Long Island State Parks4 WHEEL DRIVE BEACH ACCESS FISHING GUIDE
LONG ISLAND STATE PARK HEADQUARTERS P.O. Box 247, Babylon, NY 11702 (631) 669-1000
NIGHT FISHING & PARKINGThe Four-Wheel Drive Beach Access Permit or the Night Sport Fishing Permit also entitles the holder to park at the following locations between sunset and sunrise for fishing only, from April 1 to December 31 unless specified differently.
Captree State Park*Main field
*Overlook Field*Captree Launch Parking Field - September 15 to December 31 only
* Captree Drawbridge (north side only)
Jones Beach State Park *Fields 6, 10, West End 2, West End Boat Basin
*West End Work Dock Area (24 hr access)*Green Island (24 hr access)
Robert Moses State Park*Field 2
*Field 3 - September 15 to December 31 only (24 hr access)*Field 4 - April 1 to June 23 (7pm-7am) and
September 15 to December 31 (24 hr access)
Hither Hills State Park*April 1 to Friday before Memorial Day Weekend and Labor Day to December 31
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Table of ContentsNight Fishing & Parking ...............................................................Page 2Permit Conditions ........................................................................Page 3Required Equipment and Tips .....................................................Page 4Safety Equipment and Getting Un-Stuck .....................................Page 4Napeague State Park ..................................................................Page 5Montauk Point State Park ............................................................Page 6Hither Hills State Park .................................................................Page 7Gilgo ............................................................................................Page 8Sore Thumb .................................................................................Page 8Robert Moses State Park/Democrat Point ..................................Page 9Piping Plover .............................................................................. Page 10
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1. 2. BAYARD CUTTING ARBORETUM 691 55 GREAT RIVER - (631) 581-1002 3 3l 3 3
3. BELMONT LAKE 459 m 42 NORTH BABYLON - (631) 667-5055 3 3 3l 3 3 m 3 3l 3l
4. BETHPAGE 1475 3l 37 FARMINGDALE - (516) 249-0701 3 3 3 3 3l 3 3 3l p
5. BRENTWOOD 52 47 BRENTWOOD - (631) 667-5055 3
6. BROOKHAVEN 1589 68 WADING RIVER - (631) 929-4314 3
7. CALEB SMITH PRESERVE 543 3 m 47 SMITHTOWN - (631) 265-1054 [ 3l 3 3 3l
8. CAMP HERO 754 130 MONTAUK - (631) 668-3781 3 3 3 = 3l 3 3 3 3 l
9. CAPTREE 298 3l 3l 47 WEST ISLIP - (631) 669-0449 [ p m = 3 3
10. CAUMSETT STATE HISTORIC PARK 1568 35 LLOYD NECK - (631) 423-1770 3 3 3 = 3 3 3 3l
11. COLD SPRING HARBOR 40 33 COLD SPRING HARBOR - (631) 423-1770 3 3l
12. CONNETQUOT RIVER PRESERVE 3473 3 m 50 BOHEMIA - (631) 581-1005 3 [ 3l 3 3 3l
13. GILGO 1223 38 WANTAGH - (516) 785-1600 3 =
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KINGS PARK - (631) 269-4333 15. HALLOCK PRESERVE 225 33 JAMESPORT (631) 315 - 5475
16. HECKSCHER 1657 m m l 3 50 EAST ISLIP - (631) 581-2100 3 3 3 p 3 = 3 3 3l = 3l
17. HEMPSTEAD LAKE 775 m 21 WEST HEMPSTEAD - (516) 766-1029 3 3 3 3 3m 3 3l 3
18. HITHER HILLS 1755 m m 3 p 122 MONTAUK - (631) 668-2554 3 3 3 3 3 3 = 3 3l 3 3 = 3
19. HITHER WOODS 557 125 MONTAUK - (631) 668-5000 3 3
20. JONES BEACH 2413 m 3l 33 WANTAGH - (516) 785-1600 3[ 3 3[ 3l 3 3l 3 = p p 21. MONTAUK DOWNS 160 128 MONTAUK - (631) 668-5000 3 3l 3 l 3 l
22. MONTAUK POINT 724 132 MONTAUK POINT - (631) 668-3781 3 3 = 3 3 3 3 3
23. NAPEAGUE 1364 118 MONTAUK - (631) 668-5000 3= 3 24. NISSEQUOGUE RIVER 153 p 46 KINGS PARK - (631) 269-4927 3 3l [3 3l 3 3 3l
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RIENT - (631) 323-2440 3 3 3s 3 = 3 3l 3 3l p 3 26. PLANTING FIELDS ARBORETUM 409 STATE HISTORIC PARK 3l 3 3 30 OYSTER BAY - (516) 922-8600
27. ROBERT MOSES FiRE ISLAND - (631) 669-0449 3 3 [ = 3 3[ 3 p
28. SAG HARBOR 341 84 SAG HARBOR - (631) 668-3781 3 3
29 SHADMOOR 99 127 MONTAUK - (631) 668-3781 3= 3
30. TRAILVIEW 400 37 WOODBURY - (631) 423-1770 3 3 31. VALLEY STREAM 97 18 VALLEY STREAM - (516) 825-4128 3 3 3 3l 3l 3l
32. WALT WHITMAN BIRTHPLACE 1 37 HUNTINGTON STATION - (631) 427-5240 3 3
33. WILDWOOD 769 3 3l 3= 3 3 3 3 = 3l 73 WADING RIVER - (631) 929-4314 3 3l 3= 3 3 3 p 3l
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Montauk Point State Park*Lower Parking Lot Only
Sunken Meadow State Park*Fields 1 and 3 (24 hr access)Wildwood State Park*Main Field
Orient Beach State Park*Main Field*Thursday through Sunday OnlyHallock State Park Preserve*Main Field*Thursday through Sunday Only
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PIPING PLOVERPlovers, least terns and
other endangered species Endangered and threatened species including piping plovers, least terns and a rare beach plant called sea-beach amaranth can be found on some beaches. Please respect symbolic fencing and barricades that have been installed to protect these areas and wildlife. Persons may be arrested and fined for killing, harassing or in any way disturbing these species.
Beach is subject to closure during nesting season.
For your safety and the safety of others...
Do not feed, attract, touch or harass any wildlife. Animals in the park may seem tame, but they are still wild. Please report any odd behavior seen in animals,
or any bites, scratches or other contact with wild or domestic animals to a park official immediately.
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Long Island State ParkBeach Driving Permit
Conditions9 N.Y.C.R.R. 372.1 - 372.6;415.4
In addition to the conditions that appear on your permit, the following specific conditions must also be followed:
1. All permits will expire on December 31, regardless of the date issued.2. Permits are valid for 4-wheel drive vehicles only and allow access to designated beach areas for the purpose of fishing only.3. Tires shall not exceed either 33 inches in diameter or 12.5 inches in width
as measured at the widest point.4. Before passing the Beach Vehicle checkpoint location, all beach vehicle tires
must be aired down to one-half the maximum rated tire pressure.5. Vehicles are prohibited from driving through bathing areas from 7am to 5 pm
beginning the Friday before Memorial Day Weekend until after Labor Day at specifically designated parks.
6. Follow designated access roads to the beach. Vehicles are prohibited from parking on the access roads or around entrance areas; vehicles left unattended at these locations will have their permit revoked immediately. Do not exceed 10 MPH at any time. Vehicles are permitted to fishing access areas ONLY; vehicles are not permitted elsewhere in off-road travel. DO NOT DRIVE on dunes, wetlands, beach grass, bird nesting areas, or in seal haul out areas.
7. Do not destroy the sand fence. This fence is helpful in maintaining a stable beach environment.
8. Pedestrians have the right-of-way; please be courteous to people walking on the beach. 9. Please help us maintain a safe, clean, and attractive environment for the enjoyment of everyone. Return unwanted fish to the water. Take litter and debris with you and discard in trash receptacles.10. Smoking on beach is Prohibited.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ANY OF THE PERMIT CONDITIONS WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE REVOCATION OF PERMIT. PERMIT WILL BE REVOKED FOR ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF REVOCATION.THERE WILL BE NO REPLACEMENTS FOR LOST, STOLEN OR REVOKED PERMITS. DUPLICATE PERMITS WILL NOT BE ISSUED. PERMITS WILL NOT BE
ISSUED APRIL 1 THROUGH LABOR DAY.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENTALL NEW YORK STATE PARKS
Fishing Tackle, including Rods, and Reels (for all persons age 12 and over)
Portable ToiletTow Rope or Tow Chain
Jack, Jack Board, ShovelApproved Tires, Spare Tire
(Maximum of 33 inches in diameter by 12.5 inches in width)Tire Gauge
(capable of registering a minimum of 5 PSI.)
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TIPS AND PRACTICES● Wherever possible, use existing tracks. Driving all over the beach is reckless and can be harmful. ● Use designated access roads only. Undesignated area access is illegal, and can cause erosion leaving the beach vulnerable to storm damage. ● Ruts and holes caused by a stuck vehicle must be filled in after said vehicle has been removed. ● Tire pressure should be at least one half the maximum recommended pressure located on the side-wall of the tire. A pressure of 16 to 20 pounds is a safe range. ● Stay away from all vegetation as the weight of the vehicle could destroy root systems. ● Avoid the high water rack line, as birds often feed in this area, and it is subject to debris and hard conch shells that could damage your tires.
WHAT IF I GET STUCK?*Do not spin your tires
*Check and make sure you are in 4 wheel drive.*Lower tire pressure between 15 and 18 psi.
*Pull a small amount of sand away from the front and rear of all four tires.*Slowly attempt to drive in reverse, where the sand is compacted.*Keep front tires straight, back up and attempt to free your vehicle.
*Proceed evenly, keeping up your momentum without spinning your tires.*If buried, jack vehicle up first, then compact sand under tires.
EXTRA SAFETY EQUIPMENT*Portable cellular phone *Fire Extinguisher *Tire Inflation Device
*CB Radio *Tool Kit *Flashlight *First Aid Kit *Garbage Bags *Gallon of Water
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