$45 - $55 / night

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Ward Pound Ridge Reservation

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About

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The 4,315-acre park makes Ward Pound Ridge Reservation the county’s largest park. With its varied terrain and landscapes and miles of wooded trails, the park provides a variety of activities in all seasons. There are areas for picnicking, lean-to camping, fishing and cross-country skiing.

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Location

Ward Pound Ridge Reservation is located in New York

Coordinates

41.25872474 N
73.60334267 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Hike-In
Backcountry sites.

Stay Connected

WiFi
Available
Verizon
Available
AT&T
Unknown
T-Mobile
Available

Site Types

Tent Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

ADA Access
Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Phone Service
Reservable
Showers
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

$45 - $55

/ night

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General Info

Paul R.

Guide

Reviewed Dec. 5, 2023

Well maintained and friendly

Ive been coming here for years. They have great sights and are open all year round. Ive stayed in hammocks, tents, leantos, and even did a good share of car camping. They have many sites and a tone of hiking trails. All of the shelters have fire pits and some have interior fireplaces. The one downside is that you need to book in person but it can be done well in advance if need be.

Siteleanto 19

Month of VisitOctober

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Will L.

Scout

Reviewed Apr. 1, 2022

A Wonderful Stay for new campers!

Stayed three nights and had an amazing time, super cozy by the fire in our shelter and our site was minutes from some amazing trails. plenty of space at each shelter site and they have a lovely staff :)

SiteShelter Site 3

Month of VisitApril

Mark & Stina J.

Traveler

Reviewed Dec. 16, 2021

Amazing peoperty

It’s a great place. The camping is very premium but the property and hikes are magical. No car noise or nonsense.

Month of VisitNovember

jeremy S.

Scout

Reviewed Sep. 19, 2021

Awesome place!

This is a really great place to camp. The shelter sites are large and private with access to hiking trails and make for a unique experience. The staff is friendly as well

Siteshelter 15

Month of VisitOctober

Ethan K.

Legend

Reviewed Jan. 1, 2021

Great shelters, better trails!

This is a great place for camping. The shelters are great for people who want to camp and not have to worry about unplanned weather. The best part of this campsite are the endless trails in the area (see screenshot of AllTrails). I believe there are over 40 miles of trails in this area. Would definitely recommend for those who want to camp near NYC but not drive too far.

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Anil S.

Guide

Reviewed Sep. 13, 2020

Breathtakingly gorgeous camp site!

This is by far one of my favorite camp site I've been to. Simply beautiful sceneries every where you turn. My family and friends stayed at the Kimberly campsite 7 on Sept, 2020 and I have to say, we couldn't ask for a better spot. No mosquitos or bugs. We had a fire pit 🔥, bbq grill and 2 benches that fit 3 tents. Clean porta potties and beautiful little creeks and waterways. There is no phone or internet reservations and has to be made in person at the office. I would recommend call earlier and come in few minutes earlier to 9 am when the office opens to find the best spots. Plenty of parking and hiking trails! Not alot of loud notices or wild animal issues that we experienced. It was beautiful! Only thing is, stores are not near by and had to drive into Bedford to grab food items and camping necessities! I would highly recommend this for anyone!

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Susana M.

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 29, 2020

Nice county park

Close to the city and civilization, yet large enough to have nice trails and creeks to feel away from it all. The camping sites are very different so it’s useful to go in person and select the area. Parking is close, but some of the sites are also pretty close to each other so there is less privacy. It’s a good site to do a quick camping trip. Dogs are welcome on a leash.

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Seth K.

Guide

Reviewed Oct. 27, 2018

Great local spot

This is a great local spot that I love to go to get out of the city for a little bit. There’s elevation gain, creeks, and open fields for stargazing. You have the options of a lean to here.

Ming R.

Guide

Reviewed Sep. 1, 2018

Manicured grounds; sites far apart

Ward Pound Ridge is very well known to the locals as a great place for sled-riding in winter (Pell Hill area) and a place for big group gatherings. The many different trails are frequented by the locals as well. In recent years, the county government also allow bow-hunting of deer to control its population during the months of October to December.

As far as camping as a family, it is not too exciting a place for us. The grounds are far too well trimmed, as you can see in one of the videos. There is wide open space and the paths are well paved so kids can have fun riding the bikes or running around. There is also many trails of various difficulty levels to suit everyone, including horseback riders. The Trailside Nature Museum is also fun for the kids.

There are lean-to sites as well as tent sites. A maximum of eight people in two tents are allowed at each site. But if you really do have a party of eight, one picnic table seems to be inadequate. The sites are much farther away from the comfort stations than most campgrounds we have been to. But there are port-a-potties very close to the sites, which is very important when you have young kids.

All in all, it is not a place I would recommend if you want to get close to nature.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to camp at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation?

Camping at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation can cost between $45.00 and $55.00 depending on the site.

Are fires allowed at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Ward Pound Ridge Reservation have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Ward Pound Ridge Reservation does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is available, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is available.