Dog-friendly beach

Hither Hills State Park (designated dog-walking areas)

Hither Hills State Park, Montauk, NY

Off-leash

On-leash

Fenced

Not fenced

Hours

Follow New York State Parks hours and seasonal access for this unit.

Last checked

14 Nov 2026

Rules, as cited

Leash rule: Dogs must be on a leash no longer than six feet, and only in designated areas. New York State Parks' Long Island dog policy generally bars dogs from bathing and picnic areas, buildings, camping areas, and improved walks or boardwalks, except where a park-specific exception is listed.

• The official Long Island State Parks dog-walking guide lists Hither Hills access as: north of Montauk Parkway, south of the beach area east of Napeague Harbor and west of the overlook parking.
• A Long Island Region permit guide states that pets are generally prohibited, with an exception that dogs are permitted on a 6-foot leash at Hither Hills, Montauk Point and Napeague State Parks in designated areas only, and owners must clean up after their dogs.
• Statewide park regulations cited in the dog-walking guide require a leash not exceeding six feet and generally do not permit dogs in buildings, camping, bathing and picnic areas, or on improved walks or boardwalks. Read posted signs at the park.

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Official source

New York State Parks — Walking Your Dog in Long Island State Parks

• https://parks.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2025-11/Long%20Island%20Permits%20Guide%20-%202026.pdf

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