Openings · last 7 days
1
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site opening here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10149034
When The Bayberry Dunes House reopens
The Bayberry Dunes House's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
7
Openings · last 90 days
7
Only 7 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 12, 2026 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 17 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 12, 2026): 2 open for online reservation · 10 reserved · 5 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
88.2% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 2 of 17 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 12, 2026Not open online88.2%
Open site-nights2 / 17
Reserved (of online inventory)10 / 12
Weekday openings1
Weekend openings1
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 1 fall on weekdays and 1 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026September holds the most room. 1 of 11 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 site| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| The Bayberry Dunes House | 2 |
This site currently has 2 site-nights available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Sep 25
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 25; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
2 open site-nights across 1 site at The Bayberry Dunes House, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
All 1 site with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bayberry Dunes House | Not recorded | Yes | 2 | 1 night | Sep 25, Oct 12 |
About The Bayberry Dunes House
Overview
Looking for a place to stay on your next trip to Fire Island? We've got you covered! Experience the best of Fire Island National Seashore at your own secluded barrier island getaway at Watch Hill. Wake up beneath a world-famous morning sunrise, go swimming at some of Long Island's most secluded beaches, or enjoy food and drink at nearby LoveFINS concessions. Not only do we have the best locations, but flexible booking options at competitive market rates.
Off-Peak Season Opportunities
During periods of lower demand, shorter stays may be accommodated on a limited, case-by-case basis. While the Recreation.gov system maintains standard stay requirements for continuity and fairness, park staff may be able to assist with modified reservations when availability allows.
Visitors interested in requesting a stay shorter than the system minimum may contact the park directly by email:
fiis_information@nps.gov
Please include the following information in your request:
Desired unit (if known)
Requested arrival and departure dates
Number of occupants
Contact name and phone number
Requests are subject to availability, operational considerations, and park approval. Submission of a request does not guarantee a reservation.
Recreation
From May to mid-October, the Watch Hill area offers a visitor center, family campground, ranger-led interpretive programs, a 175-slip transient marina with water, electric, and pump-out station, a small convenience store, snack bar, self-guiding nature trail, picnic area, lifeguarded beach (summer only), restrooms, and bathhouse.
Facilities
Beds include: two queen beds and four twin beds.
Pillows, light blankets, and fans are provided. Bed sheets and towels are not provided.
Kitchen is fully equipped and includes microwave, oven, range, coffeemaker, blender, toaster, pots/pans, eating utensils, glasses and plates.
There is a large deck, with a BBQ grill and picnic table, with views of the Great South Bay and Atlantic Ocean.
Pets are not allowed.
Natural Features
Discover Fire Island's most extensive salt marsh, the beauty of the barrier island's beaches and dunes, and the solitude of a seaside wilderness at this National Park Service site.
Nearby Attractions
The Watch Hill Visitor Center is open seasonally. Phone: 631-597-6455. Stop in at this National Park Service visitor center to learn more about Fire Island, upcoming ranger-led programs and to check in for wilderness/backcountry camping. Backcountry camping is available by reservation only.
Concession managed services at Watch Hill are open seasonally and include Watch Hill Marina, a food truck, a general store and a family campground. Watch Hill Family Campground reservations are not available on Recreation.gov.
Wilderness/Backcountry camping is available in the Otis Pike Fire Island High Dune Wilderness on the eastern end of Fire Island and is accessible via Davis Park and Watch Hill. Access from Davis Park requires an additional one-mile hike. Reservations are required and available through Recreation.gov .
1 monitored site1 with hookups1 shadedWaterfrontOceanfrontMax party 8
Getting there
Watch Hill Terminal Site is located at 150 West Avenue in Patchogue, New York, 11772. By Car: From the Long Island Expressway (LIE or I-495), take Exit 61 S onto County Road 19 (Patchogue-Holbrook Road). From Sunrise Highway (Route 27), take Exit 52 South onto County Road 19 (Patchogue-Holbrook Road/Waverly Avenue). About 1 mile from Rt. 27, bear left. Cross Main Street, go over the railroad tracks, and cross Division Street. Pass the bowling alley. Ferry terminal parking lot is on your right. By Train: Take the LIRR to Patchogue Station.
Division Of Administration, Patchogue, NY 11772631-687-4750
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at The Bayberry Dunes House?
Reservations for The Bayberry Dunes House are made through Recreation.gov. 88.2% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 2 of 17 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 7 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 15:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at The Bayberry Dunes House?
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site-date opening at The Bayberry Dunes House in the last 7 days, 7 over 30 days and 7 over the last 90.
Which month has the most availability at The Bayberry Dunes House?
September 2026, with 1 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 11.
When is the next open date at The Bayberry Dunes House?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 25 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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