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. NPS Photo

Fire Island National Seashore

National Seashore / Lakeshore · New York · National Park Service

Camping

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.

Plan your visit

Know before you go

Phone: 631-515-5557
Official site: www.nps.gov
Managed by: National Park Service

Getting there

Directions on Google Maps →

What's here

Highlights: LGB American Heritage · Maritime · Lighthouses · Ships and Shipwrecks · Migrations · Wars and Conflicts · American Revolutionary War · Civil War · Animals · Birds · Dunes · Forests and Woodlands · Night Sky · Oceans · Unique Species · Endangered · Wetlands · Marshes · Wilderness

Activities & features: Arts and Culture · Astronomy · Stargazing · Boating · Camping · Backcountry Camping · Fishing · Food · Guided Tours · Hunting and Gathering · Gathering and Foraging · Hunting · Junior Ranger Program · Swimming · Wildlife Watching · Birdwatching · Shopping · Bookstore and Park Store