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.
View of Fire Island Lighthouse from Great South Bay
People from around the world come to visit the Fire Island Lighthouse.
Salt marsh trail at Watch Hill
A boardwalk trail welcomes visitors to a salt marsh at Watch Hill.
The Wilderness Visitor Center in winter
The Wilderness Visitor Center welcomes visitors to the Otis Pike High Dune Wilderness on the east end of Fire Island.
Old Mastic House at William Floyd Estate
A view of the Old Mastic House from the grounds of the William Floyd Estate
Fire Island Wilderness
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.
View of primary dune from Sunken Forest overlook
Get one of the best boardwalk views on a walk through the Sunken Forest - a more than 350 year-old, globally rare ecosystem.
