National Park Service · New York
Camp Gateway - Staten Island
National Park Service · New York, United States · in Gateway National Recreation Area
- Sites
- 7
- Hookups
- 7 no hookups
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Dump station
- No
- Laundry
- No
- Elevation
- 82 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 7
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · AT&T good · Verizon good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Gateway National Recreation Area
- Nearest town
- Staten Island
- Address
- 220 NEW YORK AVENUE- CAMP OFFICE , Staten Island, NY, 10305
- Phone
- 718-354-4655
- Activities
- Biking, Birding, Boating, Camping, Evening Programs, Fishing, Guided Interpretive Walks, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site, Interpretive Programs, Observation Site, Other Recreation Concession Site
7 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
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.
Recreation
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 walking/sunbathing (no Lifeguard on duty) on the beach at Fort Wadsworth. Swimming where lifeguards are on duty, is available at Gateway NRA- Great Kills Beach or NYC Parks and Recreation beaches. Bird watching, kayaking, biking and playground areas are all located within the Staten Island Unit of Gateway (Fort Wadsworth, Miller Field and Great Kills Park sites).
Facilities
Campground accommodates tent camping only. There is no day use (overnight camping only) allowed and no electrical outlets at the campground.
Seasonal bathrooms are available. To go to Manhattan, take the NYC Public Transportation bus to the St. George Ferry terminal, Staten Island (approx. 25 minute ride from Fort Wadsworth). Board the ferry to New York City, in Lower Manhattan (25 minute boat ride). From there, various types of public transportation are available (e.g. bike rentals, taxis, subways). Bus service running inside Fort Wadsworth stops at 7:00 p.m. daily, though there is service just outside of the park entrance. Check MTA for schedule and pricing https://bustime.mta.info/
Natural Features
Thousands of years ago, glacial activity created a morainal hilltop, that is Fort Wadsworth Overlook. Located at the Narrows in New York Harbor, visitors can look out at the hills of Bay Ridge in Brooklyn and eastern Staten Island. Part of Gateway National Recreation Area, Staten Island Unit, has various topographic features, such as hills, fields, maritime forest and dunes, as well as beaches.
Nearby Attractions
Alice Austin House, Snug Harbor, Staten Island Zoo, and Staten Island Museum are all within a 10 mile or less radius.
Charges & Cancellations
Changes & Cancellations
Recreation.gov refund and cancellation policy:
https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies
Fees
Fort Wadsworth Camping Fees: $30. $30 per night for a maximum of 14 nights. Each site can accommodate up to six people.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39° | 25° | 3° | 52° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 40° | 28° | 0° | 65° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 50° | 35° | 19° | 71° | 7 of 11 |
| April | 63° | 43° | 29° | 86° | 4 of 11 |
| May | 70° | 54° | 39° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 77° | 62° | 52° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 85° | 71° | 62° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 82° | 71° | 63° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 77° | 64° | 54° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 65° | 48° | 40° | 83° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 51° | 37° | 25° | 71° | 4 of 10 |
| December | 41° | 31° | 16° | 63° | 9 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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