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Fire Island National Seashore
Fire Island Lighthouse Facilities & Hours
 

Fire Island Lighthouse
Robert Moses Causeway
Bay Shore, NY 11706


Open All Year
(hours vary by season)
January - March 31: 
     Open weekends  Noon to 4 pm
     Open weekdays 9:30 am - 4 pm,
     weather permitting. 
     Call to confirm winter openings 

April 1 - June 30:
     Open Daily 9:30 am - 4 pm
     (Closed Easter)


July 1 - Labor Day (September 7, 2009):
     Open Daily 9:30 am - 5 pm

September 8 - October 31, 2009: 
     Open Daily 9:30 am - 5 pm

November 1, 2009 - mid-December:
     Open Daily 9:30 am - 4 pm

Phone:

631-661-4876

GPS Coordinates:

Latitude, 40° 37' 53" North
Longitude, 73° 12' 51" West

 
Sunset is watched by several people atop the lighthouse.

Lighthouse Tower Tours are given whenever possible during the week.

Tower tours available until 1 hour before closing fall, winter and spring (weekends), summer (daily).

  • Flat footwear suggested
  • Children must be 42" tall

Fees:

Since these program fees are collected by a cooperating association and not by the National Park Service, your Senior Pass (Golden Age Passport) or Access Pass (Golden Access Passport) does not provide a discount at this site. 

Special tours can be arranged for your group, including sunset tours. Call the FILPS at 631-661-4876 to discuss needs and availability.

  • A minimum fee of $100 is needed to arrange a tour for ten individuals, plus $10 for each additional person.
  • Maximum group size for tower tours not to exceed 15 people.
  • Advance reservations are required.
Silhouetted woman watches colorful sunset from atop the lighthouse.
Sunset Tower Tour
Special programs are offered by the Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society.
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Historic view of Fire Island Light Station and surrounding buildings.
Explore Fire Island's History
A fascinating story of maritime history is preserved within Fire Island National Seashore.
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Two people head down sandy trail past bulletin boards and information signs, lighthouse in distance.  

Did You Know?
You can walk to the Fire Island Lighthouse from the Field 5 parking lot at Robert Moses State Park. The lighthouse is open year-round, weather permitting.
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Last Updated: March 17, 2009 at 14:39 EST