Harriman State Park campgrounds welcome pets across their accommodation options. Beaver Pond Campground provides tent platforms and RV sites that allow dogs, with specific sections remaining quieter midweek during off-season. Sebago Cabin Camp permits pets in their rustic cabins, which include refrigerators and outdoor cooking areas. The campgrounds maintain clean facilities with hot showers, though pet owners should keep food secured as wildlife, including bears, frequent the area. Campground sections vary in proximity to restrooms and showers, with the W section offering more seclusion for campers seeking privacy with their pets.
Several pet-friendly options exist within an hour's drive of Blauvelt. Croton Point Park allows dogs at both tent and RV sites, featuring waterfront access along the Hudson River with a swimming area. The park includes picnic tables and fire rings at most sites, though some reviewers note occasional loud music past quiet hours. Ward Pound Ridge Reservation permits pets at drive-in and hike-in sites, with hiking trails throughout the wooded property. Most locations prohibit leaving pets unattended and require leashes. Campers should secure food in vehicles rather than tents to prevent wildlife encounters, particularly at night when raccoons become active at sites like Croton Point.
$17 - $20 / night
"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."
$30 - $60 / night
"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!"
$74 - $130 / night
"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."
$17 / night
"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."
$45 - $55 / night
"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."
$145 - $180 / night
"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."
$25 - $40 / night
"Love the proximity to NYC - I always look for areas that are not too far, but not too close to NY. Beautiful but small-ish tent sites."
"We are looking forward to stopping by Round Pond again in the near future."
"Stonetown Circular trail is a 11 mile medium/high difficulty loop trail. This is the second of two primitive sites along the trail. The trailhead is across the street from a large parking lot."
"Police patrolled, and dog friendly."
"My fiancé, dog, and I have been going here for over 2 years and we love it. The campground is small but also secluded. We always hike to the lake here, it’s a very easy hike and also very peaceful."
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.
ScoutRecently, we camped here for a week. We don’t ever post negative reviews like this. The last day, we experienced a violent attack by a very large and aggressive Pit Bull. The Pit Bull did not have a collar or a leash and was accidently let out of the RV to roam free and unsupervised. It immediately ran to our site(4 sites away) and attacked our dog that was tied at the time. The incident was unprovoked. While trying to save our dog, my wife and I were also attacked. The wounds were serious enough to require emergency transport to a hospital for treatment including stitches. All we could think of was what might have happened if our granddaughter had been playing with our dog.
To put it mildly, their existing pet policy is grossly lacking. They never checked what breed of dog or ask to see documentation of shots when we were registering. Yogi Bear Jellystone Park needs to better manage their pet policy to address aggressive dog breeds and ensure the safety of campers. We camped there for seven days and saw multiple sites have more than one large dog, which in many places we’ve camped at would have been banned due to breed type or size. We have RV’ed extensively across the US and have never seen such careless enforcement of a pet policy regarding aggressive dog breeds. Seriously, think about avoiding this park if you have pets or small children.
TravelerGood for skinny dipping and other fun things! Most acidic lake in New York but completely safe.
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.
TravelerSome things you should be aware of before booking: The office, playground, dog park, pool, laundry are located at the top of the hill. Camping spots are downhill, a good distance from the office and amenities. Trash is located off site in a pullout on the road you drive in on. There are 2 showers for women and 2 for men. Both are old and not well maintained or in our experience clean, either. In general the camping spots are not well maintained, weedy, un-level and picnic tables are weathered and warped. This resort campground is composed of mainly residents, the rules (we observed) apply to the overnight campers, not the residents. Children of the residents run free all day and past curfew in the evenings unsupervised. The setting is quiet, the views from the upper level are lovely. With some updating of bath facilities, cleaning and leveling of campsites, uniform enforcement of rules, Pleasant Acres could become a resort destination.
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.
Camping options near Blauvelt feature several choices within the Hudson Valley region, which ranges in elevation from 100 to 1,300 feet above sea level. The area experiences distinct seasonal changes with summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F during peak camping months, while spring and fall can bring 30-50°F temperature swings between day and night. Most campgrounds in the region open from April through October, though some maintain year-round operations with limited winter facilities.
Hiking trails and waterways: Ward Pound Ridge Reservation offers over 40 miles of trails through wooded property. "The best part of this campsite are the endless trails in the area. I believe there are over 40 miles of trails in this area. Would definitely recommend for those who want to camp near NYC but not drive too far," notes Ethan K. from Ward Pound Ridge Reservation.
Mountain recreation: Winter visitors can experience different seasonal activities at local parks. "This is a state park, very large nested on Peninsula on the Hudson River," writes Ioan P. about Croton Point Park. The region offers both summer and winter recreation options within an hour of Blauvelt.
Beach access: Several dog friendly campgrounds near Blauvelt provide swimming opportunities. "Sebago has a huge lake and great beach area. It was perfect for lounging and swimming in during a hot summer day," explains Ethan K. about Sebago Cabin Camp. Beaches typically operate with lifeguards from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Natural surroundings: The wooded settings provide a quick escape from urban environments. "There is elevation gain, creeks, and open fields for stargazing. You have the options of a lean to here," writes Seth K. about Ward Pound Ridge Reservation. Many campsites feature creek access and natural features.
Off-season tranquility: Visiting during weekdays or shoulder seasons offers a different experience. "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. Expect to purchase firewood, although scrounging for kindling was possible," notes Rebecca S. at Beaver Pond Campground.
Accessible location: The proximity to New York City makes these pet-friendly camping areas near Blauvelt convenient for weekend trips. "About 30 minutes from sleepy hollow and tarrytown NY and only an hour to central park! Deer running everywhere and surprisingly beautiful and quaint," remarks Megan B. about Beaver Pond Campground.
Wildlife precautions: Bears and other wildlife frequent campgrounds in the region. "Keep your food in the dry bag and away from the tent or benches provided or face the packs of fearless raccoons at night," warns Anil S. at Croton Point Park. Most campgrounds require food storage in vehicles or designated containers.
Variable site spacing: Campsite proximity varies significantly between campgrounds and sections. "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," shares Ethan K.
Reservation timing: Popular campgrounds fill quickly during peak season. "This campground is laid back away from the busy activity of the big city. If you want to get away and relax you can come here to walk, swim and camp," states Brian O. The most popular sites often book 2-3 months in advance for summer weekends.
Playground access: Several campgrounds offer dedicated children's play areas. "Great park/camp for groups. They have cabins and RV sites and now that the Tapan Zee bridge work is done most of them are now open again as the bridge workers have moved out. There is a model airplane air field and a decent playground for young kids," explains Andrew A. about Croton Point Park.
Phone service considerations: Connectivity varies significantly between locations. "No phone service (for T-Mobile) which was AMAZING. There's a few very cute small towns nearby with surprisingly modern restaurants and friendly people," shares Sara P. about Mahlon Dickerson Reservation.
Platform tent sites: Several campgrounds provide elevated platforms that keep tents drier. "Many of the camping options were on platforms which is especially nice if it recently rained or if you are expecting rain during your stay," notes Ethan K. Platform sites are particularly helpful during spring camping when ground can remain damp.
Electric and water access: RV hookups vary significantly between campgrounds. "We had a loosely defined gravel pad that was level. All sites appeared level. The FHU sites were back-to-back and although there were trees separating the sites, they were close together," reports Lee D. about Croton Point Park.
Dumping facilities: Not all campgrounds with RV sites offer on-site dumping. "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. Trash dumpster is an easy walk and the dump station has a flush hose point," notes a camper at Mahlon Dickerson Reservation.
Site selection guidance: Researching specific site characteristics helps match needs to available options. "The campsites are paved and mostly level. They are wooded and large. Water and electric hookups and a dump station," explains Jeff W. Many campgrounds post site-specific details and photos on their reservation systems.
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