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Meschutt Beach County Park

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Yes - calm water, cheap day fee, and a beach bar; the family-friendly bay answer to Dune Road.

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Meschutt Beach County Park

Hampton Bays

Budget

$

Lifeguards

10am-5pm summer

Restrooms

Yes

Food

Yes

Best at midday (N-facing)

Live cam

No live cam — nearest cam: Kirk Park Beach (30.3 miles)

Dog policy by month

Top row = early morning. Bottom row = daytime.

TimeJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
AM
Day
Off-leash OKLeash requiredNo dogs

Riptide notes

Calm bay water on Great Peconic Bay - gentle for kids, no ocean surf.

Best conditions

Bay beach at the Shinnecock Canal with a beach hut, calm water, and the easiest parking rules west of the canal.

Accessibility

  • accessible-parking

Community

LGBTQ+ friendly

Limited dog access

Parking

Permit needed: Suffolk County day fee · $10 resident / $20 non-resident, Green Key discount

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Open parking checker

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