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Blydenburgh County Park's dog-friendly camping sites feature electric hookups, water access, and full pet accommodation on grassy terrain with lovely trees. The park offers tent and RV camping options with sanitary dump stations, showers, and clean restrooms that are regularly maintained by park staff. Campers may bring their dogs to the hiking trails that surround the central lake, where many dog owners report excellent walking experiences. The campground maintains a large dog run so pets can exercise off-leash in a designated area. The camping area itself is relatively small but the surrounding park provides ample space for pet activities. All sites include picnic tables and allow alcohol, though campers should keep pets leashed outside of designated pet areas.
Extensive trail networks at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation provide over 40 miles of dog-friendly hiking paths where pets can explore alongside their owners. The reservation permits pets at both their lean-to shelters and tent sites, with portable toilets conveniently located near camping areas for nighttime accessibility. Campground reviews indicate minimal mosquito and bug issues, making evening walks with dogs more comfortable. Wildlife considerations include seasonal deer bow-hunting from October through December, requiring extra pet supervision during these months. The camping areas are well-spaced for privacy, though sites are situated farther from comfort stations than at many other campgrounds. Nearby Nickerson Beach Park Campground also allows dogs, though pets are prohibited on the actual beach and limited to a small dog run located across the parking lot.
"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"
"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."
"They have a dog park basketball courts playground swimming just about everything."
"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"* 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 $20 - $285 / 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"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"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 $20 - $225 / night
Check Availability"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
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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
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.
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.
ScoutThere is only a small place for tents. Mostly people go there with campers. Not your typical campground. Very easy to hop on transit to get to New York City. People were friendly.
ScoutVery reasonable rates to pitch a tent. You get a private space with a fire pit. Ocean is close with lifeguards. Good fishing and pleasant people. Boat from New York City.
GuideSmall campground with good electrical, clean water, sewer and a friendly owner. Each site has grass and a picnic table. There is a wonderful little frozen custard shop down the road called roses farm stand. It’s a perfect campground for seeing the local area or even catching the train to New York City.
Camping options near Bayville, New York range from RV-friendly county parks to tent-only facilities within a short drive of Manhattan. The eastern Long Island location experiences hot, humid summers with temperatures often exceeding 85°F while fall camping offers cooler 50-70°F temperatures with less humidity. Winter camping is limited to fewer facilities that remain open year-round, with seasonal closures affecting most campgrounds from November through April.
Beach access year-round: At Wildwood State Park Campground, campers can walk directly to beaches on the Long Island Sound. "It's a downhill walk to the beach. The beach is fairly clean and has a small boardwalk," notes one visitor. The north shore beaches offer different water conditions than south shore beaches, with "high bluffs, sandy calm beaches along the Long Island Sound, and views of CT across the water."
Fall camping for foliage views: Clarence Fahnestock State Park Campground offers excellent fall camping with changing leaves visible from hiking trails. "We make a habit of going during the end-of-summer/fall when you can watch the leaves change along the hiking trails, go apple and pumpkin picking near the campsites, and eat some scrumptious apple cinnamon doughnuts and drink pumpkin hot chocolate," reports one regular visitor.
Water activities on multiple lakes: Several parks offer water-based recreation throughout the camping season. At Beaver Pond Campground, "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." Fahnestock State Park features "a nice open beach on Canopus Lake with a concession area and bathhouse, which we found to be quite clean! They even have boat rentals."
Proximity to NYC: Liberty Harbor RV Park offers unique camping extremely close to Manhattan. "About 30 minutes from sleepy hollow and tarrytown NY and only an hour to central park!! Deer running everywhere and surprisingly beautiful and quaint," reports one camper. Another notes the "convenient location to the city with easy access to the ferry boats."
Spacious sites at low-traffic times: Many campgrounds offer better experiences during weekdays or shoulder seasons. At Croton Point Park, "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." At Fahnestock, "weekends - this park is FULL! Make sure to reserve at least two weeks out. Weekdays? You should be in luck!"
Pet-friendly camping options: For dog-friendly camping near Bayville, New York, several parks provide dedicated areas for pets. While not mentioned in the existing description, Liberty Harbor RV Park "allows dogs" though with limited open space. One visitor to Wildwood notes the campground has "great hiking and a lake you can get to and swim in right from the campsite," making it suitable for active dogs.
Campsite privacy varies significantly: Many campgrounds feature a mix of exposed and private sites. At Beaver Pond Campground — Harriman State Park, "the biggest positive about Beaver Pond is how spread out it was. You definitely feel like you have your own space and are not camping on top of your neighbor." However, at Wildwood State Park, "sites had zero privacy and were all pull through."
Reservation requirements differ: Many parks require advance booking, especially during peak season. At Ward Pound Ridge, "the reservation process is a bit wonky. You need to call (no online reservations) and then wait for an e-mail, but the e-mail does not tell you your assigned site; you have to wait until you check in to find out your site."
Wildlife encounters: Bears and other wildlife are present at several campgrounds. At Beaver Pond, rangers warn visitors about bears: "Welcome to Bear Mountain" grumbles the park ranger as he sits in complete darkness! He's nice, but you can tell he's given this welcome speech too many times to get overly excited about it. He offers us a highlighted map to our site, wishes us a good stay, and gives us the run down on bear activity in the area."
Playground accessibility: Heckscher State Park Campground offers family-friendly facilities with "a playground just for the campground." Another camper mentions, "there are plans to install a playground within the campground beginning this Fall and we are looking for other improvements and additions to the campgrounds."
Group camping considerations: Families traveling together should look for specific sites. At Heckscher, "this place is the best around for group and family camping. The entire campground is one flat open space where some sites are full in the shade and other sites (lower numbers) have lots of sun." Another visitor notes, "you can find sites that are less wooded and better suited to group camping, as well as sites that are a little more secluded."
Kid-friendly bathroom facilities: When camping with young children, bathroom proximity matters. A camper at Croton Point Park notes, "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."
RV accessibility from NYC area: Some campgrounds offer restricted highway access for RVs. When visiting Liberty Harbor, one camper found "the main routes to the campsite all went through New York's parkways. There are height restrictions on the parkways so RVs and semis cannot travel on them without a high risk of crashing into the bridges and getting the tops ripped off like a tin can."
Electric/water hookup options: For RVers seeking pet-friendly camping near Bayville, several parks offer various hookup options. Wildwood State Park has "water, electric and sewer hookups at each site, but this was an expensive place to 'camp'." Liberty Harbor RV Park provides "a parking lot with water & electric hookups. Larger rigs will barely have a yard."
Weather considerations: Seasonal storms can affect camping conditions. At Wildwood, one RVer reports: "RV pull through sites were fantastic. It was a great campground for maiden voyage in new rig. Plenty of amenities." Another camper at Fahnestock mentioned, "there was a storm the night before our arrival date, all campers were evacuated and they did a fantastic job clearing all the debris and downed trees before our arrival."
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