Watch Hill Marina Fire Island National Seashore, NY

This is the absolute best place to spend the summer! Doug and Lee are awesome! I feel like they are family! John, Steve, and Johnny D. are the best! They make sure the marina is run professionally and efficiently! They also make sure all the boaters and campers have a great time! Amazing crew of deck hands, working every day to make sure the boaters have ice and get into their dock space safely as well as maintenance! I want to also thank Glenn and his Store staff for the amazing job they do! Glenn, for all the events he hosts.....Thank you! The "Truck in the Sand" staff and volunteers for all they do each and every day! The Glamping crew for keeping the cabins a glamorous camping experience for all to enjoy! The schedule of entertainment that Doug and Lee provide for us is the best! We appreciate the effort that is made to put that all together! It has been an amazing summer and I look forward to the Summer of '25!

Thank you for an awesome time once again

great day, nice place, the staff did a very nice job

Stayed three nights…. Accommodations were better than expected.. Thank you Steve…. Thank you Joe…

So we did go back a few time since out last review and it was the most amazing time again cleaner and so enjoyable. DJ Glenn whom also works in the store thank you so much for the laughs and fun BINGO games always a great conversation with you. Thanks to the Dockmaster such a pleasure. I never thought that I would make a review like this BUT we have been going to Watch Hill for a few years now and it was Always a very quiet and the utmost pleasurable and extremely enjoyable experience would absolutely recommend to everyone who loves the beach and a quiet vacation. They always give us one slip for a few reasons we have outboards and my husband has both knee replacements and he can’t jump to the dock and I have medical issues that it would be impossible for me to also. But that’s a different story. But they changed the slip to another corner which was fine, we were actually excited to go to another corners and have a chance to see how it was in a different place. Well the people around us were so loud and roudy until 330am we didn’t mind but the yelling and screaming till all hours was really uncalled for, the next night it was until around 11pm. Just really uncalled for they had no consideration. Went jnto the rest rooms and they were absolutely disgusting with feces all over the toilets and no toilet paper. So we went up to the other rest rooms. A few hours later we went to the restroom again and it was never cleaned it was like that even after we left disgusting. Also the garbage it was all over flowed flying all over and had to try and push it down in the pail so it did t go in the water. As a matter of fact we brought our garbage home. We tried to find a Dock Master and nobody was there. We thought a place like this huge family vacation place would have a Dock Master at the place at all times. We have reservations in October and don’t know if we will be going back it’s really sad we love this place but this put a bad taste in our mouth

Thanks John and Johnny for a great time!

Always a great time at Watch Hill!! Beautiful spot with a nature walk, on site store, an outdoor spot to get burgers, tacos etc, live music, lovely beach, fantastic folks working there to make your stay special.. The weather was outstanding for this weekend too. All good, will be back!

Fantastic time- as usual. One of the best places on the entire island. Doug & the staff have done an incredible job bringing Watch Hill back to the most beautiful enjoyable place that it was years ago!!

Another wonderful stay at Watch Hill! A beautiful marina with tasty food, fun music & always meeting new friends! We were able to make it out 5 or 6 times this summer and each stay was great.

The dockmaster John was very accommodating, we requested a broadside slip, as my wife is handicapped, and being a sailboat we cannot back up to the dock. None were available. However, when we arrived John was able to conjure up a very nice broadside slip very close to the facilities which made our stay very pleasurable.

As always, clean, quiet, and full of friendly people who don't want to go home.

A little loud, but a great weekend. Staff was exceptional

All good on d Dock weather great

Beautiful location, realistic rates, great staff and general calm "vibe" is why we keep coming back. Thanks to John for the warm welcome and great slip assignment. After "season" it gets nicely quiet but Dockmaster John seems to wear many hats to keep the environment running smoothly. Hope to be back before Columbus Day! PATIENCE

Great Marina . Easy to get in and out . Really Clean and great service .

Fabulous destination with no highways, cars or crowds. The dockmasters and dock girls and boys are top notch. We will keep going back to this terrific facility and National Park. Many thanks to the staff.

I can see it being one of our favorite boating destinations, and it has become one of our favorites the past year!!

Dock master and dock hands were attentive and informative and the on site manager Glen took care of everything seamlessly, can't wait to stay again

It was an amazing stay largely due to the tremendous dockmaster’s!

There was no one there when we arrived. We did not get a slip assignment or help docking. A fellow boater had to call someone at Dockwa to fi nd out where we should go. Very poor service -- you owe my one night's dockage fee!

The weather was great. the staff was even better. had visitors come and we had dinner at the restaurant . Lots of fun. small electric problem, but manageable. See you next year

We had an Amazing time. The staff was so helpful and even checked in to see if we needed anything.

very helpful staff, beautiful location

What a beautiful place. Well maintained, friendly staff, and very warm and inviting. They go above and beyond to make your day or week the best at the beach. See you soon!

We had a great time on A land and at the beach.

Great weekend. Good music. Good food. Great staff

5 star as always! Thank you!

docks and facilities met my expectations. People at restaurant were very accommodating and we had a very good experience. Negatives include, the lack of wifi. I need to keep in touch with my business, even when I'm away. Lack of wifi makes this difficult and stops me from spending more time at Watch Hill. The other major negative was the mosquitos. More needs to be done to control them. We were unable to spend much time on the deck due to the constant onslaught of the bugs. I was upset when I learned that a girl scout offered to donate bat houses as her badge project, and they were refused. Bats might be a good start to the control of the insects. Please reconsider. the addition of bat houses does not affect the natural order of Watch Hill and could help.

Nice and clean. Staff great

Everything worked well. Bathrooms are mediocre

The staff was amazing, helpful and welcoming!

First time overnighter. Middle of the week stay was quiet and relaxing. Food truck served until 9pm and offered breakfast in the morning till 11am. Staff and dockmaster were very helpful. Can't wait to go back again

We love staying here everyone is just so nice from Glen who doubles as the DJ to Joe who is always very friendly. We have been coming here since the late 70s and it’s changed so much mostly for the good. Food truck was great between the drinks and the food choices.

John and the crew are always super pleasant and attentive. Thursday $15 Burger and Beer for the win!

Great time - dancing the night away

Not able to stay due to upgrade electric. Kept popping the breaker on the tower.

It would be helpful if the Dockwa site showed 2023 rates instead of 2022 rates. Also, on the Watch hill site, it shows the cancellation policy for Sailor’s haven. The ineptitude of the Federal Government remains apparent since as of earlier this week the remains of the burned down restaurant show no signs of restoration or effective site clearing. I affirm the following: Watch Hill during the week is calm and peaceful. While the food truck in the sand is a surprisingly good choice, it's a shame that the Federal Government has been so lax in doing anything with the burned down restaurant space. It's an eyesore. The only minor complaint is that the Wi-Fi service is spotty at best, and the signal is not very strong. In an era that is so Wi-Fi dependent, they would best if the service was upgraded, since cell service and non-marina Wi-Fi is non-existent. The staff remain wonderful. Update October 2023: staff still great, total lack of progress by Park service or whoever is responsible for the physical structure is annoying, but consistent. Always good to go to the beach to look at rubble. Also, website was never updated to 2023 info.

Although I love Watch Hill, the pump out is never operating. They have been waiting for parts for YEARS. This is very annoying if I come there during the week when there is no pump out boat. Why don’t you get that fixed? Fix the damn pump out!!!!

Steve, John, and the rest of the crew do an awesome job! Nice place, friendly people, great vibe, safe marina. Always a great time! See ya soon.....

Dock master and crew were very helpful My stay was wonderful

Great staff! Dockmaster was very kind .

Watch Hill Marina, Fire Island, NY. "You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy.” Actually, it’s a very beautiful place with a beautiful beach and great facilities. I just wanted to use that quote. We go there by boat, and the marina and it’s staff are fantastic. Otherwise this wonderful national park is accessible by ferry. If you’re looking for a great place to spend a day or weekend, you’ll enjoy Watch Hill.

We always have a great time and the marina is always flexible with us since we’re coming from NJ. Would love for the restaurant to come back though.

Love Watch Hill Fire Island. Had a great time as usual! Can’t wait to come back in October.

Great time as always! Staff is very helpful Breakfast was excellent

This was our first trip to watch hill and I have to say it was so enjoyable and clean. Everyone was so friendly and willing to help with anything. We are definitely going back. It was a real get away that was only a hr ride away Thank you

One of my happy places

A nice quiet beach, with friendly staff and rangers. The food truck that has great food options and a bar and often live music. The bathrooms are clean, but the showers could be updated.

Great place good people. Can’t wait until they build a new restaurant.

ABSOLUTELY. PERFECT

We had a great 3 night stay, Doug was very help full and went out of his way to make sure things were good. Will go back next year.

We had a fantastic experience all around. The dock staff and harbor master were very attentive. The amenities were wonderful. Absolutely no waves. I definitely plan on returning.

We are rather dissappointed with the reservation. Although we were granted D dock that we requested, we specifically asked to be next to our friends when we both booked back in january. They also requested to be on D dock when they reserved in Jan. 2 days before pulling into our slip, I messaged to confirm the slip and specifically asked if we would be with our friends and we were told that they wouldn't be next to us but would be on the same dock. We received no other messages and when our friends pulled in, they were told they could not go on our dock and they put them on B dock. If it was impossible for them to be near us, that should have been stated when I messaged to confirm.

As usual it was great !!

Great facility & destination. You can chill at the beach or party along with the entertainment.

Great facility, friendly staff, food is reasonable and top notch. Their Dock & Dine program is amazing, the ocean is a short walk... it's awesome.

Our stay last weekend was great! John was very accommodating and as was the entire staff.

Absolutely love staying at watch hill it is only our second year with a boat but we will be staying as much as possible this year

Hi every one. Had a great time, the dock crew was very helpful pulling in and tying up. And I was giving the slip I asked for. See you again on Labor Day. Frank on the Scorzy 8

I have stayed at Watch Hill many times. The marina is well maintained.

We enjoyed our stay. Two issues we had were on A land our slip #22 had no picnic table and there really aren't many in that area. The other issue is a safety concern, by the garbage pails along the land side of the walkway the dirt has significantly washed out and someone could fall and get hurt. Also there are exposed electrical wires in that area.

Everything was great, always a relaxing good time here

Been going every year for 16 years. John and the staff the absolute Best !

Great stay at watch hill. Great staff and friendly people.

Always a great stay.

Nice marina. Great park. Helpful staff.

Quiet and relaxing.

As always this to stay as peaceful and calm, we recommended to anyone

Enjoyable stay for the family. Staff was friendly and helpful

Harbor master was really helpful. Really easy Marina to get around in. The manager at the restaurant was also very nice and helpful. Great experience. We will go back.

Another excellent weekend at Watch Hill. Great music, people and food. Mini vacation every time we go.

Love it here! Another great long weekend at Watch Hill! Can’t wait to come back again soon!

Beautiful marina and beach. The showers however are very very far from the marina and are only cold water with just a pull when you want to release water. They’re really meant to just rinse off after the beach, not to really shower. So smaller boats without an indoor shower will have a tough time staying more than one night. That said - everything else was spectacular!!! Well maintained, great activities, awesome people!!

it is so peacefull and serene we had an amazing time and made new friends cant wait to go again

Always a great time at Watch Hill!

Courteous staff, clean facilities and fun entertainment

Fantastic weekend! The crew at Watch Hill really works hard to make the stay super enjoyable.

No air conditioning as a result of the poor government’s choice to use GFI circuit breaker. Why??? I would like an educated answer

June 2024 Visit Reserved my slip in back in March. Received an confirmation email with a slip D21 assignment. June 21st, we arrive by boat to find a boat in D21. I'm told 'it's a season rental' and I need to go into D22. Turns out D22 does not have electric service working, so I put the boat in D20. At around 2:00p, I am informed by the dockhands I have to move the boat because D20 is a 'a Seasonal rental' and they will be arriving. The Dockmaster says he'll tell me what slip to move to, which he never does. Now I find myself waiting, not able to enjoy our cocktails, not able to go to the beach. Hours later, the Dockmaster informs me I can stay in D20! The marina still charged me the full price of dockage and electric, as if I had been enjoying the day at the marina. I am very annoyed. I didn't cause this situation, they did. No apologies from the marina. Very unprofessional! Captain Annoyed June 2020 ??? The stay was nice due to place and the people we were with. I requested a slip on D Land. I was assigned D Pier. No big deal, however, because the marina relocated poles, but did not relocate electric stations, at my slip the transom door lined up with not only an station but a large fire extinguisher station, making it difficult to get on or off the boat. One of my passengers did fall and was hurt while trying to get on the boat. In addition, a boat neighbor who apparently had a problem in his boat electrical system and couldn't hook up, was running his generator. Because of this, I asked the marina dockmaster for a different slip. He said he would get back to me. He never did. Fast forward to late evening, I refused to go to my cabin to sleep with the neighbor's genny running with the exhaust aimed at my boat. I brought this to the attention of Doug, the concessionaire, who eventually ran an extension cord to this neighbor's boat. When asked if the neighbor's genny would shut down during the night, Doug refused to say. I found myself insisting Doug to enforce his own marina rules of 'No Generator use in the marina. He refused. Fortunately, the generator was not started during the night. It's clear, Doug, as Manager of a marina, needs to educate himself on the dangers running any engine or generator with other boats nearby and familiarize himself with his own marina rules. As a senior member of the Great South Bay Power Squadron, I will be advising the Squadron to hold our events elsewhere until we see the marina is better managed. George Morrissey [email protected] June 2021 Very pleasant stay. Dock people were very helpful. Uneventful no generators running. June 2023 Again very pleasant stay. I want to thank the Dockmaster. We found ourselves under a Marine Weather Warning on our day of arrival. Calling the Dockmaster to inform him we will be unable to arrive that day due to the storms. He changed our arrival date to the next day and refunded the original arrival day. He also was able to give us a slip that we prefer. George

Outstanding Dockmaster Steve. Other staff friendly and competent.

Great time nice and quiet nice people place was clean and bathrooms where being cleaned and maintained thanks to the kids working there should be like that every weekend

Great stay ….would be nice to get the original bar & restaurant back !

Would like to have a portion of the beach designated for dogs and their families. Lay down the section and lay down the rules. We are adults and can care for the beach and the dogs at the same time. 1.) Must remain on the leash. 2.) Must pick up after the dog. 3.) Violators will be heavily fined. ALSO, turn the burnt down restaurant into a large deck. Move the food up there so we can have a drink and watch the sunset, like old times. No one likes hanging out in the sand after a day in the beach.

The electric and water worked perfectly

dock personnel were friendly and helpful.

Nice and clean friendly people

This was our first time taking our boat out. As you know it was a scary situation. Your staff was excellent and very helpful. They were all very friendly. The one and only complaint I have is that my sister and I were told we would be docked next to each other and we weren’t. She was across the way. Other than that it was a great experience. Thank you to all the staff

Great time... staff was helpful .... everything was clean. As always, great stay!!!

Steve and the dock hands where great

Every Member of the Watch Hill Marina Staff were extremely helpful, patient, knowledgeable and highly informative. The Members went above and beyond to offer assistance. The docks and paths and surrounding grounds were exceptionally clean and well maintained. Thank you for and incredible experience and only the highest recommendations for a job well done....Rock Steady

We love watch hill it’s a great place for families! The dock master is very accommodating and everyone who works there is great! Our favorite spot on fire island!

We stayed at Watch Hill from Friday June 7 thru Sunday June 9 and had an excellent visit. Glenn and Steve were very pleasant and helpful hosts and the marina facilities were clean and functional. The food truck served an awesome Burrito for breakfast and entertainment Saturday afternoon was quite enjoyable. We will be back!!

Beautiful time and helpful dock master.

Not a good time at all. We felt isolated, remote and utterly alone.. A really boring week since there was no heads up or emails about how desolate and "Closed" Watch Hill would be Monday through Thursday! Even the ferry didn't show up at its posted times? Season opens May 17. Memorial Day weekend takes place May 24 to 26, and a schedule for the food truck was posted Monday - Friday 10AM to 7PM... The ferry also had times posted on the door. I guess that in the Shoulder season of May to June, nothing is ready except for the Memorial Day weekend only, because we had to walk the two miles to and from Davis Park for breakfast lunch and dinner since Watch Hill was a literal "ghost town." All services were closed up and not active in Watch Hill. Some campers didn't know what to do or where to go for food and supplies. Both the camp store and the food truck were not open or stocked during our time between Monday and Thursday. When we "did" see people unloading food and supplies, we went to ask when the store or truck would be available, but we're stopped dead in our tracks when we were abruptly Told that the Truck was not open! They were only setting up for June 3-5! I guess since we paid to be there, we are suddenly not good enough for creature comfort supplies! Not even a cup of coffee or tea! I don't endorse or recommend coming here anymore. You are spending all this crazy money to live, in a bug infested swamp, like a homeless barbarian for a week! Sorry, this is how I felt! We did not have a good time for what we paid! Should've been free!

Great place. Friendly staff.

$168 for 2 days is very pricey for a 30" center console with no electric. But the Marina is nice, and well run. Dockmaster responded right away when I hailed him on the VHF. Gorgeous weekend, but marina was only about 1/3 full. I think Davis Park 1 town over to the west has much cheaper rates if you are a resident of Brookhaven Township. I was there with my son's Scout troop, and we set up in the Group Camping area. Also well run with water spigot and park grill. Regular trash pickup also.

I’ve been going to watch hill for many years now. For the first time this weekend, I was very pleased that when staff met my boat, they assisted on helping me tie up my electric and my waterline. This is a great way for these kids to make extra money and tips. It’s a service I enjoy going to all my marinas. Steve and the gang will always be accommodating. He goes the extra mile and takes the time to make sure you’re happy. We will be back many times this summer.

Great place for family and friends! Thanks to all the staff for making it a great place to vacation

Quiet, beautiful, peaceful, tranquil. Fun DJ night, would love to come back

It is our favorite place to stay, Staff is great always accommodating and friendly.

Awesome. Friendly people. Food was great. Little general store offers many options to purchase.

Very Clean well-organized staff. Entertainment, food and drink perfect.

Watchhill is a hidden gem! A great vacation spot for boaters and campers. The staff are all attentive and do a great job with the Marina, store, and the food truck and bar under the tent. Live music during daytime on weekends and DJ Saturday nights are great! Friends of Watchhill sponsor events throughout the summer. Looking forward to Simmer 2024!!

Couldn't be better.great facilities.Great food selection.Great general store.Friendly and professional staff.Neat and clean.highly recommend !!

This is our second season but the first time we had an issue, our BBQ regulator valve was stolen from us . A couple other people also had propane tanks stolen from them. The place is beautiful but LOCK UP your personal property. Otherwise we enjoyed our stay.

Had a great weekend at watch hill Very clean nice marina I look forward to coming back next year definitely had a lot of fun Thank Dockmaster Steve.. For putting me in same row with my friends! Highly appreciated that..

We had a great time with family and friends celebrating Columbus Day weekend and my birthday. John and Steve are the best with accommodating your every need. Looking forward to our next visit.

Another great season at Watchhill.

The marina is great, assistance with docking is available if requested. Live music by two DJs was super and the give aways on Sunday nights could not be better. The management did a great job this past weekend.

mr steve and crew are awesome , always looking to help anyone. great attitudes from all... thanks steve awesome year being there........ sal accardi miss tina marie

Great service as always by the staff!!

It is always a Great time at Watch Hill ! !

Absolutely awesome as usual

Watch Hill was “Fintastic”! The staff is friendly and always helpful.There are new tables and chairs by the gift shop. The children’s park newly added by friends of Watch Hill funding is beautiful. Since it’s the end of the season the food truck wasnt open on the weekdays but the seashore is beautiful definitely worth the visit.

Great staff we had a great time

PHENOMENAL!!!! Thank you Steve for securing a corner spot for me and my wife. (C13. Best spot in the house) the whole staff is second to none. Great job with the store upgrades. Everything you need is in stock. Can’t wait to come back !!!!!

great ! Good food ,good people and great Dock Master

Fantastic as always! Clean, quiet, friendly dock staff and wait staff at the restaurant, and great live music! We love Watch Hill and will continue to sing its praises for years to come!

Wonderful marina. Clean and friendly.

We had such a wonderful day at Watchill. The weather was perfect and the beach was beautiful. Loved it

Beautiful location. Clean and friendly

Beautiful place to visit

As always, a beautiful and restful location and stay. Steve and John and staff are excellent, very friendly, approachable and responsive, run operations efficiently and make the stay even more the pleasant. Paul & Shari Feuer

The marina is great, the beach is beautiful, they need to do something about the flies and mosquitoes or the place will be inhospitable

We had an excellent day trip there , Thank you

Marina was so friendly it was Very relaxing WiFi needs to be upgraded but otherwise it was a great time

Love watch hill! Family oriented, clean and just a great environment!

Love Watch Hill - great family location. Fun and peaceful vibe all at once. Just wish they could do something environmentally friendly to curb the mosquito and bugs. Labor Day weekend they were quite mild but started coming out Sunday into Monday and can understand how bad it would get in peak season.

What a great Marina. We had the best time. Well kept facility with plenty to do.

The stay was amazing, beach was great day and night, food truck was way better than I could have imagined, staff was very helpful, Grounds were very clean.Nothing else could be said, can’t wait to go back!

Beautiful spot. Beautiful views. Clean marina. 2 separate weeks at watch hill and 4 other weekends this summer and all were absolutely incredible. Dock master Steve is wonderful. Food truck delicious. And it’s kept sooo clean!! Can’t wait for next Summer and hopefully another weekend in between now and then! THANK YOU FINS🌅🌅😎☀️🌅🌅

This was my first visit to Watch Hill since the 70s. We had tried to go to Davis Park which was full. I hailed Watch Hill on Channel 9 and got an immediate answer and a slip assignment with directions on how to find it. Steve, the dockmaster met us as we cruised in and assisted with the docking. He was very helpful with the Dock and Dine program and setting up my Dockwa account. The beach was a little chilly and almost deserted on this Tuesday before Labor Day Weekend, but beautiful never the less. The restaurant is decent and somewhat pricey. It cost $37 for a chicken sandwich and two milkshakes, but that saved a $67 docking fee, so well worth it. Service was somewhat on the slow side, but we were enjoying the stay and conversation with family. All in all, a great experience. We will be back. Thanks, Steve for all of you help!

The Dock Masters were OUTSTANDING!!!!

Beautiful stay beach is amazing! The staff and Dockmaster are excellent and accommodating. Marina was clean And well kept. Convenience store Is very well stocked with everything you need. Only down side were the mosquitoes, green flies and black flies. But life can’t be perfect lol. I still will be back:)

Bugs were unbearable at times.

The stay at watch hill was ok but there was a storm Saturday night causing minor damage to my outdrives. we were pushed back against the dock and the outdrives and props had some damage. Sunday morning i spent doing some repairs and ended up leaving about 1 to 2 pm. this was after a $100. meal for four people at the food truck. i was surprised to find an additional days charge including a charge for electricity. The marina was not crowded so i was not taking any spot that could have been rented. Check out is normally 10 to 11 am so i stayed few hours fixing my boat. i signed up for two nights and i feel that i should not have been charged for a full day with electricity. im sure most people who come in for a day do not leave after only 2 or 3 hours. I feel i should have been informed that an extra days charge would be put on my credit card. I have been going to Watch hill and Sailors haven since 1969 when Annie was in charge. She was fair with a little extra time.

Mike is the best, couldn't have a nicer and more helpful dock master. He is the best.

Great last weekend for the season at the beach...staff is awesome!! Some nights a bit buggier than others.

Always good to stay at watch hill. It’s kept clean and orderly. Only complaint was my slip assignment. Not the best spot for my boat to tie up properly, and the bugs(although I know it’s out of their control). Nice place to go.

All was great! Wish there was something to do about the mosquitos!!!

We had a wonderful visit. Dockmaster John and dock gal made us feel welcomed! Will definitely come back!

Dock master Steve and John were welcoming and accommodating. Marina is well maintained. Food truck food is very good. General store so well stocked. Marina looks great, we had a wonderful stay! Thanks!

We loved our stay however the issue with the mosquitoes is a dealbreaker going forward this season . We took our dogs to the dog comfort area and we’re completely covered with mosquitoes. It’s not just a matter of being driven crazy but more so a health concern. Watch Hill is a beautiful marina and we are so fortunate to have it available to us but something needs to be done. Respectfully, Mary Donaghy Ocean Home

Great marina, friendly staff

Besides the mosquitos and flys watch hill was amazing. Bring ALL the deet if you stay here. The dock hands were great help. The store has a lot of necessities and the food truck food was good as well. We had a great stay. Nice large docks for you and your crew to hang out on. The people couldnt be nicer. The kids had a blast with the others around. We took advantage of a windy day to take a walk through the nature trails and experience the tranquility of the estuary. The only thing i would put on a wishlist is a hot shower but hey...thats life when roughing it. Just glad we had a place to rinse off. We will definitely be back

Would have been 5, but one stall in men’s room was out of toilet paper for 2 days

Everyone we spoke to on the staff was amazingly pleasant and professing. ❤️❤️Loved the music at the food truck On Saturday night!!!

The Marina looks great and the staff, dock master John , the reservationist Drew and the crew in the snack bar, couldn't have been more pleasant and accommodating. The weather held out and we had a great time this past weekend. We are looking forward to spending more getaways there this summer. Thanks again to all involved in getting this wonderful marina up and running again this summer. WELL DONE!!!!

Docks, electric, and water all in very good condition. Bar and food trucks were very good. Live music and DJ was a nice touch. Boaters are very friendly. Steve, the dockmaster, is amazing. Only downside is the mosquitoes. We sprayed off, had thermacell burning and got bug repellent bracelets for kids and we felt like it did nothing. Will have to look for something better to use

Nice spot for a fun day trip with the family

Thank you once again to Steve the Dock Master for accommodating my boat when I arrived a day earlier than I booked even though I made a mistake with my dates. Great guy and very helpful. His staff were great to. The grounds are still as beautiful as last year, the store is amazingly stocked, the bar, bands , DJ and music was fun BUT the bathrooms and shower areas are still not very nice at all, don't look for any comfort there. They could do a better job there!!! The Beach is beautiful and all the pathways are newly renovated and easy to navigate.

Good-Lacking on Entertainment for the weekend.

Staff great. Mosquitoes and weather forecast not so good.

Excellent experience and will continue to make this our #1 boating destination.

STEVE WAS VERY HELPFUL TO GETTING A GREAT SPOT THANK YOU STEVE

Really beautiful, clean place and nice dock masters. The mosquitos were insanely horrible at night and community showers aren’t heated.

Stay was good, however we had NO help when docking or leaving. I don’t know where the dock hands are that people are talking about in other reviews

Weekend was great…weather was perfect during the day and as usually Steve and crew were wonderful… Mark & Tricia

Brody was great getting us in! Watch Hill is the best. Just have to figure out how to get rid of the green flies & mosquitos. Lol

Miss the restaurant

Couldn't ask for more. Staff is super friendly and helpful. Highly recommend.

We just returned from an excellent week away at Watch Hill Marina! We have been coming there for years and will definitely visit again. We had to change our reservation - adding a day - because of weather. Some local marinas get very upset if you try to modify a reservation made months ago, but Watch Hill made it super easy, adjusting our reservation so we could arrive in safe conditions. The store is well-stocked, so if you forgot anything you should be good. And the food at the food truck is great - something tasty for the adults (shrimp tacos) and the kids (burgers and chicken fingers). Already looking forward to returning next year!

Flawless just not to happy with the seasonal slips one slip took 3 tables

Staff was amazing!!! Food truck was great. Site was a little small but still a great time.

Our favorite getaway!

Nice marina, helpful staff, good times

I couldn’t ask for more perfect day. Thank you!

Everything was great but we would appreciate hot water showers.

I had a maintenance issue with my electric, and John was awesome. Rest of his day was wonderful.

Watch Hill is a rare gem . The marina. Staff was very helpful, polite, courteous, and they had to assist you. It’s a great experience loved every minute

They ran out of 50ampx30amp adapters, other than that, everything was perfect

Always have a great time at Watch Hill. We will be back in 2.5 weeks!

Weather was great , north wind kept the bugs away ! Dock master very helpful. Food truck breakfast was great !

Always a good stay at WH. Dockmasters Steve and John always attentive to your needs. Great crew

America’s Boating Club held their District Rendezvous at Watch Hill. Steve and his team worked to keep boats docked near each other and helped make the weekend a success. Thanks for supporting America’s Boating Club District 3.

STILL NO RESTAURANT! WHEN WE CAME IN THERE WAS NO DOCK HANDS. VERY BAD STORM AT NIGHT.

Amazing… even with the thunderstorms 😂

The bugs were a major issue at the marina. We had green flyer and mosquitoes all aprons. Having said that, the marina itself was great. Good service and people.

Great experience. Staff was helpful and accommodating throughout.

My happy place. Never disappoints. Great fun 😎🥂👍

They make everything so easy. Marina is lovely and staff very helpful.

Outstanding service. Dock hands outstanding service.

The marina is nice, and the staff is wonderful, but the bugs were ferocious. It made our stay unpleasant. We normally have a wonderful time. I guess it was because of the recent rain. The beach was beautiful, and we love all the friendly people. As soon as the sun went down, you had to escape to your boat to get away from the bugs. I would’ve liked to stayed up and socialize more, but that was impossible. If it was for the bugs, which I realize nobody can control, it would be five stars, except for the cold showers.

I enjoyed it so much! Not the first time here but I do wish they would have holes in the tables for umbrellas. Also was very upset after seeing one of the workers walking around yelling at everyone for nonsense even a little girl! It was almost as if he was just walking around looking for things to be rude to people about. He was not a ranger as he had a t-shirt on and hung out in front office and behind the bar often. Definitely a great staycation! Can’t wait to go back!

Great place for families.Had a wonderful time.

Absolutely amazing !! The staff was equally top notch .. my first time there as I’m new to the south shore. My family and I will be back for sure .. 5⚓️’s

The marina is beautiful and the staff are great. It's the mosquitos that make it unbearable when the sun goes down.

We had a Nice time - great food and drinks at Food truck - stayed for a week with few other boats - bit of a challenge getting boats together - but made it work - not having a dinghy dock is a major challenge- there is plenty of room so I’m not sure why it’s an issue - park rangers have too many rules

The Dock Master, Steve, is awesome. He is always extremely helpful with anything you ask him about. PROBLEMS: It's terrible and makes it difficult for everyone that there is not a dingy dock. That is ridiculous for a Federal Marina of that size to not accommodate dingys.

Everyone is so nice and helpful at marina. All of the staff are super friendly and fellow boaters were great! We had such a fun vacation . This is the perfect place to go to have fun and relax. Looking forward to coming back again.

Easy check in and out. They leave you alone. Very peaceful during the week, a little busier on the weekends. Depending on where you’re docked, the showers and bathrooms could be far. Close convenient walk to the beach. It does get buggy. The only real downside is no dogs at the beach. Overall great stay will definitely come back.

Just wish the power was not so sensitive. Kept tripping when I turned the AC on. Only marina it happens to me

Staff is friendly, food and drinks are good, nice protected docks. Always a great time at Watch Hill!

Amazing time over the 4th of July holiday! Great vibe as always. Updates to the store and the grounds were awesome. The playground is an amazing addition to our favorite summer destination! Thank you Steve & staff! 🇺🇸🇺🇸

5 days to much. No dingy dock tieing to front and getting on at 75 yrs old no good.

Awesome little get away! The staff were very welcoming and helpful. John and Drew went out of their way to share a few pointers since we are beginning boaters! The only thing make sure you have good bug spray as the mosquitoes love it there too! Definitely will be back!

Food truck ran out of French fries but did not adjust price of food that included fries. Also, advertise 15% off for stays of three days or more, but there was no such discount offered.

Always great there! Beautiful place! Great staff!

Good times and fun in the su

I think Watch Hill is one on the best places on Long Island. During the week you get that back to nature feel.

Nice, clean, friendly place to get away for a weekend. Will be returning for more stay cations.

WH has been our favorite destination on the south shore for 40 years. Looking forward to the day when the restaurant reopens. Kudos to Steve for helping us secure reservations for our Aug. Cruise at WH and SH.

It was very nice except my hot water heater kept tripping the 50 amp breaker. Doesn't happen at my home marina on a 30 amp circut.

Everything was great, marina was clean and all employees were helpful

Our stay was awesome, the marina is so clean and well kept and the staff are nice people. Entertainment was excellent and the food at the food truck was beyond delicious!! Love it there!

The marina staff were very helpful & attentive. The marina was clean & Saturday’s live afternoon music was excellent.

Overall stay was good The slip cl 5 was too narrow for my boat. Tha poles were too far back. This made the use of bow lines impractical. Not enough space for a fender. We were banging all night When I requested to Be near our group I was told that section was full. But there’were several slips within that area that were open all weekend

Always have an enjoyable time with my family at Watch Hill, the staff is GREAT and courteous. I just wish the National Park Service would give the concessionaire the approvals to move forward with rebuilding of the restaurant and beverage services associated with such an establishment. Would be a definite upgrade to the current “food trucks”.

Great marina vibe!

Great Marina, decent availability. However, was overcharged for a day rate, be sure to check your receipt. Staff was aware of error and issued credit accordingly.

Great way to kick off summer!

Watch Hill marina is the best facility on Fire Island. The marina is very well designed and maintained

Always a great time at Watch Hill

We arrived just before Columbus Day weekend, which is their last hurrah at the marina for the year. Had a fantastic weekend of food, music, and quiet walks on the endless beach. Do not miss this place, it's a gem. Staff is great, people super-friendly. Awesome facilities, and at a buck a foot off-season, can't beat it.

We had another great stay. Always fun

Wish I could've stayed longer! Watch Hill is one of the great destinations.

We had a great stay. The dockmaster staff was super attentive, the beach was excellent, and the neighbors were all friendly. Dinghies have to be kept at the bow of your boat and that makes all things dinghy difficult. Would be great if there could be an area to tie them all up

Great staff and clean marina. There is no restaurant there as it burn down some time ago… there is a food truck with a well stocked bar and live entertainment on the weekends with other activities well announced if you care to partake. Every time we go new friendships are made and we constantly look forward to our next trip back here….

First time at Watch hill. Staff is so helpful, people are friendly and the beach is awesome. Found my new place.

Great time as always! John, Joe and Steve run a tight ship. Always willing to help you out. Fun music and good food.

Another great week at Watch Hill. John, Steve and the whole crew do a great job in making sure people are comfortable and have everything they need for an enjoyable stay. We’ll see you soon.

the dock is clean and well maintained the food truck is fantastic and even had live music saturday. it was great

This was our first time there. Great place and great fellow boaters!!

Zero mosquitos this weekend👍👍. The band Buoy 34 was awesome. Great weekend with the family.

The staff at Watch are great very courteous and helpful, all the boaters are friendly and everyone keeps the place very clean,

loved it there! it is so breath taking when you are at the top of walk to the ocean. you can see everything- the ocean, fire island, the marina, the bay, and long island!!

This facility is the best marina on the South Shore of LI. It is clean, well maintained and friendly. The Dockmaster (John) was very accommodating. The food truck (while pricey) has amazing food and the woman working the counter (I never got her name) was just the best! She appears to really enjoy her job! I’m here again and the woman referenced in the above review is Merna! She deserves a lot of accolades!

Always an amazing time at Watch Hill

We loved it. We got a spot away from the music and the loudness. Love watch hill

First time staying here and all we can say is Great Marina, Great people, Great beach, Great Vibe!! Can’t wait to go back!!

With all of the five star reviews, We don't have to say much about how great Watch Hill Marina and their staff treat us. I personally think it's Fire Island's "Best Kept Secret". Although, the word is getting out quickly due to all of their great reviews. As far as the cold showers, thank god it's not winter and we can ALL use a good cold shower to get our blood pumping! Watch Hill marina is well protected with calm winds & waves for a relaxing time and easy sleeping. UNFORTUNATELY, the bugs like that too. ;) Oh well......We can put up with them for the consistently great stay we get. Yachtsea will be back!

Sunday afternoon there was live music under the tent . Lots of fun.

this was our first sleepover on our boat. watch hill was great place to relax and unwind. everyone was friendly and happy to share their experiences. dockmasters were super friendly and helpful. food situation was a bit confusing and there was not great information on various web sites, or at least that i could find. while we were there food truck was only open 7-11 and 3-7 so make sure you prepare for lunches. bugs are ferocious so be sure to bring bug spray. cant wait to go back.

I've always liked Watch Hill. Nice staff and great location. The only downside is the bathroom/shower facilities haven't been upgraded for years.

Great crew headed up by Steve.....nice stay with other awesome boaters. Will be back again.

Excellent!!!! Had a great time as always!! Watch Hill is always spotless and laid out perfectly .. great people and everything you need and want.

Our entire stay was great, food trucks, beach and Staff were top notch. Both Dockmaster Steve & John were also super nice. Will definitely be back

Always enjoy our family time at Watch Hill. Do not like slips on the pier, prefer land slips. Thank you for the land slip

Great facility very nice place

Love this marina and it’s staff. We came in with a group of 10 boats. The staff tried their best to try to assign slips close to each other. We appreciate all the efforts.

My only complaint would be the showers. Other than that my family and I had a great time. Great entertainment at the food truck. The food was great as well. We loved the nature trail.

Nice relaxing marina - nice amenities and beautiful beach on the ocean

Excellent experience as always. Everyday they are doing something else to improve on what they already have

Steve and the entire staff were fantastic. All are Service orientated. Trash cans were consistently emptied and bathrooms stocked accordingly. Was very satisfied with our stay.

Loved it! Nice and clean. Very friendly staff Had a great day

Very nice, peaceful , close to bay and beach , secluded

We absolutely love Watch Hill Marina. It’s so beautiful and we love staying there for the day. The employees are so helpful when we arrive. The bar and food concessions are great too. Love the decking that’s not wood. So nice to walk on. Bathrooms are ALWAYS clean. Store is nice too. We don’t go anywhere else. Thank you.

Great marina, great people.. will go back for sure..

Great place. Nice and relaxing and quiet at night

Very clean great atmosphere

plenty of sun no bugs

Absolutely beautiful marina and great staff. Loved the food truck and entertainment. Can't wait to go back!

Nice, quite and relaxing…. the staff is always accommodating and helpful…makes for a great weekend

Beautiful marina. Staff very friendly.

Always great. Fantastic location

Very easy. Employee met us at check in and then assisted with tie off at the bow

Beautiful marina. Very accommodating

Very nice facility with a friendly staff.

Great as always been going there since the 70s it is difficult to compare then and now but this is a small part of Heaven!!!

It was a pleasure to come back to Watch Hill! I had been a frequent boater there for 35 years - then the renovations started and it was closed for a couple of years. My only issue was that the slip was way too narrow for my sailboat. I used fender boards as any other fenders wouldn't have fit. Still, the staff were great, the bathrooms were clean, and I had a great week!!

Great Marina! Very friendly and helpful staff. Great environment for friends and family. A+++

Our favorite place and destination for many years. Steve, Joe and staff are extremely accommodating and operate professionally. Kudos to Doug and Lee and their family for what they have developed here. Always enjoyable, relaxing and with good friends. Paul & Shari

As a long time boater that has gone to watch hill for over 25 years I must say things have changed from the past. A lot for the better and some not so. It is a shame that the restaurant burned down. The people are as friendly as always. But the lack of common courtesy to your neighbor boater who is there to enjoy the fresh air and relax from the stressful work week, just is not there. We who are non smokers had to put up with being down wind of cigarette and cigar smoke the entire weekend. This just does not seem right in a public place and a Federal property. Maybe the management can set smoking areas far from the boat docks. This is fire hazard as ashes can fly in the wind and start a fire especially with all the alcohol being consumed making it careless of the people smoking near boats, fuel, vapors, and not to mention kids playing near by. I am for the rights of all. As long as each of us have their right to breath clean air.

Awesome time, great food, dj and awesome neighbors! Great way to spend an early October weekend!

The marina staff is / are very nice. The marina is large and in good repair. Boaters that go there are friendly. What keeps it from being 5-stars, A. Shoaling in the approach channel. B. The restaurant burned down. They're working out of a food truck and tents, which is understandable until the restaurant is rebuilt. C. The Mosquitos are robust. D. The billing can be "glitchy" when you make changes. All of these are fixable except probably "C" as the bugs call this place home, long before people came to F.I.

As much as the food truck improves, we still miss the restaurant/bar. However, the weather & our slip assignment certainly made it a 5 star visit. Sat. was a weather perfect day. Sun. was pretty windy, but still another beautiful sunny day. Hoping for the same next weekend which we booked before leaving. Bill

Marina was great wish the restaurant was open but nice great location

Had a wonderful weekend in Watch Hill. The marina is beautiful, the slips are great. Food truck great, entertainment great. We also had perfect beach days. We always love boating to Watch Hill.

Excellent stay at Watch Hill. Marina is quiet with a great family atmosphere. Staff are extremely helpful and the food truck/bar was good. It does get a bit rough on the A side with a stiff wind from the north.

Excellent time good social distancing very relaxing it was great Great excellent

Akways a great place to visit

We thought Watch Hill was great - our only complaint is that the showers were filthy and we could not use them. We were told that the showers are not managed by Watch Hill. In addition, the restaurant that burned down years ago is still standing and it's an eyesore. DJ was fun and the grounds are beautiful.

Fellow boaters are always willing to help..watch hill staff always a pleasure

Spent a couple of nights there for the first time since I was a kid. I absolutely loved it. Brought back so many great memories. My only complaint is that the showers are exactly the same as they were in the 70s-80s. It would be great if they were updated so there would be hot water, clean & usable.

As always, great service, helpful crew, and beautiful beaches! We love to food trucks, but we are looking forward to having the restaurant and bar back next year!

slip was available on time/ i travel 6 hours to get there Bugs were as usual, I wished it was back to normal music, resturant etc

We stayed 20 days, and had a wonderful time. Highly recommend staying. We will return for sure.

I love love watch hill. On this occasion I didnt enjoy hearing loud base from a dj till 11pm. So if you dont want to hear it request a slip away from food truck tikki bar and music. Otherwise great place