Fire Island National Seashore • New York

A wide shot of the white and black striped Fire Island Lighthouse from the beach.

A park ranger walks on a boardwalk in a shady, green forest.

A sandy dune stands above the beach with dune grass and a horseshoe crab carapace in the foreground.

A white two-story colonial home with green shutters stands on a lawn with blue sky and white clouds.

A small white and gray shorebird with orange bill and legs runs on the sand.

Waves crash on a sandy beach as the sun sets on a cloud-strewn sky.

Boats docked in a marina with wood-sided buildings surrounding.

A wading bird with black legs and white body holds a small fish in its bill while standing in a shal

A white and black striped lighthouse stands above a stand of reeds with yellow goldenrod flowers.

A flat, sandy area on the bay with dune grass in foreground and white clouds and blue sky above.

A young seal on a sandy beach looks towards the camera.

A boardwalk twists through a stand of green trees with changing fall colors of red and yellow.

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.

The Fire Island Lighthouse has been a beacon for ships since 1826.
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The Sunken Forest at Sailors Haven is unique to Fire Island and a rare ecosystem globally.
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The 1,381-acre Otis Pike High Dune Wilderness is the only federally-designated wilderness in New York State.
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The Old Mastic House was home eight generations of the Floyd family, including the signer of the Declaration of Independence, William Floyd.
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The federally threatened and NY State endangered Piping Plover nests on Fire Island Beaches from March to September.
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The sun sets after a storm on a Fire Island beach.
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Watch Hill is a popular destination for boaters. The Seashore manages marinas at Watch Hill and Sailors Haven.
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A snowy egret with its prey. Birding is a popular activity at the Seashore, with a third of all North American birds visiting Fire Island during part of the year.
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Fall is great time to visit Fire Island, with milder weather and changing scenery.
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Previously breached during Superstorm Sandy in 2012, Old Inlet has filled in as the dune continues to reform itself.
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Seals at rest are a common sight on Fire Island beaches during the early spring.
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Visitors to the Sailors Haven during the fall will find vibrant colors along the Sunken Forest boardwalks.
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A wooden building peeks out from behind a grass-covered dune with blue sky above.

Understand the basics of the Fire Island before your visit.

A sign reading "Fire Island Lighthouse" with a black and white striped lighthouse in the background.

Visiting for history, recreation, or solitude? Check out the areas on Fire Island and Long Island managed by the National Park Service.

Old Mastic House and woods in fall colors.

Discover over 300 years of history at the Floyd family home in Mastic Beach.

A split level square beach house with wooden siding.

Learn more about lodging options at Watch Hill and Sailors Haven.

A campsite with tents and a screen room on sand with vegetation surrounding.

Learn more about frontcountry and backcountry camping options on Fire Island.

A red, white and blue painted ferry docked in a marina.

Plan ahead! Learn about how to get to seashore sites by ferry, train, car, or private boat.

A piping plover running on a sandy beach with bands on its legs.

Learn all about Fire Island's diverse wildlife and ecosystems.

Two vehicles drive on a sand road.

Motorized off-road vehicle use is designated within limited National Park Service areas on Fire Island National Seashore.

Last updated: September 11, 2025

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120 Laurel Street
Patchogue, NY 11772

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631-515-5557

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