Orient Beach State Park
| Orient Beach State Park | |
|---|---|
The entrance to Orient Beach State Park from westbound New York State Route 25. | |
| Type | State park |
| Location | 40000 Main Road (Route 25) Orient, New York |
| Nearest city | Orient, New York |
| Coordinates | 41°07′46″N 72°15′59″W / 41.12937°N 72.2664°W |
| Area | 363 acres (1.47 km2) |
| Created | October 1929 |
| Operated by | New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation |
| Visitors | 452,199 (in 2014) |
| Open | All year |
| Website | Orient Beach State Park |
Orient Beach State Park is a 363-acre (1.47 km2) state park located in Southold, New York. The park is situated at the tip of the North Fork of Long Island.
Long Beach, located within the park, was designated a National Natural Landmark in April 1980 for its 2.5-mile (4.0 km) sand spit beach demonstrating plant succession from salt marsh to maritime red cedar forest.
The Orient Long Beach Bar Light, commonly known as Bug Light, is located inside the park.