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Fire Island National SeashoreRanger and other people walking along boardwalk trail flanked by the twisted trunks of shadblow and other maritime forest trees.
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Fire Island National Seashore
Sailors Haven
 
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The Sailors Haven Visitor Center is conveniently located near the passenger ferry dock.
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
 Hiking
 Saltwater Fishing
 Day-Use and Overnight Marina

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
 
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How To Get There

Sayville Ferry Terminal is located at 41 River Road, Sayville, NY 11782
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Sailors Haven Programs
Special interpretive programs are offered at Sailors Haven during the summer.
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Sailors Haven Facility Hours
Check your opportunities to explore and enjoy the Sunken Forest and Sailors Haven facilities.
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Sailors Haven Visitor Center
Park rangers provide information and help you learn more about the Sunken Forest and seashore life.
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Special Transportation Packages
Watch Hill and Sayville ferries join Long Island Railroad to offer summer beach get-away rates.
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Did You Know?
You can walk to the Fire Island Lighthouse from the Field 5 parking lot at Robert Moses State Park. The lighthouse is open year-round, weather permitting.
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Last Updated: March 21, 2008 at 18:03 EST