Can you drive directly to Fire Island?

How do I get to Fire Island? You can drive to the Fire Island Lighthouse (see parking arrangements below) or to the Otis Pike Fire Island High Dune Wilderness on either end of Fire Island National Seashore, but you can't drive the length of the island.



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Ferries leave from Bay Shore, Sayville and Patchogue depending on the town you are going to. You can get to the 3 ferry docks by car, the Long Island Railroad, and jitney minivan service. Find taxi services, train and ferry schedules and contact info for all Fire Island transportation below.

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Fire Island Ferries travel from Bay Shore to western Fire Island communities. To get to the Fire Island Lighthouse, take the ferry to Kismet and then take a water taxi to the lighthouse.

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How to get to Fire Island. The Island is about a 50-60 mile drive from Manhattan depending on which ferry you need to take. The trip can take about 1.5 to 3 hours from Manhattan. Traffic can be heavy in summer, so allow more time to catch the ferry.

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The barrier island of Fire Island is just a quick ferry ride across the Great South Bay from mainland Long Island. Locals and visitors travel around by foot, bike, wagon, and golf cart at this 'car-free' beach haven. The 32-mile-long island is known for its pristine beaches and relaxing beachside ambiance.

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There are ATMs on the island, and all of the venues usually accept credit cards, though on occasion (like the 4th of July, for example) the bars go to cash only.

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Visitors can climb 182 steps to the top of the historic Fire Island Lighthouse built in 1858 for sweeping ocean views, take a guided canoe tour through the Salt Marsh, hike the 40-acre rare maritime Sunken Forest at Sailors' Haven, enjoy public marinas for boating and fishing, camp at Watch Hill, or spend the day at ...

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Reservations and a fee are required. Visit www.recreation.gov for more information. There are also opportunities for overnight stays at Smith Point County Park, several bay side marinas, and numerous summer rentals and small hotels within some of the seventeen communities on Fire Island.

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In addition to the state parks at either end of the island, public bathrooms and snack bars are in the National Seashore facilities at Atlantique, Sailor's Haven, and Watch Hill. Restrooms can also be found in Ocean Beach and Fair Harbor but may be hard to find.

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6-mile boardwalk that runs between the Field 5 parking lot at Robert Moses State Park and the Fire Island Lighthouse. There is no parking within the National Seashore, so visitors must use this parking lot (there is a fee). A boardwalk also connects the lighthouse to the Ranger Station a tenth of a mile away.

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Fire Island National Seashore is a carry-in, carry-out park, so please plan to pack out your trash. Also be respectful of restrictions in some communities where food and drink are not allowed on the beach or in other areas.

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Ways to tour Fire Island
  1. Official Central Park Pedicab Guided Tours. Movie Tours. ...
  2. 2-Hour Small Group Central Park Bike Tour. Historical Tours. ...
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  5. 6 Hours Private Lighthouse Tour Fire Island. ...
  6. Private Yacht Party on the Great South Bay of Long Island.


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Can I live on Fire Island year-round? Yes. While the vast majority of homeowners are summer residents only, there is a growing year round community on Fire Island.

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