Norman E. Klipp Marine Park (Gull Pond Beach)
Beaches · Southold
Budget
$
Lifeguards
10:30am-6pm daily, 27 Jun-7 Sep 2026
Restrooms
No
Food
Yes
Best at midday (S-facing)
Live cam
No live cam, nearest cam: Gin Beach (17.8 miles)
Dog policy by month
Top row = early morning. Bottom row = daytime.
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Off-leash OKLeash requiredNo dogs
Riptide notes
Gardiners Bay, not the ocean, 45,000 feet of frontage, no surf and no rip current. The park page publishes no water-safety notice.
Best conditions
A spit running east into the bay, so there is shelter on one side whatever the wind does. Exposed and cold out of season.
Accessibility
No accessibility features listed.
Community
LGBTQ+ friendly
Limited dog access
Parking
Permit needed: NY State Park · $8 a car, $10 daily in the 27 Jun-7 Sep lifeguard season · Empire Pass accepted, no residency test
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