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A wide shot of the white and black striped Fire Island Lighthouse from the beach.

The Fire Island Lighthouse has been a beacon for ships since 1826.

A park ranger walks on a boardwalk in a shady, green forest.

The Sunken Forest at Sailors Haven is unique to Fire Island and a rare ecosystem globally.

A sandy dune stands above the beach with dune grass and a horseshoe crab carapace in the foreground.

The 1,381-acre Otis Pike High Dune Wilderness is the only federally-designated wilderness in New York State.

A white two-story colonial home with green shutters stands on a lawn with blue sky and white clouds.

The Old Mastic House was home eight generations of the Floyd family, including the signer of the Declaration of Independence, William Floyd.

A small white and gray shorebird with orange bill and legs runs on the sand.

The federally threatened and NY State endangered Piping Plover nests on Fire Island Beaches from March to September.

Waves crash on a sandy beach as the sun sets on a cloud-strewn sky.

The sun sets after a storm on a Fire Island beach.

Boats docked in a marina with wood-sided buildings surrounding.

Watch Hill is a popular destination for boaters. The Seashore manages marinas at Watch Hill and Sailors Haven.

A wading bird with black legs and white body holds a small fish in its bill while standing in a shal

A snowy egret with its prey. Birding is a popular activity at the Seashore, with a third of all North American birds visiting Fire Island during part of the year.

A white and black striped lighthouse stands above a stand of reeds with yellow goldenrod flowers.

Fall is great time to visit Fire Island, with milder weather and changing scenery.

A flat, sandy area on the bay with dune grass in foreground and white clouds and blue sky above.

Previously breached during Superstorm Sandy in 2012, Old Inlet has filled in as the dune continues to reform itself.

A young seal on a sandy beach looks towards the camera.

Seals at rest are a common sight on Fire Island beaches during the early spring.

A boardwalk twists through a stand of green trees with changing fall colors of red and yellow.

Visitors to the Sailors Haven during the fall will find vibrant colors along the Sunken Forest boardwalks.

Physical Address:

120 Laurel Street

Patchogue, NY 11772

Mailing Address:

120 Laurel Street

Patchogue, NY 11772

contact-details

Phone Number: 631-515-5557 Voice

Email Address: FIIS_Information@nps.gov
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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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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. The Fire Island Lighthouse, the William Floyd Estate and Wilderness Visitor Center are open year-round. 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.