Campsite AtlasFort Tilden Picnic Pavilion
Fort Tilden picnic site is located on the Rockaway Peninsula in the heart of New York City. Fort Tilden is a former military site that overlooks the approach to New York City and today includes athletic fields, hiking trails, an arts center, a theater, and an observatory deck on a historic battery offering spectacular views of Jamaica Bay, New York Harbor, and the Manhattan skyline. Dunes, a maritime forest, freshwater ponds; and coastal defense resources including Battery Harris. A perfect location for your next family gathering, it’s a short walk to Riis beach. Fort Tilden’s picnic pavilion is located in historic Fort Tilden. The picnic area is sheltered and accessible.
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Amenities & rules
Fees: All reservations and payment is made through rec.gov . All cancelations and refund requests MUST be made through rec.gov. Cancellations MUST be made, by noon, at least 1 day prior to the reservation date.
Compiled from site-level records; individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Getting there
Physical address: Murray Road, Fort Tilden , Queens, New York 11697.
Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.