Gateway National Recreation Area Sandy Hook Unit

Category: National park

Address: 26 Hudson Rd, Highlands, NJ 07732, USA

Opening hours

Sunday: 6AM–9PM

Monday: 6AM–9PM

Tuesday: 6AM–9PM

Wednesday: 6AM–9PM

Thursday: 6AM–9PM

Friday: 6AM–9PM

Saturday: 6AM–9PM

Reviews

Ryan Biddulph

Oct 21, 2022

This is a pretty beach that is part of a national park system. It gets a little crowded on weekends during the summer of course so allow for ample time to leave the lot. Overall, thumbs up.

Frank Tartaglia

Oct 20, 2022

A beautiful place on the Jersey shore with large beaches and lots of history

Daniel Ostrowski

Oct 20, 2022

Awesome place to visit and see the remnants of Ft Hancock, beaches and woodland. Lots of flora and fauna. Quiet, peaceful walks. Good place to clear the clutter in your brain and life.

Albert Haggerty

Oct 19, 2022

Definitely a go to place....great to visit during off season as well....you'll have the whole base to yourself. FYI...the lighthouse closes this weekend October 21, 2022.

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Questions & Answers

Is the beach handicapped accessible?

Renee Flora | Oct 22, 2021
Richard Lurie | Oct 22, 2021

There aren't stairs but it's sand so it's gonna be rough going.

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Are there places to change your clothes after swimming?

jeffrey hunt | Oct 22, 2021
M H (Outlawed4Life) | Oct 22, 2021

Yes

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Will people not leave their garbage and bottles , dog waste, and fishing gear at the Belford ferry terminal and surrounding grasses???

Jan Aslin | Oct 22, 2021
Bashir Ali | Oct 22, 2021

Many are very irresponsible and inconsiderate.

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Are they charging fees now ?

Roberta Duty | Oct 22, 2020
Elizabeth Tenesaca | Oct 22, 2020

Before 7am is free, it's $20 per car

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Is there a senior discount or free pass for seniors?

Nicholas Connolly | Jul 24, 2022
Rich Rahnefeld | Jul 24, 2022

I know there's a sr discount when buying the season pass.

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Are there senior passes

Ellen O ́Brien | Jun 24, 2022
Saima Rehman | Jul 24, 2022

Yes

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Are there any sand wheelchairs for rent?

A Google User | Jun 24, 2022
Kelley Lou Nelson | Jun 24, 2022

I did not see any but that doesn't mean they are not available

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Is sandy hook at capacity right now ?

michel astudillo | Oct 22, 2020
Carlos Javier Marcano Marrero | Oct 22, 2020

Yes Sandy hook it's at capacity

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Beach reopen? could we swim?

WeiChin Shin | Oct 22, 2020
carol lavis | Oct 22, 2020

Is there still bacterial pollution off the western side of the island? Are these western beaches open to the public? If so, best place to park for Sandy Hook Beach? Carol 9/6/20

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cost per car?

elaine monks | Oct 22, 2020
Carrie Gincley | Oct 22, 2020

I was there on Saturday and they weren't charging any fees.

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Is the park open year round?

matiursia medeiros | Oct 22, 2020
Pop Pop | Oct 22, 2020

Yes.

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Best swimming locations?

Joelle La Mer | Oct 23, 2019
Jose Euvin | Oct 23, 2019

I like lot C.

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Is there a place for BBQ?

NYC_Streets718 | Oct 23, 2018
John Shamburg | Oct 23, 2018

The campgrounds have barbecue grills, the beaches don't

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Is Grilling allowed on the beach?

Ray Graj | Sep 22, 2022
Marcie Forbes | Sep 22, 2022

No. No grilling! No alcohol, but fun in the sun!

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Can you go camping with your family?

Miguel Menjivar | Oct 22, 2021
Pinina Martinez | Oct 22, 2021

Just be in the day roasted parties

The place is beautiful only that only one bathroom for many people and it remains dirty it needs cleaning in the bathrooms

Laura lucas | Oct 22, 2021
Mayra Rodriguez | Oct 22, 2021

Indeed the bathrooms are very neglected

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Is smoking allowed on any beachs?

John Schaafsma | Oct 22, 2021
Julie Schetley | Oct 22, 2021

Per the website, smoking is prohibited

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what is the phone number to call?

Georgeanna Costello | Oct 22, 2021
betsy reed | Oct 22, 2021

Why do you need to call me ,when communication is open and viable on this site?

How does you know when it closes because it has reached capacity ?

randall longobucco | Oct 22, 2020
Betty Koznowicz | Oct 22, 2020

After the holiday weekend it's free

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Are there separate fees for entrance, beach and parking? How much for the weekend?

Sanghmitra Maru | Oct 22, 2020
Luis Ulloa | Oct 22, 2020

Hi. Just the parking fee . $15 for the day. Get there early, it fills fast

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Are the bathroom facilities open at Sandy Hook State Park?

Ann Cucchiara | Oct 22, 2020
Yana Diukarieva | Oct 22, 2020

Yes

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How do you know what parking lots are open

Abbe Daniel | Oct 22, 2020
Kimberly A | Oct 22, 2020

At the gate you will see what parking lots are open

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for section e at sandy hook beach are the bathrooms open for the 28th sunday june?

Stephen Turiano | Oct 22, 2020
Ramon Martinez | Oct 22, 2020

I was biking in Sandy Hook last weekend and all bathrooms were opened.

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Can my dog swim in the ocean next Tuesday?

Maya Nuwayhid | Oct 23, 2019
coreytaylormshadows | Oct 23, 2019

Only allowed on a leash I believe

Are dogs allow in the beach or park?

Kathy isabel | Oct 23, 2019
Ana Gallego | Oct 23, 2019

Yeah. There are a special beach for dogs

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Are dogs allowed at the beach

Leo Gallo | Oct 23, 2019
christopher hanson | Oct 23, 2019

I believe the western side is okay for dogs, park website gives more information.

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Does the campground facilitate motor homes? Where can I get more info on the camp grounds?

Gords Towing | Oct 23, 2019
Sheryl K (Sheryl) | Oct 23, 2019

No. Tents only. https://www.nps.gov/gate/planyourvisit/camp-sandy-hook.htm

How much is admission

Derrick Brown | Oct 23, 2019
Juan E | Oct 23, 2019

15 for a day... 75 for a season pass

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Are dogs banned during certain months?

Margaret Woods | Oct 23, 2019
Joseph Hammond | Oct 23, 2019

From March until September, dogs are banned from the ocean side beaches. This is because of threatened species nesting in that area.

What is the name of the hotel here?

Nancy Wilkinson | Oct 23, 2019
James Hood | Oct 23, 2019

The Marriott.

Is this also known as Sandy Hook

Bruce Thomas | Oct 23, 2019
Kelly Osvold | Oct 23, 2019

Gateway National Park is comprised of 3 parks in: Sandy Hook, NJ, Jamaica Bay, NY, Staten Island, NY

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We're planning a late September bike trip. Will food trucks still be on site and are other facilities and food services open?

Sandra L McGrath | Oct 23, 2018
Neil Mapp | Oct 23, 2018

There are restaurants and food venues within a 1/2 mile of the park's entrance.

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Is there going to be another star of sandy hook? If so when will it be?

Melissa Dockery | Oct 23, 2018
Todd Dorr | Oct 23, 2018

I would like to know Melissa, I never heard of such a thing! What is this about. I would like to help picking the star.

After what time can we get in for free or the parking is free?

abhilash patni | Oct 23, 2018
Javielito C. P-Garcia (Juancito) | Oct 23, 2018

after 8

Can you pay the parking fee and or the season pass fee with a card or do they require cash?

Chris Lenga | Oct 23, 2018
Javielito C. P-Garcia (Juancito) | Oct 23, 2018

both

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What time do they stop collecting parking fees?

John Lomicky | Oct 23, 2018
Lance Schnurr | Oct 23, 2018

After five o'clock, that's when the lifeguards leave also.

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Is there any part of the beach that is handicap accessible

Pamela Bolja | Oct 23, 2018
Todd Dorr | Oct 23, 2018

Yes, parking lot D is designated handicap.

Is there a family beach around there ??

Kathy Almodovar | Oct 23, 2018
Todd Dorr | Oct 23, 2018

Yes, just north of the bridge. Good luck getting there

Can you drink beer on the beach?

Robert Nickel | Oct 23, 2018
John Forsyth | Oct 23, 2019

No you can't no ALCOHOL ever again!!!

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Are dogs allowed?

Belinda Vila | Oct 23, 2018
Rita Labita | Oct 22, 2021

You are confusing people when you say yes but not on the beach. There is a “beach” bayside. Lol

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Is there any ohv trails or beach access

VANTAGE MARKETING REGIONALS ONLY | Oct 23, 2018
Dave Canfield-Jenkins | Oct 23, 2018

Parking is scarce depending on which area you want to visit and day/ time.

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Can you bring dogs to Bayside beach all year round

Kevin Baranowski | Oct 23, 2018
Robert Senior | Oct 23, 2018

Bayside beaches on Sandy Hook allow dogs all year

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are dogs allowed at the campgrounds?

jennifer fabrizio | Oct 23, 2018
Darius Azai | Oct 23, 2018

Sadly no but I do understand for safety and possibly allergies that they are not. I have seen many with their dogs at the bay and everyone seems happy. Maybe a support dog could be allowed but have papers to prove it to be safe. Happy camping.

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When & where do they sell season passes

Diane Torsiello | Oct 23, 2018
BIG DOGG Jr. | Oct 23, 2019

It's a great place to bring anyone who has never been to the person who johs and walk daily it's a wonderful as well as historical place . Old jails underground bunkers. Tours available . Fun fun call for pricing info they only charge for the car or idk how they are doing it now but it's fun and educational for a little bit while at the beach you can day come on kids. You have a super suprise for them. Lighthouse look up Sandy hook

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