East Lake Beach (Gin Beach) parking and permits
East Lake Beach, called Gin Beach, is a lifeguarded bay beach on East Lake Drive in Montauk. Parking requires a Town of East Hampton permit, and the Town lists no daily option.
- Address
- 555 East Lake Drive, Montauk, NY 11954
- Parking
- Town of East Hampton parking permit; no daily fee listed
- Lifeguards
- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. when on duty
- Restrooms
- Open mid-May through mid-October
- Drive-on
- Town drive-on pass, designated areas only
East Lake Beach has lifeguards, accessible restrooms, a food truck and a surf wheelchair when lifeguards are on duty. The Town lists parking as requiring a Town of East Hampton parking permit and does not publish a daily rate.
If you need day parking in Montauk, Kirk Park and South Edison sell it. This one is for permit holders, plus anyone who can walk or bike in.
Rules from the Town
- Swim only when lifeguards are on duty and within designated areas.
- No camping or littering, and no smoking within 500 feet of protected swimming areas.
- Dogs controlled at all times.
- Beach fire regulations apply.
More on Montauk permits is on the town page. Conditions and what to bring are on Hamptons Beach Day.
Common questions
Who do I contact about permits for East Lake Beach (Gin Beach)?
East Hampton Town Clerk at (631) 324-4142. Buy only from the issuing office; this site never sells permits.
Sources
Checked October 2026; page updated . Rules and prices on this page describe the 2026 season unless a line says otherwise.