• Miles of uncrowded white sandy beaches extend to the horizon, separating the clear blue ocean and undulating grass-covered dunes.

    Fire Island

    National Seashore New York

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  • More Park Facilities Reopen During May 2013

    Watch Hill and Sailors Haven marinas open May 10. Limited ferry service from Sayville to Sailors Haven resumes May 13 and ferries from Patchogue to Watch Hill start on May 18. Remaining park facilities to reopen by May 25, 2013. More »

Press Releases-2002

Fire Island National Seashore Releases Environmental Assessment for Fire Island Pines Channel Dredging Project
[12-26-02]

NPS Responds to Possible West Nile Virus
[9-24-02]

Barrett Beach Contract Awarded
[9-22-02]

Sarcoptic Mange Infecting Foxes on Fire Island
[07/30/02]

Constantine Dillon Selected as Superintendent of Albright Training Center at Grand Canyon
[7/20/02]

NPS Seeks Additional Nominees for Fire Island National Seashore Driving Regulations Committee
[07/10/02]

Fire Island National Seashore Beaches Reopen
[06/12/02]

Fire Island National Seashore Beaches Closed for Health Emergency
[06/12/02]

Negotiated Rulemaking Meeting on June 28-29, 2002
[06/07/02]

Completion of Dredging at Sailors Haven Channel
[05/30/02]

Deer Essay Contest Winners Chosen
[05/14/02]

Sailors Haven Channel Closed During Dredging Work
[05/09/02]

Volunteers Needed at William Floyd Estate
[05/08/02]

NPS Offers Summer Ranger Programs at Fire Island National Seashore
[05/08/02]

National Park Service Moves Forward With Management of Personal Watercraft Use
[04/16/02]

Awards Given to Fire Island National Seashore
[04/15/02]

Vehicle Free Beaches Protect Endangered Species
[03/07/02]

 

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Did You Know?

Seal on beach in winter.

Seals occasionally bask on Fire Island beaches in winter. Enjoy watching them from a safe distance. Remember to give these wild mammals plenty of room to retreat if you encounter one during your winter hike! More...