Each of the 26 sites at the Watch Hill Campground includes a grill, picnic table and nearby water.

Under the stars, near the sound of the surf, waking to a chorus of songbirds. Camping on Fire Island can be a memorable experience.

Camping on Fire Island is restricted to the designated family and group campground site at Watch Hill, by permit only within the Otis Pike Fire Island High Dune Wilderness, and at Smith Point County Park.

The Watch Hill and Wilderness camping experiences require that you walk your gear at least ½ mile from the ferry dock or hike at least 1½ miles into the designated wilderness. You're not able to camp directly on the beach, but the campsites are a short walk over the boardwalk to the beach.  

Smith Point County Park is the only place on Fire Island where you may drive your camper or trailer to the site. Limited outer beach camping at Smith Point County Park may also be available for self-contained units, but tents are not allowed on the beach. You may contact the county park directly for more information or reservations.

Smart campers come prepared with good mosquito netting in their tent and over the picnic table.

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For your safety, watch for poison ivy and always be prepared for ticks or mosquitoes.