Sandy Hook Unit Permits

SANDY HOOK UNIT IS NOW OPEN

 

Special Use Permits are Required for a Variety of Activities in the Sandy Hook Unit

In order to monitor and regulate the use of the park while still conserving the scenery, natural and historic objects, and wildlife within park boundaries, all National Park Service areas require special use permits for certain activities.

Permit Fees are non-refundable and are based on an annual cost recovery. These fees include the cost of permit processing and administration.

Sandy Hook issues permits for the activities listed below. Additional permits from other agencies may be required for some actions.

Filming & Photography	Complete the Filming and Photography Permit Application
Special Events	Complete the Special Use Permit Application
Ceremonial	Complete the Special Use Permit Application
Chapel	Complete the Lease Application
Other	Complete the Special Use Permit Application for all other activities to include First Amendment requests.

Gateway's Fishing Parking Permit is a park wide permit and can be obtained at any unit of Gateway. Read the Fishing Parking Permit Fact Sheet for more information or visit the Permits page.

For more information on First Amendment Activities visit the Permits page.

If I still have questions about permits who do I contact?

Contact: e-mail us.

 

Camping reservations will be made on www.recreation.gov

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Public Camping at Sandy Hook

Beginning May 1, 2013 overnight tent camping will be available seven nights a week. Reservations must be made using www.recreation.gov under "Camp Gateway." To read more on the expansion of Camp Gateway, click here. 

For questions regarding public camping at Sandy Hook, please email e-mail us.