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Robert Moses State Park is located partly on the mainland and partly on Barnhart Island. Visitors reach the park through a tunnel under the Eisenhower Lock. The park is spacious, home to a large variety of flora and fauna, and offers a multitude of recreational opportunities, including wooded campsites and cabins, a marina and boat launch, some of the best fishing in the Northeast, picnic areas, a swimming beach, tennis courts, and a year-round nature center. The nature center also offers holidays, special events, and school outreach programs. The park's nature, hiking, and cross-country skiing trails wind through fields, forests, and wetlands, with overlooks showcasing spectacular views. In winter, the park also welcomes snowmobilers.
From town: Go 5 mi NE on Hwy 131, then 3 mi N.
It's just so calming and serene. Fishing or on the beach with my family. It's clean which is most important and there's nothing like open ocean as opposed to the sound
A very serene and tranquil beach. It’s very clean, not as crowded as other Long Island beaches. There is ample parking with clean restrooms and concession stands. Great for walks or just spend the day in water or sunbathing. You can walk all the way to the Light House at Fire Island and beyond walking on this beach. We love walking here.
The Ocean was simply breathtaking! It was drizzling outside so we had it to ourselves! I was born close to this ocean so it's definitely one of my favorite places! These are pictures from Field 2! There is no charge in the winter months, so a great time to have a personal private experience!
Great park and beach, always can see Deers and birds. Playground is nice. Restrooms always clean. During the summer this is my favorite beach, during the winter love for nature
First of all, the drive to this place is awesome! You have to cross many bridges and the route is very scenic. We paid $10 for the parking (Field 5) and there is ample space even during weekends.
There is a boardwalk from the main beach to the Fire Island lighthouse. The lighthouse closes by 3:30pm but the views outside are really beautiful too. The beach opposite the lighthouse is less crowded but equally good and has great waves.
There is an amazing restaurant at this beach that serves drinks, food and ice cream, with several options to choose from. Restrooms and shower areas are right beside this restaurant.
There is also a paid pedi cab service, located at the parking lot to take you to Kismet. It is not very easy to cycle near this beach as cycles aren't allowed on the boardwalk and the other paths are too gravelly.
Overall, we loved this beach! It is perfect for a relaxing afternoon on a hot summer day.
