Camp Gateway - Staten Island
Closed — Closed for the 2025 season. No opening date has been announced.
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 30 at 1:50AM EST until December 30 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Upton NY
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 45 to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey, and southeast New York. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
About
Camp Gateway occupies a historic morainal hilltop at Fort Wadsworth, created by glacial activity thousands of years ago. Located at the Narrows in New York Harbor, the campground provides views of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, the longest vehicle suspension span in the United States, as well as the Manhattan skyline and Statue of Liberty. The campground is tent-only with no electrical hookups and accommodates overnight camping exclusively. The Staten Island Unit of Gateway National Recreation Area features diverse topography including hills, maritime forest, dunes, and beaches. Campers can participate in ranger-led fortification tours of the historic military structures at Fort Wadsworth. Recreational opportunities include surf fishing with a valid New York State fishing license, bird watching, kayaking, and biking along connecting paths that lead to NYC Parks boardwalk areas with bike rentals and food concessions. Each campsite has a fire pit with grill top. Seasonal bathrooms are available during operating months. The campground is accessible via public transportation, with the S51 bus connecting to the Staten Island Ferry terminal for easy access to Lower Manhattan. Nearby attractions include the Alice Austen House, Snug Harbor, Staten Island Zoo, and Staten Island Museum.
Directions
By auto from Brooklyn via 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 to park entrance. Turn right into parking lot at Camp Gateway Ranger Station, building 220. From New Jersey via Outerbridge or Goethals Bridge: Follow Staten Island Expressway toward Brooklyn/Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, take Exit 15 (Lily Pond Avenue) before toll plaza. Turn left at Lily Pond (becomes School Road), then right onto Bay Street to park entrance. By bus: Take S51 from Staten Island Ferry Terminal to park entrance on Bay Street.
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Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| 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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