Sailors Haven Visitor Center
Facility · New York ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Fire Island National Seashore (National Seashore) · Open Access
- 6 ft
- Elevation
In addition to a one and a half mile long boardwalk trail through the Sunken Forest, a globally rare maritime holly forest, Sailors Haven also offers a visitor center; snack bar/convenience store/gift shop; picnic tables and grills; lifeguarded beach (summer only); a 45-slip public marina with electricity, water and a free boat pump-out station; restrooms and showers.
Getting there
Sailors Haven is accessible seasonally by public ferry via the Sayville Ferry Service on Long Island, by private boat, or on foot from neighboring Fire Island communities. There is no car access directly to Sailors Haven.
40.65688, -73.10447 · 40°39'24.8"N 73°6'16.1"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, 4.5 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 Sailors Haven Visitor Center
- Can you reserve a site at Sailors Haven Visitor Center?
- No. Sailors Haven Visitor Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Sailors Haven Visitor Center
- The Cottage at Sailors Haven 0.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- The Bayberry Dunes House 6.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Watch Hill Bayview House 6.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Fire Island National Seashore Permits 8 mi · Permit · we watch it
- Sagamore Hill National Historic Site Tours 26 mi · Tickets · we watch it
- Jacob Riis Park Daily Beach Parking 31 mi · Timed entry · we watch it
- Fire Island Lighthouse 6.2 mi · Facility
- Watch Hill Visitor Center 6.5 mi · Facility
- Watch Hill Campground 6.6 mi · Campground
- Wilderness Visitor Center 13.5 mi · Facility
- William Floyd Estate 16.5 mi · Facility
- Oheka Castle 21.4 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone (631) 597-6183
- Email FIIS_information@nps.gov
- 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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