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