Gunnison Beach
Highlands, New Jersey
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40°27'53.6"N 73°59'38.6"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | New Jersey |
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Gunnison Beach is a well-frequented public nudist beach in the Sandy Hook Unit of the Gateway National Recreation Area (a National Park). Please respect the established etiquette of this place. If you go - GO NUDE, and NO GAWKING, NO CAMERAS, NO SEXUAL BEHAVIOR. link to more info.Courtesy of swimmingholes.org
Fees: Yes, see web site above
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Highlands, New Jersey
- Head southwest on Sea Drift Ave toward Shore Dr (233 ft)
- Turn left onto Shore Dr (0.3 mi)
- Turn right onto Miller St (410 ft)
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto NJ-36 S/Navesink AveContinue to follow NJ-36 S(0.7 mi)
- Slight right (0.3 mi)
- Merge onto Hartshorne Dr (3.5 mi)
- Turn right onto Atlantic Dr (1.3 mi)
- Turn right onto Ford Rd (0.4 mi)
- Turn right (427 ft)
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