Watch Hill Bayview House sits among the stunning landscapes of Fire Island National Seashore in New York . With 25 campsites (RV-friendly up to 40 feet feet) , restrooms, great hiking, it's a favorite for rural adventurers.
Reservations are required year-round , and the best times to visit are May, Jul-Sep when the weather is most comfortable .
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🏕️ At a Glance
💳 Booking & Fees
Cancellations made 3+ days before arrival typically receive a refund minus service fees. Check Recreation.gov for specific policies and deadlines.
💧 Water Access & Features
📸 Discover the Beauty of Fire Island National Seashore
🌤️ Best Time to Visit
Plan your trip during the optimal season for this campground.
🦅 Peak birding: Apr, May, Sep
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Watch Hill Bayview House located in Town of Brookhaven, New York, offering 25 camping sites.
Watch Hill Bayview House
A Rural campground in New York
Overview
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, But Flexible Booking Options at Competitive Market Rates.
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.
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.
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.
Nearby Attractions
the Watch Hill Visitor Center Is Open Seasonally. Phone: 631-597-6455. 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. Watch Hill Family Campground Reservations Are Not Available on Recreation. Gov.
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. Reservations Are Required and Available Through Recreation. Gov.
Managed by: National Park ServiceSite Details
Campsite Information
- Total Sites: 25
- Hookup Types: Electric
- Max RV Length: 40 feet
Amenities
- 🚻 Restrooms: Available
- 🚿 Showers: No
- 🗑️ Dump Station: No
- 💧 Potable Water: No
- 🛝 Playground: No
- 🧺 Laundry: False
- 📶 WiFi: False
- 🏊 Swimming: Available
- 🎣 Fishing: No
- 🛥️ Boating: Available
- 🥾 Hiking: Available
Map & Location
Address & Coordinates
Address: 24 Dune Walk
City: Town of Brookhaven, New York 11772.0
Coordinates: 40.690654, -72.990313
Area Type: Rural
Phone: (631) 597-6455
Activities & Attractions
Popular Activities: Marina|swimming|picnic|restroom|electric|water|beach|trail|rv|visitor-center
Available Activities:
- 🎣 Fishing: No
- 🛥️ Boating: Available
- 🥾 Hiking: Available
- 🏊 Swimming: Available
Regulations & Permits
🔥 Stay Limits & Fees
Maximum Stay: 14 days
Nightly Fee: $39-52
Federal Pass: Yes (50% discount)
🌤️ Weather & Climate
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📱 Connectivity
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📺 Television Reception
Major Networks: ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, PBS, CW, ION
Signal Quality: Good
Total Stations: 17 stations
Nearest Market: NEW YORK CITY/ALBANY
Notes: Signals FROM NEW YORK CITY/ALBANY MARKET
📻 Radio Reception
Total Stations: 37 stations (12 AM, 25 FM)
AM Quality: Good | FM Quality: Good
Major Formats: POP, HIP-HOP, Classic ROCK, NEWS/TALK
Local News: WCBS 880 Am
Market: NEW YORK CITY
Notes: 12 AM, 25 FM Stations from New York City
🔌 EV Charging
⚡ BPRT #1 STATION 1
Distance: 4.4 miles away
Address: 186 Middle Rd, Blue Point, NY
Network: chargepoint-network
Charging Type: Standard-charging-available • J1772
Plan Your Visit
Essential Information
- Facility ID: 10355922
- Managing Agency: National Park Service
- Agency Email: npshq_info@nps.gov
- Agency Website: https://www.lovefins.com/
- Parent Park: Fire Island National Seashore
- Park Website: /parks/fire-islnational-seashore/
Park System Information
Park Classification & Structure
- Park Type: National Seashores
- Parks Post Name: fire-islnational-seashore
- Parent Park Name: Fire Island National Seashore
- Correct Park Type Mapping: fire-islnational-seashore
System Statistics
- Total Campgrounds in System: 4.0
- States Covered: New York
- Managing Agencies: National Park Service
System IDs & References
- Parent Organization ID: 128.0
- Parent Recreation Area ID: 2681
- Parks Parent Org IDs: 128.0
- Parks Parent Rec Area IDs: 2681
URL Slugs & Navigation
- State Slug: new-york
- Agency Slug: national-park-service
- Park Type Slug: national-seashores
- Parent Park Slug: fire-island-national-seashore
Additional Park Information
Data Reference Notes
Managing Agency Slug: national-park-service
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