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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...
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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...
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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.