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.
Current Alerts
- CautionWest Nile Virus detected in Mosquito Samples at the William Floyd Estate
West Nile Virus has been detected at the William Floyd Estate from mosquito samples collected on July 25 and July 31, 2026. Increased surveillance of mosquitoes in the area will continue. It is recommended visitors limit or forego outdoor activities between dusk and dawn.
More info → - Park ClosureTalisman-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.
More info → - Park ClosurePet Restrictions, Beach Driving Closures in Effect March 15 through Labor Day
To protect threatened nesting shorebirds, pets are prohibited in the Otis Pike Wilderness and on federally-managed ocean beaches. Beach driving is closed at Lighthouse Beach, Sailors Haven and the Wilderness area.
More info → - InformationPossession 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.
Source: National Park Service.
Upcoming Events
- Watch Hill: Explore the Salt Marsh Nature TrailSun Aug 23 2026Watch Hill, Fire Island. Access by private boat or public ferry from Patchogue/Watch Hill Ferry Terminal, 150 West Avenue, Patchogue, New York.
- Sailors Haven: Explore the Sunken ForestSun Aug 23 2026Sailors Haven Visitor Center. Sailors Haven, Fire Island. Access by private boat, or by public ferry from Sayville/Sailors Haven Ferry, River Road, Sayville, New York.
- Lighthouse: 250 / 200 Celebration Evening Series: The Story of the SavannahSat Aug 29 2026Fire Island Lighthouse. Parking is available at Robert Moses State Park Field 5. Walk east 0.6 miles on boardwalk to the Lighthouse.
- Lighthouse: Evening Tower TourSat Aug 29 2026Fire Island Lighthouse. Parking is available at Robert Moses State Park Field 5. Walk east 0.6 miles on boardwalk to the Lighthouse.
- Sailors Haven: Seining in the Great South BaySat Aug 29 2026Sailors Haven Visitor Center. Sailors Haven, Fire Island, NY. Take private boat or ferry from Sayville Ferry Terminal, 41 River Road, Sayville, NY 11782 (Fee for Parking).
- Watch Hill: Seining in the Great South BaySat Aug 29 2026Watch Hill Salt Marsh Station. Watch Hill, Fire Island, NY. Take private boat or ferry from Patchogue Ferry Terminal, 160 West Avenue, Patchogue, NY 11772.
- Sailors Haven: Beach to Bay WalkSun Aug 30 2026Sailors Haven Visitor Center. Sailors Haven, Fire Island, NY. Take private boat or ferry from Sayville Ferry Terminal, 41 River Road, Sayville, NY 11782 (Fee for Parking).
- Watch Hill: Beach to Bay WalkSun Aug 30 2026Watch Hill Dune Station. Watch Hill, Fire Island, NY. Take private boat or ferry from Patchogue Ferry Terminal, 160 West Avenue, Patchogue, NY 11772.
- William Floyd Estate: Tree RambleSun Aug 30 2026William Floyd Estate. 245 Park Drive, Mastic Beach, NY 11951
- Sailors Haven: Explore the Sunken ForestMon Sep 07 2026Sailors Haven Visitor Center. Sailors Haven, Fire Island. Access by private boat, or by public ferry from Sayville/Sailors Haven Ferry, River Road, Sayville, New York.
- Watch Hill: Explore the Salt Marsh Nature TrailMon Sep 07 2026Watch Hill, Fire Island. Access by private boat or public ferry from Patchogue/Watch Hill Ferry Terminal, 150 West Avenue, Patchogue, New York.
- William Floyd Estate: Old Mastic House Exhibit ViewingMon Sep 07 2026245 Park Drive, Mastic Beach, NY. From the parking area, walk east on the boardwalk to the Old Mastic House and check in with a ranger on the front porch.
- Lighthouse: Light Keepers Behind the Scenes TourSat Sep 12 2026Fire Island Lighthouse. Park at Robert Moses Field 5 (fee) and walk east for 0.6 mile on boardwalks to the lighthouse.
- William Floyd Estate: Late Summer BirdingSat Sep 12 2026William Floyd Estate. 245 Park Drive, Mastic Beach, NY 11951
- Lighthouse: Grandparents DaySun Sep 13 2026Fire Island Lighthouse. Parking is available at Robert Moses State Park Field 5. Walk east 0.6 miles on boardwalk to the Lighthouse.
- Wilderness: Shipmates: Songs of the Sea Sing Along / Play AlongFri Sep 18 2026Southern terminus of the William Floyd Parkway.
- Sailors Haven: Monarch MadnessSat Sep 19 2026Sailors Haven Visitor Center. Sailors Haven, Fire Island, NY. Take private boat or ferry from Sayville Ferry Terminal, 41 River Road, Sayville, NY 11782 (Fee for Parking).
- Lighthouse: 200 Year Celebration of the 1826 Fire Island LighthouseSun Sep 20 2026Fire Island Lighthouse. Parking is available at Robert Moses State Park Field 5. Walk east 0.6 miles on boardwalk to the Lighthouse.