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Nickerson Beach Park Campground's pet policy allows dogs at the RV campground, though pets are not permitted on the beach itself. A small dog run is available on the far side of the beach parking lot for exercising furry companions. Located in Lido Beach, this campground offers full hookup sites with 50-amp service, drinking water, and showers. Blydenburgh County Park in Smithtown provides another pet-friendly option with grassy tent and RV sites set among trees, creating a natural camping environment. The park features electric hookups, picnic tables, showers, and reservable sites, though visitors note that some of the longer sites can be difficult to level for larger rigs. Both campgrounds maintain clean facilities with friendly staff regularly patrolling the grounds. The Dyrt provides user ratings for locations near Bellmore, New York.
Hiking opportunities abound for campers with dogs at Blydenburgh County Park, which features a 7-mile loop trail around the lake where dogs are welcome on leash. The trail system is popular with both dog walkers and horseback riders, providing ample space for daily exercise. While swimming is not permitted in the lake, fishing is available with options to rent rowboats. Heckscher State Park Campground offers an alternative with pet-friendly cabins in addition to tent and RV sites. The park includes hiking trails and beach access, though visitors should note that summer weekends can be crowded with families and the campsites lack clearly defined boundaries. For RV travelers with pets, most parks in the area require advance reservations, particularly during the peak summer season from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
"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."
"Very close to everything."
"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"
"* 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"Beautiful location steps away from the beach. Listen to the waves crashing as you sleep and stargaze over the clear ocean. Not ready for full on camp-life? No problem!"
"Camping gets you away from the bustle. It is a little less than a half mile walk from the ferry dock and located behind the dunes which offer some protection. Take a quick walk down to the beach."
from $35 - $197 / night
Check Availability"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"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 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 Availabilityfrom $85 - $120 / night
Check Availability"I stayed at Cheesequake at the beginning of August and had a very positive experience."
"This park is on the list of 50 top NJ Hikes, and it has a few great trails. The trails range from easy to moderate with quite a few lookout locations."
from $200 / 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.
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.
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.
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.
LegendThis campground is amazing. You have a clear view of the Narrow bridge and at night the city lights light up your surroundings light a nigh light. The camp here has 7 campsites here and it fill up really fast. I came at 5 in the morning and there was already a family there. There is abandoned buildings here and you can do urban exploring. There are restroom here that are pretty dirty. The public uses the restrooms not just the campers here. For the firewood I recommend buying it or bringing your own. Firewood was difficult to find here. At night there are no stars because the city lights cover them up.There are rangers taking you on a trek and exploring the abandoned building. This place is great if you live in new York city and don't want to drive really far from the city to go camping
RangerThe park itself is lovely and close to some other green areas. The nice thing about this campsite is that it’s so close to NYC. The bad thing about this campsite is that it’s so close to NYC. If you live in NYC this is a good, cheap, super quick escape accessible by public transport. If you’re visiting the area I’d recommend staying in Manhattan/Queens in an AirBNB for the full NYC experience or heading to Long Island, Pennsylvania, “Upstate” New York, or New Jersey for a better nature camping experience. For what it is, this site is a nice green little oasis. It’s National Park Service land and they try really hard to keep things clean and working well with so much traffic. Bring earplus for the airport traffic and the noisy neighbors. Tent sites are pretty and wooded, but there is also a TON of concrete from an old WW2 airfield.
Suffolk County offers several pet-friendly camping options near Bellmore, New York, located on the south shore of Long Island. The region features a mix of coastal and wooded environments, with summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F during peak camping season from May through September. Most campgrounds in the area maintain clean facilities with water access, though reservations are often required 2-6 months in advance for weekend stays.
Beach exploration: 7-mile hiking loop at Blydenburgh County Park features trails for walking and horseback riding around the lake. "Great park with a nice 7 mile loop around the lake with decent fishing. Lots of horses and dogs on the trail," notes Erik R. While swimming isn't permitted in the lake, fishing opportunities and rowboat rentals are available.
Wildlife viewing: early morning deer spotting at Smith Point County Park offers chances to see local fauna. "You get visits from the nearby deer. It is paradise," writes Tim M. The park provides both bay and ocean access within a short walk from campsites, making it ideal for wildlife enthusiasts.
Watersports: surfing at Lido Beach near Nickerson Beach Park Campground is popular among locals. "Right on the beach! Great spot to camp at if the waves are pumping at Lido Beach on Long Island," says Michael K. The Atlantic-facing beaches offer consistent waves during summer months, particularly after storms.
Beachfront access: oceanside camping at Smith Point County Park puts visitors right next to the water. "Our 36ft motorhome backed up to a raised balcony overlooking the bay. Less than 100 feet from the front of our site was the beach and the Atlantic Ocean view," shares Patrick C. The campground features both bay and ocean views depending on site selection.
Natural camping environment: grass sites under trees at Blydenburgh County Park create a more traditional camping feel. "Camp on grass! Lovely trees. Everyone is nice. Hiking trails are beautiful. Dog friendly. Clean bathrooms," reports Ali O. The wooded setting provides more shade than many coastal alternatives.
Proximity to NYC: quick escapes from Liberty Harbor RV Park in Jersey City make weekend trips convenient. "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," explains Emily L. The location allows for easy access to Manhattan via public transportation.
Campsite privacy varies significantly: At Heckscher State Park Campground, "The campsites are very close together without any defining borders so everybody just walks across each other site's to get to a different one, a path, the bathroom, etc. No solitude, lots of families with kids," reports Jessica C. Many Long Island campgrounds have limited space and minimal site separation.
Mosquito preparation is essential: Watch Hill Fire Island Campground requires serious insect protection. "It was absolutely gorgeous, don't get me wrong. However, it was nearly impossible to enjoy ourselves because we were getting attacked by mosquitoes and horseflies the entire weekend," warns Rosie R. Bring shelter with mosquito netting and strong repellent, particularly in summer months.
Reservation requirements and timing: Most parks require advance bookings during peak season. "This is a small beach campground. It's all but impossible to get an RV spot there from Memorial day to Labor day. Still, it is a clean and well run campground," notes Michael M. about Nickerson Beach Campground. Weekend bookings typically require 3-6 months advance planning.
Playground access: dedicated play areas at Wildwood State Park Campground keep kids entertained. "Nice campground with various kinds of sites. You can find sites that are less wooded and better suited to group camping, as well as sites that are a little more secluded. There is also a store where you can get a cup of coffee in the morning and lots of goodies throughout the day," explains Giselle P. The park also features beach access and hiking trails.
Entertainment options: ice cream trucks visit Smith Point County Park regularly. "At nite an ice cream truck comes by, you get visits from the nearby deer," mentions Tim M. The consistent evening visits provide a routine treat for children after beach activities.
Site selection for noise control: Choose sites further from main gathering areas. "Everyone was nice and we had a great time. We had site 2 which was a nice private site. Short walk to the beach," reports Pedro R. about Watch Hill Fire Island Campground. Corner sites generally offer more privacy and buffer from group noise.
Limited hookup availability: plan accordingly at Beaver Pond Campground where full services aren't available. "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," notes Ethan K. While the sites offer more privacy, they lack full hookups common at other regional campgrounds.
Leveling challenges: longer sites can be difficult for larger rigs at Blydenburgh County Park. Bring extra leveling blocks as many sites have slight slopes. "RV pull through sites were fantastic. It was a great campground for maiden voyage in new rig. Plenty of amenities," shares Lori R. about Wildwood State Park, which provides more level alternatives.
Parkway restrictions: avoid height-limited roads when traveling to campgrounds. "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," warns a reviewer about Nickerson Beach. Use truck-specific GPS or plan alternative routes avoiding parkways.
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