Camping at Gateway

Camp Gateway Sandy Hook will be open May 9, 2025 - July 13, 2025.

All reservations for Camp Gateway Sandy Hook can be made at Camp Gateway - Sandy Hook, Gateway National Recreation Area - Recreation.gov

Camping details

Rates:

• $30 a night; $15 a night with the Senior or Access Pass

Length of Stay: No day use, you must camp overnight. 14 nights is the maximum number of nights permitted.

Size limits: Camp Gateway Sandy Hook has sites that can accommodate groups of 6 or 10 persons. Larger families and groups will need to reserve multiple camp sites. Sites are large enough for one large tent or two small tents. Capacity may be reduced for safety considerations.

What to bring: Your own tents and sleeping bags. A pad underneath your sleeping bag may cushion you better for a better night's sleep. Bring sunscreen and insect repellant as well.

What NOT to bring: Alcohol, pets, and charcoal grills are NOT allowed at tent camping sites. Glass containers are not allowed anywhere in the park.

Sandy Hook cannot accommodate RVs.

During the Months of July-October, Tawny Field Cockroaches can be found in large numbers at Camp Gateway Sandy Hook. These cockroaches are primarily outdoor insects and are commonly found in grassy fields, meadows, and woodland edges. Unlike the German and American Cockroach, the Tawny Field Cockroach does not bite or pose a health risk, nor do they reproduce inside homes, restaurants or other buildings. The Tawny Cockroach is thought to be an important food source for birds and other wildlife.