• 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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Robert Moses State Park

Aerial view of boardwalks meandering from a large parking lot, ocean waves in the background.

A scenic boardwalk leads directly to the Fire Island Lighthouse from the Field 5 parking lot at Robert Moses State Park.

Robert Moses State Park is located on the western end of Fire Island outside of the boundaries of Fire Island National Seashore. The park is accessible by car via the Robert Moses Causeway. There are several parking lots in the state park (a fee is charged) and parking is available within Field 5 to reach the Fire Island Lighthouse and Lighthouse Beach.

Robert Moses State Park has its own website under New York State Parks.

Robert Moses State Park - Long Island

Did You Know?

1964-2014 Wilderness 50th Anniversary logo beside winter backpacker on Fire Island

In 2014, America celebrates the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Wilderness Act on September 3, 1964, just a week before the establishment of Fire Island National Seashore.