National Park Service · Otis Pike Fire Island High Dune Wilderness Area · NY

Backcountry Camping in the Otis Pike High Dune Wilderness

Winter Backpacking in the Otis Pike WildernessPhoto · NPS/Santos
OpenStatus
MixedAccess
36Sites
36First-come

The place

Under the stars, near the sound of the surf, waking to a chorus of song birds, backcountry camping on Fire Island within the Otis Pike Fire Island High Dune Wilderness can be a memorable experience. This backcountry camping experience is available by permit only. Permits are limited and issued for specific nights and number of persons within the group. A maximum length of stay is three consecutive nights. Beach camping may be available from March 15 through Labor Day.

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Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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Fees

Backcountry Camping Permit Fee$25.00
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Your representative

This campground sits in NY-02. This member’s public-lands record →

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