• 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 - 2009

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[9-21-2009]
[9-25-2009]


Celebrate the Signing of Declaration of Independence at William Floyd Estate-On August 2
[June 30, 2009]

Still Time to Register for Fire Island Trek
[6/9/2009]

09-02: Special Programs for the Month of March at Fire Island National Seashore
[3/1/2009]


09-01: Winter Programs at Fire Island National Seashore this February
[1/23/2009]

 

 
 

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Did You Know?

Winter Backpacker in Fire Island Wilderness.

The Otis Pike Fire Island High Dune Wilderness was named for New York Congressman Otis G. Pike, who served from 1961-79, and co-sponsored the bill to create Fire Island National Seashore in 1964. The Fire Island Wilderness was designated in 1980. More...