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Mountain Lakes Park houses comfortable yurts within driving distance from NYC, providing a unique glamping experience in Westchester County. These accommodations feature picnic tables and fire rings, offering a balance of comfort and outdoor immersion amid multiple lakes for recreational activities. "Mountain Lakes park is a great place to camp within driving distance from NYC. A fun option available at Mountain lakes is to rent a yurt to camp in," noted one visitor. The park's scenic location includes Mt. Bailey, the highest point in Westchester County, with dirt roads looping through the property and trails branching throughout, creating an accessible yet immersive natural setting for glamping enthusiasts seeking resort-style camping near the city.
West Point FMWR Lake Frederick Outdoor Recreation Area and Camp Glen Gray provide additional upscale glamping options near Armonk. The cabins at Lake Frederick feature access to laundry facilities, showers, and well-maintained bathrooms, while the beach area includes new docks that create a safer swimming experience. A camper observed, "Between rustic power-only campsites that give you a true camping experience and upgraded but still simple cabins which allow campers of all ages and abilities to enjoy the outdoor experience, there is something for everyone." Camp Glen Gray's eco-friendly glamping accommodations include cabins with electricity and picnic tables. The campground maintains hiking trails throughout the property, and its Trading Post offers supplies for guests who prefer not to venture off-site during their stay.
"Mountain Lakes park is a great place to camp within driving distance from NYC. A fun option available at Mountain lakes is to rent a yurt to camp in."
"A gorgeous piece of land that contains lakes, a lookout and Mt. Bailey, the highest point in Westchester County. A dirt road loops through the property with trails off and through it."
"Bath houses are absolutely spotless. Fire pits, electric and water hook ups only. Will return! Staff is friendly and helpful. Military families should check it out!"
"The campground is beautiful and the staff was wonderful! We started our camping season off right with a quick weekend stay at Round Pound. We were very impressed with the playground on site!"
from $25 - $40 / night
Check Availability"The camp is set up in a “blank slate, parking lot” type style, with a big field, center for tent camping or to be used for sports or other activities."
"We had full hookups with 50-amp electrical service- which all worked fine. The entire park seemed to be well maintained and clean."
"Yes, this is a military-only campground but, that doesn't take away from how incredible it is and that is properly advertised.
This place is incredible. "
from $20 - $150 / night
Check Availability"Cabins are always clean and stocked with firewood. Lots of hiking trails. Trading post is well stocked and volunteers are always friendly and able to answer any questions"
"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."
from $5 - $200 / night
Check Availability"Location- 4 stars- close to NYC but kinda just in the woods and close to homes, not much around. Sites- 4 stars- a real mixed bag- the rv/trailer only section is really nice, wooded."
"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."
"Big Park 3 minute walk to the Long Island Sound. Have to rent a fire pit, so that is kind of lame. However Big restrooms with free luke warm showers, so that is kind of good."
"Well , one of the best sites , big enough, some have platform, clean bathrooms,many showers ."
from $24 - $250 / night
Check Availability"Arrived to campsite late but easily found. Campsite and lean to was clean. Fire pit with grill and picnic table."
"There are level padded sites with electric and water (in warmer months). Sites were spaced out with beautiful woods in the background. Hiking trail goes right through the campground."
"One of my favorite so far , went with family , to comply w covid and social distancing, the camp only rent your site and no one on your left or right or across ! Amazing !"
"My family has been camping at Lake Waramaug for over 20 years. I can say most of what’s been said is true or partially so but whether it’s bad or good depends on your point of view."
from $17 - $50 / night
Check Availability"great location. great scenery. full hook ups animal petting and good fishing."
"Upon arrival we had a bit of a mix up. Someone was planted in our assigned spot. After a phone call, all was ok. The farm has goats, a donkey, and a pony within the campground. Very cool."
ScoutThis was a great campsite nestled in the foothills of Northern NJ on the NY border. Small, clean with great views and great location for hiking , cruising etc. Bring your tent or use the existing glamping tents. Headed back for a fall weekend in the "dome" which has incredible views. Try it you won't be sorry.
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.
LegendLocation- 4 stars- close to NYC but kinda just in the woods and close to homes, not much around.
Sites- 4 stars- a real mixed bag- the rv/trailer only section is really nice, wooded. Has a classic campground feel. The other tent/cabin side was loud and not private. Ours is really great- very woodsy and private, close to amenities.
Staff- 5 stars. Friendly and helpful.
Camping Clientele- 4- a real mixed bag here too.
Amenities- 4 stars. Two pools but both were overcrowded. Playground was large and in decent condition. Mini golf looked pretty small and basic. Jumping pad was under construction and closed, oh well.
Pleasant place overall. Worked well for us as a one night stop. Kids really enjoyed it.
GuideNo frills but beautiful. Bath houses are absolutely spotless. Fire pits, electric and water hook ups only. Will return! Staff is friendly and helpful. Military families should check it out!
TravelerArrived to campsite late but easily found. Campsite and lean to was clean. Fire pit with grill and picnic table.
LegendJake from the Dyrt here! The Moon Valley Campground is an awesome spot for those who want to camp in luxury, with their awesome dome structures. The campground is also near the Appalachian trail while still only about an hour from Manhattan! Check them out and leave a review with your adventures during your stay!
LegendWe tried this campground without knowing what was safe and where to stay for visit New York City. It is located in Brooklyn and is little removed from everything. The sites are at Floyd Bennett Field which is an old airfield. The atmosphere here is eerily cool at the same time. You basically park and camp on the asphalt by the old hangars. No hookups at all but they do have a camp store and bath house. If you are tent camping, there are some grassy sites.
The campground is located right on Jamaica Bay so there were people fishing all the time from the seawall. At night, you could hear cars doing burnouts right next to us. To get to all the action in the city, we had to take a bus and then the subway. The travel was a headache but better than trying to drive in to New York City in our RV. One way to improve here would be to have some security at night as well as access to clean water and dump station. They remained locked most of the time for some reason.
The best part of this place was the free tour of Hangar B by some guys doing restoration of old planes (HARP). They had some great stories and gave us history of the planes on display.
TravelerThe camp is set up in a “blank slate, parking lot” type style, with a big field, center for tent camping or to be used for sports or other activities. There’s a “lazy river” at one side and a small RV village on the other, and tent sites with water or dry tent camping. Restrooms are available with hot and cold running water, showers and toilets.
TravelerCampground: fairly secluded, forested, breezy with some wildlife. Small camp store. Ingress/Egress: Tight approach with multiple switchbacks and steep grades - if you’re coming in a towable rig over 36’ you might want to take a solo look first. Sites are oddly arranged and there aren’t any FHU sites. Cell: Verizon in spot C9 had 1-bar; we used Starlink for connectivity. Laundry: 3 washers & 3 dryers: $2.50 each. Dump Station: was close by (across the street) but we didn’t need it for our 3 day stay. Bathhouse: across the street, clean and we used it almost exclusively. Noise: Quiet with some small arms fire, but barely noticeable from our site. Site C9: can be viewed from Google street view site is north of the lake in the horseshoe road- some cabins are viewable as well. Site is gravel with composite picnic table, post metal grill and truck rim fire ring. Water pressure- fluctuated 30psi-50psi: hunted constantly. Cabins: available and in good order. They appear to be older, but still functional- mini log cabins $65/night (primitive-no bathroom)
Mountain Lakes Park offers year-round yurt camping in Westchester County, New York, where fall temperatures typically range from 40°F to 65°F. The park sits on 1,082 acres with several interconnected ponds and lakes. Winter camping in yurts provides electricity and heat, making cold-weather stays viable for less experienced campers or those wanting extra comfort.
Fishing opportunities: West Point FMWR Round Pond Recreation Area maintains a stocked lake for anglers of all experience levels. "The campground is beautiful and the staff was wonderful! We started our camping season off right with a quick weekend stay at Round Pound... We are looking forward to... fishing or the beach," noted Jacey H.
Swimming and water recreation: Wildwood State Park Campground offers beach access along the Long Island Sound for swimming, though it's worth noting some conditions. "The beach is fairly clean and has a small boardwalk... It is a downhill walk to the beach," explains Giselle P., highlighting the elevation changes between camping areas and water access.
Hiking options: Local trails vary from short loops to more challenging routes. "There are also many hikes which can be trekked straight from the campgrounds which is always a huge plus in my mind. When we were there it was right after a rain storm and everything was a bit muddy and slippery," explains Ethan K. about Mountain Lakes conditions.
Platform tent sites: Mahlon Dickerson Reservation offers a practical solution for tent campers concerned about ground conditions. "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," explains Christina L., highlighting how this reduces concerns about sleeping on wet or rocky ground.
Privacy in wooded settings: The campsites at Mahlon Dickerson provide ample space between neighbors. "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," reports Jeff W.
Proximity to NYC: Multiple campgrounds near Armonk serve as practical weekend destinations for city dwellers. "Love the proximity to NYC - I always look for areas that are not too far, but not too close to NY. Beautiful but small-ish tent sites. Lots of great hiking in the area in addition to beautiful Cold Spring, NY for the small-town charm," writes Becky G. about Round Pond Recreation Area.
Military-only restrictions: Several campgrounds near Armonk limit access to military personnel. "Unfortunately for me, Round Pond is camping reserved for active and retired military personnel only. We drove through and the whole space is rather large. There are several signs everywhere making it clear that it is only for military," warns Ethan K.
Cell service limitations: Lake Waramaug State Park Campground has spotty connectivity. "Yes, cell service is basically non-existent. Our trip this weekend was the first time we received more than 1 bar in 20 years. Actually we were a bit disappointed because this camp ground is a great place to disconnect and relax," notes G Y.
Seasonal considerations: Fall camping brings changing conditions that affect trails and activities. "It is a dirt road loops through the property with trails off and through it. No facilities that I can think of, but there are a few lean-to's scattered off the looping road," describes Ben H. about Mountain Lakes Park's trail system, which can become muddy after rainfall.
Bathroom facilities: Jellystone Park Gardiner has limited shower facilities compared to the number of campsites. "Very few for the number of sites and people it covers. They need to add more bathrooms. They rarely cleaned the bathroom in all the 6 days that I stayed," reports Elizabeth M., highlighting the need to plan bathroom breaks during off-peak times.
Playground access: Evaluate campground layout before booking with children. "The office, playground, dog park, pool, laundry are located at the top of the hill. Camping spots are downhill, a good distance from the office and amenities," notes Coffee&Camping T. about Pleasant Acres Farm RV Resort, which affects how easily children can access play areas.
Water play options: Look for campgrounds with appropriate swimming areas for your children's ages. "The swimming area is an absolute joke, unless you are 18 months old, and then its probably perfect. (Extremely small, extremely shallow, and some sand to dig in.)" explains Mo S. about Lake Waramaug, suggesting it's best for families with toddlers.
Electrical and water connections: Pleasant Acres Farm RV Resort offers full hookups but has some infrastructure challenges. "When you leave you have to drive the wrong way in the campground because of the low hanging trees the correct direction... One downfall is you have to drive to the trash bin it is way too far to walk," advises Bill B.
Site levelness: Many campgrounds near Armonk require additional leveling equipment. "Rv sites were mostly pretty flat, spacious and in a wooded area which we loved. Visited in October so leaves were falling and it was perfect weather," mentions Janelle G. about Pleasant Acres, though noting garbage disposal is inconvenient.
Seasonal campground changes: Weather and seasonal timing affect amenities. "Due to our early start in the camping season the weather did not allow us to enjoy fishing or the beach or water hook ups, however all areas looked well maintained," explains Jacey H. about early season camping at Round Pond Recreation Area.
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