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Gateway National Recreation Area

National Park Service
DesignationRecreation area
StateNY
Managed byNational Park Service
Best seasonJun–Oct
On the map
Map showing the location of Gateway National Recreation Area

About Gateway National Recreation Area

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!

Things to do

BikingBoatingCampingFishingPaddlingSwimming

When to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Best Jun–OctAverage low–high: 64–75°FAverage monthly sunny share of daylight: 45%9.5 wet days / month
Weather data & source

Each figure averages the highlighted months. 2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Plan your visit

Gateway National Recreation Area is managed by National Park Service. Check current conditions, permits, and reservations before you go.

See it on Recreation.gov →