Hanging at Sandy Hook, NJ

Sandy Hook, part of the Gateway National Recreation Area, has apparently opened itself up to the general public for camping (for a fee). Previously, the camping was only available for Scouts and non-profits. I camped there a couple of times with the Scouts and it was quite beautiful.

Sandy Hook is also home to Gunnison Beach, one of the largest "clothing-optional" beaches in the Northeast. There's also Ft. Hancock, a former Nike Missile site.

I'm gonna go check it out this week, talk to the rangers, etc., and see how they feel about hammock hanging. Sandy Hook is a beautiful ecosystem, a narrow strip (called a barrier spit) of land jutting into Raritan Bay on the west and the Atlantic Ocean east. It's a bird-watcher's paradise - I saw my first peregrine falcon at Sandy Hook.

It's a great place to camp. Camped with the scouts there as well. I use to live in the Twin Lights Condos overlooking the Navesink River and then lived right next door to the Clam Hut in town. I can't wait to here your report maybe a NJ Spring Hang in the works?

That its great news! I'll be there hanging sometime soon. Finally a place that is less than an hour away where I can camp, and near the beach to boot. Oh yea

I am actually about to send me resume here. Hopefully nail a job in resource management there. Would loooove that!

Sounds interesting. I wonder if there are enough trees there, or would a hammock stand be needed.

Plenty of trees - however, I noticed they prohibit hammocks in their brochure. I'm going to go talk to them and utilize my arts of persuasion.

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Originally Posted by SilvrSurfr

Plenty of trees - however, I noticed they prohibit hammocks in their brochure. I'm going to go talk to them and utilize my arts of persuasion.

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Not surprised. When people think hammock first thing they think is rope tied around trees or hooks screwed into the bark.