Fire Island National Seashore | CAMPING

Watch Hill Campground, Fire Island National Seashore

Watch Hill Campground, Fire Island National Seashore

There are two camping options at Fire Island National Seashore. Backcountry camping is allowed in the Otis Pike Wilderness year-round, while a traditional tent campground is available from mid-May through mid-October at Watch Hill.

Backcountry Camping

Watch Hill Campground

Though not a National Park Service campground, the nearby Smith Point County Park has camping facilities.


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Last updated on June 18, 2026
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