Cherry Grove has a gay history from before the turn of the 20th century. Great mix of people. It’s about 90% gay, both residents and visitors. Older, younger, rich and not so rich, black, brown, white and everything else. Also a more welcoming and accepting place than it’s neighbor to the East, Fire Island Pines. If you are up for some fun, and maybe a little action in the unpatrolled forest between the two towns, then GO!. Season is usually only May 1 ish to Oct 15 ish, But there are sometimes exceptions.