Campground Details - CAMP GATEWAY - STATEN ISLAND, NY - ReserveAmerica

Overview

This campground boasts a spectacular view of one of the longest extension bridges in the world, the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. Not far from the campsite is an overlook area which features a vantage point to view the Statue of Liberty, the Manhattan Skyline and various forts and batteries in the New York Harbor region. Take a stroll down the boardwalk or bike ride along the beach front where there are food concessions available. There is a Staten Island Ferry that goes to New York City which is FREE of charge.

Natural Features:

Located in Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island glacial activity from 10,000 years ago, has left a high point, which is the Overlook area. Hills, fields, Maritime Forest and Dunes, as well as beaches are within the Staten Island Unit.

Recreation:

Fishing off the beach is available for campers. In addition, campers can experience a ranger led tour of the historic structures. In the summer months, campers can stroll the beach at Fort Wadsworth or swim at the guarded beach at our Great Kills Park location. Bird watching, basketball, kayaking and playground areas are within the Staten Island Unit.

Facilities:

A public bus from in and outside Fort Wadsworth (buses stop running at 6:30 p.m. daily, check schedule) takes campers to Staten Island Ferry for a 20-minute boat ride to New York City. From there, street buses, tour buses, taxis and subways are available.

Nearby Attractions:

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

Activities and Amenities

Within Facility
Accessible Campsite Accessible Drinking Water Accessible Flush Toilets Accessible Grills Accessible Picnic Areas Accessible Picnic Shelters Accessible Pit Toilets Accessible Scenic Overlook Accessible Sites Accessible Walkways Backpacking Badminton Basketball Courts Battery Lights Beach Beach Access Beachcombing Bike Rentals Biking Birding Boardwalk Broom & Dust Pan Bucket & Shovel Campfire Circles Campfire Programs Campfire Rings Church Comfort Station Cooking Area Cultural Activities Dock Drinking Water Educational Programs Emergency Services Evening Programs Event Area Fire Extinguisher Firewood First Aid Kit	Fishing Flush Toilets Flush Toilets (Seasonal) Food storage lockers Grills Guided Interpretive Walks Hiking Historic Sites Interpretive Trails Lanterns Lighthouse Lighthouse Tours Lights Parking Area Paved Pathways Paved Roads Picnic Area Picnic Shelters Pit Toilets Playground Potable Toilets Ranger Station Recreation Programs Recycling Scenic Overlooks Security Lights Shade Showers Showers (Seasonal) Softball Fields Star Gazing Tent Pads Tent sites Trailheads Trash Collection Water Water (Seasonal) Water Access Water Spigot
Within 10 Miles
ATM Accessible Boat Dock Accessible Boat Ramp Accessible Fishing Dock Accessible Swimming Accessible Trails Accessible Vault Toilets Adirondack Shelter Airport Amphitheater Antiquing Archery Auditorium Auto Repair Shop Auto Touring Bait Shop Bank Baseball Fields Boat Dock Boat Maintenance Boat Slips Boat Storage Boat Trailer Parking Botanical Gardens Bus Stop Butterfly Garden Cafe Car Rentals Casino Community Park Concessions Cultural Center Equestrian Sites Fishing Dock Fishing Guide Fishing Licenses Fishing Pier Flea Market Food Services Fuel Available General Store Geological Attractions	Gift Shop Golf Grocery Store Group Camping Hitching Racks Horse Corrals Horse Staging Area Horse Stalls Horse Watering Station Horseback Riding Horseback Riding Trails Hospital Hotels Ice Ice Machine Ice Skating Kayaking Kennel Laundry Facilities Lifeguards Lodging Marina Medical Facilities Motel Multi-Use Court Museum Non-Motorized Boating Outdoor Showers Outfitter Guide Services Paddle Boating Propane Propane Fuel Available RV Parking RV Storage RV sites RV supplies Recreation Center Restaurant Sailboarding Sailing Scenic Drive Soccer Fields

Know Before You Go

Upon arrival and re-entry, ID is needed for entry to campsite area along with confirmation letter.
No pets.
No day-use within the campground.
No alcohol.
Tent camping only. Camping is prohibited in the parking area.
No electric hookups.
No outside wood is permitted.
Bring personal care protection for mosquitoes, ticks, bee stings and poison ivy.

Quiet hours 10:00 p.m. - 8:00 a.m. (No barbecuing during these hours)

Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
40.60359, -74.05881
40°36'13"N, 74°3'32"W

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. After toll, take the Bay Street exit: bear right and proceed to the traffic light. At the light turn right onto Bay Street and follow to park entrance where the booth is located. Make a right into the parking lot at the Camp Gateway Ranger Station, building #220 and check in upon arrival.

Auto: Outerbridge from New Jersey: After paying the toll, follow the West Shore Expressway all the way to the Staten Island Expressway and take the right ramp toward Brooklyn/Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. Take the last exit before toll plaza which is Lily Pond Avenue Exit (Exit 15). At the Lily Pond traffic light make a left (Lily Pond automatically changes to School Road) . Make a right onto Bay Street. Proceed to the entrance of the park/NPS guard booth. Make a right into the parking lot at the Camp Gateway Ranger Station, building #220 and check in upon arrival.

Auto: Goethal's Bridge from New Jersey: After paying toll, stay on the Staten Island Expressway, following the Brooklyn/Verrazano-Narrows Bridge signs. Take the last exit before toll which is Lily Pond Avenue Exit (Exit 15). At the Lily Pond traffic light make a left (Lily Pond automatically changes to School Road) . Make a right onto Bay Street. Proceed to the entrance of the park/NPS guard booth. Make a right into the parking lot at the Camp Gateway Ranger Station, building #220 and check in upon arrival.