Ditch Plains Beach parking and permits

The Town of East Hampton describes Ditch Plains as a popular surfing and swimming beach with a lifeguard, accessible restrooms, food trucks and trails through Rheinstein Park, with parking for Town residents only. There is no daily fee at this lot.

If you do not have a Town resident sticker, the nearest option that sells day parking is Kirk Park Beach, $35 for an 8-hour session. South Edison Beach also sells sessions on nearby streets. The daily parking guide compares them.

Rules on the Town page

• Swimming only when lifeguards are on duty and within designated areas.
• Carry in, carry out in Rheinstein Park.
• Dogs controlled at all times; no littering, camping or smoking within 500 feet of protected swimming areas.
• Beach fires follow the Town’s fire regulations.
• The beach itself is open year-round.

Renting in Montauk this summer? Whether you qualify for a resident sticker depends on your car’s registration, as explained in the East Hampton renter guide. Surf and conditions are on Hamptons Beach Day.