About 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. 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…
- Managed by: Gateway National Recreation Area, NPS
- Where: 5 mi southeast of Bayonne, NJ · 40.59993, -74.05544
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Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Jun & Aug–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Feb.
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Verizon 5G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.Only a few dozen of the brightest stars.
Class 8 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Propane: 21.5 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- William H. Pouch Scout Camp 3.4 mi
- Tamarack Campground 8.6 mi
- Goldenrod Campground 8.6 mi
- Wiley Post A 8.6 mi
- Camp Gateway- Brooklyn Ny 8.6 mi
- Rolling River Day Camp 20.3 mi