Orient Beach State Park is a beautiful and spacious park with a nice, clean beach. The beach area is sandy and pebbly with calm waters for swimming, although no swimming is allowed on some parts. The park offers much more than the beach, with really spectacular wetlands perfect for bird watching. Visitors can see an osprey nest on a platform. The park provides many picnic tables, grills, and beachfront areas. Amenities include a snack bar or food shack, a souvenir stand, and bathrooms with showers and changing rooms, at least in the summer months. Kayak rentals are also available. There is a per car entry fee, or free entry with an Empire pass. The location is pretty far out on the island, not far from the ferry to New London, CT. The parking is small, so an early arrival is recommended. It is a great place to walk, collect sea shells, and have a nice time with family and friends while respecting the wildlife. It is definitely worth a visit.
Good beach, calm waters to swim in, at least on the day we were there. Snack bar, changing rooms & bathrooms available, at least in the Summer months. Also a souvenir stand! Not far from the ferry to New London, CT.
June 2023
Lots of fun usually very empty, but pretty far out on the island. Lots of other things to do in the area so plan on making it a day while out here.
June 2023
$8 entry/free with Empire pass. Beautiful, clean, spacious sandy beach with many picnic tables, grills, and beachfront. No swimming is allowed. They have a food shack this year and also kayak rentals. Bathrooms/showers also available. It's worth the 2 hour trip each way from Queens.
