• 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 »

What's Happening this Week

Check today's Weather, full Calendar of Events, current Park News. Follow latest updates on Twitter, check our new videos on YouTube.

 

 
Wilderness Visitor Center

Enjoy the flora and fauna at the Wilderness Visitor Center.

Wilderness Visitor Center - 631-281-3010
Southernmost end of William Floyd Parkway; parking at Smith Point County Park

 

  • Friday, June 1: Night of the Horseshoe Crab I - 7:30-9:30 pm, free program
Save the date:
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  • Saturday, June 16: The Shifting Sands of Fire Island - 10-11:30 am, free program

 

 
Fire Island Lighthouse

A mellow sunset glows behind the Fire Island Lighthouse.

Fire Island Lighthouse - 631-661-4876
Southernmost end of Robert Moses Causeway; parking at Robert Moses State Park

 

  • Saturday, June 2: Night of the Horseshoe Crabs II - 7:00 -9:00 pm; free program
  • Sunday, June 3: International Shorebirds East Coast and West - 2:00 - 3:00 pm: Free lecture inside the Fresnel Lens Building
  • Sunday, June 3: Evening Tower Tour- 7:30 pm $20/person, reservations required: 631-661-4876
  • Monday, June 4: Rose Moon Run - Free program, reservations required: 631-687-4766

Save the Date

  • Saturday, June 9: National Get Outdoors Day: Kids Hike - 11:00 am - 2:30 pm Free program; reservations required: 631-281-3010
 
The Sunken Forest at Sailors Haven

Join a guided walk through the Sunken Forest or take a stroll on your own.

Sailors Haven

Facilities reopen in May:

 
Watch Hill Canoe Tour

Join our rangers on a guided canoe tour through the salt marsh at Watch Hill during the summer season.

Watch Hill

Facilities reopen in May:

 
Birdwatchers in the William Floyd Estate woods.

Most guided walks at the William Floyd Estate include good opportunities for birdwatching.

William Floyd Estate - 631-399-2030
245 Park Drive, Mastic Beach, NY 11951

Watch for nesting Eastern bluebirds, and more!

Sunday, May 20: Old Mastic Migratory Bird Walk - 9-11:30 am; free program

 

Ferry Service to Fire Island National Seashore facilities
 See Getting to Fire Island

Camping:

 

Patchogue-Watch Hill Ferry Terminal
150 West Avenue
Patchogue, NY 11772

  • Sunday, June 24: Fire Island Photography Workshop - 1:00 - 3:00 pm 

 

 
 
National Junior Ranger Day beach walk with children and parents.
Find out what's happening this week at your favorite destination at Fire Island National Seashore.
  • Fire Island Trek Fire Island Trek

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

  • Fire Island Map Fire Island Map

    Get your bearings on this digital copy of Fire Island National Seashore's park folder map. Read More

  • For Kids: Junior Ranger Patch or Badge For Kids: Junior Ranger Patch or Badge

    is the reward for completing Fire Island's Junior Ranger Workbook. Read More

Did You Know?

Group watching birds near marsh and trees.

You might get to observe a number of  birds on a ranger-guided walk at the William Floyd Estate: a blackburnian warbler perched on a tree branch, a woodcock flushed from the fields, or a bald eagle chasing an osprey with a fish over the salt marsh! More...