Watch Hill is located on the western edge of the Otis Pike Fire Island High Dune Wilderness, directly across the Great South Bay from Patchogue, Long Island. It is accessible by Watch Hill Ferry, private boat, and foot only.

The Watch Hill area offers a visitor center, a campground with 26 family campsites and 1 group camp site (reservations are needed), permits for backcountry camping in the Wilderness Area, ranger-led interpretive programs (including canoe trips), a 188-slip transient marina with water, 50 amp electricity, and pump-out station; a small convenience store, self-guided nature trail, picnic area, lifeguarded beach (summer only), restrooms, bathhouse, and pay phones.

The Watch Hill Marina can accommodate boats with a draft to 5 feet and a 10- to 13-foot beam. A few slips can handle up to 20-foot wide vessels. Most slips have electric and water (extra fee charged). There is a 14-day limit on each stay. Limited reservations will be accepted by phone at 631-597-3109 on the day of arrival, after 8:30 a.m.


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)
Watch Hill Visitor Center:
                        631-597-6455
Watch Hill Ranger Station:
                        631-597-7021
Watch Hill Campground:
                        631-567-6664

Watch Hill Marina, Snack Bar and Store:
                        631-597-3109
Watch Hill Ferry Service:
                        631-475-1655