Things To Do

Upcoming Events and Programs:  

September 2010 Programs
Full Calendar of Events and Activities

Ferry service to Watch Hill and Sailors Haven is now on a reduced fall schedule. (Ferry service to both sites ends on Columbus Day, October 11, although charter service may still be arranged.) 

Lifeguarded beaches at Watch Hill and Sailors Haven will be staffed on weekends only through September 18. 

• Watch Hill Campground is open through October 31. Filled on weekends through September 18.
• Wilderness camping is available all year, limited to 3-night stay, with a maximum of 12 campers per night (up to 4 people per site) in the east zone and 24 campers per night (up to 8 people per site) in the west zone. Permits are required and MUST be obtained when Watch Hill or Wilderness visitor center is staffed.
  
• Watch Hill Marina (631-597-3109) and Sailors Haven Marina (631-597-6171) are open through October 31. Monday - Thursday $1/foot special in effect September 7. 
  
• Fire Island Lighthouse is open all year.
• William Floyd Estate is open Friday - Sunday through November 14. 

Full Calendar of Events and Activities

Get Involved: New General Management Plan for Fire Island

The National Park Service is working on a new General Management Plan (GMP) for Fire Island National Seashore. Since 2006, public scoping meetings and foundation workshops have been conducted, and preliminary management alternatives have been developed. You can sign up for the park's E-Newsletter to get periodic updates of GMP progress and other current park news. 

• Comments on Preliminary Management Alternatives newsletter accepted through September 6, 2010, but additional feedback is always welcomed
• • e-mail to e-mail us
  • fax to 617-223-5164
  • mail to this address:
    Fire Island National Seashore GMP
    15 State Street
    Boston MA 02109
    Attn: Ellen Carlson, Project Manager

Share your ideas and opinions about the future management of the park and its programs as GMP planning continues.

For Your Safety!

Respect the power of ocean surf, and be alert for rip currents. It's always best to swim at a lifeguarded beach, and you should never swim alone.

While water and air temperatures are still warm, the risk of exposure to several potential hazards increases. West Nile virus was detected in a sample of mosquitoes from Watch Hill in late August 2010. Ticks may still be encountered off the boardwalks.

Come prepared for a safe and comfortable visit.

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