Floyd Bennett Field at Gateway National Recreation Area / Camp Gateway, Amelia Earhardt (RV section)

Camping at NYC's first municipal airport.

Brooklyn • NY • USA / NYC

National Park Service

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Accessible via public transportation and a mile walk across tarmac.

biking — paved biking paths

gcs for campground — 40.596271, -73.884911

gcs for campground entrance — 40.581828, -73.891281

costs — $30 per night

drive-up camping — yes

electricity — no

electricity 20 amp hookup — no

electricity 30 amp hookup — no

electricity 50 amp hookup — no

fishing — yes, state and city laws apply

hiking trails — yes

limit of people per site — 6

limitations — glass containers not allowded. Alcoholic beverages, pets, and charcoal grills are not allowed at tent sites. Tents not allowed in RV section. No day only use.

map url — https://www.nps.gov/gate/planyourvisit/upload/FBF-Campground-Map-2.png

max nights — 14

number of rv sites — 9

number of tent sites — 32

other outdoor opportunities there, like scrambling, climbing, rafting, etc — kayaking launch sites; Floyd Bennet Field Archery Range. Golf.

phone number for camp host — (718) 338-3799

reservations link — https://www.recreation.gov/

sewer hookups — no

showers — yes, May to October, 9am-2pm

store — yes

swimming — no. Gateway's Jacob Riis Park has lifegaurds 10a-6pm

urls / links to other resources — https://www.nps.gov/gate/planyourvisit/camp-at-fbf.htm

visitors center — yes, William Fitts Ryan Visitor Center in the historic passenger terminal.

walk-in sites — yes

water hookup — no