Hither Hills State Park
Closed for the season. The 2026 camping season opens April 10, 2026 for the East Area and April 24, 2026 for the West Area, operating through late November. Reservations can be made up to nine months in advance and become available at 8 a.m. or 9 a.m. depending on season.
Special Weather Statement issued May 2 at 1:45PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
The combination of drying fine fuels, northwest wind gusts between 25 and 30 mph, and relative humidity values between 25 and 35 percent will contribute to an elevated risk of fire spread Sunday afternoon for the Lower Hudson Valley, New York City and Long Island. This forecast considers meteorological, fuel, and land conditions and has been developed in coordination with state fire and land management officials. As a reminder, the annual statewide burn ban remains in effect until May 14. No burn permits are issued. Use extra caution if handling any potential ignition sources such as machinery or matches and ensure to properly extinguish or dispose of cigarette butts. Please refer to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation website for more information on burn restrictions.
About
Hither Hills State Park is a flagship New York State Parks campground located in Montauk on the eastern end of Long Island, 122 miles from Manhattan. The park features 190 oceanfront campsites spread across multiple loops with different check-in schedules. The campground provides modern amenities including showers, dump stations, and a camp store. The park's natural features include a stunning two-mile sandy Atlantic Ocean beach, a 40-acre freshwater lake, and the unique walking dunes of Napeague Harbor on the eastern boundary. The landscape is characterized by woodlands filled with Russian olive, oak, shad, and pine trees. Visitors enjoy year-round fishing with night fishing permits available, swimming during the Memorial Day to Labor Day beach season, and exploring hiking trails and bridle paths. Recreational opportunities are extensive, including biking, horseback riding, boating, hunting, and wintertime cross-country skiing. The park features a ten-acre handicapped-accessible picnic area with fireplaces, playground, playing fields, and courts for horseshoes, basketball, volleyball, and tetherball. During summer, organized programs include family movies, folk and line dancing, children's summer theater, magic shows, and environmental interpretation programs. The facility is patrolled by New York State Park Police and maintains a comprehensive recycling program.
Directions
The park is 122 miles from Manhattan via Sunrise Highway (Route 27) East to Montauk.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | Yes |
| Price | $33 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 30ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (631) 668-2554 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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