Gateway National Recreation Area, New York
- Fee per nightnot confirmed
- Seasonnot listed
- RV length (some sites)Up to 50 ft
- Drinking waternot listed
- Electricno
Also: Confirmed: a dump station and online reservations. Not listed: showers and flush toilets.
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Amenities
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- Electric hookups No
- Drinking water Not listed
- Flush toilets Not listed
- Showers Not listed
- Dump station Yes
- Water hookups at sites Not listed
- Sewer hookups Not listed
- 50 amp sites Not listed
- Pull-through sites No
- Accessible sites Yes
- Pets allowed No
- Tent sites Yes
- RV / trailer sites Yes
- Reservable online Yes
Sites, fees and season
- Campsites
- 54
- Longest RV / trailer listed
- Up to 50 ft at selected sites (not every site; check access and your site)
- Elevation
- 13 ft
- Phone
- (718) 338-3799 (campground or managing office)
- At the sites
- Of 53 sites: 22 accessible, 42 by the water, 21 with shade. Usual check-in 12:00 PM, check-out 10:00 AM. (official campsite list; check your own site when you book)
Fees are not listed in the official data. Check the official site before you go.
The listed length is the longest site; not every site fits that size. Confirm your site on the official reservation page.
Location and nearby campgrounds
Location on the map · Driving directions · 40.59489, -73.88416 (the official listing point; check the access road for large rigs)
Camp Gateway - Staten Island9.0 mi straight-line · From $30 / night
Camp Gateway - Sandy Hook11.6 mi straight-line · From $30 / night
The Cottage at Sailors Haven41.3 mi straight-line · Electric hookups
See 2 more nearby
- Watch Hill Bayview House 47.3 mi straight-line
- The Bayberry Dunes House 47.3 mi straight-line
Distances are straight lines, not driving routes or times.
From the official listing description, directions and rules
There's no other campground in the world where a family can sleep under the stars, tour the Statue of Liberty, watch a Broadway musical and kayak in one of the world's premier bird migration sanctuaries-all in one trip. Camp Gateway provides a tranquil outdoor experience right outside the nation's most lively and iconic metropolis- New York City.
Located in Floyd Bennet Field in Brooklyn, New York, the campground offers an outdoor escape for hiking, biking, birding and historic tours of airports and forts.Ranger-led programs are available all summer.
Recreation
History buffs can visit Civil War-era forts, restored historic aircraft or Nike missile sites. Nature lovers can stroll wooded paths, watch for birds and horseshoe crabs or simply relax. Horseback riding, kayaking and archery are also options.
Facilities
Public bus transportation takes campers to a subway station for easy access around the New York City metro area. Camp Gateway is open April - October and offers tent and RV camping. Generators are permitted during limited hours at RV sites only. Dump Station is available.
Nearby Attractions
Biking trails weave through Fort Tilden, with a military history that dates back to the War of 1812.
Birders should try the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge with 300 species of migratory birds, with willets and green herons in spring and summer, or osprey and black crowned night herons year-round.
Weather forecast - next 7 days
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Climate by month
Average daily high and low and monthly precipitation, 1991-2020 normals from the NOAA station Ny Ave V Brooklyn - 5.1 mi away, station at 20 ft - about the same height as the campground. Long-term averages, not a forecast; the open season is listed separately above.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Precip. in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 28 | 3.53 |
| Feb | 42 | 29 | 2.97 |
| Mar | 50 | 35 | 4.37 |
| Apr | 60 | 45 | 3.85 |
| May | 70 | 54 | 4.03 |
| Jun | 79 | 64 | 4.44 |
| Jul | 85 | 70 | 4.85 |
| Aug | 83 | 69 | 3.92 |
| Sep | 76 | 62 | 3.92 |
| Oct | 65 | 51 | 4.02 |
| Nov | 54 | 41 | 3.23 |
| Dec | 44 | 33 | 4.00 |
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Sources and data dates where every fact comes from
| Fact | Source | Fetched from the source |
|---|---|---|
| Campsites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Reservable online | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Tent sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| RV / trailer sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Electric hookups | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Dump station | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Pull-through sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Accessible sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Pets allowed | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Longest RV / trailer listed | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Elevation | USGS elevation (EPQS) | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Official page | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Official reservations | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Phone | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
Last successful data update for this page: Oct 27, 2026. That is when we last read the official sources - not a personal visit, and not the date the source itself changed (shown per fact above). Found something wrong? Report an error.