What are the best times to visit Fire Island?

Summer is the most popular time on Fire Island. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, ferries run regularly from the Bay Shore to the West End, Patchogue to Davis Park and Watch Hill, and Sayville to the East End. Late spring and early fall are great times to escape the crowds, though ferries and amenities are more limited. Many campgrounds on Long Island are only open seasonally, from April or May to September, October, or November. Winter is a good time for wildlife spotting, especially seals.