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Mountain Lakes Park near Chappaqua houses luxury yurts for glamping enthusiasts seeking an upscale outdoor experience with modern comforts. The park combines natural surroundings with resort-style amenities, offering electricity and picnic tables while maintaining a rustic atmosphere. One visitor noted, "Mountain Lakes is a great place to camp within driving distance from NYC. A fun option available is to rent a yurt to camp in." The nearby Moon Valley Campground features distinctive geodesic domes with spectacular views, providing an eco-friendly glamping option with panoramic vistas. These accommodations blend seamlessly with the natural environment while including creature comforts that elevate the camping experience beyond traditional tent accommodations.
Several hiking trails surround the glamping accommodations, with scenic viewpoints overlooking lakes and forests. Governors Island presents another distinctive glamping destination accessible by boat, featuring safari tents and other upscale canvas accommodations with electrical hookups and clean facilities. A recent visitor mentioned, "The campground is beautiful with incredible views. We've spent years here enjoying the outdoor experience where even inexperienced campers can feel comfortable." Each location maintains environmental consciousness while providing luxury touches like comfortable bedding and private accommodations. Most sites recommend booking well in advance during peak season (April through October), with some locations exclusively available to specific groups. Local attractions include mountain lakes for swimming, hiking on various trails including parts of the Appalachian Trail, and quaint towns with dining options all within an hour's drive from Manhattan.
"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"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"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."
"Cabins are always clean and stocked with firewood. Lots of hiking trails. Trading post is well stocked and volunteers are always friendly and able to answer any questions"
"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."
from $5 - $200 / 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."
"Arrived to campsite late but easily found. Campsite and lean to was clean. Fire pit with grill and picnic table."
"There are level padded sites with electric and water (in warmer months). Sites were spaced out with beautiful woods in the background. Hiking trail goes right through the campground."
"Camping for summer is pretty limited to Sawmill Lake, as the other locations are for groups or winter camping."
"It is not very private/secluded as it is right by the road, but we enjoy waving at neighbors driving or walking by. Short 5-10 min walk to the restroom and water, no sinks or showers."
from $5 - $20 / night
Check Availability"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"This 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."
"The Moon Valley Campground is an awesome spot for those who want to camp in luxury, with their awesome dome structures. "
from $50 - $275 / night
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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.
GuideStayed 2 nights and it was really nice. Camping for summer is pretty limited to Sawmill Lake, as the other locations are for groups or winter camping. Camps are secluded from each other and most if not all have an elevated space to put tents or chairs. Each place comes with a lamp hang, a fire pit, and a picnic table. Bathrooms are spaced out. No running water except for pump founded outside of the bathrooms. Toilets are pump flushed. Showers are only located INSIDE High Point State Park, not throughout the campsites, but entry is free for campers. One hiking trail is accessible in Sawmill campground, 3 others are accessible on the road outside of the campground and the rest are located inside the park. When you arrive you have to check in with the park office for your campsite tag. Hours are 8-4. Park officials come through the campsites pretty regularly, a few times a day which is nice. Areas are clean and well maintained.
ScoutNice, family friendly campground with 3 levels to camp at. Top level has a pool, showers and bathrooms with laundry area and game room. Middle level has open field with bathrooms with sinks and running water. There is water and electric on the sites at the middle level. River level has more primitive bathrooms and some bathrooms with running water. You can camp right next to the river and it has a great view.
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.
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!
RangerThis is a good platform campsite, with a lot of gravel parking or extra tent space. It is not very private/secluded as it is right by the road, but we enjoy waving at neighbors driving or walking by. Short 5-10 min walk to the restroom and water, no sinks or showers. The weather was warm and while it didn't rain, there were some morning drips and drops from the mountain dew or whatever condensing in the tree tops.
The setup is a bit weird, with an upper campsite trail/path cutting through the lower campsite. Twenty-nine is the lower campsite, 30 is the one up the hill. There might be some awkwardness if you did have neighbors at 30. They would be walking in between your tent and campfire, which would be awkward. However, there is a marked parking spot for 30 down the road a bit and also a rocky, more adventurous path through the woods up to the campsite. If asked, we would probably let 30 park with us since there is so much space and safer footing. It would probably be awesome to get both campsites if you had a larger group, 6+. Party campsite at the top and business campsite at the bottom? lol.
We didn't have neighbors at 30, but the campsite across the road, down by the lake, did park nearby. Setting up the hammock was a bit awkward.
Spiders, omg, spiders. So many spiders! I had to clear off so many spiders from my "porch" to sit without fear from above. I will bring a broom now to brush off my foes, the bane of my camping experience. If you can get over that, this is a very good campsite.
TravelerArrived to campsite late but easily found. Campsite and lean to was clean. Fire pit with grill and picnic table.
RangerThe campground at High Point State Park has 50 spacious tent sites, many with direct lake access, located in a wooded area surrounding Saw Mill Lake. Store food properly as there are bears in the area.
Swimming in the park, with a seasonal lifeguard, is a few miles away on Lake Marcia. A bathhouse with shower is also here (no shower or running water in the campground bathrooms). Show your campground receipt to avoid the entrance fee.
We also hiked Monument Trail (3.5 mile loop trail) from near Lake Marcia to High Point Monument and onward. The monument was erected in honor of war veterans and on weekends it is possible to ascend the staircase inside the 220-foot monument to ~1800 feet above sea level for mountain and valley views.
Camping options near Chappaqua, New York range from rustic tent sites to dedicated RV facilities within Westchester County and neighboring areas. The region sits approximately 500 feet above sea level with a humid continental climate featuring four distinct seasons. Camping season typically runs April through October, with July and August temperatures averaging 75°F with significant humidity, while spring and fall bring milder temperatures and lower occupancy rates at most campgrounds.
Hiking from camp to lakes: At Mahlon Dickerson Reservation in Jefferson, trails connect directly to water features. "We always hike to the lake here, it's a very easy hike and also very peaceful. Definitely come here when you get a chance," notes Paulene-Amanda M., who visits regularly with her dog.
Kayaking and paddling: Lake Waramaug State Park Campground offers excellent water access for various paddling activities. "The lake is great for kayaking, paddle boarding, canoes and for fishing. Bring your own gear but kayak and canoe rentals are available," explains a long-term camper who has visited for over 20 years.
Historical exploration: West Point FMWR Round Pond Outdoor Recreation Area provides military families camping access near historical sites. "Beautiful but small-ish tent sites. Lots of great hiking in the area in addition to beautiful Cold Spring, NY for the small-town charm," writes Becky G., highlighting the area's historical attractions.
Spacious sites: Most campers appreciate the ample room at Lake Waramaug State Park Campground. "Sites are HUGE. Bathrooms, water, showers are close by. You will almost always have a view of the water," notes Katrina M., who recommends weekday stays for the best experience.
Clean facilities: At High Point State Park Campground, campers mention the well-maintained grounds. "Areas are clean and well maintained. Each place comes with a lamp hang, a fire pit, and a picnic table," reports Damia F. after staying for two nights.
Privacy between sites: Camp Glen Gray offers a secluded camping experience. "Cabins are always clean and stocked with firewood. Lots of hiking trails," reports Christopher M., who describes it as his "favorite family campsite."
Military-only access: Several campgrounds near Chappaqua restrict access to military personnel. "Round Pond is camping reserved for active and retired military personnel only. We drove through and the whole space is rather large," explains Ethan K. about West Point FMWR Round Pond Outdoor Recreation Area.
Limited cell service: Many camping areas have poor connectivity. "Just a note to other campers with T-Mobile, 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," advises Jacey H.
Weekend crowds: Expect significant differences between weekday and weekend experiences. "It seems like they've finally fixed everything. Our trip of 7/27-28 showed everything was fine," reports a Lake Waramaug camper, who advises, "I would never camp here on a weekend.... it is a party place then."
Kid-friendly activities: Jellystone Park Gardiner caters specifically to families with children. "This campground is great for kids. It has an event just about every weekend with kid activity," shares Jennifer I., while another camper adds, "Nice pool that is shallow so you can relax and let the little ones go in the water park section alone."
Playground access: Some campgrounds offer dedicated play areas. "We were very impressed with the playground on site!" reports Jacey H. about Round Pond Recreation Area, making it suitable for families needing structured play options.
Swimming considerations: Swimming areas vary significantly in quality and size. "The swimming area is an absolute joke, unless you are 18 months old, and then it's probably perfect. Extremely small, extremely shallow, and some sand to dig in," cautions a visitor to Lake Waramaug State Park.
Hook-up availability: Moon Valley Campground offers a unique glamping close to Chappaqua, New York with their dome structures. "This 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.," reports Bob F., who planned to return for the dome experience.
Site terrain challenges: Pay attention to site descriptions and levels. "So, we got in with no reservation, which was great. It's in the same park as the high point, also great. The sites are varied, some have tent platforms, it's just off the AT, but we have a trailer and the 'trailer' sites aren't level," shares Grant M. about High Point State Park.
Water connection issues: Some parks have unusual water hookup arrangements. "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," notes a visitor to Mahlon Dickerson Reservation.
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