Getting Around on Fire Island

 

On Fire Island

There are no paved public roads within Fire Island National Seashore, so upon arrival, you may explore the park on foot or transfer to other park sites via water taxis. Fire Island Water Taxi is authorized to provide lateral ferry service between the Fire Island communities and other destination points on Fire Island.

Bicycles, scooters, rollerskates, and rollerblades are prohibited on all park boardwalks. Wheelchairs, strollers and wagons are permitted, but all trails and facilities are not fully accessible at this time.

National Park Service Facilities and Destinations on Fire Island

• Fire Island Lighthouse
• Sailors Haven/Sunken Forest
• Barrett Beach/Talisman
• Watch Hill
• Fire Island Wilderness
• Wilderness Visitor Center

National Park Service Mainland Long Island Facilities

• Park Headquarters is located on Long Island, New York, in the Village of Patchogue.
  
• Patchogue-Watch Hill Ferry Terminal is located in the Village of Patchogue near the Long Island Railroad Station.
  
• The William Floyd Estate is also located on Long Island in Mastic Beach.