Best Campgrounds near Coeymans, NY

The Hudson Valley region surrounding Coeymans, New York features a diverse range of camping environments within an hour's drive. Schodack Island State Park Campground, located just 15 minutes north along the Hudson River, offers spacious RV and tent sites with full hookups and boat access. The surrounding area extends into the eastern edge of the Catskill Mountains, where North-South Lake Campground provides a more rustic experience with lakeside sites tucked among shady trees. Camping options vary from developed state parks with modern amenities to more primitive sites in wilderness areas, with several private campgrounds like Dingman's Family Campground offering cabin rentals and glamping alternatives for those seeking additional comfort.

Most campgrounds in the region operate seasonally from May through October, with limited winter access. Reservations are strongly recommended, especially for summer weekends and fall foliage season when sites fill quickly. Weather conditions can change rapidly, particularly in the Catskills where temperatures remain cooler than in the valley. As one camper noted about North-South Lake: "There is NO cell service and just forget about WiFi. You are unplugged." Bear activity is common throughout the region, with proper food storage essential at all campgrounds. Many state park facilities provide bear boxes, though amenities vary significantly between locations.

Waterfront sites consistently receive the highest ratings from visitors, particularly those along creeks and lakes. A camper at Schodack Island State Park described their experience as "fairly easy and laid back" with "decently spacious and level" sites, though noting occasional train noise. Family-friendly amenities are common at larger campgrounds, with one visitor to North-South Lake mentioning "an ice cream truck comes around each evening in summer." Privacy levels vary considerably between campgrounds and specific sites. Several reviewers noted that while state park bathrooms are generally clean, they sometimes lack hot water or consistent maintenance. The region's proximity to hiking trails is frequently highlighted as a major advantage, with many campgrounds offering direct trail access to popular Catskill Mountain destinations.

Best Camping Sites Near Coeymans, New York (168)

    1. Schodack Island State Park Campground

    17 Reviews
    Coeymans, NY
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 732-0187

    $17 - $26 / night

    "The park ensures you’ll have what you need with stores within close proximity and the staff even offers ice and firewood delivery to your site."

    "Wonderful hikes and beautiful walks. Boat docks looked pretty easy for ins and outs, and the pavilions were huge!"

    2. North-South Lake Campground

    44 Reviews
    Palenville, NY
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 589-5058

    $22 - $44 / night

    "Our first campground was in New York Aug 8th. Unfortunately, Debbie was socking New York hard. North South Lake Campground in the Catskills was our camping home."

    "Had a great time at this campground- surrounded by many returning campers which gave the whole experience a good community vibe. Ice cream truck comes around each evening in the summer."

    3. Foothills

    2 Reviews
    West Coxsackie, NY
    7 miles

    4. Abracadabra magic farm

    1 Review
    New Baltimore, NY
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (917) 834-5331

    $100 - $200 / night

    5. Dingman's Family Campground

    3 Reviews
    Nassau, NY
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 766-2310

    "Great walking access to the river where you can launch your kayak/go tubbing or just go for a swim. Would return."

    "Absolutely loved this campground, sites are well spaced and the surrounding area is gorgeous! We had a tent site right on the river and couldn’t have been happier with our stay."

    6. Thompson's Lake Campground — Thacher State Park

    7 Reviews
    Altamont, NY
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 872-1674

    $17 / night

    "Some of the lakeside sites have private foot trails down to the water which was very nice."

    "Hiking was near by and also the beach and if you wanted to drive to where the falls are and the overlook it wasn't too far! We had an amazing time!"

    7. Whip O Will Campsites

    7 Reviews
    Round Top, NY
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 622-3277

    $33 - $113 / night

    "From it bathrooms to its pool to its general store , playground , basketball courts , bocceball, 7 acre lake and 2 miles of walkable runable paths , Ted & Angela do a fantastic job of keeping the place"

    "It had a little arcade, a nice lake, and playground."

    8. Mt. Greylock Campsite Park

    30 Reviews
    Lanesborough, MA
    29 miles
    +1 (413) 447-9419

    $40 - $70 / night

    "Great access to Mt Greylock and LOTS of hiking close by. Staff was so accommodating-always willing to spend time giving recommendations."

    "Great family atmosphere w very positive neighbors and owners... Fantastic. 5 stars"

    9. Camp Catskills

    1 Review
    Athens, NY
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 517-4632

    $275 - $395 / night

    10. Spacious Skies Woodland Hills

    7 Reviews
    West Stockbridge, MA
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 392-3557

    $999 / night

    "My first visit to New York state was amazing, largely in part due to my campsite at the Woodland Hills campground."

    "The staff was helpful, the site was pretty and there are so many places to hike and the best of the Berkshires so close by."

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Recent Reviews near Coeymans, NY

568 Reviews of 168 Coeymans Campgrounds


  • M
    Oct. 26, 2025

    North-South Lake Campground

    Beautiful grounds HORRIBLE STAFF

    I don’t normally write reviews especially a negative one. We had a very upsetting experience at North-South Lake. We drove over two hours to visit my husband’s childhood campground for the first time with our three kids(ages 5, 7, and 9). When we arrived at the entrance, we were asked if it was a day visit, and we said yes, we were only staying for the day. We paid the fee, received a map, and drove in. My husband was so excited to finally share this place and create memories with our children. Looking for a place to park, we thought we were lucky to find an empty campsite in one of the loops where he used to camp as a child.

    We parked the car hoping to enjoy the view of the lake, take a walk, and maybe make the kids a couple of s’mores before heading home.

     At around 2:15–2:30 p.m., the “SUPERVISOR” in the white Kia approached us in an extremely rude and nasty manner, speaking as if we were committing a serious crime and comparing our situation to“sleeping in someone else’s hotel room.” She asked us if we had a reservation; we said no. She said,“Someone else reserved this spot.” We were very apologetic, embarrassed, and immediately put our stuff in the car. I said they could have told us; we would have moved right away. I’m sorry. 

    She said,“They aren’t supposed to talk to you; that’s why they send me here.” She told us we had ten minutes to leave, waited there while we put our chair, blanket, and s’more cookies in the car, and refused our 9-year-old daughter access to the bathroom while we packed up our three things, and even followed us out of the loop to make sure we didn’t park elsewhere. My daughter came to us crying because the lady told her she couldn’t use the bathroom and had to get in the car. Well, she had an accident in the car right as we were pulling out. 

    We were mortified and apologetic. My husband even offered to leave the firewood we had just purchased for the next campers, but she was dismissive and harsh about that as well. 

    The following day, I called and asked to speak with a manager to explain how we were treated. The manager was just as unfriendly and miserable sounding as the supervisor. I was told they had been looking for us“for hours” and that it’s“common sense” not to park in a campsite. She actually said it’s considered trespassing. So, a friendly warning for first-time visitors: Apparently, if you don’t know that“day use” doesn’t mean“park in any empty campsite,” just for the day, you’re officially a trespassing criminal, at least according to the manager. 

    Reading the website now, I see that check-in for people with reservations is at 2 p.m., which was the time we were trying to make a small fire, so unless someone left their site and returned, it’s unclear how they could have been looking for us“for hours.” We were right there at 2pm. 

    The website also states: Day Use• Anyone who is not camping is a day-user. Day-use hours are from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Day-users are not allowed between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. 

    We were not camping but didn’t realize we couldn’t park in an empty campsite. I think“common sense” would be to inform DAY USE visitors at the ENTRANCE to use public parking, especially for families or first-time visitors who may not be camping experts. Bottom line: this was my husband’s childhood family spot. We just wanted to take a beautiful fall drive and have a special day with our kids. 

    We understand now that we needed to reserve the parking spot ahead of time, and it was an honest misunderstanding. I would have even offered to pay for the campers’ stay for their trouble. What we wish for is that the staff had approached us respectfully and explained the situation instead of treating us like criminals. Imagine being such a miserable person and working in such a BEAUTIFUL and peaceful place for families. 

    This was meant to be a special family day, honoring memories of my father-in-law and creating new ones with our children. Instead, it became stressful and humiliating. Sadly, this is what our children will remember about the day and about North South Lake

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 18, 2025

    Zoar Outdoor

    Nice and would like to visit again but not within 12 hours-BOO

    I’m writing this mid-October from western MA. In between homes and looked forward to staying another night, but can not because of a 12 hour advance policy. There were plenty of tent sites available last night. Not a happy camper.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 16, 2025

    Sage's Revine

    Not highest recommended

    There was a bunch of signs that said no parking so we parked at the entrance to the trailhead. The area itself is beautiful but I believe it is more for tent camping versus cars, overlanding vehicles and RVs.

  • 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. 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.

  • 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.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 6, 2025

    Hide-A-Way Campsites

    Quaint and truly hid away

    Well maintained clean campground. Friendly attendants guided us to site and directed in spot. Gravel unlevel pad full hookups.

  • Lorraine H.
    Sep. 2, 2025

    Aqua Vista Valley Campgrounds

    2 month stay started July

    It's ok great water views stuff for kids to do every weekend it's the seasonal campers that make it not fun at times u have some very friendly then others that are noisy judging ,parting witch parting really ain't problem until ur not watching ur kids or being loud at times I give it a 7 out of 10


Guide to Coeymans

The camping areas surrounding Coeymans, New York sit at elevations ranging from 15 to 2,000 feet above sea level, creating distinct temperature variations between river valleys and mountain sites. The region experiences frequent summer thunderstorms, particularly in July and August when afternoon downpours can temporarily flood primitive campsites. Late spring and early fall typically offer the most stable weather conditions for camping near Coeymans.

What to do

Fishing opportunities: Schodack Island State Park Campground provides excellent fishing access along the Hudson River. "The day use and boat ramp on the Hudson River" is "our favorite feature," according to Kevin C., who adds "we saw many larger boats (maybe small yachts?) during the day. The view from the boat ramp area was amazing."

Birding excursions: Several campgrounds offer dedicated wildlife viewing areas. Patsy E. reported at Schodack Island State Park Campground: "Best part was hiking out to a couple of different blinds to look for birds. Did see a juv eagle."

Swimming in natural settings: The Catskill region offers multiple swimming options. Lizz H. recommends North-South Lake Campground, saying: "I go there almost every year to go swimming with my family and friends and it's always a good time."

Hiking trail networks: The region contains interconnected trail systems. Jessica W. notes that North-South Lake "hiking nearby is also relatively easy and includes the newly opened (as of 2016) viewing platform for Kaasterskill falls, which is minutes down the road from the campground."

What campers like

Spacious sites: Many campers value the generous site dimensions. At Thompson's Lake Campground, Clayton H. appreciates that "some of the lakeside sites have private foot trails down to the water which was very nice."

Clean facilities: Consistent bathroom maintenance receives high praise. Chris D. noted at Spacious Skies Woodland Hills: "Very nice bathrooms and showers, and my dog loved the dog park."

Wildlife viewing: The diverse ecosystem supports abundant wildlife. Kara W. observed at Schodack Island State Park: "Lots of bunnies, weasels, chipmunks, birds, and butterflies. Plenty of space to walk the dog."

Private wooded sites: Tree cover between campsites enhances privacy. Kevin C. commented that Schodack Island State Park "did an excellent job designing sites with dense foliage as sound and site barriers creating good privacy for campers."

What you should know

Weather variability: Mountain campgrounds experience different conditions than valley sites. Lauren A. recommends Mt. Greylock Campsite Park for its natural protection: "Quiet, primitive, but safe and just what we needed to recharge from our adventure."

Pet requirements: Documentation rules vary by campground. Kara W. cautions: "Be sure to bring your dogs rabies records!! They don't let you in with just the tag, it has to be the paper records... they are very strict on rabies requirements."

Terrain challenges: Many campgrounds feature uneven ground. Ray P. notes about Spacious Skies Woodland Hills: "Terrain is uneven. Hit and miss on how flat or leave sights are."

Seasonal population: Some campgrounds maintain a mix of short-term and long-term campers. Kat explains: "This area has a large seasonal population but they are super friendly and it was a pleasure to see the kids (and adults) fishing, paddling on the lake, swimming in the designated area."

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Several top campgrounds for families near Coeymans include dedicated play areas. Dana O. appreciates that Thompson's Lake Campground "has always been my go to. Now that I have kids, I appreciate the playground area near the beach more. All public areas including the bathrooms are very clean."

Organized activities: Weekend events enhance the camping experience for children. Kat observed at Spacious Skies Woodland Hills: "Over the weekend they had organized corn hole games and several other ways to get physical and have a blast. They also had a community 'Father's Day' breakfast (fathers ate free!) which was open to all and yummy!"

Safety considerations: Water features require supervision. Kevin C. cautions about dock safety at Schodack Island: "Stay away if you see boat going by. The boat ramp dock turns into a death trap when a big wake from a boat hits the river bank!"

Book exchanges: Some facilities provide reading materials for rainy days. Kara W. mentions Schodack Island has "two different book exchanges. Mostly filled with Danielle Steele, which is not my preference, but maybe someone will spice it up in the future."

Tips from RVers

Site leveling: RV campers should prepare for elevation changes. According to Ray P., at Dingman's Family Campground: "The site I had was steep grade from steps to picnic table. Flat ground area for camper was very narrow. Tricky footing for older folks like my wife and I. Particularly since my wife uses a cane."

Hookup options: Water and electrical connections vary by site. Chris D. notes at Spacious Skies Woodland Hills: "Our site #1A was a quick back in site with full hookups and a perfect view day or night, right on their pond."

Cell service reliability: Connectivity differs substantially between campgrounds. Kara W. reports at Schodack Island: "ATT and Verizon fluctuate between 1-3 bars. It was enough for me to work - downloading files, sending emails, and conducting non-video zoom calls. At night we were able to stream with just a little buffering needed throughout."

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Coeymans, NY?

According to TheDyrt.com, Coeymans, NY offers a wide range of camping options, with 168 campgrounds and RV parks near Coeymans, NY and 15 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Coeymans, NY?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Coeymans, NY is Schodack Island State Park Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 17 reviews.

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

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 15 free dispersed camping spots near Coeymans, NY.