Sailors Haven Visitor Center, Fire Island National Seashore

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Sailors Haven Home Page

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GENERAL INFORMATION

The Sailors Haven Visitor Center is the building facing the ferry dock. The building to the left with the patio seating is the Sailors Haven Marina office and snack bar.

Sailor Haven Marina office and snack bar, Fire Island National Seashore

OPERATING HOURS

• Mid-May through June
  • Weekends from 11 AM to 2:30 PM
• July through Labor Day
  • Wednesday through Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM
• Post Labor Day through Columbus Day
  • Weekends from 11 AM to 2:30 PM
• Closed the rest of the year

Times can always change, so before making travel plans be sure to visit the National Park Service’s Operating Hours and Seasons web page for Fire Island National Seashore.

AMENITIES

• Information desk where you can find out about daily Ranger programs and pick up a park brochure, Sunken Forest trail guide, and other information
• Sea life exhibit
• Park film
• Book and souvenir store
• Restrooms

Information desk at the Sailors Haven Visitor Center, Fire Island National Seashore

PARK FILM

A ten-minute video on what there is to see and do at Fire Island National Seashore plays on demand. Ask a park Ranger to start it for you. If you plan to hike the Sunken Forest Nature Trail, I highly recommend watching this video first because it discusses the ecosystems that you will see on the hike. There is no objectionable material, so the film is suitable for all ages.

EXHIBITS

There are a few exhibits spread haphazardly around the room, most of which are shell and sea creature displays. There is a Touch-table for those who want to find out what different shells and animals feel like. The exhibits aren’t set up for serious browsing. They are more for kids to mess around with while their parents are talking with a park Ranger.

Sea life touch table at the Sailors Haven Visitor Center, Fire Island National Seashore

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