On the Water · Springs
Kayak Accabonac Harbor
Accabonac is the most undeveloped harbor on the South Fork — osprey, oystercatchers, and the salt marsh that inspired Pollock and Krasner. Glass at sunrise, raked by southwesterlies after lunch.
- Skill level
- Beginner
- Season
- Apr-Oct
- Duration
- half day
- Cost
- $40/2hr
- Group size
- 1-10
- Age
- 6+
- Gear
- Kayak, PFD, paddle
- Weather
- Wind < 12 kt
Safety
Mosquitoes are vicious in the salt marsh after sundown — bring long sleeves and bug spray.
Where it happens
Operators (3)
Peconic Land Trust — Accabonac Stewardship
Naturalist-led ecology paddles in season
296 Hampton Road, Southampton, NY 11968
Price: Free guided paddle programs, donation suggested
Note: lat/lng anchored to Peconic Land Trust office (paddles meet at Louse Point launch)
Khanh Sports — Kayak Rental
Walk-in kayak rentals for self-launch
60 Main St, Southampton, NY 11968
Price: $45/day single, $65/day tandem
Louse Point Town Launch (BYO)
Hard-sand launch — closest entry to the harbor's east shore
Louse Point Road, Springs, NY 11937
Price: Free with East Hampton Town beach permit
Note: lat/lng anchored to Louse Point Road end-of-road launch