• 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 »

Fire Island 3-Day Trek

Individuals stroll down quiet wide beach.
On the Fire Island Trek, you'll experience miles of wide open beaches, interspersed with the sights and sounds of Fire Island National Seashore's developed areas--Watch Hill, Barrett Beach, Sailors Haven, Fire Island Lighthouse--and the 17 Fire Island communities and other small settlements between them. 
 

The Fire Island Trek is a three day, twenty mile hike beginning at the Wilderness Visitor Center and ending at the Fire Island Lighthouse. The Trek is open to anyone who can meet the physical demands of the program: walking twenty miles in three consecutive days, walking long distances in loose sand and being exposed to the elements including the sun, wind and possibly rain.

Limited logistical support is available, but you must provide for your own transportation and pay for some meals along the way. A $100.00 fee is charged for this program to cover the costs of lodging, some meals, and logistical support. Registration is required as space is limited. Applications are accepted on a first come, first served basis.

 

Explore your National Seashore. Register Today!

For more information or to request an application, please contact the Office of Interpretation at 631-687-4780 or e-mail us.

 
  • Fire Island Trek Fire Island Trek

    explores a variety of features and facilities in the park and Fire Island communities. Read More

Did You Know?

People on ferry look over Watch Hill Marina.

At least 2.2 million people spend time within the boundaries of Fire Island National Seashore every year. Almost 800,000 people annually visit park facilities. July and August are the busiest months. Sunny weekends are the busiest days. More...