Amagansett National Wildlife Refuge

The refuge extends across 36 acres of coastal land, featuring marine sand beach, primary dunes, secondary dunes, swales, fens, and cranberry bogs.

President Lyndon Johnson declared this location a National Wildlife Refuge in 1968, following the relocation of the 1902 Amagansett Lifesaving Station.

The refuge functions as an essential component of the Long Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex, maintaining natural environments within an urban setting.

Public access remains limited to the beach section, while the back dune area stays closed throughout the year to protect sensitive habitats.

The double dune system contains numerous rare orchid species and serves as a nesting ground for protected birds, including piping plovers and terns.

Location: New York

Inception: 1968

Website: https://fws.gov/refuge/amagansett

GPS coordinates: 40.96970,-72.12640

Latest update: March 4, 2025 01:07