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Best Campgrounds near Billings, NY

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Camping locations around Billings, New York feature a mix of established state parks and secluded dispersed options. Clarence Fahnestock State Park Campground offers tent and RV camping with both drive-in and walk-in sites. The park provides electric hookups, fire rings, and picnic tables in a forested setting. For those seeking more rustic experiences, Taconic Hereford Multiple Use Park and Hemlock Ridge MUA offer free dispersed camping opportunities with minimal amenities. Several developed campgrounds in the area accommodate RVs with full hookups, while others specialize in cabin rentals.

Camping seasons generally run from April through October, though some facilities remain open into December. "This area has a long camping season, especially for that one last trip in November," notes one camper about Clarence Fahnestock State Park. Most established campgrounds require reservations, particularly during peak summer months. Cell service varies by location but is generally reliable near developed campgrounds. Dispersed camping areas like Hemlock Ridge MUA offer more isolation but fewer amenities, with one visitor describing it as having "absolutely no amenities whatsoever & barely even a signal, but it's quiet & off the beaten path."

Water access represents a significant draw for many campgrounds in the region. Mills Norrie State Park Campground and Sylvan Lake Beach Park both offer waterfront camping opportunities with beaches for swimming during summer months. Wooded sites provide natural privacy at many locations, particularly at Clarence Fahnestock where campers describe "secluded, wooded sites nestled amongst big boulders." Site selection proves important, as review feedback indicates significant variation in privacy and amenities between specific sites within the same campground. Several mixed-use campgrounds accommodate both tent and RV camping with varying degrees of hookups. Visitors consistently mention wildlife viewing opportunities, including deer sightings and beaver activity around Pelton Pond at Fahnestock State Park.

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Best Camping Sites Near Billings, New York (152)

    1. Clarence Fahnestock State Park Campground

    34 Reviews
    Fishkill, NY
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (845) 225-7207

    $17 / night

    "This park has 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 - or you can bring your own boat to launch!"

    "When you are camping with a large group of friends and don't all have access to a car, this is the perfect spot."

    2. Mills Norrie State Park Campground

    16 Reviews
    Staatsburg, NY
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (845) 889-4646

    $17 - $102 / night

    "There are great hiking trails on the Hudson River right outside your campsite. Amenities are the great outdoors and an ancient bath house built during the New Deal in the 1930's."

    "Firewood wasn’t available at the camp, had to drive about a mile to grab some. Close to town so easy to grab needed items."

    3. Jellystone Park Gardiner

    32 Reviews
    Gardiner, NY
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (845) 255-5193

    "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."

    "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."

    4. New York City North-Newburgh KOA

    14 Reviews
    Plattekill, NY
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (845) 564-2836

    "They have the best staff and they are everywhere, if you need someone they are always around and super friendly also."

    "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."

    5. Taconic Hereford Multiple Use Park

    3 Reviews
    Verbank, NY
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (845) 256-3000

    "Less then 10 min drive from town, but hiking in and finding a suitable place to make camp has the feeling of the wild, with the safety of having full cell service."

    6. Macedonia Brook State Park Campground

    7 Reviews
    Kent, CT
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 927-3238

    $14 / night

    "Our camp spot was right above the river the flows behind this spot. You can go sit down by the water. But be careful!"

    "We camped next to the brook and one couldn't have had a much better experience! Had supper in nearby Kent which is a fantastic small village."

    7. Sylvan Lake Beach Park

    1 Review
    Stormville, NY
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (845) 221-9889

    "Reminds me of lake camping that I grew up with. Hosts are very nice and helpful. This is more of a seasonal camping site. Do not follow your GPS directions. Get directions from the campground staff."

    8. Interlake RV Park & Campground

    5 Reviews
    Rhinebeck, NY
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 584-3729

    $46 - $60 / night

    "Close to FDR home and library...a must to see. Quaint towns nearby."

    "With that you get free wi-fi, a heated pool, a lake for fishing and boating, a game room and snack bar, movies, other sports, and the security of a gated entrance."

    9. Lake Waramaug State Park Campground

    9 Reviews
    New Preston, CT
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 868-0220

    $17 - $50 / night

    "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."

    10. Hemlock Ridge MUA Dispersed

    2 Reviews
    Plattekill, NY
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (845) 256-3000

    "There are absolutely no amenities whatsoever & barely even a signal here, but it’s quiet & off the beaten path. The parking lot only holds about 4-5 cars, 6 if you park real tight."

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  • FThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 14, 2025

    Mills Norrie State Park Campground

    Great staff but back-to-back campsite

    We stayed a coupe of days in Oct. This is a beautiful site to camp out. The staffs are friendly and very attentive.
    Bathroom and water pressure was ok. But one shower location for 50 campsites. Three small showers units and three toilet.
    I never stayed a state campsite where the sites are so close each other. If you like a “normal” distance to your neighbors, I'd not recommend this place.

  • Chelsea B.
    Oct. 10, 2025

    New York City North-Newburgh KOA

    Good amenities and fun experience!

    Campsites Great campsites, wooded and cozy, though a little tight for longer rigs as our neighbors found out when they ran over a wooden post backing in. But spaced apart nicely with lots of vegetation between. Nice and level. 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. Laundry facilities were clean and open 24/7 with reasonable prices 2.50/2.00 washer/dryer. And the dryers actually worked. Small dog park, communal spaces, and a camp store all made the place feel like a little village. They even have a wine store- cab sav was good. WiFi I work remotely and WiFi is always an issue. We have Starlink but in a wooded campsite, connecting is an issue but luckily their WiFi was great. Had no issues and could stream just fine. Halloween! We visited mid October and folks had sites decorated and the KOA has trick or treating and other activities every weekend in Oct. we were SO bummed to be leaving on a Friday and miss the festivities because it looked really fun. Would definitely go back. Also, staff was super nice.

  • Chelsea B.
    Oct. 6, 2025

    Brookside Campground

    Not a recreational campsite

    Full disclosure, we did not stay here. PLEASE, folks that leave reviews on this app, PLEASE say whether it’s a full-timer campsite or a recreational campsite. We paid for two weeks in advance of arriving at this site based on reviews available on Google and Dyrt. However, when we arrived we were surprised that this was mostly a trailer park. Call me picky, but I really prefer not to camp in an area where folks are living full time. Just not the vibe I’m going for. We decided to leave without staying. We called to see if we could get a refund and they were very kind and it wasn’t a problem. But just be warned… this is not a recreational campsite.

  • Chelsea B.
    Oct. 6, 2025

    Whip O Will Campsites

    Not for recreational campers

    Full disclosure, we did not stay here. PLEASE, folks that leave reviews on this app, PLEASE say whether it’s a full-timer campsite or a recreational campsite. We arrived after leaving another campsite in the area (that was also 100% full timers) and were disappointed to find that this site was all permanent campers with crap everywhere. One site even had a funeral home sign hanging out front of an entire plywood addition to their camper…like what? Call me picky, but I don’t feel entirely comfortable camping for fun next to folks who live in the campground like this. After driving through the super narrow and rutted out roads to the site they recommend, a man came hauling a** into our site (with a beer in his hand) and was saying “hello hellooooo.” Said he was the owner of the campsite and asked if we were staying, we said we were thinking about it, just checking out the available sites (as the lady up front told us to do). TL;DR- bad vibes. Didn’t stay. Be warned this is a full time campsite with crap everywhere. The lady working the office was super nice though.

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 4, 2025

    Taconic Hereford Multiple Use Park

    Convenient pit stop

    This spot is easy to find and access, and had decent ATT service. There's only a few spots, and the road is narrow with not much turnaround room, I wouldn't recommend for trailers or RVs.

  • jThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 2, 2025

    Point Folly Campground

    Great

    I’ve been coming here for decades. Little store has what you need if you can find the shop keeper. Great access to bantam lake. You can leave you canoes/kayaks tied up in the water. Great fishing. Love it overall. The only issue I have is the pit toilets are brutal. If you are tent camping, beware!

  • Christine S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 1, 2025

    Cozy Hills Campground

    Quiet and clean

    So far it's been pretty quiet but we are here at the beginning of October on a Monday. Nice area.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 30, 2025

    Mills Norrie State Park Campground

    Average

    We stayed one night in late September without a reservation. Bathhouse is old but was adequate with hot showers. We’re from out of state and paid about $23 for a tent site which was reasonable for the facilities.

  • S
    Sep. 28, 2025

    Sylvan Lake Beach Park

    Great Beach Lake for summer swimming and Boating

    This is an old campground, but is quite quaint. Reminds me of lake camping that I grew up with. Hosts are very nice and helpful. This is more of a seasonal camping site. Do not follow your GPS directions. Get directions from the campground staff.

Guide to Billings

Camping near Billings, New York, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a family-friendly adventure, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the trails around Beaver Pond Campground — Harriman State Park. One reviewer mentioned, "Going for a hike here in the morning before heading out" as a great way to start the day.
  • Fishing: If you enjoy fishing, Rip Van Winkle Campgrounds has two private lakes and a river for fishing. A visitor shared, "You’ve got fishing either in 2 private lakes or you can fish in the river."
  • Swimming: Check out the beach at Lake Taghkanic State Park Campground for a refreshing swim. One camper noted, "The park is huge with tons of space for picnics, beachgoing."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness at Kenneth L Wilson Campground. A reviewer said, "The bathrooms were very clean and new and the showers were free and temperature controlled."
  • Family-Friendly Activities: At Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Gardiner, families enjoy a variety of activities. One parent mentioned, "This campground has a lot of activities and has kids of all ages galore."
  • Secluded Sites: Many campers enjoy the privacy at Clarence Fahnestock State Park. A visitor remarked, "Some sites good. Some very poor," indicating that while some sites are close together, others offer more space.

What you should know:

  • Noise Levels: Be aware that some campgrounds can get noisy, especially on weekends. A camper at Beaver Pond Campground warned, "When I plan my trip around the spring, fall, or summer weekends that look sparse it is quiet."
  • Site Selection: Choose your site carefully. At Copake Falls Area — Taconic State Park, one camper noted, "Sites are a little close together for my liking," so look for more private options.
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Margaret Norrie State Park Campground, have fewer amenities. A visitor mentioned, "The campground itself needs some work," highlighting the need for improvements.

Tips for camping with families:

  • Bring Activities: Make sure to pack games and activities for kids. A parent at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Gardiner said, "My kids enjoyed themselves a lot, and that is what matters."
  • Choose Kid-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and activities. One reviewer at Rip Van Winkle Campgrounds mentioned, "There are playgrounds for the kids, basketball, pool."
  • Plan for Quiet Hours: Be mindful of quiet hours to ensure everyone gets a good night's sleep. A camper at Kettletown State Park Campground noted, "Noise was not a problem overnight."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Clarence Fahnestock State Park mentioned, "Careful which site you choose."
  • Look for Full Hookups: If you need full hookups, check the campground features. A camper at New York City North-Newburgh KOA appreciated the "full hookups, back in, lots of trees and really roomy."
  • Be Prepared for Tight Spaces: Some campgrounds may have tight spaces for larger rigs. A visitor at Rip Van Winkle Campgrounds noted, "We were within 2 inches or less of trees on 4 or 5 instances getting in and out of our site."

Camping in Billings, NY, offers a variety of experiences, from family-friendly fun to peaceful retreats. With the right preparation and knowledge, you can enjoy a great camping adventure in this beautiful area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Billings, NY?

According to TheDyrt.com, Billings, NY offers a wide range of camping options, with 152 campgrounds and RV parks near Billings, NY and 8 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Billings, NY?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Billings, NY is Clarence Fahnestock State Park Campground with a 4.1-star rating from 34 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Billings, NY?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 8 free dispersed camping spots near Billings, NY.

What parks are near Billings, NY?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 17 parks near Billings, NY that allow camping, notably Northfield Brook Lake and Hop Brook Lake.

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