Meschutt Beach County Park
Photo coming soon — the place itself is very real.
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 (30.2 miles)
Dog policy by month
Top row = early morning. Bottom row = daytime.
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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
Need to know if your address qualifies for a permit that parks here?
Open parking checker