• 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 »

Watch Hill Facilities & Hours

Watch Hill Marina

May 10 - October 20, 2013
Phone: 631-597-3109 (seasonal)

Operated by Fire Island Concessions, LLC
Rates for 2013
 Hourly Rates ($7/hour for boats 29 feet or less, $10/hour for boats 30 feet or greater; 1-3 hours, when slip space is available)!
Spring and Fall Seasons:
May 10 - June 21, 2013 & September 4 - October 20, 2013

  • Friday - Saturday, and Holiday Sunday/Mondays: $2.00 per foot + electric
  • Sunday - Thursday: $1.00 per foot + electric (not valid on holiday weekends)

Summer Season:

June 22 - September 3, 2013

  • Daily: $2.00 per foot + electric
  • Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday Special: $1.00 per foot (+ electric; not valid on holiday Mondays)
  • Sunday Weekender Special: $1.50 per foot with Friday & Saturday overnight stay (+ electric; not valid on holiday Sundays)
  • Frequent-Boater Special: One Free Day!
    Must visit with 12 same-season standard rate stays (non-transferrable; receipts must be presented and submitted all together)
    (This offer does not include the cost of electric.)

Watch Hill Marina Electric Rates:

  • 20 to 26 feet: $5.00
  • 27 - 36 feet: $7.00
  • 37 & up: $10.00

Watch Hill Campground
May 11 - October 20, 2013
Phone: 631-567-6664 (campground message)
Reservations: www.watchhillfi.com/camping.html

Operated by Fire Island Concessions, LLC
Rates for 2013:

  • Individual Sites: $25 per site/2-night minimum Friday-Saturday, 1-night minimum Sunday-Thursday
  • Group Site: $35 per site/2-night minimum

Watch Hill Visitor Center

May 25 - June 23, 2013 Weekends & Holidays, 10:30 am - 4 pm
June 29 - Labor Day, 2013 Wednesday - Friday, 9:30 am - 5 pm
Weekends, 9 am - 6 pm

Effective May 15, 2013, reservations for required wilderness/backcountry camping permits must be obtained at Recreation.gov for overnight stays starting May 25, 2013. Check-in is required at the Watch Hill Visitor Center (or at the Watch Hill Ranger Station, after hours) for camping in either the eastern or western wilderness camping zone.
Phone: 631-597-6455

Watch Hill General Store
Operated by Fire Island Concessions
May 18 - October 14, 2013 Daily

Watch Hill Snack Bar
Operated by Fire Island Concessions
May 18 - October 14, 2013 Daily

The Pier at Watch Hill Restaurant
May 24 - 26, 2013 Memorial Day Weekend (Friday - Sunday, 5-12 pm)
June 1 - June 23, 2013 Friday - Saturday, 5-12 pm
June 27 - September 1, 2013 Thursday - Saturday, 5-12 pm; Sunday 10 am - 1 pm
September 6 - 14, 2013 Friday - Saturday, 5-12 pm

Phone: 631-597-9060 for Reservations (seasonal)
Outdoor bar closes at 10 p.m.

Watch Hill Lifeguarded Beach
May 25 - 27, 2013 Memorial Day Weekend only, 11 am - 4 pm
June 29 - September 2, 2013 Mon-Fri. 9:30 am - 5:30 pm; Weekends 9 am - 6 pm

Restrooms open 24 hours during the season.

 

Watch Hill Ferry

See schedule from Watch Hill Ferry Service:
631-475-1665

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Did You Know?

Group walks down the island behind the dunes.

The 4-day Fire Island Trek began as a special event in September, 2004, in celebration of Fire Island National Seashore's 40th anniversary. The program has been continued as a means to showcase the variety of resources and recreational and educational opportunities that exist on Fire Island. More...