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Nice campground, bathrooms are clean but dated, first come first serve for the sites.
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Harriman State Park serves as a primary camping destination near Blauvelt, New York, with several established campgrounds offering a range of accommodation options. The park features Beaver Pond Campground, Sebago Cabin Camp, and The Stephen & Betsy Corman AMC Harriman Outdoor Center, providing tent sites, RV hookups, and cabin rentals approximately 15 miles northwest of Blauvelt. Additional camping areas include Croton Point Park along the Hudson River, which supports tent, RV, and cabin camping, as well as Camp Glen Gray in neighboring New Jersey, which offers glamping options alongside traditional camping sites.
Seasonal considerations shape the camping experience throughout the region, with most campgrounds operating from April through October. "About 30 minutes from Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown NY and only an hour to Central Park! Deer running everywhere and surprisingly beautiful and quaint," noted one camper about Beaver Pond Campground. Many campgrounds require advance reservations, particularly during summer weekends when facilities reach capacity quickly. Harriman State Park's campgrounds vary in amenity levels, with some offering electric hookups and shower facilities while others maintain a more rustic experience. Cell service can be limited in certain areas, especially in the more remote sections of Harriman State Park, requiring visitors to plan accordingly.
Waterfront access represents a significant draw for campers in the region. Croton Point Park offers Hudson River views and beach access, with several visitors noting the peaceful setting despite occasional train noise from nearby tracks. One reviewer mentioned that Croton Point Park features "a gorgeous scenery along the river and a private beach which is opened from Wednesday to the weekend with lifeguards on duty." Harriman State Park's camping areas include lake access at locations like Sebago, which campers praise for swimming opportunities. Wildlife sightings, particularly deer, are commonly reported throughout the area's campgrounds. While sites closer to New York City provide convenience for weekend getaways, they often experience higher visitor traffic and require stricter adherence to campground rules than more remote camping areas in the region.
Best Campgrounds near Blauvelt (99)
1. Beaver Pond Campground in Harriman State Park
"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 $21 - $24 / night
Check Availability2. Croton Point Park
"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 Availability3. The Stephen & Betsy Corman AMC Harriman Outdoor Center — Harriman State Park
"This was beautiful campground with an even nicer lake. You are able to do a hike around the lake."
"Great trails to hike for novices looking to branch out but not too large that you'll be lost forever lol highly recommend and can't do so enough 👍🏽"
4. Sebago Cabin Camp — Harriman State Park
"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 $130 / night
Check Availability5. Clarence Fahnestock State Park Campground
"When you are camping with a large group of friends and don't all have access to a car, this is the perfect spot."
"We were right next to the entrance for hiking trails which was convenient. The facilities are a bit of a walk, but that means it is spread out and there's plenty of room to relax and have fun."
from $21 / night
Check Availability6. Camp Glen Gray
"One rustic place with many hiking trails to choose from. Camp also provides trucking of gear weather permitting. No vehicles allowed to drive through camp. Trading Post for treats and other items."
"Lots of hiking trails. Trading post is well stocked and volunteers are always friendly and able to answer any questions"
from $5 - $200 / night
Check Availability7. Ward Pound Ridge Reservation
"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."
"The shelter sites are large and private with access to hiking trails and make for a unique experience. The staff is friendly as well"
from $45 - $55 / night
Check Availability8. Liberty Harbor RV Park
"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 Availability9. Suffern-Bear Mountain from Gate Hill Road Primitive
"Suffern-Bear Mountain from Gate Hill Road is a high difficulty 15 mile out and back trail. At one point of the trail is a very difficult, but doable, rock scramble up the side of the mountain."
10. Campgaw Mountain Reservation
Drive Time
- 23 min from New York, NY
- 26 min from Kiryas Joel, NY
- 52 min from Bridgeport, CT
- 1 hr 9 min from New Haven, CT
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Recent Reviews near Blauvelt, NY
626 Reviews of 99 Blauvelt Campgrounds
Thomas B.
RangerNeversink River Resort
Cool Riverside Campground
I'll start by saying this is a site-specific review (C20). I booked using Campspot and didn't select my own site but put in the criteria for my rig (30ft TT plus truck) and got a 50A back-in spot. The site was big but abnormal. Between the picnic table placement and the trees, I ended up right around 50ft from the electric and water, and the water spigot was so low I could barely put on my camco filter. With the uneven dirt roads, I had to unhitch with my truck in a gigantic puddle (lol). The site was otherwise fine aside from my gate code not working on Day 2. As for the campground as a whole, I thought it was pretty unique place by the river that offered several good amenities and activities, like downstream river tubing, an arcade, bathroom/shower facilities, a small store, little trails, and more. I would say this place borders the more primitive side.
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.
- eedgar V.Scout
Black Bear RV Park
Super clean and quiet
Past reviews has mentioned that the office seems to be closed often, while I found that to be true I had no reason to contact anyone. This is definitely one of the cleanest quiets site I’ve ever visited
- KKelly B.
GuideClarence Fahnestock State Park Campground
Check site photos first
Definitely a wide variety of sites—look at the site pictures before booking—there are two areas where it’s just an open field with bonfires and picnic tables that I’d avoid. I could see a large group going there or something but personally it doesn’t offer any privacy.
BUT if you book one of the other sites that DOES have privacy you’ll be in camping heaven. The “hike in” sites are more like “walk-in,” I was worried at first but it’s some are as little as a few yards from the road. The most annoying part was lugging the cooler back and forth, but totally worth it
- KKelly B.Guide
Stephens State Park Campground
Great last min getaway
Booked the day before—even on the holiday weekend! Just 1.5 hours outside of NYC, site was a bit close to the neighbors (fire pit was very far back and basically in the neighbors’ campsite, but we put up a “privacy clothesline” and hung a tarp over it for a bit of extra coverage.
The staff was friendly and helpful, they said it was the busiest they’ve seen the campground all year (there were lots of large groups but everyone seemed to settle down by 9:30pm
Poison ivy was EVERYWHERE at our site so make sure to stick to the open areas and the paths. Lots of families around, we felt very safe Bathrooms were fine—it was my impression they’re usually cleaner but the high traffic of the weekend left a bit to be desired, (lots of families around=dirty diapers in the bathroom trash bin) but it’s camping! I’m not gonna argue w a flushing toilet!
- KKevin F.
TravelerTri-State RV Park
A place to stay in an area lacking campgrounds.
This area seems to be devoid of campgrounds except for this one. It’s basically just a large parking lot with hook ups. Completely open, which is great for Starlink. Bathrooms were slightly above average; fairly clean and places to hang clothes for your shower. Has a laundry but be sure to bring quarters. It is about 100 yards from the interstate so you’ll get a lot of noise and diesel exhaust fumes.
- JJoyceScout
Beaver 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.
Deiludi P.ScoutKittatinny Campground
AWFUL
We reserved for a day. Very bad service. The river is super dirty and they did not even clean the trash cans. Besides, the fire ring has no grill cooking grate, so if you don’t bring your own NO GRILLING. Ryan was the person in front that took care of us, he was rude, my kids felt weird because he was not welcoming at all. Also, we try to ask for a partial refund since we did not felt comfortable since the beginning, and they said NO. We have experience camping, but this one was simply THE WORST. We lost the money but we won’t put our kids in a difficult situation. Thanks.
Guide to Blauvelt
Camping options near Blauvelt, New York span across the Hudson Valley region with elevations ranging from riverfront locations at around 10 feet to mountain campsites at over 1,000 feet. The area experiences average summer temperatures between 75-85°F, with occasional evening thunderstorms during peak camping months. Most primitive campsites require visitors to pack out all trash due to active wildlife in the area.
What to do
Explore elevated trails: Suffern-Bear Mountain from Gate Hill Road offers primitive camping with challenging terrain. "At one point of the trail is a very difficult, but doable, rock scramble up the side of the mountain. At the top of the scramble is a primitive camping site with amazing views," notes one reviewer who recommends packing light for the 2.5-mile hike to the campsite.
Visit historic sites: Ward Pound Ridge Reservation provides access to Revolutionary War-era trails. "Here you can find some of the Appalachian Trail, with various smaller trail heads for this historic (Revolutionary Times 1770s) part of the region including the one to Doodle Town," states a camper who enjoyed exploring the ruins where "most of the area has been taken back by nature leaving only a stone stair case here or a partial foundation wall there."
Winter camping: Several campgrounds remain open year-round, including Ward Pound Ridge Reservation. A regular visitor notes, "They have great sights and are open all year round. I've stayed in hammocks, tents, lean-tos, and even did a good share of car camping."
What campers like
Platform camping: Beaver Pond Campground offers elevated tent platforms. "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. Many of the camping options were on platforms which is especially nice if it recently rained," explains one camper who appreciated the thoughtful design.
Off-season solitude: Midweek and off-season camping provides a different experience. A visitor to Beaver Pond noted, "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."
Diverse site options: Camp Glen Gray in neighboring New Jersey offers various accommodation styles. "Many camp sites open to rent. Cabins - Leanto - Tent Sites," explains a visitor who also mentioned the camp "provides trucking of gear weather permitting. No vehicles allowed to drive through camp."
What you should know
Reservation logistics: Some campgrounds have specific booking procedures. Ward Pound Ridge requires in-person reservations: "The one downside is that you need to book in person but it can be done well in advance if need be."
Rustic cabin standards: Sebago Cabin Camp offers basic accommodations. "These cabins are VERY rustic, four walls, a cot, and a fridge. You still feel like you are 'roughing it' but with the convenience of a fridge," explains a visitor who noted the "absolute zero phone service (for T-Mobile) which was AMAZING."
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Blauvelt, NY?
What camping is available near Blauvelt, NY?
According to TheDyrt.com, Blauvelt, NY offers a wide range of camping options, with 99 campgrounds and RV parks near Blauvelt, NY and 3 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Blauvelt, NY?
Which is the most popular campground near Blauvelt, NY?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Blauvelt, NY is Beaver Pond Campground in Harriman State Park with a 4.2-star rating from 41 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Blauvelt, NY?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Blauvelt, NY?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 3 free dispersed camping spots near Blauvelt, NY.
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