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Croton Point Park allows pets at its tent, RV, and cabin sites located on a peninsula along the Hudson River. The park provides water hookups, electric hookups, showers, and picnic tables at designated pet-friendly areas. Nearby Ward Pound Ridge Reservation welcomes dogs on leashes throughout its camping shelters and trails, offering private sites that accommodate up to two tents and eight people per reservation. Both parks maintain clean facilities with proper waste disposal options, though neither offers dedicated dog parks or washing stations. Bathrooms at Croton Point are somewhat limited, requiring longer walks from some campsites, while Ward Pound Ridge features portable toilets positioned conveniently close to camping areas. The campgrounds maintain quiet hours starting at 10 pm, with enforcement patrols monitoring for compliance at Croton Point Park.
Harriman State Park's extensive trail network provides excellent dog walking opportunities near the Beaver Pond Campground area, where pets must remain leashed. The elevated camping platforms at Beaver Pond offer a unique camping experience, particularly valuable during wet weather. Trails throughout Ward Pound Ridge create countless exploration possibilities spanning over 40 miles through diverse terrain. Seasonal considerations include booking in advance during summer months when sites fill quickly, and avoiding holiday weekends at Beaver Pond if seeking a quieter experience with fewer generators running. The region experiences significant temperature fluctuations in spring and fall, requiring pet owners to pack appropriate gear for nighttime temperature drops. Most campgrounds require in-person reservations, with no online booking options, so calling ahead is advisable before making the drive to secure preferred sites.
"15 dolares la noche para los que viven en el Estado de New York o New York city .. si es fuera del estado son $5 dolares mas!!"
"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."
from $17 - $20 / night
Check Availability"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"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 $17 / 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"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."
"We are looking forward to stopping by Round Pond again in the near future."
from $25 - $40 / night
Check Availability"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."
"Very easy to hop on transit to get to New York City. People were friendly."
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"We got a red carpet site by the Gaga pit and near the water park (Cindy bear lane) and it was a convenient yet noisy site. Kids were at the playground 8 am or before and the noise woke us up."
"With a new check in area, Gardiner has really stepped up. They expanded the pool area to include another pool plus splash area and water slides."
"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"
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.
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.
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.
RangerVery 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!
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.
ScoutRecently, we camped here for a week. We don’t ever post negative reviews like this. The last day, we experienced a violent attack by a very large and aggressive Pit Bull. The Pit Bull did not have a collar or a leash and was accidently let out of the RV to roam free and unsupervised. It immediately ran to our site(4 sites away) and attacked our dog that was tied at the time. The incident was unprovoked. While trying to save our dog, my wife and I were also attacked. The wounds were serious enough to require emergency transport to a hospital for treatment including stitches. All we could think of was what might have happened if our granddaughter had been playing with our dog.
To put it mildly, their existing pet policy is grossly lacking. They never checked what breed of dog or ask to see documentation of shots when we were registering. Yogi Bear Jellystone Park needs to better manage their pet policy to address aggressive dog breeds and ensure the safety of campers. We camped there for seven days and saw multiple sites have more than one large dog, which in many places we’ve camped at would have been banned due to breed type or size. We have RV’ed extensively across the US and have never seen such careless enforcement of a pet policy regarding aggressive dog breeds. Seriously, think about avoiding this park if you have pets or small children.
TravelerGood for skinny dipping and other fun things! Most acidic lake in New York but completely safe.
GuideThis place is kind of a toss up for me. On one hand, I enjoy it because it's a little slice of heaven in the hell of one of the busy areas of New York. I hate this place for the same reason. It's not really camping if you're going to see a play and then go tour the Statue of Liberty. It just doesn't seem right to me. If I HAVE to be in New York, maybe I'd consider staying here again just to get myself out of the city for a bit. But this definitely isn't your "great outdoors/rest and relaxation" kind of place.
Camping opportunities within Westchester County provide accessible outdoor experiences throughout the year. Near Armonk, elevation ranges between 400-800 feet, creating varied microclimates across different campgrounds. Winter camping remains an option at several dog friendly campgrounds near Armonk, with temperatures typically 5-10 degrees warmer than surrounding rural areas due to the urban heat effect from nearby population centers.
Fishing at Pelton Pond: Clarence Fahnestock State Park features multiple fishing locations where campers can catch panfish and bass. One visitor reported, "There is another lake and two ponds that our neighbor campers said were great for catching panfish - one fisherman said he had caught several bass weighing over 3 pounds!!"
Swimming at Sebago Cabin Camp: Sebago Cabin Camp offers refreshing swimming options during summer months. A camper noted, "Sebago has a huge lake and great beach area. It was perfect for lounging and swimming in during a hot summer day." The beach area is supervised during peak season.
Birding at Iona Island: Beaver Pond Campground provides access to several natural areas for wildlife viewing. A visitor described, "It terminates at Iona Island Bird Sanctuary, a lovely long grassed marshland." Birders should bring binoculars for spotting migratory species throughout spring and fall.
Stargazing in open fields: Ward Pound Ridge Reservation features clearings ideal for night sky viewing. According to a reviewer, "There's elevation gain, creeks, and open fields for stargazing." The reservation typically has lower light pollution than areas closer to White Plains or Stamford.
Raised camping platforms: The unique elevated platforms at Harriman State Park provide practical advantages in wet conditions. A visitor shared: "Many of the camping options were on platforms which is especially nice if it recently rained or if you are expecting rain during your stay."
Off-season tranquility: Clarence Fahnestock State Park offers a completely different experience during non-peak times. A camper observed: "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."
Private tent areas: Ward Pound Ridge Reservation offers secluded spots for more intimate camping experiences. A reviewer mentioned: "The shelter sites are large and private with access to hiking trails and make for a unique experience."
Scenic peninsula location: Croton Point Park provides campsites with distinctive geography. According to one visitor: "This is state park, very large nested on Peninsula on the Hudson River." The peninsula setting creates cooling breezes during summer months.
Bathroom distances vary significantly: At some campgrounds, facilities may require substantial walks from tent sites. One visitor to Ward Pound Ridge noted: "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."
Wildlife encounters common: Several campgrounds experience regular animal activity around campsites. A Croton Point visitor advised: "Keep your food in the dry bag and away from the tent or benches provided or face the packs of fearless racoons at night."
Site preferences matter: Blydenburgh County Park offers varied sites with different characteristics. A camper explained: "The fox 9 site was a long enough walk I needed to plan my trips to the bathroom. Other sites were spaced enough to allow a true feeling of escaping into the woods."
No online reservations at some parks: Securing spots requires calling ahead or visiting in person. A Ward Pound Ridge reviewer pointed out: "The one downside is that you need to book in person but it can be done well in advance if need be."
Accessible swimming options: Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park features child-friendly water recreation. A parent shared: "Nice pool that is shallow so you can relax and let the little ones go in the water park section alone or they have a 3 ft pool also."
Playground proximity: When selecting sites near play areas, consider noise levels. A camper at Jellystone noted: "We got a red carpet site by the Gaga pit and near the water park (Cindy bear lane) and it was a convenient yet noisy site. Kids were at the playground 8 am or before and the noise woke us up."
Activities for older children: Despite the family-friendly focus at some parks, options exist for pre-teens. A visitor observed: "This campground has a lot of activities and has kids of all ages galore. I was worried my 12 year old would be too old for it but he enjoyed making friends there."
Dog-friendly trails: Most parks welcome leashed pets on hiking paths, providing exercise for both children and animals. A Blydenburgh County Park visitor mentioned: "Dog friendly. Hiking trails are beautiful," making it ideal for families with both children and pets.
NYC access considerations: Liberty Harbor RV Park provides convenient access to Manhattan but requires navigating busy roads. A camper advised: "Getting in and out of the city is an adventure. Stay right off the highway to avoid the $30 tunnel toll. Follow RV life pro and not Waze."
Site spacing considerations: Many campgrounds in the region place RVs close together. A Liberty Harbor visitor noted: "Sites kind of level and very close. Power and water, and convenient dump station if staying and needing to dump."
Utility limitations: Hookup availability varies widely between parks. At Kettletown State Park, a camper pointed out: "No hookups. It was a walk up the hill to the bathhouse," highlighting the need to plan for power and water management when selecting sites.
Travel distance planning: Being strategic about campground location can maximize day trip options. A Round Pond visitor explained: "About 30 minutes from sleepy hollow and tarrytown NY and only an hour to central park!!" making it ideal for RVers planning to explore multiple destinations.
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