Shadmoor State Park in Montauk

Montauk · Ocean

Shadmoor State Park

Bluff-top trails, historic bunkers and more than 2,400 feet of shoreline.

Shadmoor is best understood as a coastal hike with beach access rather than a conventional swimming facility. Trails cross bluffs and wetlands before stairs descend to a wild shoreline.

BEFORE YOU GO

Access & swimming

Parking & access

Free park access; use designated parking and trails.

Lifeguards

No lifeguarded swimming beach—entering the water is not recommended.

AT THE BEACH

Facilities

  • Hiking trails
  • Birdwatching platforms
  • Beach stairways
  • Historic bunkers

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