Hither Hills State Park (Montauk)
About this place
Oceanfront camping & picnic areas; grills allowed at sites/picnic spots.
Good to know
SwimmingOK allowed; May 23 through September 13, 2026; 5/23 - 6/26/26 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Daily; 6/27 - 9/13/26 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Daily
FishingVaries Year-round, permit required. Permit also required for night fishing and beach vehicles.
Hours
- 7:00 AM–7:00 PMyear-round, sunrise to sunset
Fees
- $10 per vehiclecollected daily 5/23/26 - 9/13/26 between 8am and 4pm
- $35 per buscollected daily 5/23/26 - 9/13/26 between 8am and 4pm
- $25 per permit7 Day Sport Fishing Permit
- $35 per permitNight Sport Fishing Permit; NYS Driver's License
- $35 per permitStar Gazing Permit; NYS Driver's License
- $60 per permitNight Sport Fishing Permit; Out of State Driver's License
- $60 per permitStar Gazing Permit; Out of State Driver's License
- $80 per permit4 Wheel Drive Beach Vehicle Fishing Permit; NYS Driver's License
- $80 per permit4 Wheel Drive Beach Vehicle Surfing Permit; NYS Driver's License
- $125 per permit4 Wheel Drive Beach Vehicle Fishing Permit; Out of State Driver's License
- $125 per permit4 Wheel Drive Beach Vehicle Surfing Permit; Out of State Driver's License
- $33 per nightNY Resident Weekday Reservation
+3 more — see official page
What's here
Picnic tables
Playground
Shower
Hiking
Biking
Location
Common questions
Can you grill at Hither Hills State Park (Montauk)?
Yes — both propane and charcoal grilling are allowed at Hither Hills State Park (Montauk). Campsite reservation required (popular oceanfront camping). Always confirm current rules on the official page before you go.
Do you need a permit or reservation?
Campsite reservation required (popular oceanfront camping).
Is there a fee at Hither Hills State Park (Montauk)?
Yes — fees apply. For example, $10 per vehicle · collected daily 5/23/26 - 9/13/26 between 8am and 4pm. See the official page for the full schedule.
Can you swim at Hither Hills State Park (Montauk)?
allowed; May 23 through September 13, 2026; 5/23 - 6/26/26 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Daily; 6/27 - 9/13/26 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Daily.
What are the hours at Hither Hills State Park (Montauk)?
7:00 AM–7:00 PM · year-round, sunrise to sunset.