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Nice campground, bathrooms are clean but dated, first come first serve for the sites.
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Campgrounds near Teaneck, New Jersey range from urban RV parks to natural settings in adjacent areas. Liberty Harbor RV Park in Jersey City provides convenient access to New York City with water and electric hookups, while more natural environments can be found at Harriman State Park's Beaver Pond Campground and Sebago Cabin Camp. Accommodation options include tent sites, RV parking, cabins, and glamping facilities, with most campgrounds located within 20-30 miles of Teaneck. Several parks offer alternatives to traditional camping, such as Collective Governors Island with its yurts and glamping facilities.
Reservations are essential for most developed campgrounds in the region, particularly during peak summer months from April through October. Liberty Harbor RV Park and Campgaw Mountain Reservation require permits and have specific regulations regarding fires and pets. The region experiences four distinct seasons, with most campgrounds operating from spring through fall. Winter camping is limited but available at year-round facilities like Croton Point Park. Urban campgrounds provide unique city access but trade natural settings for convenience. As one camper mentioned about Liberty Harbor RV Park, "This is all about location. The closest RV park to NYC. It's basically a parking lot with a dump station. Not much else."
The camping experience varies dramatically between urban and natural settings around Teaneck. Many campers choose Liberty Harbor RV Park specifically for its proximity to Manhattan rather than its amenities. Several visitors noted the trade-off between location and traditional camping experience. Camp Glen Gray receives high marks for its rustic charm and hiking trails, with one reviewer stating it's their "favorite family campsite" with "cabins always clean and stocked with firewood." Campgaw Mountain Reservation offers budget-friendly tent and RV camping with hiking trails, though some campers note the sites are close to roads with considerable day-use traffic. Harriman State Park provides more secluded experiences with traditional forest settings, making it popular for those seeking a more natural camping environment within reasonable distance from Teaneck.
Best Campgrounds near Teaneck (84)
1. Liberty Harbor RV Park
"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 Availability2. Beaver Pond Campground in Harriman State Park
"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 $17 - $20 / night
Check Availability3. Skyline RV Camp - Waterfront
"A little intimidating driving in to a nondescript gate at the end of a narrow street but the overall experience exceeded expectation."
from $130 / night
Check Availability4. Croton Point Park
"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 Availability5. Sebago Cabin Camp — Harriman State Park
"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 $130 / night
Check Availability6. Camp Glen Gray
"One rustic place with many hiking trails to choose from. Camp also provides trucking of gear weather permitting. No vehicles allowed to drive through camp. Trading Post for treats and other items."
"Lots of hiking trails. Trading post is well stocked and volunteers are always friendly and able to answer any questions"
from $5 - $200 / night
Check Availability7. Skyline RV Camp - Non-Waterfront
from $85 - $120 / night
Check Availability8. The Stephen & Betsy Corman AMC Harriman Outdoor Center — Harriman State Park
"This was beautiful campground with an even nicer lake. You are able to do a hike around the lake."
"Beautiful lakes all over the place. The AMC camp in Harriman is fantastic too! Those are reserved and paid cabins and platforms."
9. Mahlon Dickerson Reservation
"Located in the Skylands of New Jersey, Mahlon Dickerson Campgound is a perfect place to spend a few nights or a couple of weeks. The campsites are paved and mostly level. They are wooded and large."
"It's beautiful and quiet, and close to beautiful hiking trails, lakes, and other outdoor recreation opportunities."
10. Campgaw Mountain Reservation
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- 13 min from New York, NY
- 34 min from Kiryas Joel, NY
- 1 hr 2 min from Bridgeport, CT
- 1 hr 8 min from Trenton, NJ
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Recent Reviews near Teaneck, NJ
567 Reviews of 84 Teaneck Campgrounds
Thomas B.
RangerNeversink River Resort
Cool Riverside Campground
I'll start by saying this is a site-specific review (C20). I booked using Campspot and didn't select my own site but put in the criteria for my rig (30ft TT plus truck) and got a 50A back-in spot. The site was big but abnormal. Between the picnic table placement and the trees, I ended up right around 50ft from the electric and water, and the water spigot was so low I could barely put on my camco filter. With the uneven dirt roads, I had to unhitch with my truck in a gigantic puddle (lol). The site was otherwise fine aside from my gate code not working on Day 2. As for the campground as a whole, I thought it was pretty unique place by the river that offered several good amenities and activities, like downstream river tubing, an arcade, bathroom/shower facilities, a small store, little trails, and more. I would say this place borders the more primitive side.
Edwin R.ScoutCheesequake State Park Campground
Park uses county cops to shut down park by 9pm.
On Friday, September 4, 2026, I rented a trailer and brought my family to Cheesequake State Park to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary over the extended Labor Day weekend. Around 9:20 PM—well before the park's designated 10:00 PM quiet hours—we were sitting inside our canopy, playing Jenga, and listening to low background music. Two officers from the Matawan Police Department approached our campsite. They were polite and courteous, simply offering a standard reminder to wrap things up by 10:00 PM. Before they could leave, however, a third, senior officer intervened. Wanting to"show them how it's done," he made the two polite officers return and stand by to watch as he demonstrated how to aggressively harass campers. Flashlight in hand, the senior officer approached with an immediate hostile attitude, treating us like criminals as he demanded to know who rented the site. He began reiterating rules and claimed we had too many vehicles. We had three cars, one belonging to my brother-in-law's girlfriend, who was visiting with her daughter. She had paid the$10 visitor fee at the main office and was instructed by staff to obtain the gate access code from us, the primary renters, if she got locked in. No staff member ever informed her of an 8:00 PM visitor departure deadline, leading us to reasonably assume visitors were permitted until quiet hours began at 10:00 PM. The officer rudely snapped that she had been given wrong information. The senior officer then used profanity in front of three small children, aggressively telling her to ("get her shit and get the fuck out!") in that manner or use profanity, the officer went from hostile to furious. He angrily declared that these were official violations and threatened that he could be issuing us tickets instead. Desperately searching for anything and everything to throw at us, he demanded that we turn off our idling car—which was supplying power to our campsite—and instructed us to make sure the campfire was doused before shutting down for the night. He then proceeded to shine his flashlight into our private setup—including our canopy, tents, and the inside of our trailer—searching for any other possible violation while the two polite officers were forced to watch. What was supposed to be a special 10th wedding anniversary celebration with my family was completely ruined by a senior officer misusing his authority to put on an unnecessary display of intimidation. Worse than just ruining our night, he spent that evening teaching those two police officers how to be bad cops. He corrupted two officers in real time, demonstrating firsthand exactly why most people have lost faith in the police force. The next day we was ready for them. We turned off our lights and quietly by the fire while they went next door to harass an asian family that had just set up camp and had their leds lights on.
- eedgar V.Scout
Black Bear RV Park
Super clean and quiet
Past reviews has mentioned that the office seems to be closed often, while I found that to be true I had no reason to contact anyone. This is definitely one of the cleanest quiets site I’ve ever visited
- KKelly B.
GuideClarence Fahnestock State Park Campground
Check site photos first
Definitely a wide variety of sites—look at the site pictures before booking—there are two areas where it’s just an open field with bonfires and picnic tables that I’d avoid. I could see a large group going there or something but personally it doesn’t offer any privacy.
BUT if you book one of the other sites that DOES have privacy you’ll be in camping heaven. The “hike in” sites are more like “walk-in,” I was worried at first but it’s some are as little as a few yards from the road. The most annoying part was lugging the cooler back and forth, but totally worth it
- KKelly B.Guide
Stephens State Park Campground
Great last min getaway
Booked the day before—even on the holiday weekend! Just 1.5 hours outside of NYC, site was a bit close to the neighbors (fire pit was very far back and basically in the neighbors’ campsite, but we put up a “privacy clothesline” and hung a tarp over it for a bit of extra coverage.
The staff was friendly and helpful, they said it was the busiest they’ve seen the campground all year (there were lots of large groups but everyone seemed to settle down by 9:30pm
Poison ivy was EVERYWHERE at our site so make sure to stick to the open areas and the paths. Lots of families around, we felt very safe Bathrooms were fine—it was my impression they’re usually cleaner but the high traffic of the weekend left a bit to be desired, (lots of families around=dirty diapers in the bathroom trash bin) but it’s camping! I’m not gonna argue w a flushing toilet!
- KKevin F.
TravelerTri-State RV Park
A place to stay in an area lacking campgrounds.
This area seems to be devoid of campgrounds except for this one. It’s basically just a large parking lot with hook ups. Completely open, which is great for Starlink. Bathrooms were slightly above average; fairly clean and places to hang clothes for your shower. Has a laundry but be sure to bring quarters. It is about 100 yards from the interstate so you’ll get a lot of noise and diesel exhaust fumes.
- JJoyceScout
Beaver Pond Campground in Harriman State Park
Bare bones
No hookups. It was wooded, quiet and dark at night. I used the dump station on my way out. The first time I ever saw a poop fountain. The sewer opening sticks up above ground level. The cover swivels away, so I couldn't put it on top of my hose. And then, when I tried to rinse it, there was nowhere for it to go, because the inlet is elevated.
Deiludi P.ScoutKittatinny Campground
AWFUL
We reserved for a day. Very bad service. The river is super dirty and they did not even clean the trash cans. Besides, the fire ring has no grill cooking grate, so if you don’t bring your own NO GRILLING. Ryan was the person in front that took care of us, he was rude, my kids felt weird because he was not welcoming at all. Also, we try to ask for a partial refund since we did not felt comfortable since the beginning, and they said NO. We have experience camping, but this one was simply THE WORST. We lost the money but we won’t put our kids in a difficult situation. Thanks.
Guide to Teaneck
Camping options near Teaneck, New Jersey range from basic tent sites to full-service RV parks, all within 15-40 miles of town. The region sits where the New Jersey Highlands meet the Hudson River Valley, with elevations ranging from sea level to 1,200 feet. Winter camping is limited from December through March with temperatures often below freezing, though a few campgrounds remain open year-round with insulated facilities.
What to do
Hiking trails galore: At Beaver Pond Campground — Harriman State Park, you can access numerous trails with varying difficulty levels. "The trails in the area are friendly to hikers, bikers, and the non arthritic kneers, as most are rated moderate to challenging. Don't fret, trails that are rated easy and accessible to disabled are equally enjoyable and beautiful," notes a visitor.
Swimming at Welch Lake: Located near Sebago Cabin Camp, the lake offers a lifeguard-monitored beach during summer months. "Sebago has a huge lake and great beach area. It was perfect for lounging and swimming in during a hot summer day," shares one camper who visited during peak season.
Model airplane field: At Croton Point Park, families can watch model airplane enthusiasts at the dedicated airfield. "It's a good park/camp for groups. They have cabins and RV sites and now that the Tapan Zee bridge work is done most of them are now open again as the bridge workers have moved out. There is a model airplane air field and a decent playground for young kids," explains a camper.
What campers like
Private tent platforms: Many campers appreciate the raised platforms at Mahlon Dickerson Reservation that keep tents dry. "They have these 12x12 platforms to put your tent on. This was pretty cool especially since some of the sites are all gravel with surrounding dirt. The sites are very large and I suggest site 7. It is on a hill so have a hand truck or a few people to carry stuff."
Scenic water views: From Liberty Harbor RV Park, you can see the Statue of Liberty while camping. "Having a view of Lady Liberty out your window is priceless," reports one RVer who stayed there. Another notes, "Plus you can see the Statue of Liberty from there!"
Off-grid tranquility: The Stephen & Betsy Corman AMC Harriman Outdoor Center provides a peaceful retreat with excellent food service. "I camped on one of the platforms, which was very nice and did not feel crowded even with other people on neighboring platforms. One highlight was having meals cooked by the stellar chef. The lake is very peaceful, and home to beavers we watched from the dining hall patio."
What you should know
Wildlife awareness: Bears are active in many camping areas near Teaneck. "Keep your food in the dry bag and away from the tent or benches provided or face the packs of fearless racoons at night," warns a camper at Croton Point Park. Similar wildlife concerns exist at other parks in the region.
Limited facilities at urban sites: Some campgrounds closer to NYC have minimal amenities. "The bathhouse was above average and heated. The laundry was helpful and was acceptable," notes one camper about Liberty Harbor RV Park, emphasizing the trade-off between location and facilities.
Campsite selection matters: At Campgaw Mountain Reservation, site location can impact your experience. "The sites themselves are fairly close to the road and there are super popular hiking trails that run right through all the camps. If you like being woken up by folks walking their dog at 7 AM, this is the spot for you."
Tips for camping with families
Check for special activities: Some campgrounds organize family-friendly events. "Sebago has a ton of activities like outdoor movies and communal bonfires on weekends. I was told by ranger Joe they also do Karaoke nights too," shares one visitor to Sebago Cabin Camp.
Consider cabins for mixed comfort levels: Cabins provide a middle ground for families with varied camping experience. "We were able to rent a cabin which was equipped with an outside grill and picnic area. It is great if you are going with a group/family and people want to sleep inside a cabin as oppose to a tent outside."
Scout hiking difficulty in advance: Trails are plentiful but vary in difficulty. "Headley overlook and hike the awesome trials that surround the campsites!" recommends a visitor to Mahlon Dickerson, while another camper notes there are "great trails to hike for novices looking to branch out but not too large that you'll be lost forever."
Tips from RVers
Transit options to NYC: RVers staying at Liberty Harbor appreciate the public transit access. "There is a ferry 100-yards away that takes you to Wall Street M-F. There is a great market about 1/4 of a mile away, and the path that can take you to WTC or 33rd Street area is only a mile away," explains one reviewer.
Dump station access: Plan for dump station logistics. "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," advises an RVer about Liberty Harbor. At Mahlon Dickerson Reservation, "very clean and quiet. Website lists water hook ups at long distances but they have hose reels to help with that."
Affordable alternatives: County parks often offer better value than private campgrounds. "Easy to navigate our 38 ft. RV. Easy to dump and fill. Peaceful. Close to train to N.Y. City," reports an RVer about Mahlon Dickerson, which another reviewer noted is "very cheap as well. $15/night on Memorial Day weekend!"
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Teaneck, NJ?
What camping is available near Teaneck, NJ?
According to TheDyrt.com, Teaneck, NJ offers a wide range of camping options, with 84 campgrounds and RV parks near Teaneck, NJ and 1 free dispersed camping spot.
Which is the most popular campground near Teaneck, NJ?
Which is the most popular campground near Teaneck, NJ?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Teaneck, NJ is Liberty Harbor RV Park with a 3.8-star rating from 16 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Teaneck, NJ?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Teaneck, NJ?
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