Coordinates: 41°3′48″N 73°49′45″W / 41.06333°N 73.82917°W / 41.06333; -73.82917

Watch hill, NY FINS

Watch Hill is located on the western edge of the Otis Pike Fire Island High Dune Wilderness, across the Great South Bay from Patchogue, Long Island. The Otis Pike Fire Island High Dune Wilderness contains a variety of barrier islands ecosystems in a relatively natural condition. It is the only federally designated wilderness area in the State of New York. At 1,363 acres (5.52 km2), it is also one of the smallest wilderness areas managed by the National Park Service. Privately owned Bellport Beach splits the wilderness into two zones.

The park offers a variety of outdoor experiences, ranging from ocean swimming to back country hiking to bird watching. Watch Hill contains a marina, a small general store, snack bar, tiki bar, restaurant (Thursday-Sunday), visitor center, nature trail, and seasonally lifeguarded beaches. Campground facilities include running water, grills, showers and bathrooms. The campground contains 26 sand sites, including one that is universally accessible.

Watch Hill is open seasonally by ferry via The Fire Island National Park Headquarters in Patchogue, NY or private watercraft. The Watch Hill Ferry Terminal is located at 160 West Avenue in Patchogue, New York, 11772.

Watch Hill, NY
Watch Hill ferry

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