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The Fire Island Lighthouse against a vibrant sunset.

People from around the world come to visit the Fire Island Lighthouse.

A boardwalk trail through lush green salt marsh glistens in sunset light.

A boardwalk trail welcomes visitors to a salt marsh at Watch Hill.

A brown hexagonal building covered in snow stands behind a beachside dune.

The Wilderness Visitor Center welcomes visitors to the Otis Pike High Dune Wilderness on the east end of Fire Island.

A view from a meadow of the historic Old Mastic House

A view of the Old Mastic House from the grounds of the William Floyd Estate

Grasses and shrubs cover the undulating backdune habitat of Fire Island's wilderness.

Unparalleled opportunities for solitude and recreation can be found in New York State's only federally designated wilderness, the Otis Pike Fire Island High Dune Wilderness.

View of ocean and primary dune with boardwalk winding up to the Sunken Forest overlook.

Get one of the best boardwalk views on a walk through the Sunken Forest - a more than 350 year-old, globally rare ecosystem.

Physical Address:

120 Laurel Street

Patchogue, NY 11772

Mailing Address:

120 Laurel Street

Patchogue, NY 11772

contact-details

Phone Number: 631-569-2100 Voice

Email Address: FIIS_Information@nps.gov
Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance Passes

Immerse yourself in an enchanting collage of coastal life and history. Rhythmic waves, high dunes, ancient maritime forests, historic landmarks and glimpses of wildlife, Fire Island has been a special place for diverse plants, animals and people for centuries. Far from the pressure of nearby big-city life, dynamic barrier island beaches offer solitude, camaraderie, and spiritual renewal.

park designation:National Seashore

Directions:

Fire Island National Seashore Headquarters are located in Patchogue, New York, on Long Island. Fire Island National Seashore Headquarters: Via Long Island Expressway/I-495: Take Exit 61 (Patchogue-Holbrook Road) to Waverly Ave. Head south on Waverly Ave to West Ave. Turn right onto Laurel Street. Via NY-27: Take Exit 52 onto Waverly Ave. Head south on Waverly Ave to West Ave. Turn right onto Laurel Street.

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Operating Hours:

Fire Island National Seashore

Fire Island National Seashore encompasses five National Park Service sites on Fire Island, and headquarters and the William Floyd Estate on Long Island. Headquarters, the Fire Island Lighthouse, and Wilderness Visitor Center are open year-round. The William Floyd Estate on Long Island, and Watch Hill and Sailors Haven on Fire Island are open seasonally. Please be sure to check the hours of operations and the exceptions tab for each site you plan to visit.

Weather Information:

Spring: Temperatures may range from high 30s to low 50s (F). Rain and sun are equally common. Summer: Temperatures usually range from 65 F to 90 F. Fall: Temperatures from 70 F in early autumn to 40 F later in the season may be expected. Winter: Temperatures in the 30s (F) are common, with below freezing temperatures possible.