Campsite #E17 at Camp Gateway Campground, NJ

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Tent Site #E17

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Campsite #E17 Features: Walk-In access, Back-In parking, Fire ring, Picnic Table, Tent Site

Campsite Reviews (6)

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@YvonneR08AF948 · Camped on May 31, 2024 at Campsite #E17
Our troop camp at Camp Gateway and hiked the multi use path twice, for a total of 20 miles. We really appreciated the water refill stations placed along the path. We will definitely be returning.
@ELISARDOS702BF · Camped on Aug 6, 2023 at Campsite #E17
I have always loved this place, but on my recent trip, I couldn't believe the amount of bugs ..Really roaches, that we were encountering. In my about 7 years of camping here I have never experienced this. At first my wife and I were like , well maybe its because there were a few days of rain, but no, it only got worse to the point of us leaving 2 days earlier than we were suppose to, and even canceling another weekend we had scheduled, that I had reserved back in February . Its a shame, because this place has always been a great experience for us. Like other reviews which I've read, we also spent a good amount of time cleaning out our equipment, but not before we went to a local supermarket and picked up some bug killer, spray and a home sized broom. All which helped to the best of our ability clean out our stuff, because these bugs were everywhere. I have seen recently that the park has acknowledged that there is a problem and closed the campground down, which will no doubt prevent anyone else this headache . I hope that Sandy Hook, along with the state of NJ will be able to alleviate this problem, but my senses tell me that it wont be easy and one of my favorite campgrounds may be shut down for quite a while. So sad.
@RobertF6718628 · Camped on Jul 17, 2023 at Campsite #E17
We love this location and the ability to take advantage of all Sandy Hook has to offer. Walking to the bay to look for hermit crabs, horseshoe crabs, snails, etc. Riding to the light house and the big beaches. And the deer, foxes, etc. are amazing. This was our second time here and overall, we had a great time again outside of the camp site. And the staff is great. All that said, at our campsite we experienced a multitude of bugs, including lanternflies, tawny roaches (app identified), no-see-ums, and a couple types of ticks. Some of it is to be expected camping on sandy soil, but we've never experienced insects in these quantities. We do love the spot, and may explore other times to return, but want others to be prepared.
@CAROLINEK38041 · Camped on Jun 16, 2023 at Campsite #E17
Campsite was great. My son had a small bike accident and the rangers were quick and helpful. Will definitely return!
@KarenR20722329 · Camped on Jun 15, 2023 at Campsite #E17
When we first arrived there were at least 4 deer that greeted us on our way up to the ranger station. It is quite a walk from your car to the campsite, they provided 3 carts, this was not a problem for us on arrival but on departure when almost everyone leaves at the same time it becomes a problem. We were at one of the further campsites, I did manage to get a cart, but it only holds so much. Site 17 was big enough for us but the campsite shares a pavilion with the next site so you are on top of the other campground. The rangers were very helpful and friendly. Overall, we had a good time.
@AnaS2002273 · Camped on Sep 18, 2022 at Campsite #E17
The Campground Rangers rock! Present, professional, knowledgeable, and helpful.

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