Coastal camping · New York
Hither Hills State Park
Oceanfront camping at the tip of Long Island
SettingCoastal
StateNew York
Best seasonSummer
ReserveNew York State Parks (lottery in peak)
The rare chance to camp right on the Atlantic near Montauk, with sites in the dunes and the famous “walking dunes” nearby. A beach escape three hours from Manhattan.
Don’t missOceanfront dune sites
RVs & rigsRV sites; no hookups
What’s here
- Montauk lighthouse
- Walking Dunes
- Surfcasting
- Napeague Bay
Reservation windows, fees, and seasonal/road closures change — confirm with the managing agency (Recreation.gov, the state park system, or the forest/BLM office) before you go, and check fire restrictions and pack-it-out rules, especially for free dispersed sites.
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