Gateway National Recreation Area
3 campgrounds in the park · 54 nearby within 50 mi
Photo: NPS Photo
5 current alerts
As of Sep 20, 2026 · from nps.gov
- InformationRyan Visitor Center Phone Line Out of ServiceThe Floyd Bennett Field Ryan Visitor Center phone line (718-338-3799) is out of service. For information on ranger programs in the Jamaica Bay Unit, call the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center at 718-318-4340. For questions about permits, events, or other park information, call the general park information line at 718-354-4606. For emergencies, call U.S. Park Police's 24-hour dispatch at 718-354-4700.
- Park closureJacob Riis Park Access RestrictionsDue 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.
- Park closureDead Horse Bay (Brooklyn) Remains Closed to the PublicThe entire southern area of Dead Horse Bay, including Glass Bottle Beach, is closed to the public. Dead Horse Bay is located in Brooklyn, NYC.
- Park closureSpring Creek (Queens) Closed to the PublicSpring 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.
- InformationDogs Not allowed on ocean beaches in Jamaica Bay and Sandy Hook March 15- Sept. 15Dogs 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
At a glance
- In the park
- 3 campgrounds1 reserve on Recreation.gov
- Near the park
- 54 campgroundsWithin 50 mi
Where to camp
Camping in the park 3
Camping near the park 54
- Aerial viewPublic Land
Goldenrod Campground
2.6 mi · New York, NY
- Aerial viewPublic Land
Tamarack Campground
2.7 mi · New York, NY
Services nearby: 1 dump station · 23 rest areas
About Gateway
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for millions of visitors every year. Gateway offers green…
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for millions of visitors every year. Gateway offers green spaces and beaches alongside historic structures and cultural landscapes. Every day, Gateway is open for you to explore, envision, and enjoy!
Photos: NPS Photo
Things to do
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Guided Tours
- Paddling
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Saltwater Swimming
Plan your visit
Getting there
Gateway is located in two states; NJ and NY, and has three units: Jamaica Bay, Sandy Hook and Staten Island. You can access most of our park by car and public transportation. Please visit our website for specific…
Weather
Gateway National Recreation Area includes several separate land areas spread throughout the New York metropolitan area. The New York area experiences four distinct seasons. Temperatures are moderate in the spring and…
Plan your visit
Hours
Includes Bergen Beach, Floyd Bennett Field, Fort Tilden, Frank Charles Park, Hamilton Beach, Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, Canarsie Pier, Jacob Riis Park, North Channel Bridge, Plumb Beach and Spring Creek.
Getting there
Gateway is located in two states; NJ and NY, and has three units: Jamaica Bay, Sandy Hook and Staten Island. You can access most of our park by car and public transportation. Please visit our website for specific directions to all of our units
Weather
Gateway National Recreation Area includes several separate land areas spread throughout the New York metropolitan area. The New York area experiences four distinct seasons. Temperatures are moderate in the spring and fall, but range from the high 90's during the summer to snow and sleet in winter.
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