Fire Island National Seashore
Designation: National Seashore
Location: New York
📘 Park Overview
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.
🌤 Weather Information
Spring: Temperatures may range from high 30s to low 50s (F). Rain and sun are equally common. Summer: Temperatures usually range from 65 F to 90 F. Fall: Temperatures from 70 F in early autumn to 40 F later in the season may be expected. Winter: Temperatures in the 30s (F) are common, with below freezing temperatures possible.
🚗 Directions
Fire Island National Seashore Headquarters are located in Patchogue, New York, on Long Island. Fire Island National Seashore Headquarters: Via Long Island Expressway/I-495: Take Exit 61 (Patchogue-Holbrook Road) to Waverly Ave. Head south on Waverly Ave to West Ave. Turn right onto Laurel Street. Via NY-27: Take Exit 52 onto Waverly Ave. Head south on Waverly Ave to West Ave. Turn right onto Laurel Street.
Images
People from around the world come to visit the Fire Island Lighthouse.
Credit: NPS Photo
A boardwalk trail welcomes visitors to a salt marsh at Watch Hill.
Credit: Photo/ Stacy Davis
The Wilderness Visitor Center welcomes visitors to the Otis Pike High Dune Wilderness on the east end of Fire Island.
Credit: NPS Photo/Sucena
A view of the Old Mastic House from the grounds of the William Floyd Estate
Credit: NPS Photo/Xiomaro
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.
Credit: NPS Photo
Get one of the best boardwalk views on a walk through the Sunken Forest - a more than 350 year-old, globally rare ecosystem.
Credit: NPS Photo
Activities
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Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
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3-Day Weather Forecast
Tuesday, May 26
Sunny
High: 82.6°F | Low: 57.4°F
Humidity: 76%
Wind: 9.2 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 6.4
Sunrise: 05:26 AM
Sunset: 08:11 PM
Moon: Waxing Gibbous (83%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 62.1°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Wednesday, May 27
Patchy rain nearby
High: 73.5°F | Low: 58.5°F
Humidity: 84%
Wind: 11.6 mph
Rain Chance: 85%
UV Index: 6.7
Sunrise: 05:25 AM
Sunset: 08:12 PM
Moon: Waxing Gibbous (90%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 63.1°F
Cloud Cover: 85%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Thursday, May 28
Patchy rain nearby
High: 71.5°F | Low: 61.7°F
Humidity: 58%
Wind: 9.8 mph
Rain Chance: 75%
UV Index: 5.8
Sunrise: 05:24 AM
Sunset: 08:13 PM
Moon: Waxing Gibbous (96%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 58.1°F
Cloud Cover: 75%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Park Alerts
Park Events
Lighthouse: Poetry Workshop and Reading
Join us in the Lens Building for a nature themed poetry reading and workshop to celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day 2026!
Location: Fire Island Lighthouse. Park at Robert Moses Field 5 and walk east for 0.6 mile on boardwalks to the lighthouse.
Date: Apr 26, 2026 12:00am to Apr 26, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Lighthouse: Lantern Light Tour
6:15 pm to 7:45 pm (tours leave at 15 minute intervals). Meet at Robert Moses State Park Field 5 (east side). Enjoy an escorted lantern light walk along the beach and to the lens building, as stationed interpreters unfold the stories of the Fire Island Light Station. Reservations are required. $15 FILPS members/ $25 non-members. Dress for the weather and bring a flashlight for your walk back to the parking field. The tower will remain open until 7:30 pm at regular fees.
Location: Fire Island Lighthouse. Park at Robert Moses Field 5 and walk east for 0.6 mile on boardwalks to the lighthouse.
Date: May 1, 2026 12:00am to May 1, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
William Floyd Estate: Old Mastic House Exhibit Viewing
See the new Old Mastic House 2026 exhibit celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States' founding. Visitors will see objects on display from all eras of the Estate's history, from the colonial period until the 20th century.
The Old Mastic House will be open for exhibit viewing Wednesday-Sunday from 9:00 AM until 4:30 PM. Visitors interested in seeing the Old Mastic House exhibit should check in with staff at the house’s front porch upon their arrival to arrange an entry time. Slots are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. No visitors will be admitted to the exhibit past 4:30 PM.
Location: 245 Park Drive, Mastic Beach, NY. From the parking area, walk east on the boardwalk to the Old Mastic House and check in with a ranger on the front porch.
Date: May 6, 2026 12:00am to May 6, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Lighthouse: 250 200 Celebration Evening Presentation Series Two Anniversaries, One Story (Part 1)
Join historic actor Joseph Smith as he portrays William Floyd, Long Island’s only signer of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and Stephen Pleasonton, a national hero who saved those documents in 1814. Limited occupancy, donations accepted.
Location: Fire Island Lighthouse. Park at Robert Moses Field 5 and walk east for 0.6 mile on boardwalks to the lighthouse.
Date: May 9, 2026 12:00am to May 9, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Lighthouse: Evening Tower Tour
Watch the sunset from a new perspective, at the top of the Fire Island Lighthouse. Bring a flashlight for your walk back to the parking field. $15 for FILPS members/$25 for non-members. Reservations Required. Sunset 7:57 pm.
Location: Fire Island Lighthouse. Park at Robert Moses Field 5 and walk east for 0.6 mile on boardwalks to the lighthouse.
Date: May 9, 2026 12:00am to May 9, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Lighthouse: Mother's Day
Spend the day with your kids at the lighthouse. All mothers climb free. Happy Mother’s Day!
Location: Fire Island Lighthouse. Park at Robert Moses Field 5 (fee) and walk east for 0.6 mile on boardwalks to the lighthouse.
Date: May 10, 2026 12:00am to May 10, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Lighthouse: Plein Air Art Show
Do you belong to a painting group? Join us to paint on site in the Lighthouse area. All art work will be on display until June 23rd and for sale with 30% of the proceeds being donated to the Preservation Society.
Please call for inquiries.
Location: Fire Island Lighthouse. Park at Robert Moses Field 5 (fee) and walk east for 0.6 mile on boardwalks to the lighthouse.
Date: May 22, 2026 12:00am to May 23, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Lighthouse: 250 200 Celebration Evening Presentation Series 40 Years Since the Relighting
Learn from Joseph Harris a US Coast Guard veteran stationed at our Lighthouse in 1973 when the light was extinguished. This historic event was the catalyst to form the Preservation Society and saved the Lighthouse in 1986. Limited occupancy, donations accepted.
Location: Fire Island Lighthouse. Park at Robert Moses Field 5 (fee) and walk east for 0.6 mile on boardwalks to the lighthouse.
Date: May 23, 2026 12:00am to May 23, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Lighthouse: Evening Tower Tour
Watch the sunset from a new perspective, at the top of the Fire Island Lighthouse. Bring a flashlight for your walk back to the parking field. $15 for FILPS members/$25 for non-members. Reservations Required. Sunset 8:10 pm.
Location: Fire Island Lighthouse. Park at Robert Moses Field 5 (fee) and walk east for 0.6 mile on boardwalks to the lighthouse.
Date: May 23, 2026 12:00am to May 23, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Sailors Haven: Explore the Sunken Forest
Join a ranger to explore Fire Island National Seashore’s amazing Sunken Forest. Learn about the different trees and wildlife, and what makes this globally rare maritime forest so special. Meet at the Visitor Center at 10:30 AM.
Location: Sailors Haven Visitor Center. Sailors Haven, Fire Island. Access by private boat, or by public ferry from Sayville/Sailors Haven Ferry, River Road, Sayville, New York.
Date: May 23, 2026 12:00am to Sep 6, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
120 Laurel Street
Patchogue, NY 11772
🏤 Mailing Address:
120 Laurel Street
Patchogue, NY 11772
📞 Voice Phone: 631-569-2100
✉️ Email: FIIS_Information@nps.gov