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Fire Island National SeashoreGroup of students pass park sign as they walk down boardwalk to the Wilderness Visitor Center.
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Fire Island National Seashore
Wilderness Facilities & Hours
 

Wilderness Visitor Center
beside Smith Point County Park
CR-46 (William Floyd Parkway)
Mastic Beach, NY 11951

Phone: 631-281-3010

Open
January 1 - March 29, 2009   9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Wednesday - Sunday (weather & staffing permitting; ranger-conducted programs for groups by appointment)

April 1 - June 28, 2009   9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Wednesday - Sunday (ranger-conducted programs for groups by appointment)

July 1 - September 7, 2009  9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday and 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Friday - Sunday

September 9 - December 31, 2009 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Wednesday - Sunday (ranger-conducted programs for groups by appointment)

Wilderness Permit Office
Open
When Visitor Center is staffed.
Call 631-281-3010 to make alternative arrangements.

 
Parking and restrooms are provided at adjacent Smith Point County Park. Fee charged for parking.
Ranger leads group on trail.
Wilderness Visitor Center Programs
You can particpate in walks, talks and children's activities at the Wilderness Visitor Center.
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Group of students walk up boardwalk to enter the Wilderness Visitor Center.
Wilderness Visitor Center
provides an orientation to Fire Island with a panoramic overlook view.
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Open wooden chest displays brochures and other items for use during a field trip.
Fire Island Treasure Chests
Enhance your field trip with the loan of an educational traveling trunk.
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The uppermost level of a long bridge sloping down to the island is covered by a string of cars and vans.  

Did You Know?
You may drive to either end of Fire Island, and walk to Fire Island National Seashore from either Robert Moses State Park or Smith Point County Park. You should anticipate long lines of traffic on warm, sunny weekend days.
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Last Updated: March 17, 2009 at 13:19 EST