Fees & Passes

Overview of entrance requirements

Free

No entrance pass required

Most visitors need

• Parking/Transportation

  Parking, shuttle, or other transportation-related fees may apply.

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Entrance Passes

An entrance pass is not required to access Gateway National Recreation Area.

Other National Park Service sites may require an entrance pass or fee. Depending on your trip plans, an interagency pass may save you money.

There are no entrance fees for Gateway National Recreation Area. However, there is a charge for beach parking from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day at Jacob Riis Park in Queens, N.Y. and at Sandy Hook, N.J. America the Beautiful Access Pass and America the Beautiful Senior Passes holders receive a 50% discount. **Please note that America the Beautiful Annual pass holders do NOT receive a discount on expanded amenities fees such as beach parking. Active Military Members and U.S. Military Veterans who own an America the Beautiful Annual Pass will receive free beach parking at Gateway. Active-duty military photo identification will be required at all times to verify ownership of the Annual Pass. Vehicle Hang Tag is to be displayed at all times. (Hang tag is issued with annual pass.) Every Kid Outdoor pass holders will also receive free beach parking.

 

Parking Fees

There are no entrance fees for Gateway National Recreation Area. However, there is a charge for beach parking from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day at Jacob Riis Park in Queens, N.Y. and at Sandy Hook, N.J.

 

Beach Parking Fees

 

Campgrounds

 

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Interagency Passes