Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

Hours of Operation

• Big game and small game hunting are permitted in season.
  
  

  2015-2016 Hunting Information
  Small Game: Dec.1 to Feb.28. No weekend or holiday hunting or during January Deer Season. No turkey hunting or trapping. No small game hunting at spots 15 & 16.
  Archery: Nov.1 to Dec.31. No weekend hunting. No turkey hunting/trapping.
  Waterfowl: Dec.1 to Feb. 28. No hunting on weekends or holidays or during January Deer Season.
  Shotgun: Jan. 4 to Jan. 29, weekdays only.

• Fishing: Available year round with annual sport fishing permit or 7 day sport fishing permit. Permits needed for night fishing and beach vehicles also. Available at park office & Babylon Headquarters.
  
  (7-Day Sport Fishing Permit - one per season)
• Park is open year round, sunrise to sunset.
• Picknicking and hiking: Available year round.
• Surfing: Sunrise to sunset

Fees & Rates

Most New York State Parks charge a vehicle use fee to enter the facility. Fees vary by location and season. A list of entry fees and other park use fees is available below. For fees not listed or to verify information, please contact the park directly.

The easy-to-use Empire Pass card is $80- and your key to all-season enjoyment with unlimited day-use entry at most facilities operated by State Parks and the State Dept. of Environmental Conservation including forests, beaches, trails and more. Purchase online or contact your favorite park for more information. Learn more about our Admission Programs including the Empire Pass.

• Vehicle Entrance Fee
• Cars $8
  Non-Profit Buses (By permit only) $35
  Commercial Buses $75
  
  2016 Collection Times
  4/2 - 5/15: 8am-4pm, weekends only
  5/28 - 10/10: 8am-4pm, daily
  10/15 - 11/13: 8am-4pm, weekends & holidays only
• 4 Wheel Drive Beach Vehicle Permit
• NYS Driver's License $80
  Out of State Driver's License $125
• Metal Detecting
• By Permit Only $40
• Night Sport Fishing Permit
• NYS Driver's License $35
  Out of State Driver's License $60
  7 Night Sport Fishing Permit $25
  --7-Day Sport Fishing Permit - One per season
• Star Gazing Permit
• NYS Driver's License $35
  Out of State Driver's License $60

Maps

New! Download this park's digital map to your iOS Apple and Android device.

• Montauk Point State Park Trail Map

• Trail Map (pdf)

In addition to statewide hunting regulations, special restrictions are in effect in state parks to protect visitors to ensure sound wildlife management. Hunters are advised to check with the state park regional office and with the local DEC wildlife management office for specific information.

All hunters must have a valid New York State hunting license and, where applicable, a federal waterfowl permit. Waterfowl hunters should note that current state regulations prohibit the use of lead shot.

Montauk Point State Park is open for small game and waterfowl hunting from 12/1-2/29. Hunting is not permitted on weekends or holidays. Deer season runs weekdays only: 11/1-12/31 (archery)* and 1/4-1/29 (firearm)**. Small game and waterfowl hunting is not permitted during January deer season. Trapping/turkey hunting is not permitted.

Permit and deer hunting information may be obtained from the regional office of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, which can be reached by calling 631-444-0273.

*No weekend hunting except at spots 15 & 16

** Closed 1/18