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RV Camping near Bellerose Terrace, NY
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RV campgrounds near Bellerose Terrace range from waterfront sites with full hookups to pull-through sites with 30-amp service, covering options from urban stopovers to seasonal parks. Liberty Harbor RV Park in Jersey City offers 90 sites with electric, water hookups, and sanitary dump facilities. Sites accommodate big rigs with full utility connections including 30 and 50-amp service. Nickerson Beach Park Campground in Lido Beach provides RV sites from April to November with water hookups and 50-amp electric service, while Turkey Swamp Park in Freehold Township features 30-amp service and pull-through sites. Skyline RV Camp operates two locations - a waterfront option with 20 sites and a non-waterfront location with 28 sites, both offering electric hookups and accommodating larger vehicles. "Liberty Harbor is literally a parking lot with water and electric hookups, and larger rigs will barely have a yard. The $120 price per night is ridiculous, but being that they have no competitors in the area, RVers wanting a quick escape to see NYC can get it here."
Access to RV parks near Bellerose Terrace can be challenging with parkways throughout Long Island imposing height restrictions. According to one visitor, "Google Maps doesn't have an option for large vehicles so I made my way manually, and the trip took an extra hour to arrive than planned." Most parks require reservations, especially during summer months and holiday weekends. Cell service is generally reliable across the region, with multiple reviewers noting good reception at Liberty Harbor and Turkey Swamp. Pet policies vary - Military Park NJ National Guard Training Center does not allow pets, while most other facilities welcome them. Dump stations are available at several locations including Beaver Pond Campground, though some parks like Skyline RV Camp lack this amenity. Winter camping options are limited, with many facilities closing between November and April.
Best RV Campgrounds near Bellerose Terrace (26)
1. Liberty Harbor RV Park
"If you want to visit NYC and surrounding areas, this is the place. Expensive but... When you look at local hotel rates, not so much."
"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."
Check Availabilityfrom $145 - $180 / night
2. 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."
14 Sites AvailableAvailable next weekend
from $130 / night
3. Skyline RV Camp - Non-Waterfront
11 Sites AvailableAvailable next weekend
from $85 - $120 / night
4. NWS Earle RV Park
"Small campground W/ 8 spaces in the main area and 7 in an adjacent area. All spaces are level concrete With fill hookups and attached concrete patio."
5. Military Park NJ National Guard Training Center RV Sites
"We stayed in site #1 with our 21' travel trailer. In our opinion this is the best site because you have an unobstructed view of Stockton Lake & the horizon over the ocean."
Check Availabilityfrom $45 / night
6. Nickerson Beach Park Campground
"Very 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."
"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."
7. Beaver Pond Campground in Harriman State Park
"The campground was clean and quiet. RV hook-ups, tent platforms, and rustic tent sites were available."
"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."
Check AvailabilityCampground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $21 - $24 / night
8. Collective Retreats Governors Island
Check Availabilityfrom $409 - $954 / night
9. Croton Point Park
"This must be one of the most breathtaking camp grounds (family friendly) right on the Hudson. Tent sites are very private with some dirt roads to exit out but thats what make it unique experience!"
"Peaceful and gorgeous campsite, with plenty of space between sites. Great view of the Hudson, and playground within sight of our camper."
Check Availabilityfrom $30 - $60 / night
10. Mahlon Dickerson Reservation
"The sites are nicely wooded, very well spaced, fairly level with 50A service and water hookup."
"It is a small campground nestled in the woods. There are level padded sites with electric and water (in warmer months). Sites were spaced out with beautiful woods in the background."
Drive Time
- 26 min from New York, NY
- 57 min from Bridgeport, CT
- 1 hr 3 min from Kiryas Joel, NY
- 1 hr 13 min from New Haven, CT
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RV Park Reviews near Bellerose Terrace, NY
245 Reviews of 26 Bellerose Terrace Campgrounds
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.
Maureen F.
TravelerSmith Point County Park
Family friendly and clean
Families are all around. Place is clean. Several play areas for children. Office upon 24/7. Also they added an Activity Room for kids. Beach accessible and great views.
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JoyceScoutBeaver 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.
- CCarlos E.Scout
Turkey Swamp Park
Really nice campground
Stayed three nights in a tent and enjoyed it very much. Sites have electrical hookups, shared water connections, large picnic table, and fire ring with adjustable grate. Electrical and water are at the outer edge of each site so you might want an extension cord and/or hose. Bathrooms are clean; showers have separate stalls but they’re clustered together (not the most private). There are hiking and biking trails, a lake, and archery park. Staff are friendly. Office is open through 9pm, and firewood, ice, and bait for fishing are available. Site C3 is in an okay spot; it’s close to the bathroom and laundry room, but also right next to the playground. We were able to visit the beach; easy 25 minute drive to Asbury Park.
- AAimee K.Traveler
Turkey Swamp Park
Great Park
Beautiful park and very peaceful. Rangers are super friendly. This is exactly what camping should be.
S G.ScoutMahlon Dickerson Reservation
Primitive
The main issue with the sites was that they were primitive -- no water. The campsites were basically just wooden platforms, with a picnic table and fire pit. There were also a lot of bugs, though this may be due to the rain. The location itself was fairly pretty and there were a number of hiking trails of not-overly-serious difficulty. The particular site we picked left is a little farther from our car than we would have liked, but for other sites you can bring your car closer.
Nicole H.TravelerHeckscher State Park Campground
Beginner Camper Friendly
To start, Andrew was phenomenal. I arrived at 6:40 PM and he was able to hook us up with the last campground and was so patient and friendly when answering our questions. Overall staff was great, I saw someone picking up trash after campers checked out. Bathrooms are clean, 1 mile walk from campgrounds to beach area. Very spider and tick heavy if you don’t stay on the walking trail. Campers were very respectful and friendly, overall an amazing first time camping trip. Paid about $32 for a night. Drinking water on site.
- KKalyani R.
GuideCheesequake State Park Campground
Clean and basic
Basic clean older campground. No hookups. Water dump flush toilets and showers available. Very limited on campsites allowing dogs. Nice setting but traffic noise can be heard. Calms down later in evening. Generators ok and our quieter than road noise. Lots of mosquitos and bugs so bring your spray!
Guide to Bellerose Terrace
RV camping options near Bellerose Terrace, New York exist despite Long Island's challenging terrain for larger vehicles. The area sits at low elevation, generally under 100 feet above sea level, with predominantly flat topography that transitions to gentle hills in western Nassau County. The region experiences moderate precipitation year-round, with humid summers averaging 85°F and mild winters rarely dropping below 25°F.
What to do
Lake activities at Turkey Swamp Park: The 64-site park in Freehold Township offers fishing, kayaking and canoeing opportunities with boat rentals available in summer. "There is a lake with a boat dock and a small boardwalk. In the summer, canoe, kayak, paddle boats, and row boats are available for rental," notes Lee D., who visited Turkey Swamp Park in spring 2025.
Beach access near campgrounds: Nickerson Beach Park Campground provides direct beach access for RV campers. "Right on the beach! Great spot to camp at if the waves are pumping at Lido Beach on Long Island," shares Michael K. from his stay at Nickerson Beach Park Campground. The campground allows dogs but restricts them from the beach area.
Hiking opportunities: Harriman State Park offers numerous trail options near their campground. "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," explains Steve W. who visited Beaver Pond Campground in September 2019.
What campers like
Privacy and space between sites: Many campgrounds near Bellerose Terrace offer well-spaced sites. "The campground is small but also secluded. We always hike to the lake here, it's a very easy hike and also very peaceful," writes Paulene-Amanda M. about her experience at Mahlon Dickerson Reservation where sites have electric and water hookups.
Clean facilities: Battle Row Campground maintains high standards for its amenities. "This was my first time camping here and I was amazed at how clean the sites were & quiet the campground was. The camp office workers are SO friendly and helpful. The sites have provided electric and water and are kept so clean. They have shower and restroom facilities, the showers were amazing and also so clean!" reports Lexis N.
Proximity to NYC: Several camping options allow quick access to New York City attractions. "This is a pricey park, but options are limited. As in almost non existent. This is a prime location for visiting the city or heading down the shore. The light rail is a block away, and the path train is about 8," explains Joe R. who stayed at Liberty Harbor RV Park in March 2025.
What you should know
Seasonal availability: Many campgrounds close during winter months. "Turkey Swamp is a great spot, a lot of different things to do. Fishing, Tent Camp, Van Camping, Open Field, BBQ, Kayaking, Canoeing. The list goes on," shares Tylen L. who visited in November 2024, but the park officially operates April through mid-November.
Wildlife concerns: Ticks and bears can be issues at some locations. "By the 2nd day I had 3 ticks on me. My dog had one and by the end my husband had 2. That was so crazy because we were just sitting by our camper," warns Laura Y. about her experience at Turkey Swamp Park in May 2025.
Changing locations: Some campgrounds may relocate or change without website updates. "Be advised that Skyline RV Camp has moved to: 50 Noble St, Brooklyn, NY 11222. The original property location at 2 Oak St was sold and is now private property... There no longer is a waterfront view of the NYC skyline when camping at Skyline RV. The website views are misleading," cautions John T. who visited Skyline RV Camp in August 2024.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Several campgrounds feature playground equipment. "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," recommends Christina L. about her birthday trip to Mahlon Dickerson Reservation.
Educational opportunities: Proximity to historic sites enhances family camping experiences. "About 30 minutes from sleepy hollow and tarrytown NY and only an hour to central park!! Deer running everywhere and surprisingly beautiful and quaint," mentions Megan B. from her visit to Beaver Pond Campground.
Off-season benefits: Consider visiting popular sites during shoulder seasons. "We went camping with our 2- and 3-year-old kids. We were worried about bugs, but we didn't even use mosquito repellent and didn't get a single bite! The campground was super clean too. It was perfect!" reports Jaewook P. after a late summer trip to Turkey Swamp Park.
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategies: Choose end sites for more space at crowded campgrounds. "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 Keith and Tia S. about staying at Liberty Harbor RV Park.
Military options: NWS Earle RV Park offers affordable options for eligible military personnel. "Small campground W/ 8 spaces in the main area and 7 in an adjacent area. All spaces are level concrete With fill hookups and attached concrete patio. Power is at the far back & sewage is in the middle (left to right). A longer camper will be parked over the sewage connection," details Jeffrey from his stay at NWS Earle RV Park.
Hookup positioning: Be prepared for unusual utility placement at some rv campgrounds near Bellerose Terrace. "Very clean and quiet. Website lists water hook ups at long distances but they have hose reels to help with that. Our site (15) said 75' however the 50' hose reel made it to our rv connection," notes a reviewer about their experience at Mahlon Dickerson Reservation.
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