Gateway National Recreation Area, a New York National Recreation Area located near Arverne, Astoria and Avenel

GATEWAY NATIONAL RECREATION AREA

GATEWAY NATIONAL RECREATION AREA
Public Affairs Office
Staten Island, New York 10305

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Gateway NRA is a 26,000 acre recreation area located in the heart of the New York metropolitan area. The park extends through three New York City boroughs and into northern New Jersey.

Park sites offer a variety of recreation opportunities, along with a chance to explore many significant cultural and natural resources.

Featured Areas within the Park

Camp Gateway - Sandy Hook Availability and Reservations

Welcome to Gateway National Recreation Area, Sandy Hook Unit There are a variety of cultural and recreational opportunities available at the park including history tours, living history demonstrations, hiking, birding, kayaking, camping, swimming, and biking. Sandy Hook is known for its beautiful beaches, the Fort Hancock and Sandy Hook Proving Ground....more

Camp Gateway - Staten Island Availability and Reservations

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....more

Camp Gateway Brooklyn Tamarak and Goldenrod Availability and Reservations

There's no other campground in the world where a family can sleep under the stars, tour the Statue of Liberty, watch a Broadway musical and kayak in one of the world's premier bird migration sanctuaries-all in one trip. Camp Gateway provides a tranquil outdoor experience right outside the nation's most lively and iconic metropolis- New York City. ....more

FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES OVERVIEW

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Location

Gateway National Recreation Area is located near Arverne, Astoria and Avenel

Nearby Parks

Liberty State Park Heliport

Statue of Liberty

Liberty State Park

Ellis Island

Castle Clinton National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

Gateway National Recreation Area

Shirley Chisholm State Park

Edison State Park

Cheesequake State Park

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Area Campgrounds

Deer River Campsite
County Road 14 Red Tavern Road
Duane Center, NY
518-483-0060

Hilltop Farm Campsites
Box 138 Forest Road
Mountaindale, NY
845-434-1017

Area Fishing Related Businesses

Scag's Bait & Tackle
50 Fort Pl # A1b
Staten Island, NY
(718) 727-7373

Zimmer Fish & Game Conservation Assoc
4411 Arthur Kill Rd
Staten Island, NY
(718) 948-9599

Michael's Bait & Tackle Shop
187 Mansion Ave
Staten Island, NY
(718) 984-9733

Biggie's Bait & Tackle
65 Page Ave
Staten Island, NY
(718) 966-9206

Lady Kim Charters
16 Sheraden Avenue
Staten Island, NY
(718) 698-6582

Captains Marine Mercury & Force Outboards
202 Mansion Ave
Staten Island, NY
(718) 984-3346

Capt Pauls Charters
81 Detroit Ave
Staten Island, NY
(718) 966-6990

Uncle Mike's Fishing Sinkers
240 47th St
Brooklyn, NY
(718) 439-0740

Redhook Bait & Tackle
320 Van Brunt St
Brooklyn, NY
(718) 797-4892

Bernie's Fishing Tackle
3035 Emmons Ave
Brooklyn, NY
(718) 646-7600

Name-It Bait & Tackle
2558 Stillwell Ave
Brooklyn, NY
(718) 373-6233

Stella Maris Charters
2702 Emmons Ave
Brooklyn, NY
(718) 769-5678

Uncle Mike Fishing Sinkers
47 4th St
Brooklyn, NY
(718) 439-0740

Bad Influence Inc
2771 Mill Ave
Brooklyn, NY
(718) 629-2248

Bo-GI's Bait and Tackle
2126 Knapp St
Brooklyn, NY
(718) 743-2277

Area Cabins and Lodges

Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Rsrt
2120 Kenmore Ter
Brooklyn, NY
(718) 703-0055

Country Resorts Ltd
2157 57th St
Brooklyn, NY
(718) 236-1177

Best Western Gregory Hotel
8315 4th Ave
Brooklyn, NY
(718) 238-3737

Prince Classon Hotel
547 Classon Ave
Brooklyn, NY
(718) 623-3222

Bass Hotels & Resorts
461 3rd St
Brooklyn, NY
(718) 369-6490

Country Resorts Ltd
4616 13th Ave
Brooklyn, NY
(718) 436-2000

Doral Hotels & Resorts
90 Park Ave
Brooklyn, NY
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Marriott Hotels Resorts Suites: New York Marriott Brooklyn
333 Adams St
Brooklyn, NY
(718) 246-7000

Hotel Richmond
71 Central Ave
Staten Island, NY
(718) 447-8445

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Directions

Plane - Gateway NRA is accessible by the three New York metropolitan airports: Kennedy, LaGuardia and Newark (NJ).

Car - Call:(718) 354-4606 --main number. (718) 338-3799 Brooklyn/Floyd Bennett Field;(718) 318-4300 Riis Park or Fort Tilden/Queens;Wildlife Refuge(718) 318-4340;(718) 354-4500 Fort Wadsworth/Staten Island; (718) 351-6970 Miller Field/Staten Island;Great Kills Park (718) 987-6790/Staten Island; (732) 872-5970 Sandy Hook

Public Transportation - Call: (718) 354-4606.