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Fire Island National SeashoreRanger and other people walking along boardwalk trail flanked by the twisted trunks of shadblow and other maritime forest trees.
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Fire Island National Seashore
Sailors Haven
 
People on dock stroll toward bulletin board and small building, surrounded by lush green shrubs.
The Sailors Haven Visitor Center is conveniently located near the passenger ferry dock.
Sailors Haven is home to one of the best known areas of Fire Island National Seashore—the Sunken Forest. It is located near the center of the island, across the Great South Bay from Sayville, New York. It is accessible by Sayville Ferry, private boat, and foot only.

The well-developed secondary dune system and rare maritime holly forest are among the natural features at this site.
 
Small group of people walk up to the snack bar and shaded picnic tables.
The Sailors Haven snack bar, convenience store and gift shop is located at the bay-side marina, providing a quiet place to sit and enjoy your lunch.

In addition to a one and a half mile long boardwalk trail through the Sunken Forest, Sailors Haven also offers a visitor center; snack bar/convenience store/gift shop; picnic tables and grills; lifeguarded beach (summer only); a 45-slip public marina with electricity, water and a free boat pump-out station; restrooms and showers. (See this year's dates and rates.)

 
Four boats in slips at Sailors Haven marina.
New for 2008: free overnight slip after your 12th night at the Sailors Haven marina.
The Sailors Haven Marina can accommodate boats with a draft to 5 feet and a 15-foot beam. All slips have electric and water (extra fee charged). There is a 14-day limit on each stay. Reservations are not accepted at this time.

Ranger-led interpretive programs are conducted throughout the summer months and by reservation for schools and other organized groups.


Things To Do:
 Interpretive Programs/Guided Tours
 Education Programs
 Sunbathing/Swimming
 Beachcombing
 Hiking
 Saltwater Fishing
 Day-Use and Overnight Marina

Important Phone Numbers:
(Seasonal, mid-May — mid-October)
Sailors Haven Visitor Center:
631-597-6183
Sailors Haven Marina, Snack Bar, Gift Shop:
631 597-6171
Sayville Ferry Service:
631-589-8980
 
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How To Get There

Sayville Ferry Terminal is located at 41 River Road, Sayville, NY 11782
Group walks out of forest on boardwalk trail.
Sailors Haven Programs
Special interpretive programs are offered at Sailors Haven during the summer.
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Group of people stand nears stairs to small visitor contact station.
Sailors Haven Facility Hours & Rates
Check your opportunities to explore and enjoy the Sunken Forest and Sailors Haven facilities.
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Ranger stands at desk with NPS Arrowhead and books.
Sailors Haven Visitor Center
Park rangers provide information and help you learn more about the Sunken Forest and seashore life.
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Cars parked in front of train station.
Special Transportation Packages
Watch Hill and Sayville ferries join Long Island Railroad to offer summer beach get-away rates.
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The uppermost level of a long bridge sloping down to the island is covered by a string of cars and vans.  

Did You Know?
You may drive to either end of Fire Island, and walk to Fire Island National Seashore from either Robert Moses State Park or Smith Point County Park. You should anticipate long lines of traffic on warm, sunny weekend days.
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Last Updated: July 24, 2008 at 13:44 EST