Sandy Hook, Peninsula and recreational area in New Jersey, United States
Sandy Hook extends 6 miles into the Lower New York Bay, featuring ocean beaches, salt marshes, and maritime forests along both Atlantic and bay shores.
The National Park Service acquired the 1,665-acre peninsula in 1975 following the deactivation of Fort Hancock, which protected New York Harbor from the late 1800s through 1974.
The Sandy Hook Lighthouse, constructed in 1764, maintains its position as the oldest functioning lighthouse in the United States and operates as a National Historic Landmark.
The park charges a $20 daily beach parking fee from Memorial Day through Labor Day, with credit and debit cards accepted at toll booths between 8 am and 6 pm.
Gunnison Beach stands as the single clothing-optional beach in a federal park on the East Coast, drawing visitors to its expansive shoreline.
Location: Middletown Township
GPS coordinates: 40.45289,-73.99524
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:12
Fort Hancock
1.4 km
Sandy Hook Light
1.1 km
Navesink Twin Lights
6.3 km
Henry Hudson Trail
9.9 km
Gateway National Recreation Area
194 m
Highlands Air Force Station
6.8 km
Hartshorne Woods Park
7.1 km
Seabrook-Wilson House
8.4 km
Battery Gunnison
792 m
West Bank Light
10.3 km
Romer Shoal Light
6.9 km
Seabright Lawn Tennis and Cricket Club
9.7 km
Water Witch Club Casino
5.9 km
Conover Beacon
6.2 km
Fort Hancock and the Sandy Hook Proving Ground Historic District
912 m
St. George's-by-the-River Episcopal Church
10.1 km
Water Witch Club Historic District
5.8 km
Fort Hancock, U.S. Life Saving Station
3.1 km
Battery Kingman
1.7 km
First Presbyterian Church of Rumson
8.6 km
Highlands–Sea Bright Bridge
6.5 km
Beach C
4.3 km
North Beach
2.1 km
Beach E
2.9 km
Ideal Beach
9.5 km
Navesink south lighthouse
6.4 km
Navesink north lighthouse
6.4 km
Victory Park
8.6 kmReviews
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