National Seashore · New York (state), United States
Fire Island National Seashore
Fire Island National Seashore is a national seashore in New York (state), United States, covering 19,581 acres (7,924 ha).
National Seashore · New York (state), United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Seashore |
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| Location | New York (state), United States |
| Area | 19,581 acres (7,924 ha) |
| Coordinates | 40.6964° N, 72.9828° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Fire Island National Seashore
Fire Island National Seashore (FINS) is a United States National Seashore that protects a 26-mile (42 km) section of Fire Island, an approximately 30-mile (48 km) long and 0.5-mile (0.80 km) wide barrier island separated from Long Island by the Great South Bay. The island is part of New York State's Suffolk County and the Outer Barrier. There are 17 private communities within the boundaries of Fire Island National Seashore including Saltaire, Fire Island Pines, and Ocean Beach. Only two bridges lead to Fire Island and the national seashore and there are no public roads within the seashore itself.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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Airports near this park
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- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) · New York, United States · 41.9 miles away
- LaGuardia Airport (LGA) · New York, United States · 46.9 miles away
- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) · Newark, United States · 62.2 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in New York (state)
Frequently asked questions
Where is Fire Island National Seashore?
Fire Island National Seashore is in New York (state), United States (40.6964° N, 72.9828° W).
How big is Fire Island National Seashore?
Fire Island National Seashore covers 19,581 acres (7,924 ha).
Does Fire Island National Seashore have campgrounds?
Yes — Fire Island National Seashore has campgrounds.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_Island_National_Seashore — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/fiis/ — Official park page.