NPS · Gateway National Recreation Area · Staten Island, NY

Camp Gateway - Staten Island

This campground boasts a spectacular view of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, the longest vehicle suspension span in the United States. When it opened in 1964, it was the longest span in the world for 17 years. It connects Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn and Fort Wadsworth in Staten Island. Not far from the campground is an overlook area which features a vantage point to view the Statue of Liberty NM, the Manhattan Skyline and various forts and batteries in the New York Harbor region. Fortification tours are available on site. Connecting to the bike path, near the campground, is a NYC Parks and Recreation boardwalk where bike rentals and food concessions are available offsite.

Reservable · Recreation.gov7 sitesTents only

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Site mix

Tent-only7
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

7 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteShadePeople / vehiclesAccessibleRating
H1None4 / 1YesStandard
H2None4 / 1Standard
H3None4 / 1Standard
H4None4 / 1Standard
H5None4 / 1Standard
H6None4 / 1Standard
H7None4 / 1Standard

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

EquipmentTents
Tent padsYes
AccessibilitySite H1 is listed accessible

Campground accommodates tent camping only. There is no day use (overnight camping only) allowed and no electrical outlets at the campground. Seasonal bathrooms are available. To go to Manhattan, take the NYC Public Transportation bus to the St. George Ferry terminal, Staten Island (approx. 25 minute ride from Fort Wadsworth). Board the ferry to New York City, in Lower Manhattan (25 minute boat ride). From there, various types of public transportation are available (e.g. bike rentals, taxis, subways). Bus service running inside Fort Wadsworth stops at 7:00 p.m. daily, though there is service just outside of the park entrance.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Camp Gateway - Staten Island30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 3.53 inches of precipitation, 6.5 inches of snowFebruary: 2.97 inches of precipitation, 8.5 inches of snowMarch: 4.37 inches of precipitation, 4.4 inches of snowApril: 3.85 inches of precipitation, 0.6 inches of snowMay: 4.03 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 4.44 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 4.85 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 3.92 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 3.92 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 4.02 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 3.23 inches of precipitation, 0.2 inches of snowDecember: 4.00 inches of precipitation, 4.3 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 33.6°F averageFebruary: 35.7°F averageMarch: 42.5°F averageApril: 52.7°F averageMay: 62.4°F averageJune: 71.6°F averageJuly: 77.5°F averageAugust: 76.1°F averageSeptember: 69.5°F averageOctober: 58.1°F averageNovember: 47.9°F averageDecember: 38.9°F average0 in2 in4 in6 in8 in10 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Ny Ave V Brooklyn, 4 miles from the campground at 20 feet, station USC00305796 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 47 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 25 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

Bus: S51 from Staten Island Ferry Terminal to the park entrance on Bay Street. Auto: Verrazano Narrows Bridge from Brooklyn: Take lower level of bridge if possible and stay to the far right. If lower level is closed, take upper level bridge and stay to your far right.

Nearest townStaten Island, New York
Coordinates40.5999° N, 74.0554° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearS&D Sporting and Outdoors ↗2.6 mi
RV sales & serviceCamping World ↗39 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗39.7 mi

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Worth a stop

Alice Austin House, Snug Harbor, Staten Island Zoo, and Staten Island Museum are all within a 10 mile or less radius.

Natural features

Thousands of years ago, glacial activity created a morainal hilltop, that is Fort Wadsworth Overlook. Located at the Narrows in New York Harbor, visitors can look out at the hills of Bay Ridge in Brooklyn and eastern Staten Island. Part of Gateway National Recreation Area, Staten Island Unit, has various topographic features, such as hills, fields, maritime forest and dunes, as well as beaches.

Recreation

Surf fishing at the beach is available for campers with a fishing license (see DEC for details). In addition, campers can attend a ranger-led tour of the historic structures. In the summer months, campers may enjoy walking/sunbathing (no Lifeguard on duty) on the beach at Fort Wadsworth. Swimming where lifeguards are on duty, is available at Gateway NRA- Great Kills Beach or NYC Parks and Recreation beaches. Bird watching, kayaking, biking and playground areas are all located within the Staten Island Unit of Gateway (Fort Wadsworth, Miller Field and Great Kills Park sites).

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Camp Gateway - Staten Island?

Sites at Camp Gateway - Staten Island 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 - Staten Island?

Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 10:00 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Camp Gateway - Staten Island have?

7 sites, including 7 tent-only sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I bring an RV to Camp Gateway - Staten Island?

Camp Gateway - Staten Island is listed for tents only.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there accessible sites at Camp Gateway - Staten Island?

Site H1 is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. 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 - Staten Island?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 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 - Staten Island?

Surf fishing at the beach is available for campers with a fishing license (see DEC for details). The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Camp Gateway - Staten Island?

Staten Island, New York. Alice Austin House, Snug Harbor, Staten Island Zoo, and Staten Island Museum are all within a 10 mile or less radius.

Source: Getting there

What if Camp Gateway - Staten Island is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Camp Gateway- Brooklyn Ny (9 mi), Camp Gateway - Sandy Hook (10.8 mi), and Watch Hill Campground (56.4 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby

Which national park is Camp Gateway - Staten Island in?

Camp Gateway - Staten Island is a Gateway National Recreation Area campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.

Source: Gateway National Recreation Area