Lighthouse Beach facts for kids
Lighthouse Beach is a small section of the Fire Island National Seashore that is adjacent to Robert Moses State Park on New York's Long Island.
The beach is named for the nearby Fire Island Lighthouse.
The beach is approximately one mile (1.6 km) long and can be defined as the ocean facing beach between Robert Moses State Park and the community of Kismet. Technically, it is in the Town of Islip.
Location
| Point | Coordinates (links to map & photo sources) |
Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Western end | 40°37′42″N 73°13′32″W / 40.628252°N 73.225529°W | Border of Robert Moses State Park and Fire Island National Seashore |
| Mid-point | 40°37′48″N 73°13′04″W / 40.629946°N 73.217703°W | Textile section |
| Eastern end | 40°37′57″N 73°12′17″W / 40.632568°N 73.204758°W | Border of Kismet |
Access
Since there is no vehicular traffic permitted in the Seashore, visitors must come in from the Robert Moses State Park in the west or the community of Kismet in the east. There is currently no handicapped access to the beach. In the past, there were accessible ramps from the westernmost boardwalk, but these have been destroyed by winter storms and have not yet been replaced.
Services
There are very limited services at this beach. There are no lifeguards or concessions. There are no trash receptacles making it a Carry in, Carry out facility. As with the rest of the Seashore, law enforcement is provided by National Park Service Rangers with occasional visits from the Suffolk County Police. At least two volunteer organizations work to ensure users are aware of appropriate behavior.
