Camp Gateway - Staten Island
Gateway National Recreation Area — ocean access, fishing, hiking
Location: Staten Island, NY, NY
Price: From $30 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (14 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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Camp Gateway offers spectacular views of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge and nearby vantage points for viewing the Statue of Liberty and Manhattan Skyline. The campground provides access to historic sites, fishing, and various recreational activities in the New York Harbor region.
Wildlife alert: Harbor seals, Virginia opossums, and raccoons are present in the area. Birdwatchers may spot American woodcocks, Iceland gulls, and hermit thrushes.
Insider tips for Camp Gateway - Staten Island: Book early as this is a federal campground with only 7 tent sites Take the S51 bus from Staten Island Ferry Terminal to park entrance on Bay Street Visit the nearby overlook area for views of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, Statue of Liberty, and Manhattan Skyline
Skip Camp Gateway - Staten Island if: Visiting outside May through October as campground is seasonal. You need electric hookups or other RV amenities as most sites lack hookups.
Best time to visit Camp Gateway - Staten Island: May-October — Official operating season for the campground.
Nearby campgrounds: Camp Gateway- Brooklyn Ny (Brooklyn, NY), Fort Tilden Picnic Pavilion (Queens, NY), Camp Gateway - Sandy Hook (Highlands, NJ), The Cottage At Sailors Haven (Patchogue, NY).
Cell Phone Coverage at Camp Gateway - Staten Island
Cell signal at Camp Gateway - Staten Island (Staten Island, NY): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 5G: 100%
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with only 7 tent sites
Take the S51 bus from Staten Island Ferry Terminal to park entrance on Bay Street
Visit the nearby overlook area for views of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, Statue of Liberty, and Manhattan Skyline
Official operating season for the campground
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
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 Gatewa
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Gateway National Recreation Area fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Gateway National Recreation Area before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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