According to New York State law, dogs restrained by a leash, under 6 feet in length may accompany you You can find a list of beaches on Long Island New York below that allow your four legged friend. For additional information contact the New York State Parks Department, Nassau County Department of Parks or Suffolk County Department of  Parks.

For many Long Islanders spending a day at a Long Island beach is part of their favorite outdoors activities. But what fun is complete without your best four-legged friend by your side? Prior to bringing your dog along to the local village, town, county, state or national beach on Long Island, make sure whether or not your pet is allowed. Please see below a list of pet friendly beaches on Long Island.

Hecksher State Park
East Islip, Long Island, New York Dogs must be kept on a leash 6 feet in length or shorter, with access to the undeveloped areas only. Please do not bring your dog to the camping areas.

Fire Island National Seashore
Fire Island, Long Island, New York
Some Fire Island beaches and in the Fire Island Wilderness allow dogs between March 15 and Labor Day. During the summer dogs are permitted on the bayside beaches of Fire Island Lighthouse, Sailors Haven, Talisman/Barrett Beach, Watch Hill and some of the boardwalks. Dogs are never permitted to be in any buildings, within designated lifeguard areas, picnic areas or areas designated for the protection of wildlife. Dog fare is charged by some ferries who permit canine passengers.

Village of Ocean Beach
Fire Island, Long Island, New York
Dogs are permitted on the beach only during the off-season, September 16 to May 14.

Camp Hero State Park
Montauk, Long Island, New York
Dogs are permitted in the park year round when kept on a 6-foot (maximum) leash.

Hither Hills State Park
Montauk, Long Island, New York
Dogs are permitted in some sections of the park: north of Montauk Parkway, East of Napeague Harbor and west of overlook parking. All dogs must me kept of a leash no longer than 6 feet. Dogs are never permitted in the camping, bathing and picnic areas, in buildings or on walkways.

Montauk Point State Park
Montauk, Long Island, New York
Dogs must be kept on a 6 foot (maximum) leash, and are never permitted in the camping, bathing and picnic areas, in buildings or on walkways.

Shadmoor State Park
Montauk, Long Island, New York Dogs on leash permitted year-round.

Southampton Town Access Road Beaches
Unprotected Waterfronts
Dogs are permitted within the Ocean Beach and Bay Beach Areas within 150 feet of the permit-parking section at all time, except from July 1st through Labor Day when they are permitted from before 9:00AM and after 6:00PM Dogs must be kept 50 feet away from all endangered species areas.

Town Owned Beaches
Southampton, Long Island, New York Dogs are permitted on all town beaches from October 1st to April 1st, 50 feet away from any endangered species protection areas.

Gardiner County Park
Bay Shore, Long Island, New York
Dogs permitted on leash, on the beaches and trails.

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