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Operating Hours & Things to Do
Operating Hours:
Sandy Hook is open daily from
sunrise to sunset
Map of Sandy Hook
Public
Building Hours of Operation
Sandy Hook
Visitor Center
The former Spermaceti Cove
Life-Saving Service Station contains exhibits and a bookstore.
732-872-5970
Daily 10:00am - 5:00pm
Fort Hancock
Museum
The former post guardhouse
contains exhibits on Fort Hancock and a bookstore.
Weekends April- November 1:00pm
- 5:00pm Daily in July and August
Map of Fort Hancock
History House
This 1898 lieutenant's residence
along "Officers Row" is furnished to the 1940's.
Weekends 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Sandy Hook
Lighthouse
Sandy Hook Lighthouse Tours are
first-come, first-served. Visitors must be at least 48 inches tall to
climb the tower.
Tours are given on weekends from Noon to 4:30pm from April to early
December.
From April to October, tours are also given on weekdays from 1:30 -
4:30pm. Tours are given by volunteers of the
New Jersey Lighthouse Society. Groups need reservations in advance
for a Lighthouse tour. Contact the park Visitor Center at 732-872-5970.
Sandy Hook
Lighthouse Keepers Quarters
The Lighthouse Keepers Quarters
has exhibits on New Jersey Lighthouses. It is open daily, 1:00 - 5:00pm,
from April through October, and on weekends, 1:00 - 4:30 pm year around.
Battery Potter
Tour Sandy Hook's oldest gun
battery.
Weekends April - October
1:00pm-4:00pm
NJ Audubon Society's Sandy Hook Bird Observatory
732-872-2500
Tuesday-Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm,
Sunday 10:00am-3:00pm
Things To Do:
Fishing
Surf fishing is permitted at all beaches except when lifeguards are on
duty. An annual pass for nighttime fishing can be purchased at the
Ranger Station or Visitor Center.
Biking
For a great way to see Sandy Hook, the 5-mile long Multi-Use Pathway (MUP)
starts at the park entrance and ends in Fort Hancock. It is shared by
walkers, bicyclists and in-line skaters.
View a map of the Multi-Use Pathway (MUP)
Hiking
Trails begin at the Sandy Hook
Visitor Center and at Area M near Nine Gun Battery. Walking ocean
beaches is permitted but in spring and summer shorebird nesting season
some areas are closed.
Birding
Sandy Hook is a prime spot for
birding. Try Plum Island, the Spermaceti Cove boardwalk, the Horseshoe
Cove salt marsh, North Pond or the fields at Fort Hancock.
The NJ Audubon Society's Sandy Hook Bird Observatory has the latest
birding information.
Boating
Non-motorized car top boats can
be launched from Beach Area C and Horseshoe Cove. Windsurfing and
kite-boarding is best on the bay across from Beach Area C. Horseshoe
Cove is popular with recreational boaters. Landing on beach with a
motorized boat is prohibited.
Picnics
Enjoy a blanket picnics on the
beach. The North Beach Observation Deck has tables and a view of New
York Harbor. Grilling is permitted only at Guardian Park in Fort
Hancock.
History
Take a stroll around Fort
Hancock, a National Historic Landmark.
Visit the Fort Hancock Museum, Battery Potter, and History House, a
restored home on Officer' Row. The Sandy Hook Lighthouse, Keepers'
Quarters and Barn tell the story of the lonely life of a sentinel of the
sea. Most sites are open weekends with extended summer hours.
Concession Services.
HS Concessions provides food, drinks and beach supplies at Beach Area B, C,
D, E, Gunnison and North Beach. The Sea Gull's Nest Restaurant is at
Beach Area D. Concessions are open daily from Memorial Day weekend to
Labor Day, with limited services in spring and fall. Phone 732-872-0025.
Public Programs
Check the schedule of events to
see what opportunities there are for Ranger-led and partner-led
programs. From history to birding, Sandy Hook has variety of offerings.
Please click here for The Sandy Hook Visitor Programs
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