Visitors enjoying the sun and sand at Jacob Riis Park — Millions of visitors visit Gateway's beaches every summer. NPS Photo

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area · New York · National Park Service

Camping

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for millions of visitors every year. Gateway offers green spaces and beaches alongside historic structures and cultural landscapes. Every day, Gateway is open for you to explore, envision, and enjoy!

Plan your visit

Trails & hiking

Biking

Camping

Site types & reservations: see the official site.

Know before you go

Phone: 7183544606
Official site: www.nps.gov
Managed by: National Park Service

Getting there

Directions on Google Maps →

Things to do

Highlights: Forts · Maritime · Military · US Coast Guard · Monuments and Memorials · Urban America · Wars and Conflicts · Animals · Fish · Dunes · Natural Sounds · Scenic Views · Watersheds · Wetlands · Marshes

Activities & features: Boating · Fishing · Guided Tours · Paddling · Kayaking · Swimming · Saltwater Swimming