Surfcasting Clinic

Surfcasting is a popular pastime on Fire Island’s ocean beaches, have you tried it? After an introduction to fish, gear and local regulations, you can practice your surf casting technique using your own gear or borrow one of our rigs (supply is limited). Please bring a ......More

Surfcasting is a popular pastime on Fire Island’s ocean beaches, have you tried it? After an introduction to fish, gear and local regulations, you can practice your surf casting technique using your own gear or borrow one of our rigs (supply is limited). Please bring a valid NYS Recreational Marine Fishing Registry card for anyone 16 or older, available for free through the NYS DEC website.We ask the public to be our partner in recreating responsibly. Participants will be asked to follow CDC and local public health guidelines for COVID-19.

Wilderness Visitor Center: Take William Floyd Parkway (Route 46) to Smith Point County Park for access to the Wilderness Visitor Center, a small octagonal building on the right as you are headed south. Parking is available in the Smith Point parking

Lighthouse Tower Tours

Climb the iconic Lighthouse Tower for a spectacular bird’s eye view of Fire Island.There is a 42” height requirement to climb the tower.

Fire Island Lighthouse: From Sunrise Highway (NY-27E) take exit 41S onto Robert Moses Causeway. Take Robert Moses Causeway to Robert Moses State Park Field # 5 (fee charged in season) for access to the Fire Island Lighthouse.

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. Participants will be asked to follow CDC guidelines for COVID-19. We ask the publi......More

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. Participants will be asked to follow CDC guidelines for COVID-19. We ask the public to be our partner in recreating responsibly, by adopting social distancing practices and by wearing a face covering when social distancing cannot be maintained. 

Sailors Haven, Fire Island. Access by private boat, or by public ferry from Sayville/Sailors Haven Ferry, River Road, Sayville, New York.

Explore the Watch Hill Nature Trail

Join a ranger to explore the Nature Trail that winds through salt marsh, swale and maritime forest. Learn about the importance of the salt marsh habitat and what makes the forest unique. We ask the public to be our partner in recreating responsibly. Participants will be......More

Join a ranger to explore the Nature Trail that winds through salt marsh, swale and maritime forest. Learn about the importance of the salt marsh habitat and what makes the forest unique. We ask the public to be our partner in recreating responsibly. Participants will be asked to follow CDC and local public health guidelines for COVID-19.

Watch Hill, Fire Island. Access by private boat or public ferry from Patchogue/Watch Hill Ferry Terminal, 150 West Avenue, Patchogue, New York.

Birdwatching at Sailors Haven

Join a ranger to discover the native and migratory birds of the beach, forest and salt marsh. Meet at the Sailors Haven Visitor Center.We ask the public to be our partner in recreating responsibly. Participants will be asked to follow CDC and local public health guideli......More

Join a ranger to discover the native and migratory birds of the beach, forest and salt marsh. Meet at the Sailors Haven Visitor Center.We ask the public to be our partner in recreating responsibly. Participants will be asked to follow CDC and local public health guidelines for COVID-19.

Sailors Haven, Fire Island. Access by private boat, or by public ferry from Sayville/Sailors Haven Ferry, River Road, Sayville, New York.

Hike Through History

Join a ranger on this 3-mile round-trip hike into the Wilderness to the site of the former community of Long Cove to explore the changing natural and cultural landscape of the Great South Beach since the establishment of Fire Island National Seashore. Meet at the Visito......More

Join a ranger on this 3-mile round-trip hike into the Wilderness to the site of the former community of Long Cove to explore the changing natural and cultural landscape of the Great South Beach since the establishment of Fire Island National Seashore. Meet at the Visitor Center, dress for walking on the beach, and bring water and a snack.We ask the public to be our partner in recreating responsibly. Participants will be asked to follow CDC and local public health guidelines for COVID-19.

Watch Hill, Fire Island. Access by private boat or public ferry from Patchogue/Watch Hill Ferry Terminal, 150 West Avenue, Patchogue, New York.

Lighthouse Tower Tours

Climb the iconic Lighthouse Tower for a spectacular bird’s eye view of Fire Island.There is a 42” height requirement to climb the tower.

Fire Island Lighthouse: From Sunrise Highway (NY-27E) take exit 41S onto Robert Moses Causeway. Take Robert Moses Causeway to Robert Moses State Park Field # 5 (fee charged in season) for access to the Fire Island Lighthouse.

Lighthouse Tower Tours

Climb the iconic Lighthouse Tower for a spectacular bird’s eye view of Fire Island.There is a 42” height requirement to climb the tower.

Fire Island Lighthouse: From Sunrise Highway (NY-27E) take exit 41S onto Robert Moses Causeway. Take Robert Moses Causeway to Robert Moses State Park Field # 5 (fee charged in season) for access to the Fire Island Lighthouse.

Lighthouse Tower Tours

Climb the iconic Lighthouse Tower for a spectacular bird’s eye view of Fire Island.There is a 42” height requirement to climb the tower.

Fire Island Lighthouse: From Sunrise Highway (NY-27E) take exit 41S onto Robert Moses Causeway. Take Robert Moses Causeway to Robert Moses State Park Field # 5 (fee charged in season) for access to the Fire Island Lighthouse.

Lighthouse Tower Tours

Climb the iconic Lighthouse Tower for a spectacular bird’s eye view of Fire Island.There is a 42” height requirement to climb the tower.

Fire Island Lighthouse: From Sunrise Highway (NY-27E) take exit 41S onto Robert Moses Causeway. Take Robert Moses Causeway to Robert Moses State Park Field # 5 (fee charged in season) for access to the Fire Island Lighthouse.

Lighthouse Tower Tours

Climb the iconic Lighthouse Tower for a spectacular bird’s eye view of Fire Island.There is a 42” height requirement to climb the tower.

Fire Island Lighthouse: From Sunrise Highway (NY-27E) take exit 41S onto Robert Moses Causeway. Take Robert Moses Causeway to Robert Moses State Park Field # 5 (fee charged in season) for access to the Fire Island Lighthouse.

Lighthouse Tower Tours

Climb the iconic Lighthouse Tower for a spectacular bird’s eye view of Fire Island.There is a 42” height requirement to climb the tower.

Fire Island Lighthouse: From Sunrise Highway (NY-27E) take exit 41S onto Robert Moses Causeway. Take Robert Moses Causeway to Robert Moses State Park Field # 5 (fee charged in season) for access to the Fire Island Lighthouse.

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. Participants will be asked to follow CDC guidelines for COVID-19. We ask the publi......More

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. Participants will be asked to follow CDC guidelines for COVID-19. We ask the public to be our partner in recreating responsibly, by adopting social distancing practices and by wearing a face covering when social distancing cannot be maintained. 

Sailors Haven, Fire Island. Access by private boat, or by public ferry from Sayville/Sailors Haven Ferry, River Road, Sayville, New York.

Calling all Junior Rangers!

Every week, kids learn about Fire Island’s natural history with a variety of activities and crafts. We ask the public to be our partner in recreating responsibly. Participants will be asked to follow CDC and local public health guidelines for COVID-19.

Watch Hill, Fire Island. Access by private boat or public ferry from Patchogue/Watch Hill Ferry Terminal, 150 West Avenue, Patchogue, New York.

Calling All Junior Rangers!

Every week, kids learn about Fire Island’s natural history with a variety of activities and crafts. We ask the public to be our partner in recreating responsibly. Participants will be asked to follow CDC and local public health guidelines for COVID-19.

Sailors Haven, Fire Island. Access by private boat, or by public ferry from Sayville/Sailors Haven Ferry, River Road, Sayville, New York.

Make Art at the Beach

Drop in at the Watch Hill Dune Station to participate in an afternoon of art and music with Bellport artist David Adams. All materials are supplied.We ask the public to be our partner in recreating responsibly. Participants will be asked to follow CDC and local public h......More

Drop in at the Watch Hill Dune Station to participate in an afternoon of art and music with Bellport artist David Adams. All materials are supplied.We ask the public to be our partner in recreating responsibly. Participants will be asked to follow CDC and local public health guidelines for COVID-19.

Watch Hill, Fire Island. Access by private boat or public ferry from Patchogue/Watch Hill Ferry Terminal, 150 West Avenue, Patchogue, New York.

Lighthouse Tower Tours

Climb the iconic Lighthouse Tower for a spectacular bird’s eye view of Fire Island.There is a 42” height requirement to climb the tower.

Fire Island Lighthouse: From Sunrise Highway (NY-27E) take exit 41S onto Robert Moses Causeway. Take Robert Moses Causeway to Robert Moses State Park Field # 5 (fee charged in season) for access to the Fire Island Lighthouse.

Catch of the Day: Seining in the Bay at Watch Hill

What creatures swim in the Bay or live on the bay bottom? Join a ranger to go seining in the Great South Bay and find out! Water shoes required.We ask the public to be our partner in recreating responsibly. Participants will be asked to follow CDC and local public healt......More

What creatures swim in the Bay or live on the bay bottom? Join a ranger to go seining in the Great South Bay and find out! Water shoes required.We ask the public to be our partner in recreating responsibly. Participants will be asked to follow CDC and local public health guidelines for COVID-19.

Watch Hill, Fire Island. Access by private boat or public ferry from Patchogue/Watch Hill Ferry Terminal, 150 West Avenue, Patchogue, New York.

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. Participants will be asked to follow CDC guidelines for COVID-19. We ask the publi......More

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. Participants will be asked to follow CDC guidelines for COVID-19. We ask the public to be our partner in recreating responsibly, by adopting social distancing practices and by wearing a face covering when social distancing cannot be maintained. 

Sailors Haven, Fire Island. Access by private boat, or by public ferry from Sayville/Sailors Haven Ferry, River Road, Sayville, New York.

Explore the Watch Hill Nature Trail

Join a ranger to explore the Nature Trail that winds through salt marsh, swale and maritime forest. Learn about the importance of the salt marsh habitat and what makes the forest unique. We ask the public to be our partner in recreating responsibly. Participants will be......More

Join a ranger to explore the Nature Trail that winds through salt marsh, swale and maritime forest. Learn about the importance of the salt marsh habitat and what makes the forest unique. We ask the public to be our partner in recreating responsibly. Participants will be asked to follow CDC and local public health guidelines for COVID-19.

Watch Hill, Fire Island. Access by private boat or public ferry from Patchogue/Watch Hill Ferry Terminal, 150 West Avenue, Patchogue, New York.

Catch of the Day: Seining in the Bay at Sailors Haven

What creatures swim in the Bay or live on the bay bottom? Join a ranger to go seining in the Great South Bay and find out! Water shoes required. Meet at the Sailors Haven Visitor Center.We ask the public to be our partner in recreating responsibly. Participants will be ......More

What creatures swim in the Bay or live on the bay bottom? Join a ranger to go seining in the Great South Bay and find out! Water shoes required. Meet at the Sailors Haven Visitor Center.We ask the public to be our partner in recreating responsibly. Participants will be asked to follow CDC and local public health guidelines for COVID-19.

Sailors Haven, Fire Island. Access by private boat, or by public ferry from Sayville/Sailors Haven Ferry, River Road, Sayville, New York.

Lighthouse Tower Tours

Climb the iconic Lighthouse Tower for a spectacular bird’s eye view of Fire Island.There is a 42” height requirement to climb the tower.

Fire Island Lighthouse: From Sunrise Highway (NY-27E) take exit 41S onto Robert Moses Causeway. Take Robert Moses Causeway to Robert Moses State Park Field # 5 (fee charged in season) for access to the Fire Island Lighthouse.

Lighthouse Tower Tours

Climb the iconic Lighthouse Tower for a spectacular bird’s eye view of Fire Island.There is a 42” height requirement to climb the tower.

Fire Island Lighthouse: From Sunrise Highway (NY-27E) take exit 41S onto Robert Moses Causeway. Take Robert Moses Causeway to Robert Moses State Park Field # 5 (fee charged in season) for access to the Fire Island Lighthouse.