Fire Island National Seashore
Protected park · NY, USA
Fire Island National Seashore in NY, USA. Operated by National Park Service.
Usual hours
- Mon–Sun 0:00–0:00
About
This park's official page lists: Pet-friendly (leashed).
Entrance / day-use fee applies.
Parking fee applies.
At the park
- ATV / off-road
- Camping
- Beaches
- Wildlife & bird watching
Events
- William Floyd Estate: Old Mastic House Exhibit Viewing
- Wilderness: Shipmates: Songs of the Sea Sing Along / Play Along
- Sailors Haven: Monarch Madness
- Lighthouse: 200 Year Celebration of the 1826 Fire Island Lighthouse
- Lighthouse: Evening Tower Tour
- Lighthouse: Light Keepers Behind the Scenes Tour
Places to eat
- Casino Cafe
Before you go
- First aid
- 2 first-aid locations mapped in-park — First aid station marked on the park map. Confirm the current location with any team member on arrival.
- Limits
- Reservations are required and a small fee is charged to process the permit
- Limits
- Pets are permitted on Fire Island in many places
- Park alert: Possession or use of marijuana inside Fire Island National Seashore is prohibited.
- While New York provides for regulated possession and use of marijuana, it remains an illegal drug under federal law and enforced within National Park units.
- ⚠ Park closure: Talisman-Barrett Beach Dock Closed for 2026 Season; Services Limited
- Due to damage from winter ice, the Talisman-Barrett Beach dock is closed. NPS staff are evaluating options for repairs. There is no timeline for restoration. Boaters should plan to anchor in the bay to access the site. Be advised that the area is extremely shallow. Restroom maintenance will be limited during this time and visitors must pack out all trash and belongings. Public use of some areas will be restricted for safety.
- ⚠ Caution: West Nile Virus detected in Mosquito Samples at Carrington Tract
- West Nile Virus has been detected at the Carrington Tract from mosquito samples collected on September 30, 2026. Increased surveillance of mosquitoes in the area will continue. It is recommended visitors limit or forego outdoor activities between dusk and dawn.
- Getting there
- 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.
- Weather & when to go
- 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.
- Visitor center
- Fire Island Light Station Fresnel Lens Building
- Visitor center
- Fire Island Light Station Fresnel Lens Building
- Visitor center
- Fire Island Light Station Fresnel Lens Building
- Visitor center
- Fire Island Light Station Fresnel Lens Building
- Visitor center
- Fire Island Lighthouse — The Fire Island Lighthouse is open daily 10 AM - 4 PM. The last tower tour is at 3:30 PM. — Take Robert Moses Causeway south to its end. Circle the Robert Moses State Park water tower, then proceed east to Parking Field #5. There is a parking fee at certain times of the year. On busy summer weekends, you should expect a delay getting to the park due to the high volume of traffic. Park on the east end of the parking lot and follow the boardwalk to the lighthouse (¾-mile walk).
- Visitor center
- Talisman/Barrett Beach
- Visitor center
- Talisman/Barrett Beach
- Visitor center
- The Sunken Forest at Sailors Haven
- Visitor center
- The Sunken Forest at Sailors Haven
- Visitor center
- The Sunken Forest at Sailors Haven
- Visitor center
- The Sunken Forest at Sailors Haven
- Visitor center
- The William Floyd Estate
Facilities on the park map
3 bench, 1 changing table, 1 first aid kit, 2 first aid station, 4 picnic area, 14 restroom, 21 visitor information.