Camp Gateway - Sandy Hook
Camp Gateway - Sandy Hook is a national park campground in New Jersey. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- New Jersey
- Coordinates
- 40.45008, -73.99510
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Birding, Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Cultural Activities, Environmental Education, Evening Programs, Fishing, Guided Interpretive Walks, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- (347) 630-1124 OR (732) 872-5918
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Camp Gateway - Sandy Hook
Overview Welcome to Gateway National Recreation Area, Sandy Hook Unit! There are a variety of cultural and recreational opportunities available at the park including history tours, living history demonstrations, hiking, birding, kayaking, camping, swimming, and biking. Sandy Hook is known for its beautiful beaches, the Fort Hancock and Sandy Hook Proving Ground National Historic Landmark, and the country's oldest continuing working lighthouse. Recreation Lifeguards are on duty from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day at five ocean beaches. Please swim only at guarded beaches and only when lifeguards are on duty. When wading, be aware of sudden drop-offs. If you can't swim, don't go in. Surf fishing is permitted at all beaches except when lifeguards are on duty. Fishing beach and "M" lot are prime spots. Please stick to the posted signs for closures, as they do occur throughout the summer months for endangered shorebird nesting. For a great way to see Sandy Hook by bicycle, the seven-mile long multi-use path starts at the park entrance and loops around Fort Hancock. It is shared by walkers, bicyclists and in-line skaters. Bike rentals are also available throughout the summer. Hiking trails begin at the Sandy Hook Visitor Center and at Area M near Nine Gun Battery. Walking ocean beaches is permitted but in spring and summer shorebird nesting season closes some areas. Sandy Hook is a prime spot for birding. Try Plum Island, the Spermaceti Cove boa
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- Friedel Memorial Drinking Fountain · 23 mi
- Propane
- Wawa · 27 mi
- Low clearances
- 97 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Gateway - Sandy Hook | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Camp Gateway - Staten Island | National park campground | 11 mi | — | No hookups |
| Camp Gateway - Staten Island | Private campground | 11 mi | — | — |
| Goldenrod Campground | Public campground | 12 mi | — | — |
| Camp Gateway- Brooklyn Ny | National park campground | 12 mi | — | No hookups |
| Tamarack Campground | Public campground | 12 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.