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National Seashore · NY

Fire Island National Seashore

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.

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Photos

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.

Activities

  • 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