Fire Island Lighthouse
Facility · New York ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Fire Island National Seashore (National Seashore) · Open Access
- 14 ft
- Elevation
The Fire Island Lighthouse is on the western part of Fire Island National Seashore, adjacent to Robert Moses State Park. The Fire Island Lighthouse area offers exhibits, a nature trail, interpretive programs and curriculum-based fourth grade education programs (school groups by reservation only). There is walking access to the Lighthouse Beach (no lifeguards).
Getting there
Take Robert Moses Causeway south to its end. Circle the Robert Moses State Park water tower, then proceed east to Parking Field #5.
There is a parking fee at certain times of the year. On busy summer weekends, you should expect a delay getting to the park due to the high volume of traffic.
Park on the east end of the parking lot and follow the boardwalk to the lighthouse (¾-mile walk).
40.63227, -73.21854 · 40°37'56.2"N 73°13'6.8"W
Typical weather
Typically 80°F in Aug, down to 39°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 39 | 40 | 46 | 56 | 64 | 74 | 80 | 80 | 73 | 63 | 53 | 44 |
| Low °F | 26 | 27 | 33 | 43 | 52 | 63 | 70 | 69 | 61 | 50 | 40 | 32 |
| Precip in | 3.5 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 3.8 | 3.5 | 3.7 | 4.7 | 5.8 | 4.3 | 3.6 | 3.0 | 4.9 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Fire Island Lighthouse
- Can you reserve a site at Fire Island Lighthouse?
- No. Fire Island Lighthouse is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Fire Island Lighthouse
- The Cottage at Sailors Haven 6.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Watch Hill Bayview House 12.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- The Bayberry Dunes House 12.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Fire Island National Seashore Permits 14.2 mi · Permit · we watch it
- Sagamore Hill National Historic Site Tours 22.9 mi · Tickets · we watch it
- Jacob Riis Park Daily Beach Parking 25.7 mi · Timed entry · we watch it
- Sailors Haven Visitor Center 6.2 mi · Facility
- Watch Hill Visitor Center 12.7 mi · Facility
- Watch Hill Campground 12.8 mi · Campground
- Oheka Castle 18 mi · Facility
- Wilderness Visitor Center 19.7 mi · Facility
- William Floyd Estate 22.6 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone (631) 583-5901
- Email programs@fireislandlighthouse.com
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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