Camp Gateway - Sandy Hook
Closed — Closed for the season. Typically operates late May through mid-October. Reservations open March 1 via Recreation.gov.
Dead Horse Bay (Brooklyn) Remains Closed to the Public
The entire southern area of Dead Horse Bay, including Glass Bottle Beach, is closed to the public. Crews are working in these areas using heavy brush clearing equipment and performing radiation surveys. Dead Horse Bay is located in Brooklyn, NYC.
Dogs Not allowed on ocean beaches in Jamaica Bay and Sandy Hook March 15- Sept. 15
Dogs are not allowed on ocean beaches at Sandy Hook between March 15 through September 15. Dogs are not allowed on the ocean beaches at Jacob Riis Park, Fort Tilden, Breezy Point Tip and at the bayside of Breezy Point between March 15 through September 15
Spring Creek (Queens) Closed to the Public
Spring Creek is closed to the public at this time. The NPS is conducting field investigations as part of a Remedial Investigation at the site. Spring Creek is located in Queens, NYC.
Jacob Riis Park Access Restrictions
Due to extremely hazardous conditions Gateway National Recreation Area has restricted access to sections of Jacob Riis Park. Erosion has created unsafe conditions from Bays 1-5, and portions of the eastern beach are closed.
Wind Advisory issued December 29 at 1:21PM EST until December 30 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northern Delaware, central, northern, northwest, and southern New Jersey, and east central and southeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
About
Camp Gateway sits within Gateway National Recreation Area at Sandy Hook, a 7-mile barrier peninsula where coastal dunes, maritime forests, and salt marshes meet the Atlantic Ocean and Sandy Hook Bay. The campground accommodates tent camping only at 18 walk-in sites spread across four loops, with gear hauled up to 0.25 miles from parking. Each site includes a fire ring, charcoal grill, picnic table, and bear-proof food storage container. No vehicles are permitted in the campground. Sandy Hook offers ocean swimming at five lifeguarded beaches during summer, surf fishing, birding at hotspots like Plum Island and Spermaceti Cove, and a seven-mile multi-use path circling Fort Hancock. The Sandy Hook Lighthouse, the nation's oldest operating lighthouse, offers seasonal ranger-led tours. Historic Fort Hancock and the Sandy Hook Proving Ground National Historic Landmark provide cultural exploration. Non-motorized boats launch from Beach Area C and Horseshoe Cove, and surfing is permitted at beaches B and C.
Directions
From North Jersey and New York: Take New Jersey Turnpike south to Exit 11, then Garden State Parkway south to Exit 117 (Keyport/Hazlet). After toll bear left and follow Route 36 East for 12 miles to park entrance after crossing the Highlands Bridge. Stay right to enter the park. From South Jersey: Take Garden State Parkway north to Exit 105 (Eatontown), bear left for Route 36 East through Eatontown and Long Branch, continuing north along the ocean for six miles through Monmouth Beach and Sea Bright to the park.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| allison_luchnick@nps.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (347) 630-1124 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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