Fire Island Lighthouse unit of Fire Island National Seashore
Fire Island Lighthouse Unit Home Page
The Fire Island Lighthouse unit of Fire Island National Seashore is comprised of four attractions that are open to the general public: the lighthouse itself, the Visitor Center and Lighthouse Museum located in the former Lightkeeper’s Quarters building, the modern Fresnel Lens Building, and a boathouse from 1939 that now houses a Lifesaving Service exhibit. The beaches near the lighthouse are also open to visitors, and there are various boardwalk trails offer a way to explore the area. See the following web pages for more information and plenty of photos:
Fire Island Lighthouse Visitor Center
Fire Island Lighthouse Area Beaches
Fire Island Lighthouse Area Boardwalks
When you drive over the Robert Moses Causeway bridge and reach Fire Island, you will be entering Robert Moses State Park. Head to the left at the round-about and continue all the way to the end of the road. There is no parking within Fire Island National Seashore, so you must use the State Park’s Field 5 (Long Islander term for parking lot). Park at the far eastern end (take a left when entering) and look for the boardwalk that leads to the lighthouse. It is a .6-mile walk along level ground, and the boardwalk is accessible to those in wheelchairs. There is a fee to enter Robert Moses State Park, which includes the use of the parking lots, beaches, and other facilities for the day.
Boardwalk connects the Robert Moses State Park parking area and the Fire Island Lighthouse, Fire Island National Seashore
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Last updated on June 15, 2026
