Fire Island scenery

Fly & Drive guide

Fly into ISP, drive to Fire Island

48 min drive26 milesNo entry permit

Reise auf einen Blick

Ankunftsflughafen
ISP
Fahrt vom Flughafen
48 Min. · Schätzung
Empfohlene Dauer
2–3 Tage
Reservierungsbedarf
Niedriger · aktuelle Regeln prüfen
Fahrzeughinweise
Vehicles are prohibited on most of the island. Park your car at the mainland terminal and rely on ferries, water taxis, and walking for the duration of your visit.

Ihre Route

ISP

Long Island MacArthur Airport

Fire Island

About 48 min · 26 mi by car, no stops. Estimate only.

Your arrival plan

Before you land

Reservations

Monitor National Seashore Ferry and Camping Schedules

There are no general entry fees for Fire Island National Seashore, but ferries are privately operated and require tickets. Watch Hill camping and Otis Pike High Dunes wilderness permits must be reserved through Recreation.gov, often opening six months in advance. Because the island is car-free, all logistical planning must center on ferry schedules which vary by season and weather.

Official reservation info

Best time to fly in

June – September

Ihre Route

  1. Tag 1 · Sunken Forest and Sailors Haven

    Sunken Forest → Sailors Haven Beach

  2. Tag 2 · Lighthouse and Wilderness

    Fire Island Lighthouse → Otis Pike High Dunes Wilderness

  3. Tag 3 · Watch Hill and Great South Bay

    Watch Hill Nature Trail → Watch Hill Marina

Viator

Tours & experiences near Fire Island

Geführte Aktivitäten rund um Fire Island. Prüfen Sie Treffpunkt, Termine und Verfügbarkeit auf Viator vor der Buchung.

Tourangebote separat öffnen

Ausgewählte Reiseausrüstung

Fünf Tipps für Fire Island

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Quick answers

What is the closest airport to Fire Island?

Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) is the nearest commercial airport we route from.

How long is the drive from ISP to Fire Island?

Roughly 48 min (about 26 miles) by car, without stops. Times are estimates.

Do I need a reservation to visit Fire Island?

There are no general entry fees for Fire Island National Seashore, but ferries are privately operated and require tickets. Watch Hill camping and Otis Pike High Dunes wilderness permits must be reserved through Recreation.gov, often opening six months in advance. Because the island is car-free, all logistical planning must center on ferry schedules which vary by season and weather.

Keep planning

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