Fort Wadsworth Visitor Center

About Fort Wadsworth Visitor Center

Learn about one of the oldest military installations in the nation on the northeastern shore of Staten Island.

How to Get There

Driving Directions From the east: Take Verrazano - Narrows Bridge from Brooklyn. Stay in right lane and take the Bay Street exit to the park entrance. From the west: Take either the Goethals or Bayonne Bridge from New Jersey to the Staten Island Expressway (Interstate 278) Staten Island Expressway (Interstate 278) east to the Lily Pond Ave. exit. Turn left at the light and follow this road to Bay Street and the park entrance. Public Transportation Take the S51 from the Staten Island Ferry Terminal.

Plan Your Visit to Fort Wadsworth Visitor Center

Heading to Fort Wadsworth Visitor Center? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)