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Mountain Lakes Park near Brewster houses unique yurt accommodations surrounded by multiple lakes and trails, offering glamping options within easy driving distance from New York City. The park features scenic hiking paths accessible directly from the glamping area, providing immersive nature experiences without sacrificing comfort. While specific amenity details are limited, the yurts provide a step up from traditional tent camping with sturdy structures and protection from the elements. Visitors appreciate the park's natural setting and recreational opportunities. One recent visitor mentioned, "Mountain Lakes park is a great place to camp within driving distance from NYC. A fun option available at Mountain lakes is to rent a yurt to camp in."
Jellystone Park Gardiner complements the glamping scene with family-friendly glamping accommodations including yurts. The park maintains a robust activity schedule with numerous recreational options like mini golf, basketball, and a bouncy pad. During warmer months, guests can enjoy the water park facilities. While tent sites have limited shade, the glamping options provide more comfortable alternatives with amenities that surpass basic camping. According to a camper, "Great first tent camping experience for kids. Lots of activities, clean restrooms." The park includes a convenience store on-site, making it easier for glampers to obtain supplies without leaving the property. Families particularly appreciate the child-friendly environment and organized activities that enhance the glamping experience throughout their stay.
"Mountain Lakes park is a great place to camp within driving distance from NYC. A fun option available at Mountain lakes is to rent a yurt to camp in."
"A gorgeous piece of land that contains lakes, a lookout and Mt. Bailey, the highest point in Westchester County. A dirt road loops through the property with trails off and through it."
"Bath houses are absolutely spotless. Fire pits, electric and water hook ups only. Will return! Staff is friendly and helpful. Military families should check it out!"
"The campground is beautiful and the staff was wonderful! We started our camping season off right with a quick weekend stay at Round Pound. We were very impressed with the playground on site!"
from $25 - $40 / night
Check Availability"The camp is set up in a “blank slate, parking lot” type style, with a big field, center for tent camping or to be used for sports or other activities."
"We had full hookups with 50-amp electrical service- which all worked fine. The entire park seemed to be well maintained and clean."
"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."
from $17 - $50 / night
Check Availability"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."
"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."
"Yes, this is a military-only campground but, that doesn't take away from how incredible it is and that is properly advertised.
This place is incredible. "
from $20 - $150 / night
Check Availability"As I am set up for bed I see one other large green tent that looks deserted."
"Has electric, water and cable TV connections. Clean bathrooms and nice store.
It is part of the Lake Compounce Amusement Park.
Stayed in September 2021."
"As part of the Thousand Trails group, this campground has many amenities. It offers a pool, playground, and activities that include bocce ball, shuffleboard, and horseshoes."
"This is a Thousand trails campground so it was free. I think the regular price is $64. Full hookups, tents and cabins to rent. Pleanty to do in and around campground."
"We arrived with 2 children under the age of 5 and pulled in. The facility was very clean and neat. Upon getting our site (#14) we were shocked at the size of it."
"Super friendly staff clean sites and bathrooms. Great little store. Activities for the kids. Not a ton of privacy, but we didn’t mind much."
ScoutThis was a great campsite nestled in the foothills of Northern NJ on the NY border. Small, clean with great views and great location for hiking , cruising etc. Bring your tent or use the existing glamping tents. Headed back for a fall weekend in the "dome" which has incredible views. Try it you won't be sorry.
TravelerBig and spacious state park with many camping options. Has options for trailers, tent sites, platforms for tents and even some cabins. Small store in park that sells firewood and ice and a few other things you may need. Big lake with swimming and boating as well as many hiking trails. Bathrooms on site as well as showers. Some sites are close together, but there are a few a little more secluded and set back. Fire pits are great. Can’t wait to camp here again!
LegendLocation- 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. Has a classic campground feel. The other tent/cabin side was loud and not private. Ours is really great- very woodsy and private, close to amenities.
Staff- 5 stars. Friendly and helpful.
Camping Clientele- 4- a real mixed bag here too.
Amenities- 4 stars. Two pools but both were overcrowded. Playground was large and in decent condition. Mini golf looked pretty small and basic. Jumping pad was under construction and closed, oh well.
Pleasant place overall. Worked well for us as a one night stop. Kids really enjoyed it.
GuideNo frills but beautiful. Bath houses are absolutely spotless. Fire pits, electric and water hook ups only. Will return! Staff is friendly and helpful. Military families should check it out!
ScoutUpon arrival, I liked the atmosphere and friendly service but our site was filthy. A bag of dog poop by a tree, trash under the picnic table, cigarette butts littering the rocks around the fire pit, and the pit was so full of ash, there was no more room for firewood. And as other reviewers stated, these sites aren’t the cheapest. I don’t normally complain but this was unacceptable in my opinion. I called the front desk and spoke with a very lovely person. She was mortified and said she’d send maintenance. No. One. Ever. Showed. Up. We waited an hour and then we just started cleaning it up ourselves so we could move on and get started on dinner.
Our site was T3 and it was spacious and spread out from other tent sites. There was a tiny creek meandering behind the site and the woods just went on for miles. We felt grateful to be separated from the RVers and have so much space to ourselves.
Night fell and the place turned into Margaritaville. The seasonal RVers have really taken over the place and while some have tasteful decor and lights, others not so much. Even 50 yards away from the RV section and I felt like I was in a dance club parking lot. The music was so loud. No one seemed to care. Nothing was enforced.
Lastly, there was a lonely port-a-potty across the road from us along with a water spigot. There was trash all around the spigot that remained there throughout our stay (an entire roll of sopping wet toilet paper and an eyelash curler, guys), but the camp sanitation truck came once a day to empty that outhouse, which I never used based on the smell. If you have young kids that nap during the day, this truck would wake them. I walked the extra .2 miles to the bathhouse, which started out immaculate but quickly turned south with the sheer number of people using it. A cleaning log claimed it was tended to but it couldn’t have been true. Trash was endlessly overflowing and soap was running low.
The loud music I could get over for the view but the uncleanliness was just annoying. What a simple thing to fix for your customers.
Also beware of bears. We and several other neighboring campers spied a pretty big black bear not far enough away in the late morning hours. I’m sure they are fed well.
LegendJake from the Dyrt here! The Moon Valley Campground is an awesome spot for those who want to camp in luxury, with their awesome dome structures. The campground is also near the Appalachian trail while still only about an hour from Manhattan! Check them out and leave a review with your adventures during your stay!
ScoutThis campground changed in the last few years, but not for the better. It is apparent that the manager does not like campers. If you have a tent, you are treated ok, until you violate one of their endless rules. Then they have the police escort you out.. If you have a pop-up or anything above the ground on wheels they make your life miserable and prevent you from camping in the front row where the sites are larger, level, and have a lake view. Bathrooms are dirty and uncared for, toilet paper is non-existent in the afternoon. Alcohol is not allowed but is poorly enforced. Quiet hours are not enforced. Two cars per site is not enforced. Loud Boomboxes are the norm. People using the lakeside state park walk through your campsite to go use the campground bathroom and showers - hence the toilet paper issue in the bathroom. Unfortunately, some of those day picnickers think your stuff is free for the taking. NEVER LEAVE YOUR STUFF UNGUARDED. The numerous skunks are an unwelcomed camp amenity. Watch your children, cars go racing through the campground! If you are looking for stress free and peaceful, this is not the place. It is party central on the weekends.The staff leaves at random times, either 3 pm, 5 pm or 9 pm and then you are on your own. But don't worry, there is a sometimes functioning emergency phone outside the camp office. Oh yes, and there is no cell service in that area. Have fun. But I'm not going back. Are you sure you want to camp here?
TravelerCampground: fairly secluded, forested, breezy with some wildlife. Small camp store. Ingress/Egress: Tight approach with multiple switchbacks and steep grades - if you’re coming in a towable rig over 36’ you might want to take a solo look first. Sites are oddly arranged and there aren’t any FHU sites. Cell: Verizon in spot C9 had 1-bar; we used Starlink for connectivity. Laundry: 3 washers & 3 dryers: $2.50 each. Dump Station: was close by (across the street) but we didn’t need it for our 3 day stay. Bathhouse: across the street, clean and we used it almost exclusively. Noise: Quiet with some small arms fire, but barely noticeable from our site. Site C9: can be viewed from Google street view site is north of the lake in the horseshoe road- some cabins are viewable as well. Site is gravel with composite picnic table, post metal grill and truck rim fire ring. Water pressure- fluctuated 30psi-50psi: hunted constantly. Cabins: available and in good order. They appear to be older, but still functional- mini log cabins $65/night (primitive-no bathroom)
TravelerThe camp is set up in a “blank slate, parking lot” type style, with a big field, center for tent camping or to be used for sports or other activities. There’s a “lazy river” at one side and a small RV village on the other, and tent sites with water or dry tent camping. Restrooms are available with hot and cold running water, showers and toilets.
Situated in Putnam County, New York, the Brewster area features rolling hills and glacial lakes within driving distance of New York City. The climate allows for camping from April through October, though many facilities close by early November. Camping options near Brewster include standard tent sites, RV spots, cabins, and specialized yurt accommodations.
Hiking opportunities: Mountain Lakes Park trails range from easy loops to more challenging terrain. "There are also many hikes which can be trekked straight from the campgrounds which is always a huge plus in my mind," notes reviewer Ethan K. The park contains "lakes, a lookout and Mt. Bailey, the highest point in Westchester County," according to Ben H.
Water recreation: Lake Taghkanic State Park Campground offers paddleboard and kayak rentals for $15. "The lake is beautiful and clean. Expect to pay $15 fee (I think) to use your paddleboards / kayaks etc. Worth every penny," mentions Mellisa T. The calm water conditions also create perfect conditions for evening activities. "Late night, stargazing over the lake is a great pastime, because the water is calm and the light pollution is low," adds Seth K.
Military-only recreation: West Point FMWR Round Pond Outdoor Recreation Area provides exclusive camping for military families. "Super friendly staff clean sites and bathrooms. Great little store. Bath houses are absolutely spotless. Fire pits, electric and water hook ups only," notes Mindie C. The location serves as "a sweet reminder that there are still places that appreciate their service," according to a reviewer identified as "Name."
Privacy and space: Thousand Trails Rondout Valley offers sites with natural separation. "Our site was even and easy to level on," mentions Ian R. Another camper noted, "We had one and a babbling brook was 30 feet behind us. Great spot for morning coffee."
Clean facilities: At Bear Creek Campground at Lake Compounce, visitors appreciate the well-maintained amenities. "Restrooms are clean and spacious. Showers are great. Whoever planned this campground is/was a camper," says Diane R. Another camper notes, "Extremely helpful to my newbie lack of knowledge!"
Seasonal considerations: Lake Waramaug State Park Campground experiences different crowd levels depending on when you visit. "If you go during the week the place is a ghost town," notes katrina M. Weather patterns affect camping conditions too. "When we were there it was right after a rain storm and everything was a bit muddy and slippery," reports one reviewer about Mountain Lakes Park.
Site selection matters: At Lake Waramaug State Park, some spots are more desirable than others. "My advice would be to take the sites on the hill, nearest to the bathrooms, as all these sites seemed to be generally very well maintained," suggests Kurt S. from nearby Lake Taghkanic State Park Campground.
Cell service limitations: Network coverage varies by provider. "Just a note to other campers with T-Moblie, we did not have any service on the campsite, however just a hop in the car or a quick walk down the mountain for 5G service near the entrance off the main road," reports Jacey H. Other locations have similar issues, with one reviewer noting, "There is also free wifi at the commissary/exchange, which is about 2 miles away."
Reservation policies: Many campgrounds require advance booking. "The campground is beautiful and the staff was wonderful! We started our camping season off right with a quick weekend stay," explains one camper. Weekends book faster than weekdays, especially for yurt camping near Brewster, New York.
Activity scheduling: Lone Oak Camp Sites provides numerous kids' programs. "Tons of kids activities to keep the little ones busy," reports Ashley A. Another camper mentions, "Two big pools, store, bar for adults with live entertainment. Tons of kids activities going on all day."
Site proximity: At some locations, tent areas may lack privacy. "Sites very close together also very expensive with not much to do," cautions one reviewer. Another notes more positively, "Not a ton of privacy, but we didn't mind much. Nice change from the dry camping we usually gravitate towards."
Weather preparedness: Pack for changing conditions. "The platforms kept us off the ground and were helpful in setting up appropriate tarp protection," notes Rosie R. about tent platforms at one location. This feature helps families stay dry during unexpected rain.
Hookup variations: Jellystone Park Gardiner provides full utility connections with some limitations. "Make sure to double check power requirements because it's not labeled on the sites and it varies," warns Natalie N. RVers should confirm their specific electrical needs before booking.
Rental options: Golf carts are available but consider their usefulness before renting. "Renting a golf cart is prob not the best option $175 for 2 days and it only goes 5mph I can walk faster than that," advises Scott. These slow-moving vehicles might not justify their cost for most campers.
Pull-through accessibility: Some campgrounds feature easier access for larger rigs. "Easy entry, long pull thrus. You will face your neighbor door to door but enough room between you don't feel invaded," explains Diane R. This setup helps new RV owners navigate with more confidence during arrival and departure.
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