Fire Island National Seashore

Overview

Looking for a place to stay on your next trip to Fire Island? We've got you covered! Experience the best of Fire Island National Seashore at your own secluded barrier island getaway at Watch Hill. Wake up beneath a world-famous morning sunrise, go swimming at some of Long Island's most secluded beaches, or enjoy food and drink at nearby LoveFINS concessions. Not only do we have the best locations, but flexible booking options at competitive market rates.

Off-Peak Season Opportunities

During periods of lower demand, shorter stays may be accommodated on a limited, case-by-case basis. While the Recreation.gov system maintains standard stay requirements for continuity and fairness, park staff may be able to assist with modified reservations when availability allows.

Visitors interested in requesting a stay shorter than the system minimum may contact the park directly by email:

fiis_information@nps.gov

Please include the following information in your request:

• Desired unit (if known)

• Requested arrival and departure dates

• Number of occupants

• Contact name and phone number

Requests are subject to availability, operational considerations, and park approval. Submission of a request does not guarantee a reservation.

Recreation

From May to mid-October, the Watch Hill area offers a visitor center, family campground, ranger-led interpretive programs, a 175-slip transient marina with water, electric, and pump-out station, a small convenience store, snack bar, self-guiding nature trail, picnic area, lifeguarded beach (summer only), restrooms, and bathhouse. 

Facilities

Beds include: two queen beds and four twin beds.

Pillows, light blankets, and fans are provided. Bed sheets and towels are not provided.

Kitchen is fully equipped and includes microwave, oven, range, coffeemaker, blender, toaster, pots/pans, eating utensils, glasses and plates.

There is a large deck, with a BBQ grill and picnic table, with views of the Great South Bay and Atlantic Ocean.  

Pets are not allowed.

Natural Features

Discover Fire Island's most extensive salt marsh, the beauty of the barrier island's beaches and dunes, and the solitude of a seaside wilderness at this National Park Service site.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (631) 515-5557.

Nearby Attractions

The Watch Hill Visitor Center is open seasonally. Phone: 631-597-6455. Stop in at this National Park Service visitor center to learn more about Fire Island, upcoming ranger-led programs and to check in for wilderness/backcountry camping. Backcountry camping is available by reservation only. 

Concession managed services at Watch Hill are open seasonally and include Watch Hill Marina, a food truck, a general store and a family campground. Watch Hill Family Campground reservations are not available on Recreation.gov. 

Wilderness/Backcountry camping is available in the Otis Pike Fire Island High Dune Wilderness on the eastern end of Fire Island and is accessible via Davis Park and Watch Hill. Access from Davis Park requires an additional one-mile hike. Reservations are required and available through Recreation.gov.

Overview

The secluded Sailors Haven Cottage provides visitors with a unique Fire Island experience. Just a short walk from the beach, the nearby town of Cherry Grove, and the globally rare Sunken Forest, the Sailors Haven House provides for a sensational and rustic getaway. The Sailors Haven House is a small single bedroom, single bathroom cottage that can house 2-4 guests comfortably and requires at least a 6 night stay. Tucked away in a quiet corner of Fire Island National Seashore visitors are bound to enjoy this relaxing stay.

Off-Peak Season Opportunities

During periods of lower demand, shorter stays may be accommodated on a limited, case-by-case basis. While the Recreation.gov system maintains standard stay requirements for continuity and fairness, park staff may be able to assist with modified reservations when availability allows.

Visitors interested in requesting a stay shorter than the system minimum may contact the park directly by email:

fiis_information@nps.gov

Please include the following information in your request:

• Desired unit (if known)

• Requested arrival and departure dates

• Number of occupants

• Contact name and phone number

Requests are subject to availability, operational considerations, and park approval. Submission of a request does not guarantee a reservation.

Recreation

The Sailors Haven Cottage offers numerous opportunities for exciting and enjoyable recreation. Guests can utilize the nearby lifeguarded beach (lifeguard hours are seasonally dependent), hike through the swale or Sunken Forest, go clamming in the Great South Bay, join a Ranger guided program, and/or enjoy the nightlife of the historic nearby town of Cherry Grove.

Facilities

Beds included: one queen-size bed; one full-size sofabed.

Pillows, light blankets, and fans are included. Bed sheets and towels are not provided.

Kitchen is fully equipped including: microwave, oven, range, coffeemaker, blender, toaster, pots/ pans, eating utensils, glasses and plates.

Deck with an outdoor shower and grill.

Natural Features

The Sailors Haven Cottage is situated near some of the most astounding natural landscapes Fire Island has to offer. Notable features include the gorgeous and secluded Atlantic Ocean beach, the calm and bounteous Great South Bay, and the exceptionally rare "Sunken Forest," one of just two maritime holly forests on Earth. Enjoy the cooling breeze of ocean salt-spray as you observe deer, foxes, birds, turtles, and other wild animals. 

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (631) 515-5557.

Nearby Attractions

The Sailors Haven Cottage is situated near several popular attractions such as the Sassyfras Cafe at Sailors Haven Marina, the Sailors Haven General Store, Sailors Haven Visitor Center, the globally rare Sunken Forest, and the historic town of Cherry Grove.

Overview

Looking for a place to stay on your next trip to Fire Island? We've got you covered! Experience the best of Fire Island National Seashore at your own secluded barrier island getaway at Watch Hill. Wake up beneath a world-famous morning sunrise, go swimming at some of Long Island's most secluded beaches, or enjoy food and drink at nearby LoveFINS concessions. Not only do we have the best locations, but flexible booking options at competitive market rates.

Off-Peak Season Opportunities

During periods of lower demand, shorter stays may be accommodated on a limited, case-by-case basis. While the Recreation.gov system maintains standard stay requirements for continuity and fairness, park staff may be able to assist with modified reservations when availability allows.

Visitors interested in requesting a stay shorter than the system minimum may contact the park directly by email:

fiis_information@nps.gov

Please include the following information in your request:

• Desired unit (if known)

• Requested arrival and departure dates

• Number of occupants

• Contact name and phone number

Requests are subject to availability, operational considerations, and park approval. Submission of a request does not guarantee a reservation.

Recreation

From May to mid-October, the Watch Hill area offers a visitor center, family campground, ranger-led interpretive programs, a 175-slip transient marina with water, electric, and pump-out station, a small convenience store, snack bar, self-guiding nature trail, picnic area, lifeguarded beach (summer only), restrooms, and bathhouse. 

Facilities

Beds include: two full-size beds.

Pillows, light blankets, and fans are provided. Bed sheets and towels are not provided.

Kitchen is fully equipped and includes microwave, oven, range, coffeemaker, blender, toaster, pots/pans, eating utensils, glasses and plates.

There is a large deck, with a BBQ grill and picnic table, with views of the Great South Bay and Atlantic Ocean.  

Pets are not allowed.

Natural Features

Discover Fire Island's most extensive salt marsh, the beauty of the barrier island's beaches and dunes, and the solitude of a seaside wilderness at this National Park Service site.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (631) 515-5557.

Nearby Attractions

The Watch Hill Visitor Center is open seasonally. Phone: 631-597-6455. Stop in at this National Park Service visitor center to learn more about Fire Island, upcoming ranger-led programs and to check in for wilderness/backcountry camping. Backcountry camping is available by reservation only.  

Concessions managed services at Watch Hill are open seasonally and include Watch Hill Marina, a food truck, a general store and a family campground. Watch Hill Family Campground reservations are not available on Recreation.gov.  

Wilderness/Backcountry camping is available in the Otis Pike Fire Island High Dune Wilderness on the eastern end of Fire Island and is accessible via Davis Park and Watch Hill. Access from Davis Park requires an additional one-mile hike. Reservations are required and available through Recreation.gov.

Close to the beach, bay, and the Otis Pike Wilderness, the Watch Hill Campground provides a traditional camping experience on Fire Island's eastern end. The campground includes 20 sand tent sites and 8 safari tent ("glamping") sites. Transportation to the campground is by private boat or the Watch Hill Ferry, which leaves from Patchogue, NY. Sites are available typically from mid-May weekend to mid-October. The campground is operated by concessioner LoveFINS.