Coecles Harbor Marine Water Trail

This marine trail begins at the ends of Burns Road on Shelter Island. 

The Coecles Harbor Marine Water Trail is a joint project of the Shelter Island Kayak Tours, The Nature Conservancy, and the Town of Shelter Island. This 5 mile round-trip paddle explores the history of the surrounding area, its marine life, and habitats. 

Hither Hills State Park

164 Old Montauk Highway Montauk, NY 11954

Launch into Napeague Harbor, which opens into Gardiners Bay.

Access via Napeague Harbor Road off Montauk Highway, approximately 1 mile west of Hither Hills State Park campgrounds. Go north on the road, all the way to the end to find the paddle launch. The parking area for the Walking Dunes also serves as the parking area for the kayak launch as well, resting adjacently to the beach. 

Parking fee must be paid collection season, which is roughly Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend. 

For more information on the launch, visit the NYS website.

Orient Beach State Park

40000 Main Road (Route 25) Orient, NY 11957

The launch site access at Gardiners Bay is to the south, with Long Beach (Hallock’s) Bay to the north.

The kayak drop-off is approximately halfway around the circle adjacent to the parking lot. Hallock’s Bay is a 30 yard carry; Gardiners Bay requires a 50 year carry to successfully launch vessel.  

Kayaking is available from April to October, with parking fees being charged during collection season. 

For more information about Orient Beach State Park, please see the NYS website. 

The Peconic River Blueway Trail

Throughout Calverton/Riverhead.

The Peconic River Blueway Trail allows you to see the diverse wildlife and habitats of the Peconic River throughout the year.

There are several launch sites located on the Peconic River to lengthen or shorten the trip depending on your preference. Please explore the map below to find the different launch points. 

**Please note: there are four dams on the Peconic River, wherein you will have to walk your kayak across the street to continue. ** 

Eagle’s Neck Paddling Company

40000 Old Main Rd 83, Orient, NY 11957

Phone: 631-765-3502

Offers kayak and stand up paddleboard (SUP) rentals.  

Daytime kayak, sunset, full moon, and specialty SUP yoga classes available.  Open from June 25th to September 4th. 

For more details on the park, see the Eagle’s Neck Paddling Company website.

East End Explorer

Southampton, NY

631 – 353 – 5552

Offers guided paddle trips, paddle equipment rental, self-guided tours, and explorations abroad the East End Explorer tour boat and Summer Camp!

Open seasonally.  See website for futher information. 

Long Island Canoe Kayak Rentals

469 E Main St Riverhead, NY 11901

631-727-8386

Offers stand up paddleboards, kayaks, and canoe rentals. Adventure tours, moonlight, and sunset tours also available.

Please see their website for more information. 

One Love Beach

211 Main Street Greenport, NY 11944

631-333-2064

Stand up paddleboard rentals, lessons, and tours are available.  In addition, community paddle classes and events are available. 

Each week, we explore a different waterway on the beautiful North Fork. Store is open year round! Please see here for specific hours.

Peconic Paddler

89 Peconic Ave Riverhead, NY 11901

631 – 727 – 9895

Offers canoe and kayak rentals. Launch point is directly on the Peconic River, right by Grangebel Park in downtown Riverhead.

For prices, please see their website. 

Sag Harbor Sailing

51 Pine Neck Ave Sag Harbor, NY 11963

631 – 725 – 5100

Sag Harbor Sailing rents out paddle boards and single and double kayaks. A paddling demonstration and safety briefing are provided before the kayaks are launched. Once out into Noyak Bay, several nature preserves and wildlife refuges are within a short paddling distance. They also offer sailing trips and fishing charters.

Shelter Island Kayak Tours

23 N Ferry Road Shelter Island, NY 11964

631 – 749 – 1990

Offers kayak and paddleboard tours as well as rentals if you prefer a self-guided tour.

Please see here for hours of operation, prices, and much more. 

Lighthouse Marina

229 Meeting House Creek Road Aquebogue, NY 11931

631 – 722 – 3400

Offers boat rentals, paddleboard rentals, boating lessons, wakeboards, water skis, and water tubing.

For more information on prices, hours of operation, and more, please see the marina’s website.

Strong’s Marine

Mattituck: 2400 Camp Mineola Road Mattituck, NY 11952 | 631 – 298 – 4770

Southampton: 1810 North Sea Road Southampton, NY 11968 | 631 – 283 – 4841

Boat rentals for a day, week, or more!

For more information on their rental prices, hours, and location details, visit their website.

Peconic Water Sports

64150 Main Road Southold, NY 11971 | 631 – 680 – 0111

Water sports charters, jet ski rentals and tours, kiteboarding lessons, wake boarding, waterskiing, tubing, and wake surfing available. Water sports camp and fishing camp is available for kids ages 6-15. 

Uihlein’s Marina

444 W Lake Drive Montauk, NY 11954

631 – 668 – 3799

The Uihlein’s Marina fleet consists of 8 boats, ranging from 16 feet to 31 feet with all equipment for water skiing, tubing, wakeboarding, fishing, and GPS all available upon request. 

For directions, pricing, and general information, please visit their website.