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Best Equestrian Camping near Gateway National Recreation Area

62 Reviews

The horse camping options near Gateway National Recreation Area are limited, with no facilities specifically designed for equestrian use. Liberty Harbor RV Park in Jersey City provides water and electric hookups for RVs but lacks designated horse corrals or equine accommodations. The campground functions primarily as a base for visitors exploring New York City rather than for trail riding opportunities. Sites are situated in what several visitors describe as essentially a parking lot with minimal camping amenities.

Turkey Swamp Park and Allaire State Park offer more traditional camping environments but neither features dedicated horse facilities. Allaire State Park contains hiking trails and is currently temporarily closed for renovations. The park previously offered tent sites, RV spots, and cabins with access to bathroom facilities, though these were frequently reported as poorly maintained. Most campsites in the region lack the essential equestrian amenities such as hitching posts, corrals, wash stations, or manure disposal areas necessary for proper horse camping.

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Gateway National Recreation Area (3)

    1. Liberty Harbor RV Park

    15 Reviews
    Jersey City, NJ
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (201) 516-7500

    $145 - $180 / night

    "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."

    2. Turkey Swamp Park

    29 Reviews
    Freehold, NJ
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (732) 462-7286

    $42 - $79 / night

    "We stayed in New Jersey for our 5th campground on the East Coast: Turkey Swamp Park in Freehold. This is a County park.

     Near some Revolutionary War battlefields.

     I really liked this park!"

    "Heavily wooded and supremely quiet, it’s located not far from anywhere you’d want to be. 30 minutes to the shore.ïżŒ Every site is a pull-through, large and spacious with great woodland views.ïżŒ 30amp and"

    3. Allaire State Park - TEMPORARILY CLOSED

    18 Reviews
    Allenwood, NJ
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (732) 938-2371

    "Lots of walking paths surround the park & you are also close to Belmar, Point Pleasant, Manasquan (all fun shore towns)."

    "Nice state park with trails nearby."

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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Gateway National Recreation Area

62 Reviews of 3 Gateway National Recreation Area Campgrounds

  • Cynthia K.
    Aug. 30, 2024

    Turkey Swamp Park

    My favorite!

       We stayed in New Jersey for our 5th campground on the East Coast: Turkey Swamp Park in Freehold. This is a County park.

     Near some Revolutionary War battlefields.

     I really liked this park! They have 2283 acres. A 17 acre lake. Some hiking trails & a nice campground! The sites are all pullthrough. There's lots of vegetation for "privacy". We had a site on the perimeter, which are forest views. Only problem is none of the roads are paved. All are packed sand. We could tell it rained recently because of the muddy tracks. Fortunately it didn't rain while we were there!

      Shower/bathrooms are clean, but dated. They're checked regularly. The bath house is for the entire campground. 3 out of the 4 women's were working. There's a shared dressing area. 

    There's a laundry that doesn't take quarters. EPay. 

    There's a nice playground in the campground.

     They have 3 cabins for rent, with forest views.

     The lake has fishing & boat rentals. No gas motors. There's no swimming at the lake. Cell service was fair.. No WiFi. 

    They have an archery range. 

        This was my favorite campground on our trip! I really enjoyed camping here! There's a rustic retro quality to the place. I adored the campsites & I didn't see any really bad ones.

  • Keith and Tia S.
    Oct. 21, 2020

    Liberty Harbor RV Park

    Location, Location, location

    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. If it's packed, your neighbor with be within inches of your rig. Pluses, minutes walk to the Statue of Liberty, liberty Science center. Two blocks away from NJ Path train into Manhattan or take the ferry to Wall Street!

  • Karen S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 14, 2021

    Liberty Harbor RV Park

    Location location location

    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. Jersey city has a lot of restaurants and bars walking distance. Wonderful state park, liberty park, a bike ride ride away. Our experience was very good.

    They also have a clean laundry room on site.

  • Jessica D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 23, 2023

    Allaire State Park - TEMPORARILY CLOSED

    Situated in nature, fun events in summer, close to beaches"

    Allaire State Park is a favorite spot of mine. In addition to their tent sites and group gathering areas (we have had several family reunions here), we enjoy all the activities! There is a historical village where you can visit a blacksmith shop and other spaces to learn about the history. They have a flea market many weekends in the summer months and in early fall. They also. Have Halloween themed events like a hayride. Lots of walking paths surround the park & you are also close to Belmar, Point Pleasant, Manasquan (all fun shore towns). Bathroom maintenance could use some sprucing up, but other than that- great place to visit.

  • David R.
    Jul. 20, 2021

    Turkey Swamp Park

    Quiet Woodland Campground

    Turkey Swamp Park is a great find! Heavily wooded and supremely quiet, it’s located not far from anywhere you’d want to be. 30 minutes to the shore.ïżŒ Every site is a pull-through, large and spacious with great woodland views.ïżŒ 30amp and water. Dump station.

    The park has miles of shady forested trails for hiking and dog walking.ïżŒ there’s a large lake here too, for water based recreational activitiesïżŒ.

    The bathrooms, showers, and laundry are co-located in a centrally situated structure. Everything inside is clean and well-maintained.

    We’ve got good cell signal with Verizon, AT&T, and Sprint. (We use all three.ïżŒ) Good OTA television signal also.ïżŒ

    We spent three days here in July 2021.

  • @HomegrownRV 😎.
    Jan. 5, 2024

    Liberty Harbor RV Park

    Close to NYC!

    This RV park is literally just a parking lot and quite expensive for what it is.

    The location is great, but the surrounding streets may be hard to maneuver with an RV if you’re a newbie. You can see the Statue of Liberty from the park, and there were several cafes and restaurants within walking distance.

    If you’re looking for actual amenities, this probably isn’t the park for you. But if you just need a base camp for doing tourist activities in NYC then this place will do.

    There is 24 hour security which is nice as well. We felt safe while we were there, but it was also fairly empty too.

  • Ericka T.
    Sep. 18, 2020

    Liberty Harbor RV Park

    Glorified Parking Lot

    So... the “campground” is nothing special. Literally a parking lot with water & electric hookups. Larger rigs will barely have a yard. And don’t bet on a private picnic table. On a slow checkout day, you might get lucky enough to not wait in line for the dump station.

    We’ve paid much less for “more”... the $120 price per night was ridiculous. But being that they have no competitors in the area (and they know it), RVers wanting a quick escape to see NYC can get it here. The ONLY thing we really liked about it was it’s convenient location to the city with easy access to the ferry boats.

    The area itself was under a ton of construction when we drove in, which meant for difficult to navigate roads and we barely squeezed by larger trucks who were also in the roadways. But we did manage to walk our way to the marina restaurant “Surf City”, which was a unique and fun spot for end of day dinner & drinks.

    We would only consider staying here again during the “off-season” months when the campground isn’t busy. The woman who checked us in was very pleasant and helpful when helping us figure out how to get around without driving.

  • G
    Jun. 30, 2018

    Turkey Swamp Park

    Nice wooded sites, fishing lake & trails

    Water is more than 40 feet away from your parking so 25' hose if not enough.

    If you have GFIC in your RV, ask for a non-GFIC site, or it will trip on you.

    Public use available for picnics near lake.

    Last week of June was not busy. Many open sites.

  • EThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 29, 2025

    Liberty Harbor RV Park

    Functional with excellent access to the City

    Very plain & functional, no frills but right on the harbor & on the very edge of Jersey City, close to a ferry & the train that takes u across to New York City. Shopping & restraunts are right next door. We brought scooters & had a great stay! Plus you can see the Statue of Liberty from there!

Guide to Gateway National Recreation Area

Horse camping near Gateway National Recreation Area in New Jersey offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and equestrian-friendly amenities, making it an ideal choice for horse enthusiasts.

Campers appreciate these amenities for horses

  • Liberty Harbor RV Park provides a welcoming environment for horse camping, featuring reservable sites and access to essential facilities like drinking water and sanitary dump stations.

Tips for equestrian camping near Gateway National Recreation Area in New Jersey

  • When planning your stay, consider Liberty Harbor RV Park, which is conveniently located near public transportation and offers a safe base for exploring the area while accommodating your horse.

Most campgrounds have horse-focused amenities like spacious sites

  • Allaire State Park is known for its spacious sites that can accommodate horses, along with access to trails and nearby historical attractions, perfect for a day of exploration.

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Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Gateway National Recreation Area?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Gateway National Recreation Area is Liberty Harbor RV Park with a 3.7-star rating from 15 reviews.

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