Camp Gateway - Sandy Hook
Open for the 2026 season from May through September. Reservations available via Recreation.gov. Tawny Field Cockroaches are present in large numbers July through October; they do not bite or pose health risks. Check-in is 12 PM, check-out is 10 AM.
TEST Tsunami Warning issued August 11 at 12:30PM EDT until August 11 at 1:25PM EDT by NWS National Tsunami Warning Center
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About
Camp Gateway at Sandy Hook brings overnight camping to one of the most unique locations on the East Coast: a barrier beach peninsula within sight of the New York City skyline. Part of Gateway National Recreation Area, this tent-only campground offers a rare opportunity to camp near the ocean while remaining close to major metropolitan areas. The campground features 18 individual sites spread across five loops named Ajax, Beach Plum, Cannonball, Dune Grass, and Endicott, plus a group camping area called Nike Loop that accommodates 10-30 people. All campsites come equipped with a fire ring, picnic table, and bear-resistant food storage container. Flush toilets and running water are available within the campground, but there are no showers or electrical outlets. No vehicles are permitted past the parking area; campers must be prepared to walk their gear up to a quarter mile to reach their site. Alcohol, pets, and smoking are prohibited throughout the campground. Sandy Hook offers extensive recreational opportunities beyond camping, including swimming at lifeguarded ocean beaches (Memorial Day through Labor Day), a seven-mile multi-use bike path, hiking trails, world-class birding, kayaking, and fishing. The Sandy Hook Lighthouse, the oldest working lighthouse in the United States, and the Fort Hancock National Historic Landmark provide historical interest. Reservations are required and available through Recreation.gov.
Directions
From North Jersey and New York: South on the New Jersey Turnpike, Exit 11 onto the Garden State Parkway South, Exit 117 (Keyport/Hazlet). After toll, bear left and follow Route 36 East 12 miles to park entrance after crossing the Highlands Bridge. Stay right to enter the park. From South Jersey: North on Garden State Parkway, Exit 105 (Eatontown), bear left for Route 36 East. Continue through Eatontown and Long Branch, then north along Ocean Boulevard for six miles through Long Branch, Monmouth Beach, and Sea Bright to the park.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| allison_luchnick@nps.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (718) 354-4606 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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