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Dog-Friendly Activities in Montauk, NY

There are 7 dog-friendly activities in Montauk. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Montauk.

Pet Friendly Montauk Point Lighthouse

Montauk Point Lighthouse

Montauk Point Lighthouse

Montauk Point Lighthouse offers pet-friendly trails to explore with your furry friend in New York. Leashed dogs can hike on the lighthouse's rocky ledges, which provide a spectacular view of the crashing surf below. Please note pups are not allowed inside any buildings.

Pet Friendly Shadmoor State Preserve Trail

Shadmoor State Preserve Trail

Shadmoor State Preserve Trail

Shadmoor State Preserve Trail is an easy 2.5-mile pet-friendly hike that will take about an hour to complete with Fido. Once the site of military activity, this park now provides you and your dog a place to enjoy the ocean and beach. Dogs are not allowed in public use areas and must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet.

Montauk Beach

Montauk Beach is a pet-friendly destination in Montauk, MY. Owners are expected to exercise control, particularly on crowded beaches, and to clean up after their dogs. The beach can be accessed through several points along Old Montauk Highway or right in the center of town. Please note your furry friend isn't allowed on the beaches between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM from May 15 until the end of December.

Montauk Brewing Company

Montauk Brewing Company

Montauk Brewing Company is a dog-friendly brewery in Montauk, NY, in a red brew barn steps away from the surf. Leashed and friendly dogs are welcome inside and outside the Brewing Company. Its menu features beers such as a Watermelon Session Ale, a Wave Chaser IPA and a Driftwood Ale.

Montauk County Park

Montauk County Park

Montauk County Park offers outer beach access and outer beach camping, seasonal hunting, salt and freshwater fishing, hiking, horseback riding trails and canoeing. There is camping for self-contained trailers and campgrounds for youth scout groups. The park is dog friendly as long as dogs are kept leashed.

Shadmoor State Park

Shadmoor State Park

Ninety-nine acre Shadmoor State Park, located one quarter-mile east of Montauk Village, features more than 2,400 feet of ocean beach accessed by two stairways. The park, named for its open, rolling geography and the shadbush that grows there, also has bluffs, freshwater wetlands that are part of the preserve, hiking trails and elevated platforms for birdwatching and enjoying the shoreline views. Visitors may picnic and saltwater fish. A maximum of two pets are allowed in day use areas unless prohibited by sign or directive. Pets are to be supervised at all times and either be crated or on a leash not more than 6-feet in length. Proof of rabies inoculation shall be produced if requested by staff. Pets are not permitted in playgrounds, buildings, golf courses, boardwalks, pools and spray-grounds or guarded beaches (this does not apply to service animals).

Point Woods Loop Trail

Point Woods Loop Trail

Point Woods Loop Trail is an easy, 3.1-mile pet-friendly hike in Montauk Point State Park that will take about an hour to complete with Fido. Explore the eastern point of Long Island and its panoramic views of ocean bluffs and the Montauk Lighthouse, or get your feet in the sand and ocean with your furry friend.

East Hampton Main Beach

East Hampton, NY

East Hampton Main Beach

Enjoy some beach frisbee or a casual stroll in the sand with your pup on the dog-friendly East Hampton Main Beach in New York throughout the year. Dogs are welcome off-leash anytime in the off-season. From May 15 through September 15, dogs are prohibited on the beach from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. At all other times during that time frame, dogs MUST be manually restrained on a leash within areas that are within 300 feet of any road end along the beaches. Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets and controlling them. The village actively patrols beaches and strictly enforces regulations.

Napatree Point Conservation Area

Napatree Point Conservation Area

Dogs are welcome on the beach at the pet-friendly Napatree Point Conservation Area in Westerly, RI, during certain times of the year. Pets are prohibited from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, May 2 through Labor Day. The rest of the year, registered leashed pups are allowed anytime. Dogs are not permitted in roped-off areas, and guests must clean up after Fido during their visit; waste bins are located at the entrance to the beach.

Bluff Point State Park

Bluff Point State Park

Leashed dogs are welcome at Bluff Point State Park, a pet-friendly recreational area in Groton, CT. Situated on the shores of Poquonnock River, this park offers over 800 acres for you and Fido to explore. There are wooded hiking and biking trails, opportunities for fishing and boating, and spectacular wildlife viewing on Long Island Sound. Please note that dogs and horses aren't permitted on the beach from April 1st to September 1st.

Springs Park

East Hampton, NY

Springs Park is an unofficial dog park in East Hampton, NY, where Fido can run without a leash. Bring your pup along to play on the winding trails of this lovely park. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that's left behind.

Harkness Memorial State Park

Harkness Memorial State Park

Harkness Memorial State Park in Waterford, CT is dog friendly. The centerpiece of this state park is the elegant summer mansion of the Harkness family. The big colorful building and the surrounding gardens were made into a state park in 1952, and certain parts of it can be enjoyed by dogs and their owners today. Pets on a leash are permitted in picnic and lawn areas but are not allowed on the beach or in formal gardens.

Napeague State Park

Napeague State Park

Napeague State Park is a 1,364-acre state park in the town of East Hampton in Suffolk County, NY. The largely undeveloped park stretches across the entire narrow width of the South Fork of Long Island from the Atlantic Ocean to Gardiners Bay and Block Island Sound. The park is located on either side of the Montauk Highway (New York Route 27) on the "Napeague Stretch" between Amagansett and Montauk. Leashed dogs are welcome in the park, but there is virtually no infrastructure or permitted camping. The beach is usually closed during the summer because the endangered piping plover nests near the beach.

Cross Sound Ferry

Cross Sound Ferry

Cross Sound Ferry is a dog-friendly company in Orient, NY. Leashed pups are allowed in select areas of auto ferries. All pets must remain in an approved pet carrier throughout the journey for high-speed ferries. The trip duration to New London, CT, varies between 45 minutes and an hour and 20 minutes, depending on the speed of the selected ferry.

Grace

Grace is pet-friendly. Shop with your dog at this women's clothing store in East Lyme. In addition to tasteful threads, you'll find bath and body items, candles, gifts, jewelry and a selection of pooch themed socks. Leashed dogs are welcome inside to help you sniff out the best items. Grace is open every day of the week from 10am to 7pm.

Cedar Point County Park

East Hampton, NY

Cedar Point County Park

Cedar Point County Park is a dog-friendly outdoor recreation area in East Hampton, NY. Explore the more than 600 acres that make up this delightful park. Take Fido on a hike along the Cedar Point Lighthouse Loop Trail, an easy 5.65-mile hike that will take about 2.5 hours to complete. Dogs must be leashed and are not permitted in the picnic areas.

Rocky Neck State Park

Rocky Neck State Park

Rocky Neck State Park in Niantic, CT is dog friendly. Feel free to go on a hike with your leashed pup or eat some lunch in the picnic areas north of the train tracks. The park also has a tidal river that is home to a variety of different types of fish. Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed in campgrounds, south of the train tracks, on the beach or on the boardwalk.

The Velvet Mill

The Velvet Mill

The Velvet Mill is a dog-friendly establishment in Stonington, CT, featuring shops, boutiques, galleries, studio space, professional offices, restaurants, a nano-brewery, and more. Not all businesses located in the mill are dog friendly, please inquire with owner before entering. Each business located in The Velvet Mill is independently owned and operated.

Fishers Island

Catch the dog-friendly ferry and explore Fishers Island in Southold, NY. The ferry departs Waterfront Park in New London, CT, and welcomes leashed dogs on board at no extra charge. Once arriving on the island, visitors can walk to the small village (15 min walk) or head over to South Beach near Elizabeth Airfield. The beach is a bit rocky but dogs are allowed to be off leash. It is common for locals to tie up their dog in a shaded area on the village green while visiting local merchants. Stop into Topper's Ice Cream shop and order "the dog bowl" with ice cream named after different dog breeds.

SUP Sisters CT

SUP Sisters CT offers pet-friendly paddleboard lessons for individuals and groups by appointment in Groton, CT. Bring Fido to the Palmer Cove launch, across from the year-round, dog-friendly Esker Point beach, for a paddleboard lesson so you can learn a new activity together and enjoy time out on the Connecticut shoreline. All breeds and levels of experience are welcome. Paddle parties designed for you and Fido are also available.

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