Backcountry Camping in the Otis Pike High Dune Wilderness
Fire Island, New York · 10 ft · In Fire Island National Seashore
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · nps.gov, checked Oct 10, 2026
- Elevation
- 10 ft (3 m)10 ft3 m
Other campgrounds in Fire Island National Seashore 4
Nearest first. Every place inside the park's boundary.
- Watch Hill Campground28 sites · Reserve on lovefins.com3.2 mi
- Watch Hill Bayview House$300 a night · partial hookups · Reserve on Recreation.gov3.4 mi
- The Bayberry Dunes House$430 a night · partial hookups · Reserve on Recreation.gov3.4 mi
- The Cottage at Sailors Haven$250 a night · partial hookups · Reserve on Recreation.gov9.6 mi
Also in the park: 1 single site
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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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Weather
National Weather Service
- WedMostly Sunny, 8% chance of rain75°56°
- ThuSunny62°56°
- FriRain Showers, 92% chance of rain70°47°
- SatSlight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny, 19% chance of rain54°44°
- SunSunny58°52°
Nearby camping
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Location and contact
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