Fire Island National Seashore
Talisman-Barrett Beach Dock Closed for 2026 Season; Services Limited — Due to damage from winter ice, the Talisman-Barrett Beach dock is closed. NPS staff are evaluating options for repairs. There is no timeline for restoration. Boaters should plan to anchor in the bay to access the site. Be advised that the area is extremely shallow. Restroom maint Details ↗
Pet Restrictions, Beach Driving Closures in Effect March 15 through Labor Day — To protect threatened nesting shorebirds, pets are prohibited in the Otis Pike Wilderness and on federally-managed ocean beaches. Beach driving is closed at Lighthouse Beach, Sailors Haven and the Wilderness area. Details ↗
West Nile Virus detected in Mosquito Samples at the William Floyd Estate — West Nile Virus has been detected at the William Floyd Estate from mosquito samples collected on July 25 and July 31, 2026. Increased surveillance of mosquitoes in the area will continue. It is recommended visitors limit or forego outdoor activities between dusk and dawn. Details ↗
Possession or use of marijuana inside Fire Island National Seashore is prohibited. — While New York provides for regulated possession and use of marijuana, it remains an illegal drug under federal law and enforced within National Park units.
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Introduction
Le parc national de Fire Island est une zone protégée au large de la côte sud de Long Island, New York. Il offre un mélange de beauté naturelle, de signification historique et d'opportunités récréatives. Les visiteurs viennent profiter de ses plages, de ses sentiers de randonnée et du célèbre phare de Fire Island, qui guide les marins depuis le 19ème siècle.
La région a une riche histoire, y compris la chasse à la baleine et la piraterie. Aujourd'hui, elle sert de refuge pour la faune et de lieu pour des activités de plein air. Le parc est accessible uniquement par ferry ou bateau privé, ce qui ajoute à son charme unique mais nécessite également un peu de planification pour les visiteurs.
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