Fire Island Lighthouse
New York
Fire Island Lighthouse is a lighthouse in New York, first lit in 1826. The tower stands 167 feet tall. It was deactivated in 1974. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The nearest other lighthouse is Huntington Harbor Lighthouse, 22 mi away. It is open to visitors.
Fire Island Lighthouse at a glance
Visiting
Open to visitors
Tower open to climb
First lit
1826
Deactivated 1974
Tower height
167 ft
Light 180 ft above water
Heritage status
National Register of Historic Places
About Fire Island Lighthouse
The Fire Island Lighthouse is a visible landmark on the Great South Bay, in southern Suffolk County, New York, on the western end of Fire Island, a barrier island off the southern coast of Long Island. The lighthouse is located within Fire Island National Seashore and just to the east of Robert Moses State Park.
Fire Island Lighthouse sits at 40.6324, -73.2186 in New York. The closest other lighthouses are Huntington Harbor Lighthouse (22 mi), Eatons Neck Lighthouse (24 mi) and Cold Spring Harbor Lighthouse (24 mi). New York has 80 lighthouses in all.
Visiting Fire Island Lighthouse
Fire Island Lighthouse is open to visitors. Visitors can climb the tower to the top, 167 feet up. Hours and tour days change by season, so check the official website before you go.
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Lighthouses near Fire Island Lighthouse
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Huntington Harbor Lighthouse
22 mi away
Eatons Neck Lighthouse
24 mi away
Cold Spring Harbor Lighthouse
24 mi away
Old Field Point Lighthouse
24 mi away
Stratford Shoal Lighthouse
30 mi away
Sheffield Island Lighthouse
31 mi away
Also close to Fire Island Lighthouse: Greens Ledge Lighthouse 31 mi · Kings Point Lighthouse 31 mi · Sands Point Lighthouse 31 mi · Stamford Harbor Ledge Lighthouse 31 mi · Peck Ledge Lighthouse 32 mi · Stepping Stones Lighthouse 32 mi · Execution Rocks Lighthouse 32 mi · Great Captain Island Lighthouse 32 mi
Questions about Fire Island Lighthouse
Where is Fire Island Lighthouse?
Fire Island Lighthouse is in New York, at 40.6324, -73.2186. The nearest other lighthouse is Huntington Harbor Lighthouse, 22 mi away.
Can you visit Fire Island Lighthouse?
Yes. Fire Island Lighthouse is open to visitors. Hours and tour days change through the year, so check before you go.
Can you climb Fire Island Lighthouse?
Yes. Visitors can climb the tower, which stands 167 feet tall. Climbs usually run on set days and seasons.
When was Fire Island Lighthouse built?
Fire Island Lighthouse was first lit in 1826. It was deactivated in 1974.
How tall is Fire Island Lighthouse?
The tower is 167 feet (51 m) tall, and its light sits 180 feet above the water.
What lighthouses are near Fire Island Lighthouse?
The closest are Huntington Harbor Lighthouse (22 mi), Eatons Neck Lighthouse (24 mi) and Cold Spring Harbor Lighthouse (24 mi).
Sources: history and visiting details from the Wikipedia article on Fire Island Lighthouse (CC BY-SA 4.0); facts and location from Wikidata. Photo credits are listed under each photo and on the photo credits page.