• 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

  • Pet restrictions in effect March 15 through Labor Day; East Zone Wilderness Camping restrictions.

    Due to beach erosion, east zone beach camping now suspended: 631-281-3010. Dogs/other pets (except for service animals) are not allowed in the wilderness or on any of Fire Island's federally owned oceanfront beaches from March 15 through Labor Day. More »

Press Releases - 2011

Take a Hike! Join Fire Island's Wintertime Activities to Minimize Holiday Stress
[11-18-2011]

Fire Island Photography Workshop on November 13, 2011
[11-08-2011]

Sailors Haven Channel Dredging Begins; Bayside Sediment Transport Project Underway
[11-04-2011] 

Enjoy Getting Outdoors during Fire Island's November 2011 Programs
[11-01-2011]

Enjoy Fire Island's Annual Fall Migration: "Birding for Beginners" on October 15
[10-11-2011]

Fire Island Offers Special Programs in October 2011
[10-03-2011]

Preliminary Management Alternatives for William Floyd Estate available for review
[09-22-2011]

Fire Island National Seashore reopens after Hurricane Irene: most facilities open by Labor Day Weekend
[08-30-2011]

Fire Island National Seashore closures during Hurricane Irene
[08-26-2011]

Historic Demonstrations at William Floyd Estate: Decoy Carving, Spinning Flax
[08-18-2011]

Fire Island Light's Fresnel Lens Building opens July 23: Ribbon-cutting Ceremony Friday Evening
[07-15-2011]

July 4th Program at Home of William Floyd, Signer of Declaration of Independence
[06-30-2011]

Public Scoping for Fire Island White-tailed Deer and Vegetation Management Plan
[06-17-2011]

Horseshoe Crab Programs on Fire Island in May, June 2011
[05-13-2011]

USGS to Conduct Coastal Research Investigations off Fire Island during May and June 2011
[05-12-2011]

2011 "Essence of Fire Island" Photography Exhibition Opens May 15 in Patchogue
[05-06-2011]

New Watch Hill Ferry Service Contract Awarded to Davis Park Ferry Co., Inc.
[05-02-2011]

May 2011 Programs at Fire Island feature Migratory Birds, Horseshoe Crabs
[04-29-2011]

National Junior Ranger Day Program at Fire Island National Seashore on April 23
[04-15-2011]

National Park Week Activities on Fire Island April 16-24
[03-30-2011]

Piping Plovers Return to Fire Island
[03-16-2011]

Get Outdoors! Special Walks and Tours for March 2011
[03-03-2011]

Great Backyard Bird Count at William Floyd Estate on February 19, 2011
[02-17-2011]

William Floyd Estate Winter Hikes
[01-28-2011]

Bids Solicited for Ferry Service from Patchogue to Watch Hill
[01-20-2011]

Public Review of Environmental Assessment for Replacement of Watch Hill Well: Comments Due by January 25
[01-10-2011]

Winter Hikes and Special Programs at William Floyd Estate and on Fire Island
[01-07-2011]

 

 

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Did You Know?

Two people head down sandy trail past bulletin boards and information signs, lighthouse in distance.

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. More...