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Watch Hill Campground

Shirley, New York · National Park Service

Watch Hill Campground — official Recreation.gov photo

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About

Close to the beach, bay, and the Otis Pike Wilderness, the Watch Hill Campground provides a traditional camping experience on Fire Island's eastern end. The campground includes 20 sand tent sites and 8 safari tent ("glamping") sites. Transportation to the campground is by private boat or the Watch Hill Ferry, which leaves from Patchogue, NY. Sites are available typically from mid-May weekend to mid-October. The campground is operated by concessioner LoveFINS.

Directions

Campers should plan to take a passenger ferry from Patchogue, New York, or a private boat to Watch Hill. The Watch Hill Campground is accessible by foot from the marina and main pavilion at Watch Hill. From the ferry dock, walk south past the visitor center and marina and turn left at the end of the boardwalk, continuing east past the ranger station and maintenance building. Continue east until reaching the dune station and bathroom pavilion area and turn left. Total distance: 0.3 miles.

Location

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Details

State
New York
City / area
Shirley
Agency
National Park Service
Parent area
Fire Island National Seashore
Campsites
—
Reservable
No / see Recreation.gov
Typical price
See Recreation.gov
Equipment
See Recreation.gov

Reserve on Recreation.gov

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