BeachMapSandy Hook Beach
A federal park at the northern tip of the Shore — no beach badge, just a per-car parking fee, with miles of sand (and Gunnison, the state’s only legal nude beach). Lots close when the park fills, so come early.
Sandy Hook, New Jersey · live parking & conditions · updated June 14, 2026
- WhereSandy Hook, New Jersey
- CostFree
- ParkingFederal park lots, paid by car in season; no beach badge
- AmenitiesRestrooms · Showers · Lifeguard · Wheelchair accessible
Parking at Sandy Hook Beach
Federal park lots, paid by car in season; no beach badge. Parking here swings hour to hour in summer. BeachMap shows Sandy Hook Beach's real-time parking status — open, filling, or full — reported by other beachgoers, so you can pick a beach that still has space before you drive over.
Check Sandy Hook Beach parking on the live map →Conditions & tides
Tap Sandy Hook Beach on the map for live surf, wind, water temperature, UV and tide times, plus recent photos and ratings from other visitors.
Open Sandy Hook Beach on the map →Sandy Hook Beach — FAQ
- Is there parking at Sandy Hook Beach?
- Federal park lots, paid by car in season; no beach badge. BeachMap shows Sandy Hook Beach's real-time parking status — open, filling, or full — reported by other beachgoers, so you can check before you drive over.
- Is Sandy Hook Beach free?
- Yes — Sandy Hook Beach is free to access.
- What's at Sandy Hook Beach?
- Sandy Hook Beach has restrooms, showers, lifeguard, wheelchair accessible. Tap it on the live map for current conditions and recent photos.