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New York’s 19,579-acre Fire Island National Seashore stretches
32 miles along Long Island's south shore, forming a barrier between
Great South Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Thousands flock to this
barrier island to enjoy beach-oriented recreation, observe natural
flora, fauna and geography and visit the Fire Island Lighthouse.
The nearby Otis Pike Fire Island Wilderness, the only federal
wilderness in New York, and the Sunken Forest, a 300-year-old
holly forest, are also favorite vacation destinations.
Activities at Fire Island National Seashore include sightseeing,
hiking, and wildlife viewing on numerous nature trails and the
long, sandy beach. New York state campgrounds are located at Watch
Hill Campground and backcountry camping is available in Wilderness
Area. Canoeing, boating, and fishing are possible in Great South
Bay, as well as in the salt marshes between Watch Hill and Smith
Point.
The Fire Island Light Station and the Fire Island Wilderness Visitor
Center at Smith Point are accessible year-round, though operating
hours change with the seasons.
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