Watch Hill Campground
Campground · Fee not listed
Fast facts
- Cost
- Not listed. Check locally.
- Type
- Campground
- Season
- October 12 to May 15
- Sites
- 28 total · 28 reservable · 0 first come
- Reservations
- lovefins.com
- Phone
- (631) 597-6074
- Coordinates
- 40.6911, -72.9862
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
Close to the beach, bay, and the Otis Pike Wilderness, the Watch Hill Campground provides a traditional camping experience on Fire Island's eastern end. The campground includes 20 sand tent sites and 8 safari tent ("glamping") sites. Transportation to the campground is by private boat or the Watch Hill Ferry, which leaves from Patchogue, NY. Sites are available typically from mid-May weekend to mid-October. The campground is operated by concessioner LoveFINS.
From the managing agency.
Is Watch Hill Campground free?
We do not have a fee on record for Watch Hill Campground. Confirm the cost locally before you go.
Can I bring an RV to Watch Hill Campground?
Watch Hill Campground has 28 sites on record. 28 sites are reservable and 0 are first come.
When is Watch Hill Campground open?
The season on record runs October 12 to May 15. Dates move with weather and with the managing office, so check before a shoulder-season trip.
How do I get to Watch Hill Campground?
Campers should plan to take a passenger ferry from Patchogue, New York, or a private boat to Watch Hill. The Watch Hill Campground is accessible by foot from the marina and main pavilion at Watch Hill. From the ferry dock, walk south past the visitor center and marina and turn left at the end of the boardwalk, continuing east past the ranger station and maintenance building. Continue east until reaching the dune station and bathroom pavilion area and turn left. Total distance: 0.3 miles.
What is the weather like at Watch Hill Campground?
Spring along the coast can be cool and windy. Summers on Fire Island are typically warm and humid. Annual precipitation averages 38.9" with the distribution being relatively consistent throughout the year. Be sure to check the forecast before your trip and prepare for your trip to Fire Island by bringing water and sun protection, and packing layers. Please note that ferry schedules may change and some programs may be canceled or postponed in poor weather conditions.
What are the rules at Watch Hill Campground?
See the LoveFINS' site for full list of regulations.
Nearby
- The Bayberry Dunes House0.2 mi
- Watch Hill Bayview House0.2 mi
- Backcountry Camping in the Otis Pike High Dune Wilderness3.2 mi
- The Cottage at Sailors Haven6.4 mi
- CAMP GATEWAY- BROOKLYN NY47.7 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
