Watch Hill Bayview House
Looking for a place to stay on your next trip to Fire Island? We've got you covered! Experience the best of Fire Island National Seashore at your own secluded barrier island getaway at Watch Hill. Wake up beneath a world-famous morning sunrise, go swimming at some of Long Island's most secluded beaches, or enjoy food and drink at nearby LoveFINS concessions. Not only do we have the best locations, Off-Peak Season Opportunities During periods of lower demand, shorter stays may be accommodated on a limited, case-by-case basis.
Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗
Site mix
| Cabins with electric | 1 |
Site guide
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Pets | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watch Hill Bayview House | Partial | 100 amp | Yes / – | Oceanfront | 4 / – | No | No | Prime |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 04:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water |
Beds include: two full-size beds. Pillows, light blankets, and fans are provided. Bed sheets and towels are not provided. Kitchen is fully equipped and includes microwave, oven, range, coffeemaker, blender, toaster, pots/pans, eating utensils, glasses and plates. There is a large deck, with a BBQ grill and picnic table, with views of the Great South Bay and Atlantic Ocean. Pets are not allowed.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
The house is accessible by Watch Hill or Davis Park Ferry or private boat only. Watch Hill Ferry Terminal Site is located at 150 West Avenue in Patchogue, New York, 11772. By Car. From the Long Island Expressway (LIE or I-495), take Exit 61 S onto County Road 19 (Patchogue-Holbrook Road).
| Nearest town | Patchogue, New York |
| Coordinates | 40.6907° N, 72.9903° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- While the Recreation.gov system maintains standard stay requirements for continuity and fairness, park staff may be able to assist with modified reservations when availability allows.
- Visitors interested in requesting a stay shorter than the system minimum may contact the park directly by email: [email protected] Please include the following information in your request: Desi
- Watch Hill Family Campground reservations are not available on Recreation.gov.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 12.4 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Outdoor gear ↗ | 17.4 mi |
| RV sales & service | W.E.S. Trailer Sales ↗ | 17.5 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
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Public land it sits in
Otis Pike Fire Island High Dune Wilderness begins about 2.9 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 2.9 miOtis Pike Fire Island High Dune Wilderness ↗Wilderness · National Park Service · 1,381 acres
- 6.8 miWertheim National Wildlife Refuge ↗National Wildlife Refuge · Fish and Wildlife Service · 2,656 acres
- 11.2 miSeatuck National Wildlife Refuge ↗National Wildlife Refuge · Fish and Wildlife Service · 208 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Historic landmarks nearby
Natural features
Discover Fire Island's most extensive salt marsh, the beauty of the barrier island's beaches and dunes, and the solitude of a seaside wilderness at this National Park Service site.
Recreation
From May to mid-October, the Watch Hill area offers a visitor center, family campground, ranger-led interpretive programs, a 175-slip transient marina with water, electric, and pump-out station, a small convenience store, snack bar, self-guiding nature trail, picnic area, lifeguarded beach (summer only), restrooms, and bathhouse.
Nearby
The Watch Hill Visitor Center is open seasonally. Stop in at this National Park Service visitor center to learn more about Fire Island, upcoming ranger-led programs and to check in for wilderness/backcountry camping. Backcountry camping is available by reservation only. Concessions managed services at Watch Hill are open seasonally and include Watch Hill Marina, a food truck, a general store and a family campground. Wilderness/Backcountry camping is available in the Otis Pike Fire Island High Dune Wilderness on the eastern end of Fire Island and is accessible via Davis Park and Watch Hill. Access from Davis Park requires an additional one-mile hike.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Watch Hill Bayview House?
Sites at Watch Hill Bayview House are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Watch Hill Bayview House?
Check-in 04:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Watch Hill Bayview House have?
1 site, including 1 cabin with power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Does Watch Hill Bayview House have hookups?
Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Watch Hill Bayview House?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 4G LTE, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is the nearest town to Watch Hill Bayview House?
Patchogue, New York. The Watch Hill Visitor Center is open seasonally.
Source: Getting there
What if Watch Hill Bayview House is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Watch Hill Campground (0.2 mi, first-come), Camp Gateway- Brooklyn Ny (47.3 mi), and Camp Gateway - Sandy Hook (55.3 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby
Which national park is Watch Hill Bayview House in?
Watch Hill Bayview House is a Fire Island National Seashore campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.
Source: Fire Island National Seashore