Watch Hill (New York) facts for kids

Watch Hill is a part of the Fire Island National Seashore on Fire Island.

Map of the Fire Island National Seashore showing the location of Watch Hill.

Watch Hill is a campground and marina located on Fire Island, a barrier island off the south shore of New York's Long Island. The park is located across the Great South Bay from Patchogue and is contained within the Fire Island National Seashore.

Watch Hill is located on the western edge of the 1,363-acre (5.52 km²) Otis Pike Fire Island High Dune Wilderness, the only federally designated wilderness area in the State of New York, containing a variety of barrier island ecosystems in relatively undisturbed condition.

Description

Boardwalk at Watch Hill

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.

Access

Watch Hill ferry

Watch Hill is not accessible by car and is open seasonally by ferry via The Watch Hill Ferry Terminal at 160 West Avenue in Patchogue, or by private watercraft.