Camp Gateway - Staten Island
Camp Gateway - Staten Island is a national park campground in New York. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- New York
- Coordinates
- 40.59993, -74.05544
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Birding, Boating, Camping, Evening Programs, Fishing, Guided Interpretive Walks, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site, Interpretive Programs, Observation Site, Other Recreation Concession Site
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 718-354-4655
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Camp Gateway - Staten Island
Overview This campground boasts a spectacular view of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, the longest vehicle suspension span in the United States. When it opened in 1964, it was the longest span in the world for 17 years. It connects Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn and Fort Wadsworth in Staten Island. Not far from the campground is an overlook area which features a vantage point to view the Statue of Liberty NM, the Manhattan Skyline and various forts and batteries in the New York Harbor region. Fortification tours are available on site. Connecting to the bike path, near the campground, is a NYC Parks and Recreation boardwalk where bike rentals and food concessions are available offsite. Recreation Surf fishing at the beach is available for campers with a fishing license (see DEC for details). In addition, campers can attend a ranger-led tour of the historic structures. In the summer months, campers may enjoy walking/sunbathing (no Lifeguard on duty) on the beach at Fort Wadsworth. Swimming where lifeguards are on duty, is available at Gateway NRA- Great Kills Beach or NYC Parks and Recreation beaches. Bird watching, kayaking, biking and playground areas are all located within the Staten Island Unit of Gateway (Fort Wadsworth, Miller Field and Great Kills Park sites). Facilities Campground accommodates tent camping only. There is no day use (overnight camping only) allowed and no electrical outlets at the campground. Seasonal bathrooms are available. To go to Manhattan, take th
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- Friedel Memorial Drinking Fountain · 14 mi
- Propane
- Modern Propane · 19 mi
- Low clearances
- 423 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Gateway - Staten Island | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| William H. Pouch Scout Camp | Private campground | 3.6 mi | — | — |
| Liberty Harbor RV | RV park | 7.8 mi | — | — |
| Tamarack Campground | Public campground | 8.9 mi | — | — |
| Goldenrod Campground | Public campground | 8.9 mi | — | — |
| Wiley Post A | Public campground | 9.0 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.