Montauk Point Lighthouse
Montauk, NY
New York’s oldest lighthouse, at the eastern tip of Long Island.
- Nearest town
- Montauk, NY
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 41.0710, -71.8570
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Montauk County Park RV CampgroundCampsite4 mi from Montauk Point Lighthouse
- Montauk County Park RV CampgroundMotorhome stopover4 mi from Montauk Point LighthouseMotorhomes
- Hither Hills CampgroundCampsite9 mi from Montauk Point Lighthouse
- Camp HarknessCampsite21 mi from Montauk Point Lighthouse
- Burlingame State Park CampgroundCampsite23 mi from Montauk Point Lighthouse
- Camp Watchaug (Westerly YMCA)Campsite23 mi from Montauk Point Lighthouse
All campsites in New York · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Montauk Point Lighthouse?
Montauk Point Lighthouse is in Montauk, NY, at GPS 41.0710, -71.8570. It is about 20 mi from Mystic.
Can you camp near Montauk Point Lighthouse?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Montauk County Park RV Campground, about 4 mi away; within 25 mi there are 12 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Montauk Point Lighthouse?
Montauk Point Lighthouse is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Connecticut, Rhode Island and Montauk.
What is there to see near Montauk Point Lighthouse?
Places worth a stop nearby: Watch Hill (16 mi), Mystic Seaport Museum (21 mi), Sag Harbor (23 mi) and Point Judith Lighthouse (28 mi).
When is the best time to visit Montauk Point Lighthouse?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)