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Hither Hills State Park Review

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Hither Hills State Park

Address: Old Montauk Hwy., Montauk, NY | Map It
Phone: 631/668-2554; 800/456-2267 camping reservations
nysparks.state.ny.us

Category: Parks
Location: Montauk

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Fodor's Review:

This 1,755-acre park, with rolling moors and forests of pitch pine and scrub oak, encompasses a campground, picnic areas, a playground, general store, miles of ocean beach, and hiking and bicycling trails. An unusual natural phenomenon in the park is known as the Walking Dunes, so named because strong northwest winds cause the 80-foot dunes to travel 3 or more feet per year. The ¾-mi loop through cranberry bogs, beaches, and pine forests submerged in sand is not too far for little feet to travel, and most people find the natural lore of the area fascinating. Pick up the descriptive brochure, which includes trail maps, at the park office or the chamber of commerce before you set out.

Cost: Parking $8 (late May-early Sept.)
Open: Daily dawn-dusk

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