Fire Island National Seashore - Patchogue National And State Park

Full Amenity List

• Guided Tours
• Visitor Center

Descriptions from Across the Web

• The dunes of Fire Island provide a refuge ... more on tripadvisor.com
• Land taxi service isn't available on this 30 mile long, � mile wide barrier island. It is home to the tallest lighthouse in the U.S.; 80% of it's over 19,500 acres is undeveloped public park land, and it has a special environment nurturing a diverse selection of plants, animals, birds, marine life, and even ... more on Dogfriendly.com
• Fire Island is a barrier beach (literally a sand bar) located 45 minutes outside of New York City, just a 30 minute ferry ride across the Great South Bay. It is a premier getaway spot for families and friends. Sand dune beaches rollout into the Atlantic Ocean on the south side of the island, while the north side has dining and dancing, overlooking the bay. Ocean washed beaches, dunes, maritime forests, the Fire Island Light Station and the nearby William Floyd Estate, make this park a blend of recreation, natural and cultural resources. Located only one hour east of New York City, the park is a world apart from the bustling communities surrounding it. The 32-mile-long seashore contains natural features such as the Otis Pike Fire Island Wilderness, the only federal wilderness ... more on GoingToTheBeach.com, Inc.
• Land taxi service isn't available on this 30 mile long, � mile wide barrier island. It is home to the tallest lighthouse in the U.S.; 80% of it's over 19,500 acres is undeveloped public park land, and ... more on Dogfriendly.com

Directions

By Car There are two bridges to Fire Island National Seashore. The Robert Moses Causeway on the western end of Fire Island leads to parking lots at Robert Moses State Park. The William Floyd Parkway leads to Smith Point County Park on the eastern end of Fire Island, where there are also parking lots. Parking fees are charged at both lots. There are no public roads on the island itself. Park Headquarters and the William Floyd Estate are located on Long Island, New York.

Miscellaneous

• Admission: Free
• Childrens Programs: Junior Ranger Program

Other Web Resources

• www.nps.gov