Orient Beach State Park

Closed — Closed for the season. Pavilion reservations open February 1 at 9:00 a.m. for the upcoming season and must be made at least 7 days in advance. Park hours vary seasonally: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. from November through early March.

About

Orient Beach State Park sits on the eastern tip of the North Fork of Long Island, offering a natural wonderland with 45,000 feet of frontage on Gardiner's Bay. Designated as a National Natural Landmark in 1980, the park features a rare maritime forest with red cedar, black-jack oak trees, and prickly-pear cactus. Salt water marshes and abundant marine wildlife make this an Audubon Important Bird Area where Great Blue Herons, Egrets, Black Crowned Night Herons, and Osprey are common sights. The park provides one pavilion available for rental that accommodates up to 100 people, with reservations available through ReserveAmerica. Recreation opportunities include swimming in the calm bay waters, shore fishing, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, windsurfing, hiking, and biking. The park has become a United States Light House Society Passport Stamp Location where visitors can view four historic lighthouses: Orient Point Lighthouse, Plum Island Lighthouse, Long Beach Bar Lighthouse, and Cedar Island Lighthouse. Amenities include showers, restrooms, picnic tables, grills, a playground, and a seasonal concession stand. Kayak and stand-up paddleboard rentals are available seasonally from late June through Labor Day. The park office provides maps of kayak trails for exploring the bay waters.

Directions

Located at 40000 Main Road (Route 25), Orient, NY 11957 on the eastern tip of Long Island's North Fork.

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