About this campground
The Ellis Island Information Desk provides general information, including the schedule of ranger-guided tours, special program, and film times. A ranger or volunteer is available to answer questions and provide information about the Ellis Island Museum of Immigration and make recommendations for your visit. The park brochure, Passport To Your National Parks (R) cancellation stamp, and the ferry departure schedule are also located at the information desk.
Getting there
The Ellis Island Information Desk is within the main building on Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration. After entering the building, the Information Desk is located on the left, on the first floor near the bookstore.
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Castle Clinton NMCastle Clinton National Monument1 mi
- African Burial Ground National Monument Visitor CenterAfrican Burial Ground National Monument2 mi
- Visitor CenterFederal Hall National Memorial2 mi
- Visitor CenterLower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site3 mi
- The PlazaNew York6 mi
- CAMP GATEWAY - STATEN ISLANDGateway National Recreation Area7 mi
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