NPS PHOTO by Kailie Swails Camp overnight at all three units of Gateway As a public health precuation, the Sandy Hook campsite and Floyd Bennett Field campsite are temporarily closed through June 30, 2020, for the safety of staff and visitors. (The Fort Wadsworth Campsite traditionally opens up in July.) No new reservations will be accepted until further notice. Please continue to monitor recreation.gov for status updates. Learn more about camping at: Floyd Bennett Field, Brooklyn 
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Length of Stay: No day use, you must camp overnight. 14 nights is the maximum number of nights permitted. Size limits: Up to six people may camp at a single site. Larger families and groups will need to reserve multiple camp sites. Sites are large enough for one large tent or two small tents. 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. Recreational Vehicles (RVs) at Floyd Bennett Field only: There are presently 12 RV camp sites. Water, sewer and electrical hookups are NOT available. Tents are not permitted in RV sites. Neither Fort Wadsworth nor Sandy Hook can accommodate RVs. Showers: Showers are not available at Sandy Hook. At Fort Wadsworth, a cold-water shower is available to campers during the camping season. At Floyd Bennett Field, hot and cold-water showers, located across from the camp grounds, are open daily May through October, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
Last updated: May 12, 2020