BeachMapFire Island
The car-free heart of the National Seashore — Sailors Haven (with the Sunken Forest boardwalk) and the lively Cherry Grove are ferry-only from Sayville. Leave the car on the mainland and walk the boardwalks.
Brookhaven, New York · live parking & conditions · updated June 19, 2026
- WhereBrookhaven, New York
- CostFree
- ParkingFerry only (Sayville) — cars-free island
- AmenitiesRestrooms · Showers · Lifeguard
About Fire Island
Fire Island is a free hidden gem in Brookhaven, New York. On-site you'll find restrooms, showers, lifeguard.
Parking at Fire Island
Ferry only (Sayville) — cars-free island. BeachMap shows Fire Island's live parking status — open, filling or full — reported by other beachgoers.
Check Fire Island parking on the live map →Conditions & tides
Fire Island is a quieter, out-of-the-way spot, so it's worth checking conditions before you make the trip. In a typical year July is the warmest month here, with highs near 80°F, and it's reliably beach weather June to September. Tap Fire Island on the map for live surf, wind, water temperature, UV and tide times.
Open Fire Island on the map →Fire Island: FAQ
- Is there parking at Fire Island?
- Ferry only (Sayville) — cars-free island. BeachMap shows Fire Island's real-time parking status — open, filling or full — reported by other beachgoers.
- Is Fire Island free?
- Yes — Fire Island is free to access.
- What's at Fire Island?
- Fire Island has restrooms, showers, lifeguard.