Fire Island National Seashore

National Park Service, New York.

Immerse yourself in an enchanting collage of coastal life and history. Rhythmic waves, high dunes, ancient maritime forests, historic landmarks and glimpses of wildlife, Fire Island has been a special place for diverse plants, animals and people for centuries. Far from the pressure of nearby big-city life, dynamic barrier island beaches offer solitude, camaraderie, and spiritual renewal.

Camping and Day Use

  • The Bayberry Dunes House
  • The Cottage at Sailors Haven

Activities and Experiences

  • Fire Island National Seashore Permits

Nearby Activities

  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Historic & Cultural Site
  • Hunting
  • Swimming
  • Wildlife Viewing

Directions

Fire Island National Seashore Headquarters are located in Patchogue, New York, on Long Island. Fire Island National Seashore Headquarters: Via Long Island Expressway/I-495: Take Exit 61 (Patchogue-Holbrook Road) to Waverly Ave. Head south on Waverly Ave to West Ave. Turn right onto Laurel Street. Via NY-27: Take Exit 52 onto Waverly Ave. Head south on Waverly Ave to West Ave. Turn right onto Laurel Street.

Additional Information

  • Fire Island National Seashore Map
  • Fire Island National Seashore Official Website

Photo Gallery

  • Salt marsh trail at Watch HillA boardwalk trail welcomes visitors to a salt marsh at Watch Hill.
  • The Wilderness Visitor Center in winterThe Wilderness Visitor Center welcomes visitors to the Otis Pike High Dune Wilderness on the east end of Fire Island.
  • Fire Island National Seashore
  • Fire Island National Seashore
  • Old Mastic House at William Floyd EstateA view of the Old Mastic House from the grounds of the William Floyd Estate
  • Fire Island WildernessUnparalleled opportunities for solitude and recreation can be found in New York State's only federally designated wilderness, the Otis Pike Fire Island High Dune Wilderness.
  • View of Fire Island Lighthouse from Great South BayPeople from around the world come to visit the Fire Island Lighthouse.
  • View of primary dune from Sunken Forest overlookGet one of the best boardwalk views on a walk through the Sunken Forest - a more than 350 year-old, globally rare ecosystem.

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