Boating Fire Island

Fire Island National Seashore is one of the best places to boat around Long Island

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If floating on the Great South Bay sounds like your kind of fun, there are plenty of boating opportunities at Fire Island. Boating is a relaxing way to get out on the water and see the seashore from a different perspective.

Many people explore the bay on motor boats, sailboats, canoes, and kayaks. Those who prefer paddling may want to consider joining a free, ranger-guided canoe tour of the island’s most extensive salt marsh from Watch Hill.

Boat ramps for private vessels are also available at Captree and several other nearby state parks, and at Smith Point County Marina.

Details

Activity

Boating

Boating is a relaxing way to get out on the water and see the seashore from a different perspective. Boaters can anchor offshore or dock at one of Fire Island National Seashore's public marinas for day trips and overnight stays. 

Pets Allowed

Yes

Dogs and other pets are allowed in marinas and on docks as long as they are leashed.

Activity Fee

Yes

Boaters may stay overnight at the Watch Hill or Sailors Haven marina. Watch Hill is a 175-slip marina and Sailors Haven is a 45-slip marina. Electric and non-electric sites are available at both sites, and rates vary by size of vessel. Please see LoveFins.com for more information on rates and reservations.

Reservations

Yes

Boaters may stay overnight at the Watch Hill or Sailors Haven marina. Watch Hill is a 175-slip marina and Sailors Haven is a 45-slip marina. Electric and non-electric sites are available at both sites, and rates vary by size of vessel. Please see LoveFins.com for more information on rates and reservations.

Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Boaters may visit Fire Island year-round, but should be prepared for ice on the Great South Bay in the winters. While boaters may choose to dock at Sailors Haven and Watch Hill for day trips during winter months, water and power hookups are ony available during the spring, summer, and fall seasons.

Time of Day

Any Time

Boaters can visit Fire Island for short day-trips or stay over night anchored offshore or docked within one of Fire Island's public marinas.

Accessibility Information

Boating encompasses a wide range of activities with varying degrees of accessibility. Boaters with disabilities may need assistance in order to dock boats, but marinas and docks at Fire Island National Seashore are accessible to wheel chairs.

Dogs and other pets are permitted within marinas as long as they are leashed.