Montauk Point State Park
Montauk, Suffolk County
While visiting the famous Montauk Lighthouse, stand on the surrounding bluffs to get a dramatic view of land's end and the Atlantic Ocean at this park, which encompasses much of the eastern tip of Long Island. From bluffs and beach, watch a variety of seabirds gliding on ocean breezes or floating on the waves offshore. Harbor seals regularly haul themselves out to rest on rocks a short distance from the beach. During marine migratory periods, you'll often see pods of playful white-sided, common and bottle-nosed dolphins gorging on small fish that congregate in massive numbers at certain times of the year.
Wildlife to Watch
- Harbor seals
- Dolphins
- Humpback whales
- Harlequin ducks
- Eiders
- Red-breasted mergansers
- Razorbills
- Leatherback sea turtle
Where to Watch
- Miles of trails
- Observation blinds
- Beach
Recreational Opportunities
- Hiking
- Cross-country skiing
- Equestrian trails
- Wildlife photography
- Fishing
- Hunting
Accessibility
This Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation site has some accessible features, including fishing. A full list of DEC's accessible recreation destinations is available on the DEC website.
Size
862 acres
Closest Town
Montauk
Directions
Go to Google Maps, and enter your address for step-by-step directions to Montauk Point State Park. (This link will open a page outside the DEC website. Hold the "Shift" key down, and click on the link to open it in a new window.)
Contact Information
Telephone: 631-668-3781
Address: 2000 Montauk Highway, Montauk, NY 11954
Website: Montauk Point State Park (This link leaves DEC's website)
Photo credits: NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation