The Sunken Forest — a 250- to 300-year-old American holly-shadblow-sassafras maritime forest — is one of the few of its kind remaining on the East Coast.
Sailors Haven Marina.
Sailors Haven lifeguarded beach is a half-mile walk from the ferry dock and marina.
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Sailors Haven is home to one of the best known areas of Fire Island National Seashore—the Sunken Forest. It is located near the center of the island, across the Great South Bay from Sayville, New York. It is accessible by Sayville Ferry, private boat, and foot only.
In addition to a one and a half mile long boardwalk trail through the Sunken Forest, Sailors Haven also offers a visitor center; snack bar/convenience store/gift shop; picnic tables and grills; lifeguarded beach (summer only); a 48-slip public marina with electricity, water and a free boat pump-out station; restrooms and showers.
The Sailors Haven Marina can accommodate boats with a draft to 4 feet and a 10-foot beam. A few slips can handle up to 14-foot wide vessels. Most slips have electric and water (extra fee charged). There is a 14-day limit on each stay. Reservations are not accepted at this time.
Ranger-led interpretive programs are conducted throughout the summer months and by reservation for schools and other organized groups.
Things To Do:
 Interpretive
Programs/Guided Tours
Education Programs
Sunbathing/Swimming
Beachcombing
Saltwater Fishing
Day-Use and Overnight Marina
How To Get There
Important Phone Numbers:
(Seasonal, mid-May — mid-October)
Sailors Haven Visitor Center:
631-597-6183
Sailors Haven Marina, Snack Bar, Gift Shop:
631 597-6171
Sayville Ferry Service:
631-589-8980 |
