Avenue, at a parking lot just north of Wills
Point Road. The natural wooded area and
shoreline has seen little change from the days
when the Montaukett Indians lived here in a
world of hidden ponds, specimen trees, wet-
lands, and a beautiful shoreline.
tauk on the Old Montauk Highway, with a two
and a half mile beach along the Atlantic Ocean
and 1,755 acres of parkland. Hither Hills has
168 campsites along with hiking and nature
trails. Activities include ocean swimming,
saltwater fishing, weekly square dancing,
movies, guided nature hikes, and children's
programs. Non-campers welcome, but must
pay a $10 daily parking fee. Open year round
from sunrise to sunset. (668-2554). Camping
from April 19 through November 23. Call 1-800-
456-CAMP to reserve a campsite, 8 am8 pm
daily, 9 am3 pm weekends, or reserve online
at ReserveAmerica.com. Reservations accepted
up to nine months in advance. Reserve early
as these sites book quickly for the summer
season. Go to www.nysparks.com/parks/122 for
rates and more information.
State Park are Montauk's prime mountain
biking areas, located north of the Montauk
Highway between Napeague and the Village
of Montauk with 40 miles of trails.
the Montauk Village Association, located
just west of the Village, includes Fort Pond,
the second largest freshwater lake on Long
Island. Contains a picnic area, a pavilion on
Fort Pond, and is next to Second House Muse-
um, which hosts many events throughout
the year.
course (see Landsports). It also has a driving
range and a putting green, and six Har-True
tennis courts. A pool, and a wading pool with
spray for children opens June 23rd and closes
September 8th. (668-5000)
Nature Conservancy. To get there, follow
Second House Road north 0.7 miles to an
asphalt road on the left. Park at the end of the
The preserve is at the end of the road past the
last house on the right.
Point Lighthouse, offers breathtaking views
of the sea, Block Island Sound, and Block
Island to the northeast, and is great for bird
watching year round and seal watching in the
winter months. Park your car and set off on
foot to explore the area. Ask for a Montauk
Point State Park trail map at the toll booth.
The park has surfcasting, fi ve miles of marked
and unmarked hiking trails, a picnic area with
tables, a playground, a restaurant, a gift shop,
and restrooms. Daily parking costs $8. The
Montauk Point Lighthouse, a museum run by
the Montauk Historical Society, is open to the
public daily in season.
near Rocky Point; the park has a parking lot,
a deep water dock suitable for fishing, and
a rocky beach. Offers easy access to trails
in Hither Woods Preserve. Good place for
launching kayaks and canoes, and many take
their dogs to play. Open year round.