Possession or use of marijuana inside Fire Island National Seashore is prohibited. While New York provides for regulated possession and use of marijuana, it remains an illegal drug under federal law and enforced within National Park units.

Park Closure

Talisman-Barrett Beach Dock Closed for 2026 Season; Services Limited Due to damage from winter ice, the Talisman-Barrett Beach dock is closed. NPS staff are evaluating options for repairs. There is no timeline for restoration. Boaters should plan to anchor in the bay to access the site. Be advised that the…

Caution

West Nile Virus detected in Mosquito Samples at Multiple Seashore Sites West Nile Virus has been detected at the William Floyd Estate, Carrington Tract, and Watch Hill from mosquito samples collected on August 18, 2026. Increased surveillance of mosquitoes in the area will continue. It is recommended visitors…

Source: National Park Service alerts API · Sep 8, 2026

Who answers for this land

Otis Pike Fire Island High Dune Wilderness Area’s campgrounds sit in one congressional district. These members vote on the laws that decide what happens to this land.

Andrew Garbarino (R)NY 2nd · 1 campground · grade F

Source: U.S. Census district boundaries and the MTJP Congressional Public Lands Score

Unit: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) land units

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