Gunnison Beach

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• TD

  

  Tom D

  Jun 19, 2023

  Only go on weekdays, do you ever go then?
  If so, next week may be possible, this week would not be.

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• MA

  

  MarkOriginal Poster

  Jun 19, 2023

  Yes I go weekdays and weekends. I just need it to be hotter.

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• TD

  

  Tom D

  Jun 19, 2023

  I went on Thursday and it was quite pleasant. Warm air, moderate wind. busy but not crowded. Water was cool but tolerable.

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• JU

  Judy_kendal

  Jun 21, 2023

  Well its ok you you got to be friends ok

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• MA

  

  MarkOriginal Poster

  Jul 5, 2023

  Anyone going this week or next week?

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• TD

  

  Tom D

  Jul 5, 2023

  [quote]Anyone going this week or next week?[/quote] Hoping to go on Friday. Will set up near the out of use lifeguard stand.

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• NI

  

  Nicky

  Jul 21, 2023

  Looking on Sunday for new friends to go if interested

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• ME

  Member

  Jul 21, 2023

  I really enjoy going after Labor Day when the tourists all go home, the kids are back in school, and the beach really quiets down to a local crowd. The days are warm, the water is still warm, and the air is crisp with lower heat and humidity. September is perfect month to go.

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• TD

  

  Tom D

  Jul 21, 2023

  [quote]Anyone going this week or next week? Hoping to go on Friday. Will set up near the out of use lifeguard stand.[/quote] Actually went that Friday and again the following Wednesday. Somewhat hot but tolerable. Water a little cool but bearable. Saw more men on the path without shirts. Don't know if it is because they are realizing that there is no need for one or it is just because of the heat. Also a few other men in just swim briefs, like me and a very few in g-strings. Don't think I would be bold enough to cross the main park road with my entire rear showing.

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• ME

  Member

  Jul 21, 2023

  Seems like such a struggle to take a shower with swimwear on by the facilities that are next to the road.

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• TD

  

  Tom D

  Jul 21, 2023

  [quote]I really enjoy going after Labor Day when the tourists all go home, the kids are back in school, and the beach really quiets down to a local crowd. The days are warm, the water is still warm, and the air is crisp with lower heat and humidity. September is perfect month to go.[/quote] Yes, September and early October is the best time ad Gunnison. I found this to be especially true before I retired and my ability to go during the week was limited. Not crowded, even on weekends. I have also been there in late October and early November if we got an unusually warm day.

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• TD

  

  Tom D

  Jul 21, 2023

  [quote]Seems like such a struggle to take a shower with swimwear on by the facilities that are next to the road.[/quote] I generally only rinse from the knees down and take a complete shower when I get home.

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• ME

  Member

  Jul 25, 2023

  A good review with photos of Gunnison Beach:
  
  https://npplan.com/parks-by-state/new-york-national-parks/gateway-national-recreation-area-park-at-a-glance/gateway-national-recreation-area-beaches/gateway-national-recreation-area-beaches-at-sandy-hook/gateway-national-recreation-area-gunnison-beach/
  
  Beach Parking at Sandy Hook
  
  Sandy Hook, N.J.: Beach parking is $20 per day or $100 per season for most vehicles. For oversized vehicles (more than 20 feet), charge is $50 per day or $200 per season. Hours of collection are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. All toll booths are cashless and accept credit, debit and contactless payment only.

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