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The Otis Pike Fire Island High Dune Wilderness, also known as the Otis G. Pike Wilderness Area or the Fire Island Wilderness, is a federally protected wilderness area located on Fire Island, a barrier island off the south shore of Long Island, New York. The wilderness is contained within the larger Fire Island National Seashore. The wilderness area, named for former New York congressman Otis G. Pike, is the only federally designated wilderness area in New York State. At , it is also one of the smallest wilderness areas managed by the National Park Service.〔 ==Description== The Otis G. Pike Wilderness area is located on Fire Island, a barrier island along Long Island's south shore that is about long and wide at the widest point. The wilderness area is approximately long and located on the eastern side of Fire Island. As part of the Fire Island National Seashore, it is managed by the National Park Service, and is the only federally designated wilderness in New York State.〔 The wilderness includes pine forests, grassy wetlands, and dunes that serve as habitat for white-tailed deer, herons and migratory waterfowl. The wilderness area does not technically include the beaches that face the Atlantic Ocean. Hiking, back-country camping, and fishing access are available within the wilderness.〔 The wilderness is east of New York City. Access to the Otis G. Pike Wilderness can be obtained either from Watch Hill (which is accessible seasonally by ferry or private boat) or Smith Point County Park, accessible year round by car or bus. The Wilderness Visitor Center is located on the eastern edge of the wilderness, adjacent to Smith Point County Park.〔 Privately owned Bellport Beach is located near the central area of the wilderness. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Otis Pike Fire Island High Dune Wilderness」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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