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Description

Tours are first-come, first-served. Children must be 48 inches tall to climb the tower. Lighthouse tour sign-ups start at 12:30 PM in the 1883 Keeper’s Quarters. Each tour lasts approximately 30 minutes.

About the Park

Explore Gateway National Recreation Area and discover its natural wonders, scenic landscapes, and outdoor adventures.

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Event & Park Photos

Tent at  Floyd Bennett Field campsite in Gateway's Jamaica Bay unit.
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You can camp at all three units of Gateway, in the shadow of NYC.

Credit: NPS Photo

Tent at  Floyd Bennett Field campsite in Gateway's Jamaica Bay unit.
Visitors enjoying the sun and sand at Jacob Riis Park
The Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
The Sandy Hook lighthouse and keepers quarters
Battery Weed is the fort under the Verrazano Narrows Bridge in Staten Island.

Event Details

Regular EventGuided Tour

Date & Time

Schedule: Weekly on Sunday, Monday, Friday, Saturdays

From: Jun 6, 2025

To: Aug 31, 2025

Times:

01:00 PM - 03:30 PM

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Location

Sandy Hook Lighthouse

Cost

Free

Registration

No Registration Required