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Fire Island National SeashoreFall foliage at Watch Hill.
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Fire Island National Seashore
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View of a primary dune, looking east.
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View of a primary duneline along Fire Island's Atlantic coast, looking east . The Otis Pike Fire Island High Dune Wilderness lies behind the toe of the dune and east of Watch Hill's campground.
 
 
Floor plan of new Patchogue Ferry Terminal building, October 2008.
Floor plan for new Patchogue-Watch Hill Ferry Terminal, to be constructed in late 2008. Optional expansion of deck and multi-purpose room shown on right.
 
Elevation drawings of Patchogue Ferry Terminal building in October 2008.
Elevation drawings for new Patchogue-Watch Hill Ferry Terminal building, to be constructed in late 2008.
Collage of four seasonal views of Fire Island.
Enjoy Each Season
Most people visit Fire Island during the summer, but each season has its own allure.
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Visitors go through line at ferry terminal office to board boat to Watch Hill.
Getting Around on Fire Island Requires Planning
You may only get to some facilities on Fire Island by ferry or private boat.
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The uppermost level of a long bridge sloping down to the island is covered by a string of cars and vans.  

Did You Know?
You may drive to either end of Fire Island, and walk to Fire Island National Seashore from either Robert Moses State Park or Smith Point County Park. You should anticipate long lines of traffic on warm, sunny weekend days.
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Last Updated: October 16, 2008 at 01:55 EST