Camp Gateway - Staten Island
Currently closed for the season. The campground operates seasonally from late spring through fall. When open, camping is available Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights only due to reduced capacity. Reservations required through Recreation.gov; no walk-ins permitted.
Coastal Flood Watch issued September 24 at 9:08PM EDT until September 26 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Statement, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. For the Coastal Flood Watch, around two feet of inundation above ground level possible in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. * WHERE...Richmond (Staten Island) County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Statement, through Friday morning. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Through early Friday, minor flooding in the more vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. Some roads and low lying properties including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes and businesses with basements near the waterfront will experience minor flooding. Late Friday afternoon into early Saturday, widespread flooding of vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline, including roads, parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes and businesses with basements near the waterfront. Numerous road closures are likely, and vehicles parked in vulnerable areas near the waterfront will likely become flooded. Flooding will also extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays.
Wind Advisory issued September 24 at 2:29PM EDT until September 27 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut and southeast New York. * WHEN...From 2 PM Friday to 6 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Coastal Flood Statement issued September 24 at 9:08PM EDT until September 25 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Statement, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. For the Coastal Flood Watch, around two feet of inundation above ground level possible in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. * WHERE...Richmond (Staten Island) County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Statement, through Friday morning. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Through early Friday, minor flooding in the more vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. Some roads and low lying properties including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes and businesses with basements near the waterfront will experience minor flooding. Late Friday afternoon into early Saturday, widespread flooding of vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline, including roads, parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes and businesses with basements near the waterfront. Numerous road closures are likely, and vehicles parked in vulnerable areas near the waterfront will likely become flooded. Flooding will also extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays.
About
Camp Gateway Staten Island is a primitive tent campground located within Gateway National Recreation Area at Fort Wadsworth. The campground sits atop a glacial morainal hilltop at the Narrows of New York Harbor, offering some of the most spectacular urban camping views in the country. Campers can see the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, the longest vehicle suspension span in the United States, along with the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline. The campground features seven tent-only sites, each with a 16x16 foot tent pad, fire pit with grill top, and picnic table. Seasonal restrooms and a cold shower are available. One site is accessible for visitors with disabilities. Reservations are required through Recreation.gov with no walk-ins permitted. Sites accommodate one large tent or two small tents with up to six people. Nearby activities include surf fishing with a license, ranger-led tours of historic fortifications, beach access at Fort Wadsworth, swimming at Great Kills Beach, bird watching, kayaking, and biking. A NYC Parks boardwalk connects to the campground area with bike rentals and food concessions available offsite.
Directions
From Verrazano-Narrows Bridge: Take lower level if possible and stay far right. After toll, take Bay Street exit, bear right to traffic light. Turn right onto Bay Street and follow to park entrance. Make a right into the parking lot at Camp Gateway Ranger Station, building #220 to check in. From Outerbridge/Goethals Bridge from New Jersey: Follow Staten Island Expressway toward Brooklyn/Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. Take Lily Pond Avenue Exit (Exit 15). At Lily Pond traffic light turn left (becomes School Road). Turn right onto Bay Street. Proceed to park entrance and turn right into parking lot at Ranger Station building #220.
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Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (718) 354-4655 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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