William Floyd Estate
The William Floyd Estate, which became part of the National Seashore in 1974, is located on the mainland of Long Island in Mastic, New York, and contains the ancestral house, grounds, and cemetery of the William Floyd family. The 600 acres of historic grounds include woods, fields, ponds, and salt marsh.

William Floyd, a Revolutionary War general and a signer of the Declaration of Independence, was born in the house in 1734. The Floyd family lived in the house for eight generations, so the Estate contains architectural features and artifacts from three centuries of American life. The family used the house and property in different ways over the years. In colonial times, the Floyds ran a huge plantation; later, the family turned to business and politics, and the lands were used for outdoor recreational pursuits like hunting and fishing.

Activities include guided house tours and other interpretive programs (seasonal, call for schedule), access to grounds and trails, and programs for fourth grade school groups (by reservation only). Call (631) 399-2030 for more information.

Permit Information
There is no backcountry camping in this region of the Fire Island National Seashore.

Directions
Take I-495 or Route 27 to William Floyd Parkway south. Turn left on Neighborhood Road and follow signs to the Estate.

Information Center
Call (631) 399-2030 for information on seasonal interpretive presentations, or visit the Fire Island Wilderness Visitor Center at Smith Point.

Activities