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Fire Island Cabin 2008

Explore the rugged beauty of dune, forest, and marsh at the National Seashore from AMC's Fire Island Cabin. Fire Island Cabin. Photo: Shawn BergeronBeaches for swimming in the Atlantic Ocean, and canoeing, kayaking and sailing on Great South Bay. And, it's all surprisingly accessible by public transportation from downtown Manhattan.

Season Dates
May to October.

Basics

  • Two co-ed 12-bunk dorms with mattresses, blankets, and pillows (bring linens or sleeping bags).
  • Communal kitchen: weekend guests share food prep and cleanup; midweek is self-service.
  • Screened porch, decks, shared bathrooms, hot outdoor showers & outdoor BBQ, beach umbrellas, chairs, and new Educational Center.
  • Activities: Canoeing/kayaking, sailing, swimming, yoga, hikes
2008 Rates

AMC Member
Weekend (min. two nights with meals) $150
Holiday & special weekends higher rates
Monday to Thursday, lodging only $40/night
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Nonmembers are welcome when accompanied by AMC member; higher rates apply.

Reservations & Policies

  • To reserve weekends, call 212-606-2293 or email ficres@earthlink.net after April 3 and leave your name, phone number, or email and date(s). We will confirm availability and request full payment within 5 days.
  • After May 11 to reserve midweek, call the cabin at 631-583-5366, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Monday through Thursday.
  • Full payment is required in advance of your stay.

Cancellations for weekend reservations:

  • Over four weeks notice — full refund.
  • Over one week to four weeks notice — refund minus $45.
  • Under one week (7 days) notice — no refund.

Cancellations for midweek reservations:

  • 20% administration charge and 48-hour notice required or minimum of one night's stay will be charged.

For more details, send a large, self-addressed stamped envelope to AMC/FIC, P.O. Box 301, New York, NY 10040 for our Fire Island Info-Pac.

Photo: Jeff Bergeron
 

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