Louse Point Beach parking and permits
Louse Point Beach in Springs requires a Town of East Hampton parking permit or launch permit. Swimming is prohibited and there is no lifeguard.
- Address
- Louse Point Road, Springs, NY 11937
- Parking
- Town of East Hampton parking permit or launch permit
- Swimming
- Prohibited; no lifeguard
- Non-resident launch ramp permit
- $175
- Drive-on
- Town pass, designated areas only; vehicular access on the harbor side
Louse Point sits at the end of Louse Point Road in Springs. The Town lists a launching ramp that requires a Town parking permit or a Town launch permit, plus vehicular beach access on the harbor side. The beach is open year-round, with no lifeguard, and swimming is prohibited.
Who can park
A registered Town resident uses the free resident sticker. A non-resident can buy the $175 launch ramp permit if the plan is to launch a boat, or the $600 general permit for parking. There is no daily parking here. Dogs must be controlled at all times and waste picked up, and the Town’s beach rules say use is at your own risk.
Springs is part of the Town of East Hampton. Nearby landings with the same rules are Gerard Drive and Flaggy Hole.
Town of East Hampton permit prices for Louse Point Beach are on the Town page. For driving on the sand, read the beach driving guide. Hamptons Beach Day covers the water and the walk.
Common questions
Who do I contact about permits for Louse Point 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.