About Camp Gateway - Sandy Hook
Number of accommodations: 18
Campground Amenities
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Potable Water
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Anonymous
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Location Camp Gateway - Sandy Hook
Address:
Camp Gateway Sandy Hook
Highlands, NJ, 07732
United States
From North Jersey and New York: South on the New Jersey Turnpike, Exit 11 onto the Garden State Parkway (South), Exit 117 (Keyport/Hazlet). After toll, bear left and follow Route 36 East 12 miles to park entrance (after crossing the Highlands Bridge). Stay right to enter the park.
From South Jersey: North on Garden State Parkway, Exit 105 (Eatontown), bear left for Route 36 East. Continue on Route 36 East, pass Monmouth Mall and across Route 35 through Eatontown and Long Branch (Route 36 is called Joline Avenue here). Continue on Route 36, which turns left and follows north along ocean (Route 36 is called Ocean Blvd. here). North for six miles through the towns of Long Branch, Monmouth Beach and Sea Bright to park.
From Philadelphia & Camden, New Jersey: New Jersey Turnpike north to Exit 7A (Shore Points) onto I-195, East on I-195 to Garden State Parkway north, GSP north to Exit 105 (Eatontown). Then follow "From South Jersey" directions above.
For directions by bus or ferry please go to www.nps.gov/gate/planyourvisit/directions.htm .
Latitude & Longitude: 40.4501 / -73.9951
Elevation: 4 feet
Policies & Rules
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During the Months of July-October, Tawny Field Cockroaches can be found in large numbers at Camp Gateway Sandy Hook. These cockroaches are 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. Visitors should expect to encounter the Tawny Field Roach between July-October. |
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Check-in time is 12pm. Please call (347)630-1124 if a ranger is not present when you arrive. Please have license plate information available upon checking in. Check-out time is 10am. |
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Alcohol, smoking, and pets are prohibited within the campground. |
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Raccoons are very active in the campground. Store all food and scented items in the food storage locker provided at your campsite. |
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Tent camping only. Camping is prohibited in the parking area. No RV Facilities available. No car camping whatsoever. |
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Bathroom facilities containing flushable toilets and sinks are available. There are no showers within the campground. |
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You must be 18 years old to reserve a campsite. At least one camper per campsite must be 18 years old or older. |
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No day-use within the campground. |
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Campers are allowed 1 vehicle per campsite to be parked in the designated campground parking lot. Parking is very limited within the campground lot, but additional parking may be available in 'L' Lot. |
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For After Hour Arrivals (7:30 p.m. or later): Campers with reservations, please obtain your overnight parking pass and site pass at the Entrance Station located at the front of the park at 9:00 p.m. or later. The park closes at 9:00 p.m. All vehicles parked without hang-tags after the park closes are subject to ticketing. |
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Firewood is available for purchase at the camp office. Please purchase firewood upon check-in. No outside wood is permitted. Collecting firewood in the park is not permitted. |
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No electric hookups. Generators are not permitted. |
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Camping Parking Passes are not valid for beach parking. Campers must obtain a separate Parking Pass. The parking pass can be purchased on rec.gov or at the park Entrance Station. Parking Passes are $20/car. Parking fees are in effect daily 8AM-6PM beginning the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day. Anyone parking in a designated fee parking lot during those hours are required to pay the parking fee. |
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For more information about Gateway National Recreation Area, Sandy Hook Unit please visit www.nps.gov/gate. |
