Sailor's Haven

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Sailors Haven is home to one of the best known areas of Fire Island National Seashore: The Sunken Forrest. It is located near the center of the island, across the Great South Bay from Sayville. The visitor center will be open Wednesday through Sunday June 29 through Labor Day 2002.

Sassafras In addition to a one and a half mile long boardwalk through the Sunken Forest, Sailors Haven also offers a visitor center, snack bar, picnic tables, life- guarded beach (summer only), a 42-slip marina with electricity and coin pump- out, and bathhouse.

Ranger-led interpretive activities are conducted daily throughout the summer months, on weekends in fall and spring, and by reservation for schools and other organized groups.

Important Phone Numbers:

Visitor Center: 597-6183
Ranger Station: 597-6210
Ferry Company: 589-8980
Marina: 597-6171

Directions
Route 27 to Lakeland Ave. exit (to Sayville). At intersection with Main Street (Montauk Highway), turn left (east), then turn right (south) on Foster Avenue and follow signs to Sayville Ferry.

Information Center
The Sailors Haven Visitor Center provides information and visitor services seasonally.

Revised: January 14, 2004