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Fire Island National Seashore Group of students pass park sign as they walk down boardwalk to the Wilderness Visitor Center.
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Fire Island National Seashore
Wilderness Facilities & Hours
 

Wilderness Visitor Center beside Smith Point County Park
CR-46 (William Floyd Parkway)
Mastic Beach, NY 11951

Phone: 631-281-3010

Open
January 1 - March 31, 2011   9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. daily (weather & staffing permitting; ranger-conducted programs for groups by appointment)

April 1 - June 30, 2011   9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. daily (ranger-conducted programs for groups by appointment)

July 1 - September 5, 2011  9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Thursday and 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Friday - Sunday

September 6 - December 31, 2011 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Wednesday - Sunday (ranger-conducted programs for groups by appointment) Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas days

Wilderness Permit Office
Open when Visitor Center is staffed. Call 631-281-3010 to make alternative arrangements.

 

If you're obtaining a Fire Island National Seashore permit, 15-minute parking is now available beside the Wilderness Visitor Center. 

For all others, parking and restrooms are provided at adjacent Smith Point County Park. Fee charged for parking.
Lone hiker walks faint trail through dunes.
Fire Island Wilderness
You can experience and appreciate the values of wilderness in this thin ribbon of a barrier island.
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Lone hiker walks faint trail through dunes.
Fire Island Wilderness
You can experience and appreciate the values of wilderness in this thin ribbon of a barrier island.
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Group of students walk up boardwalk to enter the Wilderness Visitor Center.
Wilderness Visitor Center
is open throughout the year.
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Ranger leads group on trail.
Wilderness Visitor Center Programs
You can particpate in walks, talks and children's activities at the Wilderness Visitor Center.
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Open wooden chest displays brochures and other items for use during a field trip.
Fire Island Treasure Chests
Enhance your field trip with the loan of an educational traveling trunk.
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Last Updated: September 08, 2011 at 08:27 MST