Fire Island National Seashore • New York

The Fire Island Lighthouse against a vibrant sunset.

A boardwalk trail through lush green salt marsh glistens in sunset light.

A brown hexagonal building covered in snow stands behind a beachside dune.

A view from a meadow of the historic Old Mastic House

Grasses and shrubs cover the undulating backdune habitat of Fire Island's wilderness.

View of ocean and primary dune with boardwalk winding up to the Sunken Forest overlook.

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.

People from around the world come to visit the Fire Island Lighthouse.
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A boardwalk trail welcomes visitors to a salt marsh at Watch Hill.
Photo/ Stacy Davis

The Wilderness Visitor Center welcomes visitors to the Otis Pike High Dune Wilderness on the east end of Fire Island.
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A view of the Old Mastic House from the grounds of the William Floyd Estate
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Unparalleled opportunities for solitude and recreation can be found in New York State's only federally designated wilderness, the Otis Pike Fire Island High Dune Wilderness.
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Get one of the best boardwalk views on a walk through the Sunken Forest - a more than 350 year-old, globally rare ecosystem.
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A wooden building peeks out from behind a grass-covered dune with blue sky above.

Basic Information

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.

Visit the William Floyd Estate

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.

Camping on Fire Island

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

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

Getting to Fire Island

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.

Nature and Science

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

Two vehicles drive on a sand road.

Driving Permits

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

Phone:

631-515-5557

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