Organic Travel(TM) - Guides to Healthy and Organic Places: Fire Island National Seashore
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Parks With Camping:
Fire Island National Seashore


Fire Island National Seashore
120 Laurel Street
Patchogue,
New York 11772
631-661-4876


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Land taxi service isn't available on this 30 mile long, ½ mile wide barrier island. It is home to the tallest lighthouse in the U.S.; 80% of it's over 19,500 acres is undeveloped public park land, and it has a special environment nurturing a diverse selection of plants, animals, birds, marine life, and even people. Land and water recreation, dining, an active nightlife, and shopping opportunities abound here. The best way to arrive on the island is by watercraft; however parking is available in parking lot # 5 at the end of the Causeway. The campground (seasonal) has 26 sand sites, and is only a short walk to the visitor center, beach, and marina. Amenities here include a summer lifeguard, general store, showers and restrooms, water, grills, a snack bar, and a Tiki Bar. Wilderness camping is year round, and a permit is required. There are no electric or water hookups at the campgrounds.

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