5. Fire Island National Seashore

PATCHOGUE.   This long, narrow barrier island reaches from the historic William Floyd Estate to Robert Moses State Park. It was designated a National Seashore in 1964 in the hopes that its bird habitats, maritime forests, and sandy dunes would remain free from commercial development. Road access to Fire Island is limited to the southern- and northern-most tips, which offer, respectively, the Fire Island Lighthouse and Smith Point Visitor Center. Two other visitor centers, Sailors Haven and Watch Hill, are accessible only by foot or boat and are open seasonally. Visitors who enjoy hiking, camping, and bird-watching without the intrusion of modern life will find much to their liking on Fire Island. Hours for the lighthouse and the Floyd Estate are adjusted seasonally (call ahead for specific times).   (© 10Best)

Hours:

Lighthouse & Visitors Center  Daily 9:30am-5pm William Floyd Estate Grounds (May 24 - Oct)  Fri-Sun 9am-6pm William Floyd House Tours (May 24- Oct)  Fri-Sun 10am-4pm

Admission:

Entrance Fee Free Parking Free - $9 Ferry Fare $4 - $7

Payment Methods:

Website: Visit the Fire Island National Seashore website »

Type: Beaches, Parks

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