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Gateway

United States, New Jersey

Gateway

LocationUnited States, New Jersey
RegionNew Jersey
TypeNational Recreation Area
Coordinates40.4529°, -73.9952°
Established1972
Area6.74
Nearest CityHighlands (4 mi)
Major CityNew York City (45 min ferry)

About Gateway

The Sandy Hook Unit features 7.5 miles of ocean beaches, sheltered bayside coves, salt marshes, Fort Hancock, and the historic Sandy Hook Lighthouse on a 6-mile barrier spit.