Camp Gateway- Brooklyn Ny
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.
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Site mix
| Tent-only | 36 |
| RV, no hookups | 17 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 50 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
52 sites in 5 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Shade | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Pets | Accessible | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Amelia Earhart | RV | Back-in | Paved | Island | 6 / 2 | No | Yes | |||
| A43 | Amelia Earhart | RV | Back-in | Paved | Island | 6 / 2 | Yes | ||||
| A44 | Amelia Earhart | RV | Back-in | Paved | Island | 6 / 2 | Yes | ||||
| A45 | Amelia Earhart | RV | Back-in | Paved | Island | 6 / 2 | Yes | ||||
| A46 | Amelia Earhart | RV | Back-in | Paved | Island | 6 / 2 | Yes | ||||
| A47 | Amelia Earhart | RV | Back-in | Paved | Island | 6 / 2 | Yes | ||||
| A50 | Amelia Earhart | RV | Paved | 6 / 2 | No | Yes | Standard | ||||
| A51 | Amelia Earhart | RV | Paved | 6 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |||||
| A52 | Amelia Earhart | RV | Paved | 6 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |||||
| A53 | Amelia Earhart | RV | Paved | 6 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 10:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 50 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Sites A42, A43, A44, A45 and 19 more are listed accessible |
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.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
Public Transportation: Take the Q35 bus to the Flatbush Avenue/Ryan Visitor Center stop. Enter the park through the pedestrian gate and walk around the right side of the Visitor Center. Keep walking east for approximately 1 mile to the camp grounds. Passenger vehicles: Take the Belt Parkway to exit 11S, Flatbush Avenue South.
| Nearest town | Brooklyn, New York |
| Coordinates | 40.5949° N, 73.8842° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Outlandish ↗ | 6.7 mi |
| RV sales & service | Camping World ↗ | 41.6 mi |
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CAMPING IN BROOKLYN
Worth a stop
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. If the big city beckons, head to Riis Landing for seasonal ferry rides to Manhattan.
- 10.2 miVisitor Center ↗Visitor center
- 10.2 miVisitor Center ↗Visitor center
- 11.2 miGateway Nra-Fishing Access Permit ↗Fishing site
- 13.1 miGateway Nra-Staten Isl Boat Launch Parking ↗Boat launch
- 14.3 miSandy Hook Beach Parking ↗Swimming
- 14.3 mi
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Historic landmarks nearby
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Natural features
Gateway National Recreation Area exists within one of the most urbanized areas of the country, covering 26,000 acres of New Jersey and three New York City boroughs. Among the urban environment, the park boasts grasslands, woodlands, sand dunes, beaches, ponds, salt marshes and forests. Camp Gateway is in the woodland habitat of Floyd Bennet Field.
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.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Camp Gateway- Brooklyn Ny?
Sites at Camp Gateway- Brooklyn Ny are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Camp Gateway- Brooklyn Ny?
Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 10:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Camp Gateway- Brooklyn Ny have?
54 sites, including 36 tent-only sites and 17 RV sites without hookups.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Camp Gateway- Brooklyn Ny?
The longest site here provides 50 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are there showers or a dump station at Camp Gateway- Brooklyn Ny?
Dump Station is available.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Camp Gateway- Brooklyn Ny?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Camp Gateway- Brooklyn Ny?
Sites A42, A43, A44, and A45 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 23 sites in all. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Camp Gateway- Brooklyn Ny?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE and AT&T 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Camp Gateway- Brooklyn Ny?
History buffs can visit Civil War-era forts, restored historic aircraft or Nike missile sites. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Camp Gateway- Brooklyn Ny?
Brooklyn, New York. Biking trails weave through Fort Tilden, with a military history that dates back to the War of 1812.
Source: Getting there
What if Camp Gateway- Brooklyn Ny is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Camp Gateway - Staten Island (9 mi), Camp Gateway - Sandy Hook (11.6 mi), and Watch Hill Campground (47.5 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby
Which national park is Camp Gateway- Brooklyn Ny in?
Camp Gateway- Brooklyn Ny is a Gateway National Recreation Area campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.
Source: Gateway National Recreation Area