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Ward Pound Ridge Reservation accommodates pets on leashes throughout its camping areas and trails, offering both lean-to shelters and tent sites for campers with dogs. Located approximately 30 miles from Cos Cob, this Westchester County park maintains clean, well-separated camping spots with access to porta-potties near the sites and comfort stations a short walk away. Each site allows a maximum of eight people with two tents, providing ample space for families camping with pets. The reservation permits fires at designated pits and grills, with firewood available on-site. Most reviewers note the campground remains remarkably free of mosquitoes and bugs, creating a comfortable environment for pets and their owners. The Dyrt includes reviews of campgrounds near Cos Cob, Connecticut.
Harriman State Park's Beaver Pond and Sebago Cabin Camp provide additional pet-friendly options within driving distance of Cos Cob. Both locations maintain over 40 miles of trails where leashed dogs can join their owners on hikes through varied terrain. The camping areas feature electric hookups, picnic tables, and fire pits suitable for year-round camping with pets. Croton Point Park, situated along the Hudson River, offers another pet-friendly option with sites spread across a peninsula with beach access where dogs can cool off during summer months. The park maintains regular patrols to ensure pet policies are followed, including leash requirements throughout common areas. Campers should be aware that stores aren't nearby, so bringing pet supplies in advance is recommended.
"Pet friendly and kid friendly with a playground available. Our favorite site is #25. Up a hill, totally private and has a lean-to."
"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."
from $45 - $55 / night
Check Availability"Drive-in tent campgrounds. Adequate restroom facilities sprinkled amongst tent sites. Some campsites have raised platforms. All sites have picnic tables and fire ring with flip-top grill."
"The grounds are just steps away from Welch Lake, offering a lifeguard monitored sandy beach which is open during the summer season for swimming, fishing, and small boat craft further out."
from $21 - $24 / night
Check Availability"Tent sites are very private with some dirt roads to exit out but thats what make it unique experience! Bathrooms with shower is near by and has plenty porta potties all around."
"Was close to bear mountains state part and the train station is right there!"
from $30 - $60 / night
Check Availability"With Covid/social distancing requirements, many sites are closed so it’s extra quiet and spread out. I stayed at site 6 with my seven year-old daughter from Tue-Thur."
"When you are camping with a large group of friends and don't all have access to a car, this is the perfect spot."
from $21 / night
Check Availability"Great park with a nice 7 mile loop around the lake with decent fishing. Lots of horses and dogs on the trail. 30 or so sites around a central public restroom."
"Hiking trails are beautiful. Dog friendly. Clean bathrooms"
"This is all about location. The closest RV park to NYC. It's basically a parking lot with a dump station. Not much else. Pick one of the larger end row sites to get a little extra elbow room."
"Basicly a parking lot, but the location can't be beat. 2 ferries that run to Manhattan. Path train is a 12 minute walk away that will take you yyo manhatten."
from $145 - $180 / night
Check Availability"We love this State Park because it's close to our home for a quick getaway. This time we tried one of the sites on the water, and I probably wouldn't choose the same site again. "
"I love kettletown, it’s a favorite that is very close to home. It’s a small camp ground and it’s absolutely beautiful."
from $17 - $50 / night
Check Availability"The beach is in a walking distance. You can swim or fish there. This camp site has a relatively new and clean facility. There are many farms near by where you can get fresh veggies and fruits."
"However there are too many loud families and the sites are too close in proximity for me."
from $24 - $250 / night
Check Availability"It is a step up from cabin camping. They also have a beach behind it."
"This place is only an hour away from NYC with so much to do and see. These cabins are VERY rustic, four walls, a cot, and a fridge."
from $74 - $130 / night
Check Availability"* cottages far enough away from each other
- fire ring with Adirondack chairs
- dumpster and recycling within walking distance
- lots of bone dry firewood around for campfire
- walkable beach"
"Overall my experience was positive. Camping Sites
Each camping site has a picnic table and barbeque grill."
from $24 - $320 / night
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GuideI grew up in Long Beach. If you’re looking for a spot to camp so you can surf, this is perfect! It’s basically a parking lot, but it’s steps away from some of the greatest waves on the east coast. Showers are clean, there’s a dog park nearby, and the island is very bikable to get around.
benefits: allows dogs childrens playground beach programs like movie nights throughout the summer
ScoutWe have enjoyed our stay. Nice campground with lots of activities and things to do. However, we picked this place because it has an enclosed dog park. It does have an enclosed dog park but the fence is only 3 feet high. While this might be fine for some dogs, I have 2 young border collies that will jump that fence like it is not even there.
ScoutVery nice family oriented, places the beach, which is great except for the birds watch out they come at you. They have a dog park basketball courts playground swimming just about everything.
RangerCampsites Great campsites, wooded and cozy, though a little tight for longer rigs as our neighbors found out when they ran over a wooden post backing in. But spaced apart nicely with lots of vegetation between. Nice and level. Amenities Bathrooms are older and need of some repair but let me tell you I was very happy to see a normal shower head with real hot water! So no complaints here. Laundry facilities were clean and open 24/7 with reasonable prices 2.50/2.00 washer/dryer. And the dryers actually worked. Small dog park, communal spaces, and a camp store all made the place feel like a little village. They even have a wine store- cab sav was good. WiFi I work remotely and WiFi is always an issue. We have Starlink but in a wooded campsite, connecting is an issue but luckily their WiFi was great. Had no issues and could stream just fine. Halloween! We visited mid October and folks had sites decorated and the KOA has trick or treating and other activities every weekend in Oct. we were SO bummed to be leaving on a Friday and miss the festivities because it looked really fun. Would definitely go back. Also, staff was super nice.
TravelerI have camped here many times. There are three campsites; two that require short hikes (.5 miles and .75 miles, respectively) and a third that can be driven to. Each one is far away from the others. The two that are closest are still divided by several hundred feet of wooded area; you can hear if someone at the other campsite shouts loudly enough, but you can't hear normal conversation or see any lights.
There is no cell phone coverage at any of the campsites (if you care about that while camping).
All of the campsites are right next to the Shepaug River. There is a very crude outhouse between campsites #1 and #2, but none at #3. Each campsite has a designated fire pit, and the Steep Rock Association provides ample firewood. SR 1 and SR 2 both have picnic tables at them; SR 3 does not. Pets are welcome; there are many people hiking and camping with dogs, and people ride horses down some of the trails.
On 9/2/17, when camping at SR1, we saw a Dumpster on the side of the trail that leads from campsite SR1 to campsite SR2. I have never seen a Dumpster anywhere at Steep Rock before, so I don't know if that is a permanent new addition or if it was there temporarily.
Reservations are required and can be made by contacting the Steep Rock Association office during the week.
ScoutThis is a nice family friendly campground that makes for easy trips. There are a variety of sites available, from open field sites to more wooded and private areas. The campground also has a lake for swimming,trails for hiking, and some nice quiet areas for fishing. Well maintained bathrooms, with available showers, are also spread throughout the grounds. Not pet friendly unfortunately.
ScoutBeautiful campsites! Lots of lean to sites with fireplaces in them. You have to go in person to make a reservation and pay. The camp area is beautiful, especially in the fall. Pet friendly and kid friendly with a playground available. Our favorite site is #25. Up a hill, totally private and has a lean-to.
Rangerthis place seemed okay to begin with, but then you start noticing that the bathrooms are run down and not well kept, the lots are near an expressway that constantly has loud traffic, and there are tons of feral cats wandering and sometimes even begging for food. i probably would like to find a different place to stay during my next visit
GuideCamp Gateway in Brooklyn New York is one of my favorite places to visit. I went to college in New York, and loved to get out of the busy city and go camping and be outdoors. Camp Gateway was always a place that I loved to go. It is pretty close to town-which is crazy because you feel like you are miles away. Camp Gateway does offer a lot of different activities for everyone. One thing I love to do is go kayaking and stand up paddle boarding. My girlfriends and I tried to do this once a month to get away from the city and school. Because you are so close to the city, you can plan outdoor activities as well as some activities in the city. My friends and I stayed 1 night in the campground, and the next day went to a recital show that took us 10 minutes to get to. You can also walk, hike or ride your bike along multiple paths- I have done the Fort Tilden trail (I just walked, but there were multiple people that passed us on their bikes). Within the campground they do have some fire pits- which my friends and I always use because we love cooking smores and hot dogs for dinner. A little further away from the campground, about 10-15 miles there is a place where you can do horseback riding, see the Statue of Liberty (which is gorgeous!), and there is a little beach area. This beach area is where I do my kayaking and stand up paddle boarding. Again, its not very far away...you can either drive there, walk or ride your bike. The road is paved, which is nice. I stayed here also with my parents, and I know my dad went golfing one day (I didn't go, but he said it was awesome)- and again that was only a 10 minute drive from our camping spot. This campground like I said, does offer quite a bit. Sometimes it doesn't really feel like you are "camping" because things are pretty close by, but it definitely is worth going to and trying.
Pet friendly camping near Cos Cob, Connecticut includes several options within driving distance of Fairfield County. Westchester County's parks lie east of the Hudson River, about 30-45 minutes from Cos Cob depending on traffic conditions. The region experiences four distinct seasons, with average summer temperatures around 80°F and winter temperatures often below freezing, affecting camping preparations and site selection.
Hiking with pets: Ward Pound Ridge Reservation offers "over 40 miles of trails in this area" where "leashed dogs can join their owners," according to Ethan K. The trails accommodate different skill levels, with hikers noting that "elevation gain, creeks, and open fields for stargazing" make this a versatile destination.
Boating options: At Kettletown State Park, "a fishing area and a swimming hole" provide water recreation options during summer months. While Elaine C. mentions "there isn't a lifeguard," the park does offer accessibility for small watercraft and fishing enthusiasts throughout the season.
Seasonal activities: Fall camping includes apple and pumpkin picking near Clarence Fahnestock State Park, where campers "make a habit of going during the end-of-summer/fall when you can watch the leaves change along the hiking trails" and enjoy "scrumptious apple cinnamon doughnuts and drink pumpkin hot chocolate," as described by Robyn S.
Wildlife viewing: At Wildwood State Park, the campground provides "views of CT across the water" and visitors report seeing "lots of deer, pretty good birding" according to Amber A. The park's location along the Long Island Sound creates opportunities for nature observation not available at inland sites.
Night sky access: Special permits for stargazing at Wildwood allow campers to "be out on the beach after sunset, which is kind of strange but really helps prevent hooligans from taking over the beach and destroying the serenity," notes Amber A. These permits cost a small additional fee but provide quiet evening beach access.
Winter camping options: Blydenburgh County Park operates "year-round" according to its season listing, with Paul R. noting that Ward Pound Ridge sites "are open all year round. I've stayed in hammocks, tents, leantos, and even did a good share of car camping." Winter campers should prepare for temperatures that regularly drop below freezing.
Reservation systems vary: Ward Pound Ridge requires in-person booking, with Paul R. noting "you need to book in person but it can be done well in advance if need be." This differs from other area parks using online reservation systems.
Bathroom facilities: Expect significant differences in bathroom quality across parks. At Blydenburgh County Park, reviews mention "clean bathrooms," while Kristin reports at Kettletown State Park, "this bathhouse is really just in dire need of updating."
Site privacy considerations: Campground layouts affect experience significantly. Michael G. noted at Wildwood State Park, "sites had zero privacy and were all pull through," while at Ward Pound Ridge, Ming R. observed "the sites are much farther away from the comfort stations than most campgrounds we have been to."
Playground access: Family-friendly amenities include specific play areas. At Blydenburgh, "there's a large dog run so the fur babies will have a great time too," notes Karen N. Jennifer H. adds that Kettletown "has a huge land of campsite that the kids can run around until their energy out for the night!"
Entertainment options: Some parks organize activities for children. At Sebago Cabin Camp, Hashim C. reports "they do big bon 🔥 on Saturday very kid friendly ranger Joe is 👌 with the kids," providing structured social experiences for families.
Beach accessibility: For summer camping with children, consider the terrain. Wildwood offers "high bluffs, sandy calm beaches along the Long Island Sound," per Amber A., though other reviewers note the beach is "very rocky, bring your water shoes."
Hookup availability: Determine your needs before booking. Croton Point Park provides electric hookups but Paul K. warns of "both the tenting section and RV sites are each very clustered together, and quite crowded."
Site dimensions: At Wildwood State Park, RV sites are primarily "pull through" style with "water, electric and sewer hookups at each site," though Michael G. notes this layout means "sites had zero privacy."
Off-season flexibility: RV camping during shoulder seasons offers advantages. Rebecca S. reports at Clarence Fahnestock State Park, "Ranger said that during summer weekends the grounds fill up and can be quite noisy, but mid-week during the off-season it was great."
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