Hither Hills State Park

It’s a pretty little park. There is the west overlook which we watched the sunset. It was a gorgeous unobstructed spot with views to the ocean too!

Great spot for beach camping! Beautiful beach and campsites are clean and well cared for. Shower facilities could use an update but are very clean. Short drive to town with lots of shops and restaurants. The general store is stocked with ice and other necessities-​milk, butter, eggs etc.
I would have given five stars but the road is very close to campsites and can be noisy at night. Otherwise an awesome experience overall!

Just returned today from a blissful weekend camping here.
The site: each site has a concrete slab with a picnic table on it. I highly recommend purchasing a canopy to put over it. (I got one at Walmart). The shade helps a lot on a hot day. Plus, you can hang your beach towels/​towels on it to dry.
Our site was against the hill behind us which was nice because you get more privacy. Just have to watch out for ticks.
Bathrooms are clean and the showers were fine. The best part was listening to the waves come in while you fall asleep at night. Plus, when the moon is not out, it’s like a planetarium. Super awesome star watching.
You will need to bring a grill if you plan on using a tent and not an R.V. We explored the West loop too. Just to compare everything, very kid friendly. There is a store to get coal, ice and other stuff, but super expensive. We went out to dinner Saturday night in Montauk. We took our cooler with us and just stopped at a gas station to fill it up with more ice.
Definitely check this place out.

I would have been given hither hills a five if not for the difficulty of making a reservation, you have to book it months before. I’ve been here in my third and most probably, my last time. This is an upscale camping, as in a convenient camping. There is a convenience t store in the campground, clean bathrooms and huge shower rooms that’s been maintained everyday. A picnic area with the overlook of the beach. The campsites may not have as much of the privacy, and some campers especially in the east area (RV) could be noisy and very annoying. The fire ring is not provided, bring your own. They sell fire logs for $ 6 in the office until 9pm. I’ve seen a lot of white tailed rabbit running throughout the park… and ticks, so make sure you bring an effective insecticide;).

The worst camping area ever, No energy-​water, nobody helps u in the entrance, no signs about where the campers should go, really bad experience, beatiful beach, but bring a camper there is the worst idea.

When I was a teenager I would walk the dunes at Hither Hills State Park. They would plant poison ivy everywhere to hold the sand from eroding. Being from Brooklyn, I didn’t know anything about poison ivy. Until that summer…
My family in the 80s had a house in «The Hamptons».
Now clear your mind for a second. Montauk has absolutely has nothing to do with the «The Hamptons». Its a completely different world when your driving on Montauk highway and seeing nothing but pine trees.
Sure there are tool bags from NYC with popped collared pink Polo shirts that go to a few roadside bars but for the most part Montauk belongs to families and beach goers.
There are great camp grounds as well as the best part, if you find a place in town you can park on the side of the road by the beach with no worries.
The beaches here at Hither Hills State Park are world class. When we’re here, its so transforming. It feels like another state. There are so many things to do, walking, swimming and camping.
One of my favorite all time beaches, I can’t wait to go back with my family this summer.
The parking lot cost $ 10 from 8−4pm

Far from the crowds of Jones Beach, almost as far east as you can get on Long Island, you will find Hither Hills State Park. The outdoor enthusiast is faced with a panoply of choices: trails, sand, camping, dunes and waves. Where to begin?
The part of Hither Hills that has made the most lasting impression on me is the area known as the «Walking Dunes». It’s off the Montauk Highway, directly across from the Seacrest resort, before Cyril’s. Make a quick left (if approaching from points West) onto Napeague Harbor Road and about one mile later you’ll find informal parking along the side of the road.
Space is limited so try not to block other cars and do be careful when trying to backup and exit as you can get perilously close to sand and water. You don’t want your abandoned vehicle to become an attraction!
Picking up a trail guide will give you blurbs about each marker and you’ll learn about the different ecosystems along the way. By the time you have reached the top of the dunes, brace yourself for a «Lawrence of Arabia» moment as you gaze upon the valley and see water in the distance, much like the arrival at Aqaba in the classic film.
You’ll be standing among trees that are nearly entirely buried by sand, some as high as 30 feet. You’ll see other trees that have turned dark and lifeless, their roots buried alive, their branches petrified.
Beware the Tusken Raiders!
As the trail ends you’ll be at Napeague Harbor, complete with clear water, mud and plenty of shells. This spot was meant to be beach combed as you hug the foamy coastline that starts to resemble a cappuccino.
Of course, there is much more to Hither Hills State Park than this one small section. The Atlantic facing beach alone is worth exploring or relaxing at. The shower/​bathroom facilities are relatively clean and the walk from car to sand isn’t as epic as other state beaches.
Staring at the sparkling waters, the sun smiling above, I was reminded of my time in more exotic locales. Unlike those spots, a 2 – 3 hour drive is all you need to enjoy this gem of a beach.

Hither Hills State Park is the most wonderful summer spot ever. I love coming here to stay with my cousins who camp here throughout the entire summer. They have been camping here for over 28 years. I love coming to visit because it really is the most relaxing summer spot for a very reasonable weekly rate. It’s 28 a day during the week and 32 a day on the weekend. I always feel safe when I am there. The speed limit is about 5 MPH and cars rarely drive around the campsite. Kids run around and ride their bikes throughout the day and as a whole the vibe is really friendly and relaxed. You obviously have to learn how to camp. My aunt is an expert and she produces amazing meals from their camper. You wake up to the sound of the waves, what’s better than that? There are public restrooms and places to charge your phone. There is a store on site with coffee, food, toiletries, ice cream and other goodies. They show movies at night as well. The camp sites have a cement area to place a tent for eating. It really is an awesome place to vacation!

Great place to camp!!! The only way to get closer to the beach is if you are sleeping on it!!! But it is very hard to get a site!!!

Just spent such a wonderful weekend camping at Hither Hills!
Absolutely gorgeous and well kept campgrounds. General store has everything you need or forgot at home. Bathroom/​shower facilities are clean. Police patrol at night so you feel safe. Family friendly.
The beach here is stunning, rivaling California. Perfect getaway from the city.
Be careful of tics. check your significant other very well :)

Another beautiful spot on the way to Montauk to park and eat, sit and enjoy the peace, walk the beach or hike. Check out the scenic overlook right off of Montauk Highway; very pretty. We didn’t spend a whole lot of time here, but we did find it to be a very pretty and peaceful place to sit and have lunch.

The beach at Hither Hills is very nice and one of the few places in eastern Long Island where you can park at the beach without needing a resident parking permit. The parking fee is only $ 10, the walk to the beach is quick, and there is a small snack stand. What more do you need? The park also has camping, and it looked like a lot of people were taking advantage of that. Some of the sites are literally next to the sand dunes — very cool place to take a weekend camping trip.

This is one of the best beaches on Long Island in my opinion. I go here at least once a year every year! It’s a great beach, always clean, great facilities and I love that you can lounge on the beach but also pack up and take a hike in the Hither Hills Overlook woodland trails. This is located separately from the beach area.
You can really make a whole day out of it. We usually go to the beach, then take a drive into the town for lunch, then go back to the overlook area park and go into the trails.
** If you do go into these trails watch for ticks! Check yourself before you leave, these ticks can be extremely tiny so check yourself thoroughly before going home and or bring bug spray that’s your best bet.
The beaches are always clean and I love that towards the end of summer there are less people so it’s not as crowded as peak tourist season.
It’s a great park with a lot to offer! Camping, Hiking/​Biking Trails, Beach, Picnic Tables, Showers, Fishing. Check the nys park website for a full list at this link!

Positively gorgeous. I have never been out this far on Long Island before, thinking it was all hype, but I am now a believer. Check out my pictures.
They have camping here… and tetherball– which should be outlawed! It’s more dangerous than it looks in Napoleon Dynamite!

Most beautiful and well kept campgrounds on long island. Always a good time! The only problem is so many people know how great this campground is that you have to book your campsite almost a year in advance. (Although I must say that when me and my boyfriend rode our bikes 110miles and didn’t book a campsite they gave us great campsites for 3days.)
They also hold different events and movie nights to keep kids entertained… if they are not already having enough fun camping on the beach. Forgot to bring enough sunblock or woke up hungry… they have a convenience store/​grill open from like 7am til about 7 or 8pm. No summer is complete without going here.