Camp Gateway - Sandy Hook

Ranger Gage makes me proud to be a human.

The park rangers made this trip awesome. We had perfect weather, pristine site and clean facilities. Our families totally enjoyed the trip. Thanks again Sandy Hook Rangers!

Love the low key nature of Sandy Hook camping. The natural surroundings, bike paths and super helpful ranger staff make the experience memorable. Purchasing tickets that do not return on the same day if you're camping is nearly impossible or at best confusing. Sea Streak needs to figure out how to better manage the ferry ticket purchase process - it's super inconsistent an depends on who you talk to at Sea Streak. The website tells you to purchase a "flex" ticket if you're camping at Sandy Hook but immediately tells you on the next page tells you flex tickets cannot be used at Sandy Hook. When calling Sea Streak, we got two different people telling us the opposite thing (one saying you cannot buy a ticket that returns on a different day and another saying it's "probably okay"). Sandy Hook is fantastic - the ferry ticketing needs lots of fixing.

We were excited to camp here, but unfortunately our experience was very disappointing. We found ticks around our campsite, and even worse, we found two ticks inside our tent. We didn't feel safe staying overnight, so we packed up and went home the same evening.

Another inconvenience was that cars are not allowed into the camping area, so we had to carry all of our camping gear , which was very difficult.

The location may be nice, but the tick problem and the inconvenience of transporting all of our equipment made this a frustrating experience. I hope the park takes better measures to control ticks and improve access for campers.

Great place to camp. Ranger Gage was super helpful and friendly. My family and I plan on camping here for many years to come.

heaven-esque experience under the moon and stars, above sand and sea, families huddled around campfires in adoration of the lost art of warmth via togetherness, string lights draped like luminous curtains, kids dance their song of flashlight tag and curious terror of the beyond blacklit wilderness, the golden pathway they learn to trod pushed by gracious hands of loving parents.

Wonderful campgrounds with great facilities and staff. Can’t recommend enough -

Always a great experience at Camp Gateway on Sandy Hook. We are returning for our 4th year. The Park Rangers are always hospitable and on top of every detail. Park Ranger Matt was especially helpful in securing my son and I an extra two nights through some last minute cancellations.
Sandy Hook is such a gem. Thank you!!!

Our experience at Camp Gateway - Sandy Hook was amazing and the National Park employees were very knowledgable and kind.