted/local authorization.
Not allowed: Fires and barbecues on Town/Trustee beach areas without authorization.
Cleanup: If authorized, extinguish charcoal or wood with water and remove remains completely.
Southampton Town beach permit/rules publications
No standard overnight beach camping under a Trustee 4x4 permit.
Status: No standard beach camping
Allowed: Only if separately authorized through the proper town/trustee event, tent, or special-use process.
Not allowed: Do not assume ground tents, rooftop tents, truck-bed campers, or sleeping in the vehicle are allowed on Trustee 4x4 beach access.
How to do it legally: Contact Southampton Trustees/Town before planning any overnight beach setup.
Southampton Trustee permit and town obtain pages
Quogue Village Beach
Town of Southampton Trustees
Quogue Village Beach, Long Island, NY
Trustee access site
Checking access window...
Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
Southampton Town Trustee 4x4 Permit required where driving is allowed. Village rules may also apply.
Southampton trustee beach heritage
Southampton's beach access network sits in a town founded in 1640 on Shinnecock ancestral land, with centuries of fishing, farming, whaling, bay work, and oceanfront estate history.
Notable fact: Early Southampton colonists practiced shore-based whaling, driving whales toward shelving beaches.
No fires or barbecues unless specially authorized.
Allowed: Only with a valid Special Use Permit or posted/local authorization.
Not allowed: Fires and barbecues on Town/Trustee beach areas without authorization.
Cleanup: If authorized, extinguish charcoal or wood with water and remove remains completely.
Southampton Town beach permit/rules publications
No standard overnight beach camping under a Trustee 4x4 permit.
Status: No standard beach camping
Allowed: Only if separately authorized through the proper town/trustee event, tent, or special-use process.
Not allowed: Do not assume ground tents, rooftop tents, truck-bed campers, or sleeping in the vehicle are allowed on Trustee 4x4 beach access.
How to do it legally: Contact Southampton Trustees/Town before planning any overnight beach setup.
Southampton Trustee permit and town obtain pages
Dolphin Lane Beach
Town of Southampton Trustees
Dolphin Lane Beach, Long Island, NY
Trustee access site
Checking access window...
Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
Southampton Town Trustee 4x4 Permit required. Use only legal access corridors.
Southampton trustee beach heritage
Southampton's beach access network sits in a town founded in 1640 on Shinnecock ancestral land, with centuries of fishing, farming, whaling, bay work, and oceanfront estate history.
Notable fact: Early Southampton colonists practiced shore-based whaling, driving whales toward shelving beaches.
No fires or barbecues unless specially authorized.
Allowed: Only with a valid Special Use Permit or posted/local authorization.
Not allowed: Fires and barbecues on Town/Trustee beach areas without authorization.
Cleanup: If authorized, extinguish charcoal or wood with water and remove remains completely.
Southampton Town beach permit/rules publications
No standard overnight beach camping under a Trustee 4x4 permit.
Status: No standard beach camping
Allowed: Only if separately authorized through the proper town/trustee event, tent, or special-use process.
Not allowed: Do not assume ground tents, rooftop tents, truck-bed campers, or sleeping in the vehicle are allowed on Trustee 4x4 beach access.
How to do it legally: Contact Southampton Trustees/Town before planning any overnight beach setup.
Southampton Trustee permit and town obtain pages
Triton Lane Beach
Town of Southampton Trustees
Triton Lane Beach, Long Island, NY
Trustee access site
Checking access window...
Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
Southampton Town Trustee 4x4 Permit required. Seasonal and protected-area closures may apply.
Southampton trustee beach heritage
Southampton's beach access network sits in a town founded in 1640 on Shinnecock ancestral land, with centuries of fishing, farming, whaling, bay work, and oceanfront estate history.
Notable fact: Early Southampton colonists practiced shore-based whaling, driving whales toward shelving beaches.
No fires or barbecues unless specially authorized.
Allowed: Only with a valid Special Use Permit or posted/local authorization.
Not allowed: Fires and barbecues on Town/Trustee beach areas without authorization.
Cleanup: If authorized, extinguish charcoal or wood with water and remove remains completely.
Southampton Town beach permit/rules publications
No standard overnight beach camping under a Trustee 4x4 permit.
Status: No standard beach camping
Allowed: Only if separately authorized through the proper town/trustee event, tent, or special-use process.
Not allowed: Do not assume ground tents, rooftop tents, truck-bed campers, or sleeping in the vehicle are allowed on Trustee 4x4 beach access.
How to do it legally: Contact Southampton Trustees/Town before planning any overnight beach setup.
Southampton Trustee permit and town obtain pages
Tiana Beach
Town of Southampton Trustees
Tiana Beach, Long Island, NY
Trustee access site
Checking access window...
Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
Southampton Town Trustee 4x4 Permit required. Check local parking and beach rules.
Southampton trustee beach heritage
Southampton's beach access network sits in a town founded in 1640 on Shinnecock ancestral land, with centuries of fishing, farming, whaling, bay work, and oceanfront estate history.
Notable fact: Early Southampton colonists practiced shore-based whaling, driving whales toward shelving beaches.
No fires or barbecues unless specially authorized.
Allowed: Only with a valid Special Use Permit or posted/local authorization.
Not allowed: Fires and barbecues on Town/Trustee beach areas without authorization.
Cleanup: If authorized, extinguish charcoal or wood with water and remove remains completely.
Southampton Town beach permit/rules publications
No standard overnight beach camping under a Trustee 4x4 permit.
Status: No standard beach camping
Allowed: Only if separately authorized through the proper town/trustee event, tent, or special-use process.
Not allowed: Do not assume ground tents, rooftop tents, truck-bed campers, or sleeping in the vehicle are allowed on Trustee 4x4 beach access.
How to do it legally: Contact Southampton Trustees/Town before planning any overnight beach setup.
Southampton Trustee permit and town obtain pages
Squires West Landing Road
Town of Southampton Trustees
Squires West Landing Road, Long Island, NY
Trustee access road
Checking access window...
Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
Southampton Town Trustee 4x4 Permit required. Stay on designated access road and beach areas.
Southampton trustee beach heritage
Southampton's beach access network sits in a town founded in 1640 on Shinnecock ancestral land, with centuries of fishing, farming, whaling, bay work, and oceanfront estate history.
Notable fact: Early Southampton colonists practiced shore-based whaling, driving whales toward shelving beaches.
No fires or barbecues unless specially authorized.
Allowed: Only with a valid Special Use Permit or posted/local authorization.
Not allowed: Fires and barbecues on Town/Trustee beach areas without authorization.
Cleanup: If authorized, extinguish charcoal or wood with water and remove remains completely.
Southampton Town beach permit/rules publications
No standard overnight beach camping under a Trustee 4x4 permit.
Status: No standard beach camping
Allowed: Only if separately authorized through the proper town/trustee event, tent, or special-use process.
Not allowed: Do not assume ground tents, rooftop tents, truck-bed campers, or sleeping in the vehicle are allowed on Trustee 4x4 beach access.
How to do it legally: Contact Southampton Trustees/Town before planning any overnight beach setup.
Southampton Trustee permit and town obtain pages
Squires East Landing Road
Town of Southampton Trustees
Squires East Landing Road, Long Island, NY
Trustee access road
Checking access window...
Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
Southampton Town Trustee 4x4 Permit required. Follow posted road and beach rules.
Southampton trustee beach heritage
Southampton's beach access network sits in a town founded in 1640 on Shinnecock ancestral land, with centuries of fishing, farming, whaling, bay work, and oceanfront estate history.
Notable fact: Early Southampton colonists practiced shore-based whaling, driving whales toward shelving beaches.
No fires or barbecues unless specially authorized.
Allowed: Only with a valid Special Use Permit or posted/local authorization.
Not allowed: Fires and barbecues on Town/Trustee beach areas without authorization.
Cleanup: If authorized, extinguish charcoal or wood with water and remove remains completely.
Southampton Town beach permit/rules publications
No standard overnight beach camping under a Trustee 4x4 permit.
Status: No standard beach camping
Allowed: Only if separately authorized through the proper town/trustee event, tent, or special-use process.
Not allowed: Do not assume ground tents, rooftop tents, truck-bed campers, or sleeping in the vehicle are allowed on Trustee 4x4 beach access.
How to do it legally: Contact Southampton Trustees/Town before planning any overnight beach setup.
Southampton Trustee permit and town obtain pages
Road L Beach
Town of Southampton Trustees
Road L Beach, Long Island, NY
Trustee access site
Checking access window...
Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
Southampton Town Trustee 4x4 Permit required. Confirm posted access status before driving.
Southampton trustee beach heritage
Southampton's beach access network sits in a town founded in 1640 on Shinnecock ancestral land, with centuries of fishing, farming, whaling, bay work, and oceanfront estate history.
Notable fact: Early Southampton colonists practiced shore-based whaling, driving whales toward shelving beaches.
No fires or barbecues unless specially authorized.
Allowed: Only with a valid Special Use Permit or posted/local authorization.
Not allowed: Fires and barbecues on Town/Trustee beach areas without authorization.
Cleanup: If authorized, extinguish charcoal or wood with water and remove remains completely.
Southampton Town beach permit/rules publications
No standard overnight beach camping under a Trustee 4x4 permit.
Status: No standard beach camping
Allowed: Only if separately authorized through the proper town/trustee event, tent, or special-use process.
Not allowed: Do not assume ground tents, rooftop tents, truck-bed campers, or sleeping in the vehicle are allowed on Trustee 4x4 beach access.
How to do it legally: Contact Southampton Trustees/Town before planning any overnight beach setup.
Southampton Trustee permit and town obtain pages
Road K Beach
Town of Southampton Trustees
Road K Beach, Long Island, NY
Trustee access site
Checking access window...
Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
Southampton Town Trustee 4x4 Permit required. Use only designated vehicle areas.
Southampton trustee beach heritage
Southampton's beach access network sits in a town founded in 1640 on Shinnecock ancestral land, with centuries of fishing, farming, whaling, bay work, and oceanfront estate history.
Notable fact: Early Southampton colonists practiced shore-based whaling, driving whales toward shelving beaches.
No fires or barbecues unless specially authorized.
Allowed: Only with a valid Special Use Permit or posted/local authorization.
Not allowed: Fires and barbecues on Town/Trustee beach areas without authorization.
Cleanup: If authorized, extinguish charcoal or wood with water and remove remains completely.
Southampton Town beach permit/rules publications
No standard overnight beach camping under a Trustee 4x4 permit.
Status: No standard beach camping
Allowed: Only if separately authorized through the proper town/trustee event, tent, or special-use process.
Not allowed: Do not assume ground tents, rooftop tents, truck-bed campers, or sleeping in the vehicle are allowed on Trustee 4x4 beach access.
How to do it legally: Contact Southampton Trustees/Town before planning any overnight beach setup.
Southampton Trustee permit and town obtain pages
Ponquogue Beach
Town of Southampton Trustees
Ponquogue Beach, Long Island, NY
Trustee access site
Checking access window...
Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
Southampton Town Trustee 4x4 Permit required where driving is allowed. Watch inlet and tide conditions.
Southampton trustee beach heritage
Southampton's beach access network sits in a town founded in 1640 on Shinnecock ancestral land, with centuries of fishing, farming, whaling, bay work, and oceanfront estate history.
Notable fact: Early Southampton colonists practiced shore-based whaling, driving whales toward shelving beaches.
No fires or barbecues unless specially authorized.
Allowed: Only with a valid Special Use Permit or posted/local authorization.
Not allowed: Fires and barbecues on Town/Trustee beach areas without authorization.
Cleanup: If authorized, extinguish charcoal or wood with water and remove remains completely.
Southampton Town beach permit/rules publications
No standard overnight beach camping under a Trustee 4x4 permit.
Status: No standard beach camping
Allowed: Only if separately authorized through the proper town/trustee event, tent, or special-use process.
Not allowed: Do not assume ground tents, rooftop tents, truck-bed campers, or sleeping in the vehicle are allowed on Trustee 4x4 beach access.
How to do it legally: Contact Southampton Trustees/Town before planning any overnight beach setup.
Southampton Trustee permit and town obtain pages
Road H
Town of Southampton Trustees
Road H, Long Island, NY
Trustee access road
Checking access window...
Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
Southampton Town Trustee 4x4 Permit required. Follow posted access limits.
Southampton trustee beach heritage
Southampton's beach access network sits in a town founded in 1640 on Shinnecock ancestral land, with centuries of fishing, farming, whaling, bay work, and oceanfront estate history.
Notable fact: Early Southampton colonists practiced shore-based whaling, driving whales toward shelving beaches.
No fires or barbecues unless specially authorized.
Allowed: Only with a valid Special Use Permit or posted/local authorization.
Not allowed: Fires and barbecues on Town/Trustee beach areas without authorization.
Cleanup: If authorized, extinguish charcoal or wood with water and remove remains completely.
Southampton Town beach permit/rules publications
No standard overnight beach camping under a Trustee 4x4 permit.
Status: No standard beach camping
Allowed: Only if separately authorized through the proper town/trustee event, tent, or special-use process.
Not allowed: Do not assume ground tents, rooftop tents, truck-bed campers, or sleeping in the vehicle are allowed on Trustee 4x4 beach access.
How to do it legally: Contact Southampton Trustees/Town before planning any overnight beach setup.
Southampton Trustee permit and town obtain pages
Meschutt Beach
Town of Southampton Trustees
Meschutt Beach, Long Island, NY
Trustee access site
Checking access window...
Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
Southampton Town Trustee 4x4 Permit required where vehicle access is open. Local park rules may apply.
Southampton trustee beach heritage
Southampton's beach access network sits in a town founded in 1640 on Shinnecock ancestral land, with centuries of fishing, farming, whaling, bay work, and oceanfront estate history.
Notable fact: Early Southampton colonists practiced shore-based whaling, driving whales toward shelving beaches.
No fires or barbecues unless specially authorized.
Allowed: Only with a valid Special Use Permit or posted/local authorization.
Not allowed: Fires and barbecues on Town/Trustee beach areas without authorization.
Cleanup: If authorized, extinguish charcoal or wood with water and remove remains completely.
Southampton Town beach permit/rules publications
No standard overnight beach camping under a Trustee 4x4 permit.
Status: No standard beach camping
Allowed: Only if separately authorized through the proper town/trustee event, tent, or special-use process.
Not allowed: Do not assume ground tents, rooftop tents, truck-bed campers, or sleeping in the vehicle are allowed on Trustee 4x4 beach access.
How to do it legally: Contact Southampton Trustees/Town before planning any overnight beach setup.
Southampton Trustee permit and town obtain pages
Peconic Road
Town of Southampton Trustees
Peconic Road, Long Island, NY
Trustee access road
Checking access window...
Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
Southampton Town Trustee 4x4 Permit required. Keep off dunes, vegetation, and closed areas.
Southampton trustee beach heritage
Southampton's beach access network sits in a town founded in 1640 on Shinnecock ancestral land, with centuries of fishing, farming, whaling, bay work, and oceanfront estate history.
Notable fact: Early Southampton colonists practiced shore-based whaling, driving whales toward shelving beaches.
No fires or barbecues unless specially authorized.
Allowed: Only with a valid Special Use Permit or posted/local authorization.
Not allowed: Fires and barbecues on Town/Trustee beach areas without authorization.
Cleanup: If authorized, extinguish charcoal or wood with water and remove remains completely.
Southampton Town beach permit/rules publications
No standard overnight beach camping under a Trustee 4x4 permit.
Status: No standard beach camping
Allowed: Only if separately authorized through the proper town/trustee event, tent, or special-use process.
Not allowed: Do not assume ground tents, rooftop tents, truck-bed campers, or sleeping in the vehicle are allowed on Trustee 4x4 beach access.
How to do it legally: Contact Southampton Trustees/Town before planning any overnight beach setup.
Southampton Trustee permit and town obtain pages
Peconic Beach Road
Town of Southampton Trustees
Peconic Beach Road, Long Island, NY
Trustee access road
Checking access window...
Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
Southampton Town Trustee 4x4 Permit required. Access depends on posted conditions.
Southampton trustee beach heritage
Southampton's beach access network sits in a town founded in 1640 on Shinnecock ancestral land, with centuries of fishing, farming, whaling, bay work, and oceanfront estate history.
Notable fact: Early Southampton colonists practiced shore-based whaling, driving whales toward shelving beaches.
No fires or barbecues unless specially authorized.
Allowed: Only with a valid Special Use Permit or posted/local authorization.
Not allowed: Fires and barbecues on Town/Trustee beach areas without authorization.
Cleanup: If authorized, extinguish charcoal or wood with water and remove remains completely.
Southampton Town beach permit/rules publications
No standard overnight beach camping under a Trustee 4x4 permit.
Status: No standard beach camping
Allowed: Only if separately authorized through the proper town/trustee event, tent, or special-use process.
Not allowed: Do not assume ground tents, rooftop tents, truck-bed campers, or sleeping in the vehicle are allowed on Trustee 4x4 beach access.
How to do it legally: Contact Southampton Trustees/Town before planning any overnight beach setup.
Southampton Trustee permit and town obtain pages
Atterbury Road
Town of Southampton Trustees
Atterbury Road, Long Island, NY
Trustee access road
Checking access window...
Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
Southampton Town Trustee 4x4 Permit required. Follow seasonal and posted access rules.
Southampton trustee beach heritage
Southampton's beach access network sits in a town founded in 1640 on Shinnecock ancestral land, with centuries of fishing, farming, whaling, bay work, and oceanfront estate history.
Notable fact: Early Southampton colonists practiced shore-based whaling, driving whales toward shelving beaches.
No fires or barbecues unless specially authorized.
Allowed: Only with a valid Special Use Permit or posted/local authorization.
Not allowed: Fires and barbecues on Town/Trustee beach areas without authorization.
Cleanup: If authorized, extinguish charcoal or wood with water and remove remains completely.
Southampton Town beach permit/rules publications
No standard overnight beach camping under a Trustee 4x4 permit.
Status: No standard beach camping
Allowed: Only if separately authorized through the proper town/trustee event, tent, or special-use process.
Not allowed: Do not assume ground tents, rooftop tents, truck-bed campers, or sleeping in the vehicle are allowed on Trustee 4x4 beach access.
How to do it legally: Contact Southampton Trustees/Town before planning any overnight beach setup.
Southampton Trustee permit and town obtain pages
Cold Spring Road
Town of Southampton Trustees
Cold Spring Road, Long Island, NY
Trustee access road
Checking access window...
Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
Southampton Town Trustee 4x4 Permit required. Keep to designated routes.
Southampton trustee beach heritage
Southampton's beach access network sits in a town founded in 1640 on Shinnecock ancestral land, with centuries of fishing, farming, whaling, bay work, and oceanfront estate history.
Notable fact: Early Southampton colonists practiced shore-based whaling, driving whales toward shelving beaches.
No fires or barbecues unless specially authorized.
Allowed: Only with a valid Special Use Permit or posted/local authorization.
Not allowed: Fires and barbecues on Town/Trustee beach areas without authorization.
Cleanup: If authorized, extinguish charcoal or wood with water and remove remains completely.
Southampton Town beach permit/rules publications
No standard overnight beach camping under a Trustee 4x4 permit.
Status: No standard beach camping
Allowed: Only if separately authorized through the proper town/trustee event, tent, or special-use process.
Not allowed: Do not assume ground tents, rooftop tents, truck-bed campers, or sleeping in the vehicle are allowed on Trustee 4x4 beach access.
How to do it legally: Contact Southampton Trustees/Town before planning any overnight beach setup.
Southampton Trustee permit and town obtain pages
Sebonac Inlet Road
Town of Southampton Trustees
Sebonac Inlet Road, Long Island, NY
Trustee access road
Checking access window...
Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
Southampton Town Trustee 4x4 Permit required. Tide and inlet conditions matter.
Southampton trustee beach heritage
Southampton's beach access network sits in a town founded in 1640 on Shinnecock ancestral land, with centuries of fishing, farming, whaling, bay work, and oceanfront estate history.
Notable fact: Early Southampton colonists practiced shore-based whaling, driving whales toward shelving beaches.
No fires or barbecues unless specially authorized.
Allowed: Only with a valid Special Use Permit or posted/local authorization.
Not allowed: Fires and barbecues on Town/Trustee beach areas without authorization.
Cleanup: If authorized, extinguish charcoal or wood with water and remove remains completely.
Southampton Town beach permit/rules publications
No standard overnight beach camping under a Trustee 4x4 permit.
Status: No standard beach camping
Allowed: Only if separately authorized through the proper town/trustee event, tent, or special-use process.
Not allowed: Do not assume ground tents, rooftop tents, truck-bed campers, or sleeping in the vehicle are allowed on Trustee 4x4 beach access.
How to do it legally: Contact Southampton Trustees/Town before planning any overnight beach setup.
Southampton Trustee permit and town obtain pages
Jim Aery's Way
Town of Southampton Trustees
Jim Aery's Way, Long Island, NY
Trustee access road
Checking access window...
Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
Southampton Town Trustee 4x4 Permit required. Follow posted access signs.
Southampton trustee beach heritage
Southampton's beach access network sits in a town founded in 1640 on Shinnecock ancestral land, with centuries of fishing, farming, whaling, bay work, and oceanfront estate history.
Notable fact: Early Southampton colonists practiced shore-based whaling, driving whales toward shelving beaches.
No fires or barbecues unless specially authorized.
Allowed: Only with a valid Special Use Permit or posted/local authorization.
Not allowed: Fires and barbecues on Town/Trustee beach areas without authorization.
Cleanup: If authorized, extinguish charcoal or wood with water and remove remains completely.
Southampton Town beach permit/rules publications
No standard overnight beach camping under a Trustee 4x4 permit.
Status: No standard beach camping
Allowed: Only if separately authorized through the proper town/trustee event, tent, or special-use process.
Not allowed: Do not assume ground tents, rooftop tents, truck-bed campers, or sleeping in the vehicle are allowed on Trustee 4x4 beach access.
How to do it legally: Contact Southampton Trustees/Town before planning any overnight beach setup.
Southampton Trustee permit and town obtain pages
Road F
Town of Southampton Trustees
Road F, Long Island, NY
Trustee access road
Checking access window...
Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
Southampton Town Trustee 4x4 Permit required. Confirm access before driving.
Southampton trustee beach heritage
Southampton's beach access network sits in a town founded in 1640 on Shinnecock ancestral land, with centuries of fishing, farming, whaling, bay work, and oceanfront estate history.
Notable fact: Early Southampton colonists practiced shore-based whaling, driving whales toward shelving beaches.
No fires or barbecues unless specially authorized.
Allowed: Only with a valid Special Use Permit or posted/local authorization.
Not allowed: Fires and barbecues on Town/Trustee beach areas without authorization.
Cleanup: If authorized, extinguish charcoal or wood with water and remove remains completely.
Southampton Town beach permit/rules publications
No standard overnight beach camping under a Trustee 4x4 permit.
Status: No standard beach camping
Allowed: Only if separately authorized through the proper town/trustee event, tent, or special-use process.
Not allowed: Do not assume ground tents, rooftop tents, truck-bed campers, or sleeping in the vehicle are allowed on Trustee 4x4 beach access.
How to do it legally: Contact Southampton Trustees/Town before planning any overnight beach setup.
Southampton Trustee permit and town obtain pages
Road D
Town of Southampton Trustees
Road D, Long Island, NY
Trustee access road
Checking access window...
Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
Southampton Town Trustee 4x4 Permit required. Use only legal access areas.
Southampton trustee beach heritage
Southampton's beach access network sits in a town founded in 1640 on Shinnecock ancestral land, with centuries of fishing, farming, whaling, bay work, and oceanfront estate history.
Notable fact: Early Southampton colonists practiced shore-based whaling, driving whales toward shelving beaches.
No fires or barbecues unless specially authorized.
Allowed: Only with a valid Special Use Permit or posted/local authorization.
Not allowed: Fires and barbecues on Town/Trustee beach areas without authorization.
Cleanup: If authorized, extinguish charcoal or wood with water and remove remains completely.
Southampton Town beach permit/rules publications
No standard overnight beach camping under a Trustee 4x4 permit.
Status: No standard beach camping
Allowed: Only if separately authorized through the proper town/trustee event, tent, or special-use process.
Not allowed: Do not assume ground tents, rooftop tents, truck-bed campers, or sleeping in the vehicle are allowed on Trustee 4x4 beach access.
How to do it legally: Contact Southampton Trustees/Town before planning any overnight beach setup.
Southampton Trustee permit and town obtain pages
Halsey Neck Lane
Town of Southampton Trustees
Halsey Neck Lane, Long Island, NY
Trustee access road
Checking access window...
Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
Southampton Town Trustee 4x4 Permit required. Village rules may also apply.
Southampton trustee beach heritage
Southampton's beach access network sits in a town founded in 1640 on Shinnecock ancestral land, with centuries of fishing, farming, whaling, bay work, and oceanfront estate history.
Notable fact: Early Southampton colonists practiced shore-based whaling, driving whales toward shelving beaches.
No fires or barbecues unless specially authorized.
Allowed: Only with a valid Special Use Permit or posted/local authorization.
Not allowed: Fires and barbecues on Town/Trustee beach areas without authorization.
Cleanup: If authorized, extinguish charcoal or wood with water and remove remains completely.
Southampton Town beach permit/rules publications
No standard overnight beach camping under a Trustee 4x4 permit.
Status: No standard beach camping
Allowed: Only if separately authorized through the proper town/trustee event, tent, or special-use process.
Not allowed: Do not assume ground tents, rooftop tents, truck-bed campers, or sleeping in the vehicle are allowed on Trustee 4x4 beach access.
How to do it legally: Contact Southampton Trustees/Town before planning any overnight beach setup.
Southampton Trustee permit and town obtain pages
Gin Lane
Town of Southampton Trustees
Gin Lane, Long Island, NY
Trustee access road
Checking access window...
Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
Southampton Town Trustee 4x4 Permit required where driving is allowed. Village rules may also apply.
Southampton trustee beach heritage
Southampton's beach access network sits in a town founded in 1640 on Shinnecock ancestral land, with centuries of fishing, farming, whaling, bay work, and oceanfront estate history.
Notable fact: Early Southampton colonists practiced shore-based whaling, driving whales toward shelving beaches.
No fires or barbecues unless specially authorized.
Allowed: Only with a valid Special Use Permit or posted/local authorization.
Not allowed: Fires and barbecues on Town/Trustee beach areas without authorization.
Cleanup: If authorized, extinguish charcoal or wood with water and remove remains completely.
Southampton Town beach permit/rules publications
No standard overnight beach camping under a Trustee 4x4 permit.
Status: No standard beach camping
Allowed: Only if separately authorized through the proper town/trustee event, tent, or special-use process.
Not allowed: Do not assume ground tents, rooftop tents, truck-bed campers, or sleeping in the vehicle are allowed on Trustee 4x4 beach access.
How to do it legally: Contact Southampton Trustees/Town before planning any overnight beach setup.
Southampton Trustee permit and town obtain pages
Old Town Road
Town of Southampton Trustees
Old Town Road, Long Island, NY
Trustee access road
Checking access window...
Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
Southampton Town Trustee 4x4 Permit required where driving is allowed. Village rules may also apply.
Southampton trustee beach heritage
Southampton's beach access network sits in a town founded in 1640 on Shinnecock ancestral land, with centuries of fishing, farming, whaling, bay work, and oceanfront estate history.
Notable fact: Early Southampton colonists practiced shore-based whaling, driving whales toward shelving beaches.
No fires or barbecues unless specially authorized.
Allowed: Only with a valid Special Use Permit or posted/local authorization.
Not allowed: Fires and barbecues on Town/Trustee beach areas without authorization.
Cleanup: If authorized, extinguish charcoal or wood with water and remove remains completely.
Southampton Town beach permit/rules publications
No standard overnight beach camping under a Trustee 4x4 permit.
Status: No standard beach camping
Allowed: Only if separately authorized through the proper town/trustee event, tent, or special-use process.
Not allowed: Do not assume ground tents, rooftop tents, truck-bed campers, or sleeping in the vehicle are allowed on Trustee 4x4 beach access.
How to do it legally: Contact Southampton Trustees/Town before planning any overnight beach setup.
Southampton Trustee permit and town obtain pages
Fowlers Street
Town of Southampton Trustees
Fowlers Street, Long Island, NY
Trustee access road
Checking access window...
Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
Southampton Town Trustee 4x4 Permit required. Follow posted restrictions.
Southampton trustee beach heritage
Southampton's beach access network sits in a town founded in 1640 on Shinnecock ancestral land, with centuries of fishing, farming, whaling, bay work, and oceanfront estate history.
Notable fact: Early Southampton colonists practiced shore-based whaling, driving whales toward shelving beaches.
No fires or barbecues unless specially authorized.
Allowed: Only with a valid Special Use Permit or posted/local authorization.
Not allowed: Fires and barbecues on Town/Trustee beach areas without authorization.
Cleanup: If authorized, extinguish charcoal or wood with water and remove remains completely.
Southampton Town beach permit/rules publications
No standard overnight beach camping under a Trustee 4x4 permit.
Status: No standard beach camping
Allowed: Only if separately authorized through the proper town/trustee event, tent, or special-use process.
Not allowed: Do not assume ground tents, rooftop tents, truck-bed campers, or sleeping in the vehicle are allowed on Trustee 4x4 beach access.
How to do it legally: Contact Southampton Trustees/Town before planning any overnight beach setup.
Southampton Trustee permit and town obtain pages
Towd Point Road
Town of Southampton Trustees
Towd Point Road, Long Island, NY
Trustee access road
Checking access window...
Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
Southampton Town Trustee 4x4 Permit required. Keep out of marsh, dune, and vegetation areas.
Southampton trustee beach heritage
Southampton's beach access network sits in a town founded in 1640 on Shinnecock ancestral land, with centuries of fishing, farming, whaling, bay work, and oceanfront estate history.
Notable fact: Early Southampton colonists practiced shore-based whaling, driving whales toward shelving beaches.
No fires or barbecues unless specially authorized.
Allowed: Only with a valid Special Use Permit or posted/local authorization.
Not allowed: Fires and barbecues on Town/Trustee beach areas without authorization.
Cleanup: If authorized, extinguish charcoal or wood with water and remove remains completely.
Southampton Town beach permit/rules publications
No standard overnight beach camping under a Trustee 4x4 permit.
Status: No standard beach camping
Allowed: Only if separately authorized through the proper town/trustee event, tent, or special-use process.
Not allowed: Do not assume ground tents, rooftop tents, truck-bed campers, or sleeping in the vehicle are allowed on Trustee 4x4 beach access.
How to do it legally: Contact Southampton Trustees/Town before planning any overnight beach setup.
Southampton Trustee permit and town obtain pages
Flying Point Beach
Town of Southampton Trustees
Flying Point Beach, Long Island, NY
Trustee access site
Checking access window...
Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
Southampton Town Trustee 4x4 Permit required where driving is open. Check posted seasonal access.
Southampton trustee beach heritage
Southampton's beach access network sits in a town founded in 1640 on Shinnecock ancestral land, with centuries of fishing, farming, whaling, bay work, and oceanfront estate history.
Notable fact: Early Southampton colonists practiced shore-based whaling, driving whales toward shelving beaches.
No fires or barbecues unless specially authorized.
Allowed: Only with a valid Special Use Permit or posted/local authorization.
Not allowed: Fires and barbecues on Town/Trustee beach areas without authorization.
Cleanup: If authorized, extinguish charcoal or wood with water and remove remains completely.
Southampton Town beach permit/rules publications
No standard overnight beach camping under a Trustee 4x4 permit.
Status: No standard beach camping
Allowed: Only if separately authorized through the proper town/trustee event, tent, or special-use process.
Not allowed: Do not assume ground tents, rooftop tents, truck-bed campers, or sleeping in the vehicle are allowed on Trustee 4x4 beach access.
How to do it legally: Contact Southampton Trustees/Town before planning any overnight beach setup.
Southampton Trustee permit and town obtain pages
Flying Point Road
Town of Southampton Trustees
Flying Point Road, Long Island, NY
Trustee access road
Checking access window...
Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
Southampton Town Trustee 4x4 Permit required. Use only designated access corridors.
Southampton trustee beach heritage
Southampton's beach access network sits in a town founded in 1640 on Shinnecock ancestral land, with centuries of fishing, farming, whaling, bay work, and oceanfront estate history.
Notable fact: Early Southampton colonists practiced shore-based whaling, driving whales toward shelving beaches.
No fires or barbecues unless specially authorized.
Allowed: Only with a valid Special Use Permit or posted/local authorization.
Not allowed: Fires and barbecues on Town/Trustee beach areas without authorization.
Cleanup: If authorized, extinguish charcoal or wood with water and remove remains completely.
Southampton Town beach permit/rules publications
No standard overnight beach camping under a Trustee 4x4 permit.
Status: No standard beach camping
Allowed: Only if separately authorized through the proper town/trustee event, tent, or special-use process.
Not allowed: Do not assume ground tents, rooftop tents, truck-bed campers, or sleeping in the vehicle are allowed on Trustee 4x4 beach access.
How to do it legally: Contact Southampton Trustees/Town before planning any overnight beach setup.
Southampton Trustee permit and town obtain pages
Scott Cameron Beach
Town of Southampton Trustees
Scott Cameron Beach, Long Island, NY
Trustee access site
Checking access window...
Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
Southampton Town Trustee 4x4 Permit required. Seasonal and nesting closures may apply.
Southampton trustee beach heritage
Southampton's beach access network sits in a town founded in 1640 on Shinnecock ancestral land, with centuries of fishing, farming, whaling, bay work, and oceanfront estate history.
Notable fact: Early Southampton colonists practiced shore-based whaling, driving whales toward shelving beaches.
No fires or barbecues unless specially authorized.
Allowed: Only with a valid Special Use Permit or posted/local authorization.
Not allowed: Fires and barbecues on Town/Trustee beach areas without authorization.
Cleanup: If authorized, extinguish charcoal or wood with water and remove remains completely.
Southampton Town beach permit/rules publications
No standard overnight beach camping under a Trustee 4x4 permit.
Status: No standard beach camping
Allowed: Only if separately authorized through the proper town/trustee event, tent, or special-use process.
Not allowed: Do not assume ground tents, rooftop tents, truck-bed campers, or sleeping in the vehicle are allowed on Trustee 4x4 beach access.
How to do it legally: Contact Southampton Trustees/Town before planning any overnight beach setup.
Southampton Trustee permit and town obtain pages
Mecox Bathing Beach
Town of Southampton Trustees
Mecox Bathing Beach, Long Island, NY
Trustee access site
Checking access window...
Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
Southampton Town Trustee 4x4 Permit required where driving is allowed. Local parking rules may apply.
Southampton trustee beach heritage
Southampton's beach access network sits in a town founded in 1640 on Shinnecock ancestral land, with centuries of fishing, farming, whaling, bay work, and oceanfront estate history.
Notable fact: Early Southampton colonists practiced shore-based whaling, driving whales toward shelving beaches.
No fires or barbecues unless specially authorized.
Allowed: Only with a valid Special Use Permit or posted/local authorization.
Not allowed: Fires and barbecues on Town/Trustee beach areas without authorization.
Cleanup: If authorized, extinguish charcoal or wood with water and remove remains completely.
Southampton Town beach permit/rules publications
No standard overnight beach camping under a Trustee 4x4 permit.
Status: No standard beach camping
Allowed: Only if separately authorized through the proper town/trustee event, tent, or special-use process.
Not allowed: Do not assume ground tents, rooftop tents, truck-bed campers, or sleeping in the vehicle are allowed on Trustee 4x4 beach access.
How to do it legally: Contact Southampton Trustees/Town before planning any overnight beach setup.
Southampton Trustee permit and town obtain pages
Ocean Road
Town of Southampton Trustees
Ocean Road, Long Island, NY
Trustee access road
Checking access window...
Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
Southampton Town Trustee 4x4 Permit required. Respect posted beach and village rules.
Southampton trustee beach heritage
Southampton's beach access network sits in a town founded in 1640 on Shinnecock ancestral land, with centuries of fishing, farming, whaling, bay work, and oceanfront estate history.
Notable fact: Early Southampton colonists practiced shore-based whaling, driving whales toward shelving beaches.
No fires or barbecues unless specially authorized.
Allowed: Only with a valid Special Use Permit or posted/local authorization.
Not allowed: Fires and barbecues on Town/Trustee beach areas without authorization.
Cleanup: If authorized, extinguish charcoal or wood with water and remove remains completely.
Southampton Town beach permit/rules publications
No standard overnight beach camping under a Trustee 4x4 permit.
Status: No standard beach camping
Allowed: Only if separately authorized through the proper town/trustee event, tent, or special-use process.
Not allowed: Do not assume ground tents, rooftop tents, truck-bed campers, or sleeping in the vehicle are allowed on Trustee 4x4 beach access.
How to do it legally: Contact Southampton Trustees/Town before planning any overnight beach setup.
Southampton Trustee permit and town obtain pages
Sagg Main Street
Town of Southampton Trustees
Sagg Main Street, Long Island, NY
Trustee access road
Checking access window...
Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
Southampton Town Trustee 4x4 Permit required where driving is open. Village rules may also apply.
Southampton trustee beach heritage
Southampton's beach access network sits in a town founded in 1640 on Shinnecock ancestral land, with centuries of fishing, farming, whaling, bay work, and oceanfront estate history.
Notable fact: Early Southampton colonists practiced shore-based whaling, driving whales toward shelving beaches.
No fires or barbecues unless specially authorized.
Allowed: Only with a valid Special Use Permit or posted/local authorization.
Not allowed: Fires and barbecues on Town/Trustee beach areas without authorization.
Cleanup: If authorized, extinguish charcoal or wood with water and remove remains completely.
Southampton Town beach permit/rules publications
No standard overnight beach camping under a Trustee 4x4 permit.
Status: No standard beach camping
Allowed: Only if separately authorized through the proper town/trustee event, tent, or special-use process.
Not allowed: Do not assume ground tents, rooftop tents, truck-bed campers, or sleeping in the vehicle are allowed on Trustee 4x4 beach access.
How to do it legally: Contact Southampton Trustees/Town before planning any overnight beach setup.
Southampton Trustee permit and town obtain pages
Peter's Lane
Town of Southampton Trustees
Peter's Lane, Long Island, NY
Trustee access road
Checking access window...
Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
Southampton Town Trustee 4x4 Permit required where driving is open. Follow posted restrictions.
Southampton trustee beach heritage
Southampton's beach access network sits in a town founded in 1640 on Shinnecock ancestral land, with centuries of fishing, farming, whaling, bay work, and oceanfront estate history.
Notable fact: Early Southampton colonists practiced shore-based whaling, driving whales toward shelving beaches.
No fires or barbecues unless specially authorized.
Allowed: Only with a valid Special Use Permit or posted/local authorization.
Not allowed: Fires and barbecues on Town/Trustee beach areas without authorization.
Cleanup: If authorized, extinguish charcoal or wood with water and remove remains completely.
Southampton Town beach permit/rules publications
No standard overnight beach camping under a Trustee 4x4 permit.
Status: No standard beach camping
Allowed: Only if separately authorized through the proper town/trustee event, tent, or special-use process.
Not allowed: Do not assume ground tents, rooftop tents, truck-bed campers, or sleeping in the vehicle are allowed on Trustee 4x4 beach access.
How to do it legally: Contact Southampton Trustees/Town before planning any overnight beach setup.
Southampton Trustee permit and town obtain pages
Town Line Road
Town of Southampton Trustees
Town Line Road, Long Island, NY
Trustee access road
Checking access window...
Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
Southampton Town Trustee 4x4 Permit required where driving is allowed. East Hampton rules may apply east of the line.
Southampton trustee beach heritage
Southampton's beach access network sits in a town founded in 1640 on Shinnecock ancestral land, with centuries of fishing, farming, whaling, bay work, and oceanfront estate history.
Notable fact: Early Southampton colonists practiced shore-based whaling, driving whales toward shelving beaches.
No fires or barbecues unless specially authorized.
Allowed: Only with a valid Special Use Permit or posted/local authorization.
Not allowed: Fires and barbecues on Town/Trustee beach areas without authorization.
Cleanup: If authorized, extinguish charcoal or wood with water and remove remains completely.
Southampton Town beach permit/rules publications
No standard overnight beach camping under a Trustee 4x4 permit.
Status: No standard beach camping
Allowed: Only if separately authorized through the proper town/trustee event, tent, or special-use process.
Not allowed: Do not assume ground tents, rooftop tents, truck-bed campers, or sleeping in the vehicle are allowed on Trustee 4x4 beach access.
How to do it legally: Contact Southampton Trustees/Town before planning any overnight beach setup.
Southampton Trustee permit and town obtain pages
Pine Neck Avenue
Town of Southampton Trustees
Pine Neck Avenue, Long Island, NY
Trustee access road
Checking access window...
Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
Southampton Town Trustee 4x4 Permit required. Follow posted local restrictions.
Southampton trustee beach heritage
Southampton's beach access network sits in a town founded in 1640 on Shinnecock ancestral land, with centuries of fishing, farming, whaling, bay work, and oceanfront estate history.
Notable fact: Early Southampton colonists practiced shore-based whaling, driving whales toward shelving beaches.
No fires or barbecues unless specially authorized.
Allowed: Only with a valid Special Use Permit or posted/local authorization.
Not allowed: Fires and barbecues on Town/Trustee beach areas without authorization.
Cleanup: If authorized, extinguish charcoal or wood with water and remove remains completely.
Southampton Town beach permit/rules publications
No standard overnight beach camping under a Trustee 4x4 permit.
Status: No standard beach camping
Allowed: Only if separately authorized through the proper town/trustee event, tent, or special-use process.
Not allowed: Do not assume ground tents, rooftop tents, truck-bed campers, or sleeping in the vehicle are allowed on Trustee 4x4 beach access.
How to do it legally: Contact Southampton Trustees/Town before planning any overnight beach setup.
Southampton Trustee permit and town obtain pages25 entries
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East Hampton Town Beaches
Town of East Hampton
East Hampton Town Beaches, Long Island, NY
Town beach driving network
Checking access window...
Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
East Hampton Town Beach Driving Permit required. Seasonal bans, night limits, erosion closures, and nesting closures may apply.
East Hampton town beach heritage
East Hampton's beaches reflect Montaukett history, 1648 colonial settlement, fishing and farming roots, and the later rise of the East End as a resort and arts community.
Notable fact: Historic East Hampton landmarks include Hook Mill and the Home Sweet Home house associated with John Howard Payne.
Small compliant beach fires may be allowed under town rules.
Allowed: Beach fires that meet East Hampton size, setback, safety, and cleanup rules; barbecue grills/pits are treated separately from beach-fire definitions.
Not allowed: Oversized fires, fires too close to beach grass/vegetation/tents/fences/structures/lifeguard stands, rubbish burning, and any fire that violates posted restrictions.
Cleanup: Follow town setback rules, keep fire small, fully extinguish, and remove waste. Verify posted rules before lighting anything.
East Hampton Town Beach Fire Regulation
Camping in your vehicle on the beach is forbidden.
Status: No vehicle camping
Allowed: Only separately permitted town camping areas outside the beach-driving setup, such as Paumanok/Hither Woods where applicable.
Not allowed: Camping in your vehicle on the beach, rooftop tent beach camping, truck-bed tent camping, or ground tents on drive-on beach areas.
How to do it legally: Use East Hampton Town camping permits for designated non-beach-driving campsites only.
East Hampton Town Beach Driving Guide
Town Line Beach
Town of East Hampton
Town Line Beach, Long Island, NY
Town access site
Checking access window...
Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
East Hampton Town Beach Driving Permit required where driving is open. Respect town-line jurisdiction changes.
East Hampton town beach heritage
East Hampton's beaches reflect Montaukett history, 1648 colonial settlement, fishing and farming roots, and the later rise of the East End as a resort and arts community.
Notable fact: Historic East Hampton landmarks include Hook Mill and the Home Sweet Home house associated with John Howard Payne.
Small compliant beach fires may be allowed under town rules.
Allowed: Beach fires that meet East Hampton size, setback, safety, and cleanup rules; barbecue grills/pits are treated separately from beach-fire definitions.
Not allowed: Oversized fires, fires too close to beach grass/vegetation/tents/fences/structures/lifeguard stands, rubbish burning, and any fire that violates posted restrictions.
Cleanup: Follow town setback rules, keep fire small, fully extinguish, and remove waste. Verify posted rules before lighting anything.
East Hampton Town Beach Fire Regulation
Camping in your vehicle on the beach is forbidden.
Status: No vehicle camping
Allowed: Only separately permitted town camping areas outside the beach-driving setup, such as Paumanok/Hither Woods where applicable.
Not allowed: Camping in your vehicle on the beach, rooftop tent beach camping, truck-bed tent camping, or ground tents on drive-on beach areas.
How to do it legally: Use East Hampton Town camping permits for designated non-beach-driving campsites only.
East Hampton Town Beach Driving Guide
Beach Lane Wainscott
Town of East Hampton
Beach Lane Wainscott, Long Island, NY
Town access site
Checking access window...
Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
East Hampton Town Beach Driving Permit required where driving is open. Follow seasonal restrictions.
East Hampton town beach heritage
East Hampton's beaches reflect Montaukett history, 1648 colonial settlement, fishing and farming roots, and the later rise of the East End as a resort and arts community.
Notable fact: Historic East Hampton landmarks include Hook Mill and the Home Sweet Home house associated with John Howard Payne.
Small compliant beach fires may be allowed under town rules.
Allowed: Beach fires that meet East Hampton size, setback, safety, and cleanup rules; barbecue grills/pits are treated separately from beach-fire definitions.
Not allowed: Oversized fires, fires too close to beach grass/vegetation/tents/fences/structures/lifeguard stands, rubbish burning, and any fire that violates posted restrictions.
Cleanup: Follow town setback rules, keep fire small, fully extinguish, and remove waste. Verify posted rules before lighting anything.
East Hampton Town Beach Fire Regulation
Camping in your vehicle on the beach is forbidden.
Status: No vehicle camping
Allowed: Only separately permitted town camping areas outside the beach-driving setup, such as Paumanok/Hither Woods where applicable.
Not allowed: Camping in your vehicle on the beach, rooftop tent beach camping, truck-bed tent camping, or ground tents on drive-on beach areas.
How to do it legally: Use East Hampton Town camping permits for designated non-beach-driving campsites only.
East Hampton Town Beach Driving Guide
Georgica Beach
Town of East Hampton
Georgica Beach, Long Island, NY
Town access site
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Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
East Hampton Town Beach Driving Permit required where vehicle access is open. Village or local parking rules may apply.
Georgica Pond and presidential summers
Georgica Beach borders the Georgica Pond area, a coastal lagoon managed by East Hampton Trustees and surrounded by some of the East End's best-known estates.
Notable fact: Bill and Hillary Clinton stayed nearby at Steven Spielberg's Georgica Pond home during summer visits in 1998 and 1999.
Small compliant beach fires may be allowed under town rules.
Allowed: Beach fires that meet East Hampton size, setback, safety, and cleanup rules; barbecue grills/pits are treated separately from beach-fire definitions.
Not allowed: Oversized fires, fires too close to beach grass/vegetation/tents/fences/structures/lifeguard stands, rubbish burning, and any fire that violates posted restrictions.
Cleanup: Follow town setback rules, keep fire small, fully extinguish, and remove waste. Verify posted rules before lighting anything.
East Hampton Town Beach Fire Regulation
Camping in your vehicle on the beach is forbidden.
Status: No vehicle camping
Allowed: Only separately permitted town camping areas outside the beach-driving setup, such as Paumanok/Hither Woods where applicable.
Not allowed: Camping in your vehicle on the beach, rooftop tent beach camping, truck-bed tent camping, or ground tents on drive-on beach areas.
How to do it legally: Use East Hampton Town camping permits for designated non-beach-driving campsites only.
East Hampton Town Beach Driving Guide
Main Beach East Hampton
Town of East Hampton
Main Beach East Hampton, Long Island, NY
Town access site
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Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
East Hampton Town Beach Driving Permit required only where driving is posted open. Village rules may apply.
East Hampton's classic oceanfront
Main Beach reflects East Hampton's transformation from colonial farming and fishing village to nationally known summer resort.
Notable fact: East Hampton is associated with John Howard Payne, writer of "Home, Sweet Home," whose boyhood home is preserved in the village.
Small compliant beach fires may be allowed under town rules.
Allowed: Beach fires that meet East Hampton size, setback, safety, and cleanup rules; barbecue grills/pits are treated separately from beach-fire definitions.
Not allowed: Oversized fires, fires too close to beach grass/vegetation/tents/fences/structures/lifeguard stands, rubbish burning, and any fire that violates posted restrictions.
Cleanup: Follow town setback rules, keep fire small, fully extinguish, and remove waste. Verify posted rules before lighting anything.
East Hampton Town Beach Fire Regulation
Camping in your vehicle on the beach is forbidden.
Status: No vehicle camping
Allowed: Only separately permitted town camping areas outside the beach-driving setup, such as Paumanok/Hither Woods where applicable.
Not allowed: Camping in your vehicle on the beach, rooftop tent beach camping, truck-bed tent camping, or ground tents on drive-on beach areas.
How to do it legally: Use East Hampton Town camping permits for designated non-beach-driving campsites only.
East Hampton Town Beach Driving Guide
Two Mile Hollow Beach
Town of East Hampton
Two Mile Hollow Beach, Long Island, NY
Town access site
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Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
East Hampton Town Beach Driving Permit required where driving is open. Check posted beach conditions.
East Hampton town beach heritage
East Hampton's beaches reflect Montaukett history, 1648 colonial settlement, fishing and farming roots, and the later rise of the East End as a resort and arts community.
Notable fact: Historic East Hampton landmarks include Hook Mill and the Home Sweet Home house associated with John Howard Payne.
Small compliant beach fires may be allowed under town rules.
Allowed: Beach fires that meet East Hampton size, setback, safety, and cleanup rules; barbecue grills/pits are treated separately from beach-fire definitions.
Not allowed: Oversized fires, fires too close to beach grass/vegetation/tents/fences/structures/lifeguard stands, rubbish burning, and any fire that violates posted restrictions.
Cleanup: Follow town setback rules, keep fire small, fully extinguish, and remove waste. Verify posted rules before lighting anything.
East Hampton Town Beach Fire Regulation
Camping in your vehicle on the beach is forbidden.
Status: No vehicle camping
Allowed: Only separately permitted town camping areas outside the beach-driving setup, such as Paumanok/Hither Woods where applicable.
Not allowed: Camping in your vehicle on the beach, rooftop tent beach camping, truck-bed tent camping, or ground tents on drive-on beach areas.
How to do it legally: Use East Hampton Town camping permits for designated non-beach-driving campsites only.
East Hampton Town Beach Driving Guide
Indian Wells Beach
Town of East Hampton
Indian Wells Beach, Long Island, NY
Town access site
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Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
East Hampton Town Beach Driving Permit required where driving is allowed. Avoid dunes and protected areas.
East Hampton town beach heritage
East Hampton's beaches reflect Montaukett history, 1648 colonial settlement, fishing and farming roots, and the later rise of the East End as a resort and arts community.
Notable fact: Historic East Hampton landmarks include Hook Mill and the Home Sweet Home house associated with John Howard Payne.
Small compliant beach fires may be allowed under town rules.
Allowed: Beach fires that meet East Hampton size, setback, safety, and cleanup rules; barbecue grills/pits are treated separately from beach-fire definitions.
Not allowed: Oversized fires, fires too close to beach grass/vegetation/tents/fences/structures/lifeguard stands, rubbish burning, and any fire that violates posted restrictions.
Cleanup: Follow town setback rules, keep fire small, fully extinguish, and remove waste. Verify posted rules before lighting anything.
East Hampton Town Beach Fire Regulation
Camping in your vehicle on the beach is forbidden.
Status: No vehicle camping
Allowed: Only separately permitted town camping areas outside the beach-driving setup, such as Paumanok/Hither Woods where applicable.
Not allowed: Camping in your vehicle on the beach, rooftop tent beach camping, truck-bed tent camping, or ground tents on drive-on beach areas.
How to do it legally: Use East Hampton Town camping permits for designated non-beach-driving campsites only.
East Hampton Town Beach Driving Guide
Atlantic Avenue Beach
Town of East Hampton
Atlantic Avenue Beach, Long Island, NY
Town access site
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Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
East Hampton Town Beach Driving Permit required where driving is posted open. Seasonal restrictions apply.
World War II on the sand
Atlantic Avenue Beach in Amagansett is tied to Operation Pastorius, the failed 1942 German sabotage mission that landed agents from a U-boat on this shore.
Notable fact: A Coast Guardsman discovered the landing party in the fog, helping expose the sabotage plot.
Small compliant beach fires may be allowed under town rules.
Allowed: Beach fires that meet East Hampton size, setback, safety, and cleanup rules; barbecue grills/pits are treated separately from beach-fire definitions.
Not allowed: Oversized fires, fires too close to beach grass/vegetation/tents/fences/structures/lifeguard stands, rubbish burning, and any fire that violates posted restrictions.
Cleanup: Follow town setback rules, keep fire small, fully extinguish, and remove waste. Verify posted rules before lighting anything.
East Hampton Town Beach Fire Regulation
Camping in your vehicle on the beach is forbidden.
Status: No vehicle camping
Allowed: Only separately permitted town camping areas outside the beach-driving setup, such as Paumanok/Hither Woods where applicable.
Not allowed: Camping in your vehicle on the beach, rooftop tent beach camping, truck-bed tent camping, or ground tents on drive-on beach areas.
How to do it legally: Use East Hampton Town camping permits for designated non-beach-driving campsites only.
East Hampton Town Beach Driving Guide
Napeague Lane
Town of East Hampton
Napeague Lane, Long Island, NY
Town access site
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Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
East Hampton Town Beach Driving Permit required where driving is open. State park rules apply inside Napeague State Park.
Napeague dunes and harbor country
Napeague is defined by dunes, harbor flats, ocean beach, and protected habitat between Amagansett and Montauk.
Notable fact: The nearby Walking Dunes are among the East End's most distinctive natural-history features.
Small compliant beach fires may be allowed under town rules.
Allowed: Beach fires that meet East Hampton size, setback, safety, and cleanup rules; barbecue grills/pits are treated separately from beach-fire definitions.
Not allowed: Oversized fires, fires too close to beach grass/vegetation/tents/fences/structures/lifeguard stands, rubbish burning, and any fire that violates posted restrictions.
Cleanup: Follow town setback rules, keep fire small, fully extinguish, and remove waste. Verify posted rules before lighting anything.
East Hampton Town Beach Fire Regulation
Camping in your vehicle on the beach is forbidden.
Status: No vehicle camping
Allowed: Only separately permitted town camping areas outside the beach-driving setup, such as Paumanok/Hither Woods where applicable.
Not allowed: Camping in your vehicle on the beach, rooftop tent beach camping, truck-bed tent camping, or ground tents on drive-on beach areas.
How to do it legally: Use East Hampton Town camping permits for designated non-beach-driving campsites only.
East Hampton Town Beach Driving Guide
Lazy Point
Town of East Hampton
Lazy Point, Long Island, NY
Town access site
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Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
East Hampton Town Beach Driving Permit required. Use designated areas and watch harbor-side conditions.
Napeague dunes and harbor country
Napeague is defined by dunes, harbor flats, ocean beach, and protected habitat between Amagansett and Montauk.
Notable fact: The nearby Walking Dunes are among the East End's most distinctive natural-history features.
Small compliant beach fires may be allowed under town rules.
Allowed: Beach fires that meet East Hampton size, setback, safety, and cleanup rules; barbecue grills/pits are treated separately from beach-fire definitions.
Not allowed: Oversized fires, fires too close to beach grass/vegetation/tents/fences/structures/lifeguard stands, rubbish burning, and any fire that violates posted restrictions.
Cleanup: Follow town setback rules, keep fire small, fully extinguish, and remove waste. Verify posted rules before lighting anything.
East Hampton Town Beach Fire Regulation
Camping in your vehicle on the beach is forbidden.
Status: No vehicle camping
Allowed: Only separately permitted town camping areas outside the beach-driving setup, such as Paumanok/Hither Woods where applicable.
Not allowed: Camping in your vehicle on the beach, rooftop tent beach camping, truck-bed tent camping, or ground tents on drive-on beach areas.
How to do it legally: Use East Hampton Town camping permits for designated non-beach-driving campsites only.
East Hampton Town Beach Driving Guide
Albert's Landing
Town of East Hampton
Albert's Landing, Long Island, NY
Town access site
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Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
East Hampton Town Beach Driving Permit required where driving is posted open. Local parking rules may apply.
East Hampton town beach heritage
East Hampton's beaches reflect Montaukett history, 1648 colonial settlement, fishing and farming roots, and the later rise of the East End as a resort and arts community.
Notable fact: Historic East Hampton landmarks include Hook Mill and the Home Sweet Home house associated with John Howard Payne.
Small compliant beach fires may be allowed under town rules.
Allowed: Beach fires that meet East Hampton size, setback, safety, and cleanup rules; barbecue grills/pits are treated separately from beach-fire definitions.
Not allowed: Oversized fires, fires too close to beach grass/vegetation/tents/fences/structures/lifeguard stands, rubbish burning, and any fire that violates posted restrictions.
Cleanup: Follow town setback rules, keep fire small, fully extinguish, and remove waste. Verify posted rules before lighting anything.
East Hampton Town Beach Fire Regulation
Camping in your vehicle on the beach is forbidden.
Status: No vehicle camping
Allowed: Only separately permitted town camping areas outside the beach-driving setup, such as Paumanok/Hither Woods where applicable.
Not allowed: Camping in your vehicle on the beach, rooftop tent beach camping, truck-bed tent camping, or ground tents on drive-on beach areas.
How to do it legally: Use East Hampton Town camping permits for designated non-beach-driving campsites only.
East Hampton Town Beach Driving Guide
Fresh Pond
Town of East Hampton
Fresh Pond, Long Island, NY
Town access site
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Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
East Hampton Town Beach Driving Permit required where vehicle access is open. Follow posted restrictions.
East Hampton town beach heritage
East Hampton's beaches reflect Montaukett history, 1648 colonial settlement, fishing and farming roots, and the later rise of the East End as a resort and arts community.
Notable fact: Historic East Hampton landmarks include Hook Mill and the Home Sweet Home house associated with John Howard Payne.
Small compliant beach fires may be allowed under town rules.
Allowed: Beach fires that meet East Hampton size, setback, safety, and cleanup rules; barbecue grills/pits are treated separately from beach-fire definitions.
Not allowed: Oversized fires, fires too close to beach grass/vegetation/tents/fences/structures/lifeguard stands, rubbish burning, and any fire that violates posted restrictions.
Cleanup: Follow town setback rules, keep fire small, fully extinguish, and remove waste. Verify posted rules before lighting anything.
East Hampton Town Beach Fire Regulation
Camping in your vehicle on the beach is forbidden.
Status: No vehicle camping
Allowed: Only separately permitted town camping areas outside the beach-driving setup, such as Paumanok/Hither Woods where applicable.
Not allowed: Camping in your vehicle on the beach, rooftop tent beach camping, truck-bed tent camping, or ground tents on drive-on beach areas.
How to do it legally: Use East Hampton Town camping permits for designated non-beach-driving campsites only.
East Hampton Town Beach Driving Guide
Maidstone Park
Town of East Hampton
Maidstone Park, Long Island, NY
Town access site
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Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
East Hampton Town Beach Driving Permit required where driving is open. Check seasonal and nesting restrictions.
East Hampton town beach heritage
East Hampton's beaches reflect Montaukett history, 1648 colonial settlement, fishing and farming roots, and the later rise of the East End as a resort and arts community.
Notable fact: Historic East Hampton landmarks include Hook Mill and the Home Sweet Home house associated with John Howard Payne.
Small compliant beach fires may be allowed under town rules.
Allowed: Beach fires that meet East Hampton size, setback, safety, and cleanup rules; barbecue grills/pits are treated separately from beach-fire definitions.
Not allowed: Oversized fires, fires too close to beach grass/vegetation/tents/fences/structures/lifeguard stands, rubbish burning, and any fire that violates posted restrictions.
Cleanup: Follow town setback rules, keep fire small, fully extinguish, and remove waste. Verify posted rules before lighting anything.
East Hampton Town Beach Fire Regulation
Camping in your vehicle on the beach is forbidden.
Status: No vehicle camping
Allowed: Only separately permitted town camping areas outside the beach-driving setup, such as Paumanok/Hither Woods where applicable.
Not allowed: Camping in your vehicle on the beach, rooftop tent beach camping, truck-bed tent camping, or ground tents on drive-on beach areas.
How to do it legally: Use East Hampton Town camping permits for designated non-beach-driving campsites only.
East Hampton Town Beach Driving Guide
Sammy's Beach
Town of East Hampton
Sammy's Beach, Long Island, NY
Town access site
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Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
East Hampton Town Beach Driving Permit required where driving is open. Erosion and protected-area closures can change quickly.
East Hampton town beach heritage
East Hampton's beaches reflect Montaukett history, 1648 colonial settlement, fishing and farming roots, and the later rise of the East End as a resort and arts community.
Notable fact: Historic East Hampton landmarks include Hook Mill and the Home Sweet Home house associated with John Howard Payne.
Small compliant beach fires may be allowed under town rules.
Allowed: Beach fires that meet East Hampton size, setback, safety, and cleanup rules; barbecue grills/pits are treated separately from beach-fire definitions.
Not allowed: Oversized fires, fires too close to beach grass/vegetation/tents/fences/structures/lifeguard stands, rubbish burning, and any fire that violates posted restrictions.
Cleanup: Follow town setback rules, keep fire small, fully extinguish, and remove waste. Verify posted rules before lighting anything.
East Hampton Town Beach Fire Regulation
Camping in your vehicle on the beach is forbidden.
Status: No vehicle camping
Allowed: Only separately permitted town camping areas outside the beach-driving setup, such as Paumanok/Hither Woods where applicable.
Not allowed: Camping in your vehicle on the beach, rooftop tent beach camping, truck-bed tent camping, or ground tents on drive-on beach areas.
How to do it legally: Use East Hampton Town camping permits for designated non-beach-driving campsites only.
East Hampton Town Beach Driving Guide
Louse Point
Town of East Hampton
Louse Point, Long Island, NY
Town access site
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Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
East Hampton Town Beach Driving Permit required where vehicle access is posted open.
East Hampton town beach heritage
East Hampton's beaches reflect Montaukett history, 1648 colonial settlement, fishing and farming roots, and the later rise of the East End as a resort and arts community.
Notable fact: Historic East Hampton landmarks include Hook Mill and the Home Sweet Home house associated with John Howard Payne.
Small compliant beach fires may be allowed under town rules.
Allowed: Beach fires that meet East Hampton size, setback, safety, and cleanup rules; barbecue grills/pits are treated separately from beach-fire definitions.
Not allowed: Oversized fires, fires too close to beach grass/vegetation/tents/fences/structures/lifeguard stands, rubbish burning, and any fire that violates posted restrictions.
Cleanup: Follow town setback rules, keep fire small, fully extinguish, and remove waste. Verify posted rules before lighting anything.
East Hampton Town Beach Fire Regulation
Camping in your vehicle on the beach is forbidden.
Status: No vehicle camping
Allowed: Only separately permitted town camping areas outside the beach-driving setup, such as Paumanok/Hither Woods where applicable.
Not allowed: Camping in your vehicle on the beach, rooftop tent beach camping, truck-bed tent camping, or ground tents on drive-on beach areas.
How to do it legally: Use East Hampton Town camping permits for designated non-beach-driving campsites only.
East Hampton Town Beach Driving Guide
Gerard Drive
Town of East Hampton
Gerard Drive, Long Island, NY
Town access corridor
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Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
East Hampton Town Beach Driving Permit required where driving is allowed. Follow posted access and parking rules.
East Hampton town beach heritage
East Hampton's beaches reflect Montaukett history, 1648 colonial settlement, fishing and farming roots, and the later rise of the East End as a resort and arts community.
Notable fact: Historic East Hampton landmarks include Hook Mill and the Home Sweet Home house associated with John Howard Payne.
Small compliant beach fires may be allowed under town rules.
Allowed: Beach fires that meet East Hampton size, setback, safety, and cleanup rules; barbecue grills/pits are treated separately from beach-fire definitions.
Not allowed: Oversized fires, fires too close to beach grass/vegetation/tents/fences/structures/lifeguard stands, rubbish burning, and any fire that violates posted restrictions.
Cleanup: Follow town setback rules, keep fire small, fully extinguish, and remove waste. Verify posted rules before lighting anything.
East Hampton Town Beach Fire Regulation
Camping in your vehicle on the beach is forbidden.
Status: No vehicle camping
Allowed: Only separately permitted town camping areas outside the beach-driving setup, such as Paumanok/Hither Woods where applicable.
Not allowed: Camping in your vehicle on the beach, rooftop tent beach camping, truck-bed tent camping, or ground tents on drive-on beach areas.
How to do it legally: Use East Hampton Town camping permits for designated non-beach-driving campsites only.
East Hampton Town Beach Driving Guide
Mile Hill Road
Town of East Hampton
Mile Hill Road, Long Island, NY
Town access road
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Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
East Hampton Town Beach Driving Permit required where driving is posted open.
East Hampton town beach heritage
East Hampton's beaches reflect Montaukett history, 1648 colonial settlement, fishing and farming roots, and the later rise of the East End as a resort and arts community.
Notable fact: Historic East Hampton landmarks include Hook Mill and the Home Sweet Home house associated with John Howard Payne.
Small compliant beach fires may be allowed under town rules.
Allowed: Beach fires that meet East Hampton size, setback, safety, and cleanup rules; barbecue grills/pits are treated separately from beach-fire definitions.
Not allowed: Oversized fires, fires too close to beach grass/vegetation/tents/fences/structures/lifeguard stands, rubbish burning, and any fire that violates posted restrictions.
Cleanup: Follow town setback rules, keep fire small, fully extinguish, and remove waste. Verify posted rules before lighting anything.
East Hampton Town Beach Fire Regulation
Camping in your vehicle on the beach is forbidden.
Status: No vehicle camping
Allowed: Only separately permitted town camping areas outside the beach-driving setup, such as Paumanok/Hither Woods where applicable.
Not allowed: Camping in your vehicle on the beach, rooftop tent beach camping, truck-bed tent camping, or ground tents on drive-on beach areas.
How to do it legally: Use East Hampton Town camping permits for designated non-beach-driving campsites only.
East Hampton Town Beach Driving Guide
Old House Landing Road
Town of East Hampton
Old House Landing Road, Long Island, NY
Town access road
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Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
East Hampton Town Beach Driving Permit required where driving is open. Keep to designated routes.
East Hampton town beach heritage
East Hampton's beaches reflect Montaukett history, 1648 colonial settlement, fishing and farming roots, and the later rise of the East End as a resort and arts community.
Notable fact: Historic East Hampton landmarks include Hook Mill and the Home Sweet Home house associated with John Howard Payne.
Small compliant beach fires may be allowed under town rules.
Allowed: Beach fires that meet East Hampton size, setback, safety, and cleanup rules; barbecue grills/pits are treated separately from beach-fire definitions.
Not allowed: Oversized fires, fires too close to beach grass/vegetation/tents/fences/structures/lifeguard stands, rubbish burning, and any fire that violates posted restrictions.
Cleanup: Follow town setback rules, keep fire small, fully extinguish, and remove waste. Verify posted rules before lighting anything.
East Hampton Town Beach Fire Regulation
Camping in your vehicle on the beach is forbidden.
Status: No vehicle camping
Allowed: Only separately permitted town camping areas outside the beach-driving setup, such as Paumanok/Hither Woods where applicable.
Not allowed: Camping in your vehicle on the beach, rooftop tent beach camping, truck-bed tent camping, or ground tents on drive-on beach areas.
How to do it legally: Use East Hampton Town camping permits for designated non-beach-driving campsites only.
East Hampton Town Beach Driving Guide
Kirk Park Beach
Town of East Hampton / Montauk
Kirk Park Beach, Long Island, NY
Town access site
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Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
East Hampton Town Beach Driving Permit required where driving is open. Check Montauk-specific access limits.
East Hampton town beach heritage
East Hampton's beaches reflect Montaukett history, 1648 colonial settlement, fishing and farming roots, and the later rise of the East End as a resort and arts community.
Notable fact: Historic East Hampton landmarks include Hook Mill and the Home Sweet Home house associated with John Howard Payne.
Small compliant beach fires may be allowed under town rules.
Allowed: Beach fires that meet East Hampton size, setback, safety, and cleanup rules; barbecue grills/pits are treated separately from beach-fire definitions.
Not allowed: Oversized fires, fires too close to beach grass/vegetation/tents/fences/structures/lifeguard stands, rubbish burning, and any fire that violates posted restrictions.
Cleanup: Follow town setback rules, keep fire small, fully extinguish, and remove waste. Verify posted rules before lighting anything.
East Hampton Town Beach Fire Regulation
Camping in your vehicle on the beach is forbidden.
Status: No vehicle camping
Allowed: Only separately permitted town camping areas outside the beach-driving setup, such as Paumanok/Hither Woods where applicable.
Not allowed: Camping in your vehicle on the beach, rooftop tent beach camping, truck-bed tent camping, or ground tents on drive-on beach areas.
How to do it legally: Use East Hampton Town camping permits for designated non-beach-driving campsites only.
East Hampton Town Beach Driving Guide
Ditch Plains
Town of East Hampton / Montauk
Ditch Plains, Long Island, NY
Town access site
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Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
East Hampton Town Beach Driving Permit required where driving is posted open. Summer restrictions are common.
Montauk surf landmark
Ditch Plains is one of New York's best-known surf beaches, valued for its long rolling waves and Montauk surf culture.
Notable fact: It is often treated as the spiritual center of Long Island surfing.
Small compliant beach fires may be allowed under town rules.
Allowed: Beach fires that meet East Hampton size, setback, safety, and cleanup rules; barbecue grills/pits are treated separately from beach-fire definitions.
Not allowed: Oversized fires, fires too close to beach grass/vegetation/tents/fences/structures/lifeguard stands, rubbish burning, and any fire that violates posted restrictions.
Cleanup: Follow town setback rules, keep fire small, fully extinguish, and remove waste. Verify posted rules before lighting anything.
East Hampton Town Beach Fire Regulation
Camping in your vehicle on the beach is forbidden.
Status: No vehicle camping
Allowed: Only separately permitted town camping areas outside the beach-driving setup, such as Paumanok/Hither Woods where applicable.
Not allowed: Camping in your vehicle on the beach, rooftop tent beach camping, truck-bed tent camping, or ground tents on drive-on beach areas.
How to do it legally: Use East Hampton Town camping permits for designated non-beach-driving campsites only.
East Hampton Town Beach Driving Guide
Edison Beach
Town of East Hampton / Montauk
Edison Beach, Long Island, NY
Town access site
Checking access window...
Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
East Hampton Town Beach Driving Permit required where vehicle access is open.
East Hampton town beach heritage
East Hampton's beaches reflect Montaukett history, 1648 colonial settlement, fishing and farming roots, and the later rise of the East End as a resort and arts community.
Notable fact: Historic East Hampton landmarks include Hook Mill and the Home Sweet Home house associated with John Howard Payne.
Small compliant beach fires may be allowed under town rules.
Allowed: Beach fires that meet East Hampton size, setback, safety, and cleanup rules; barbecue grills/pits are treated separately from beach-fire definitions.
Not allowed: Oversized fires, fires too close to beach grass/vegetation/tents/fences/structures/lifeguard stands, rubbish burning, and any fire that violates posted restrictions.
Cleanup: Follow town setback rules, keep fire small, fully extinguish, and remove waste. Verify posted rules before lighting anything.
East Hampton Town Beach Fire Regulation
Camping in your vehicle on the beach is forbidden.
Status: No vehicle camping
Allowed: Only separately permitted town camping areas outside the beach-driving setup, such as Paumanok/Hither Woods where applicable.
Not allowed: Camping in your vehicle on the beach, rooftop tent beach camping, truck-bed tent camping, or ground tents on drive-on beach areas.
How to do it legally: Use East Hampton Town camping permits for designated non-beach-driving campsites only.
East Hampton Town Beach Driving Guide
Fort Pond Bay
Town of East Hampton / Montauk
Fort Pond Bay, Long Island, NY
Town access site
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Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
East Hampton Town Beach Driving Permit required where driving is open. Local parking rules may apply.
Montaukett, military, and fishing history
Montauk beaches sit within a landscape shaped by Montaukett history, commercial fishing, coastal defense, Camp Hero, and generations of surfcasting.
Notable fact: Montauk is tied to both Theodore Roosevelt's Camp Wikoff story and the Montauk Point Lighthouse commissioned under George Washington.
Small compliant beach fires may be allowed under town rules.
Allowed: Beach fires that meet East Hampton size, setback, safety, and cleanup rules; barbecue grills/pits are treated separately from beach-fire definitions.
Not allowed: Oversized fires, fires too close to beach grass/vegetation/tents/fences/structures/lifeguard stands, rubbish burning, and any fire that violates posted restrictions.
Cleanup: Follow town setback rules, keep fire small, fully extinguish, and remove waste. Verify posted rules before lighting anything.
East Hampton Town Beach Fire Regulation
Camping in your vehicle on the beach is forbidden.
Status: No vehicle camping
Allowed: Only separately permitted town camping areas outside the beach-driving setup, such as Paumanok/Hither Woods where applicable.
Not allowed: Camping in your vehicle on the beach, rooftop tent beach camping, truck-bed tent camping, or ground tents on drive-on beach areas.
How to do it legally: Use East Hampton Town camping permits for designated non-beach-driving campsites only.
East Hampton Town Beach Driving Guide
Gin Beach
Town of East Hampton / Montauk
Gin Beach, Long Island, NY
Town access site
Checking access window...
Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
East Hampton Town Beach Driving Permit required where driving is posted open. Avoid marina and protected areas.
Montaukett, military, and fishing history
Montauk beaches sit within a landscape shaped by Montaukett history, commercial fishing, coastal defense, Camp Hero, and generations of surfcasting.
Notable fact: Montauk is tied to both Theodore Roosevelt's Camp Wikoff story and the Montauk Point Lighthouse commissioned under George Washington.
Small compliant beach fires may be allowed under town rules.
Allowed: Beach fires that meet East Hampton size, setback, safety, and cleanup rules; barbecue grills/pits are treated separately from beach-fire definitions.
Not allowed: Oversized fires, fires too close to beach grass/vegetation/tents/fences/structures/lifeguard stands, rubbish burning, and any fire that violates posted restrictions.
Cleanup: Follow town setback rules, keep fire small, fully extinguish, and remove waste. Verify posted rules before lighting anything.
East Hampton Town Beach Fire Regulation
Camping in your vehicle on the beach is forbidden.
Status: No vehicle camping
Allowed: Only separately permitted town camping areas outside the beach-driving setup, such as Paumanok/Hither Woods where applicable.
Not allowed: Camping in your vehicle on the beach, rooftop tent beach camping, truck-bed tent camping, or ground tents on drive-on beach areas.
How to do it legally: Use East Hampton Town camping permits for designated non-beach-driving campsites only.
East Hampton Town Beach Driving Guide
Culloden Point
Town of East Hampton / Montauk
Culloden Point, Long Island, NY
Town access site
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Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
East Hampton Town Beach Driving Permit required where vehicle access is open. Check erosion and access conditions.
Montaukett, military, and fishing history
Montauk beaches sit within a landscape shaped by Montaukett history, commercial fishing, coastal defense, Camp Hero, and generations of surfcasting.
Notable fact: Montauk is tied to both Theodore Roosevelt's Camp Wikoff story and the Montauk Point Lighthouse commissioned under George Washington.
Small compliant beach fires may be allowed under town rules.
Allowed: Beach fires that meet East Hampton size, setback, safety, and cleanup rules; barbecue grills/pits are treated separately from beach-fire definitions.
Not allowed: Oversized fires, fires too close to beach grass/vegetation/tents/fences/structures/lifeguard stands, rubbish burning, and any fire that violates posted restrictions.
Cleanup: Follow town setback rules, keep fire small, fully extinguish, and remove waste. Verify posted rules before lighting anything.
East Hampton Town Beach Fire Regulation
Camping in your vehicle on the beach is forbidden.
Status: No vehicle camping
Allowed: Only separately permitted town camping areas outside the beach-driving setup, such as Paumanok/Hither Woods where applicable.
Not allowed: Camping in your vehicle on the beach, rooftop tent beach camping, truck-bed tent camping, or ground tents on drive-on beach areas.
How to do it legally: Use East Hampton Town camping permits for designated non-beach-driving campsites only.
East Hampton Town Beach Driving Guide
Montauk Town Beaches
Town of East Hampton / Montauk
Montauk Town Beaches, Long Island, NY
Town access network
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Current entry windows vary by town, posted access point, season, and closure status. Confirm with the local authority before driving.
East Hampton Town Beach Driving Permit required where driving is posted open. State or county permits are separate for adjacent parks.
Montaukett, military, and fishing history
Montauk beaches sit within a landscape shaped by Montaukett history, commercial fishing, coastal defense, Camp Hero, and generations of surfcasting.
Notable fact: Montauk is tied to both Theodore Roosevelt's Camp Wikoff story and the Montauk Point Lighthouse commissioned under George Washington.
Small compliant beach fires may be allowed under town rules.
Allowed: Beach fires that meet East Hampton size, setback, safety, and cleanup rules; barbecue grills/pits are treated separately from beach-fire definitions.
Not allowed: Oversized fires, fires too close to beach grass/vegetation/tents/fences/structures/lifeguard stands, rubbish burning, and any fire that violates posted restrictions.
Cleanup: Follow town setback rules, keep fire small, fully extinguish, and remove waste. Verify posted rules before lighting anything.
East Hampton Town Beach Fire Regulation
Camping in your vehicle on the beach is forbidden.
Status: No vehicle camping
Allowed: Only separately permitted town camping areas outside the beach-driving setup, such as Paumanok/Hither Woods where applicable.
Not allowed: Camping in your vehicle on the beach, rooftop tent beach camping, truck-bed tent camping, or ground tents on drive-on beach areas.
How to do it legally: Use East Hampton Town camping permits for designated non-beach-driving campsites only.
East Hampton Town Beach Driving Guide