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Blydenburgh County Park welcomes tent and RV campers with their pets throughout all seasons. Dogs are permitted at the campground with proper supervision, and the surrounding hiking trails offer pet-friendly recreation opportunities. Campsites feature clean bathrooms, picnic tables, and access to potable water. The park includes a large dog run where pets can exercise off-leash, making it particularly appealing for travelers with energetic dogs. Most sites are situated on grass with lovely trees providing shade during summer months. Campers with pets consistently rate their experiences positively, noting that the dog-friendly hiking trails around the lake are beautiful and well-maintained.
Heckscher State Park Campground and Nickerson Beach Park Campground also accommodate pets with varied amenities. Both provide electric hookups and designated pet areas, though Nickerson Beach does not permit dogs on the actual beach. Wildwood State Park Campground offers pet-friendly cabins and glamping options for those seeking more comfortable accommodations with their animals. During camping season, owners should be prepared for wildlife encounters as deer, rabbits, and turtles are common in these parks. Most campgrounds enforce standard leash requirements and expect owners to clean up after their pets. The camping experience is enhanced by the proximity to beaches and walking trails, with several campgrounds providing fire rings where campers and their pets can relax in the evenings.
"Great park with a nice 7 mile loop around the lake with decent fishing. Lots of horses and dogs on the trail. 30 or so sites around a central public restroom."
"Hiking trails are beautiful. Dog friendly. Clean bathrooms"
"* cottages far enough away from each other
- fire ring with Adirondack chairs
- dumpster and recycling within walking distance
- lots of bone dry firewood around for campfire
- walkable beach"
"Overall my experience was positive. Camping Sites
Each camping site has a picnic table and barbeque grill."
from $24 - $320 / night
Check Availability"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."
"They have a dog park basketball courts playground swimming just about everything."
"The beach is in a walking distance. You can swim or fish there. This camp site has a relatively new and clean facility. There are many farms near by where you can get fresh veggies and fruits."
"However there are too many loud families and the sites are too close in proximity for me."
from $24 - $250 / night
Check Availability"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 Availability"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."
from $45 - $55 / night
Check Availability"Beautiful location steps away from the beach. Listen to the waves crashing as you sleep and stargaze over the clear ocean. Not ready for full on camp-life? No problem!"
"Camping gets you away from the bustle. It is a little less than a half mile walk from the ferry dock and located behind the dunes which offer some protection. Take a quick walk down to the beach."
from $35 - $337 / night
Check Availability"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 Availability"Recently went camping in our pull behind, met some old friends and had a great time. Rangers have a hardon for people screwing up tho. Think they're all that and then some..."
"Great Location Clean Park."
from $33 / night
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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.
ScoutVery nice family oriented, places the beach, which is great except for the birds watch out they come at you. They have a dog park basketball courts playground swimming just about everything.
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.
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.
ScoutVery reasonable rates to pitch a tent. You get a private space with a fire pit. Ocean is close with lifeguards. Good fishing and pleasant people. Boat from New York City.
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.
GuideSmall campground with good electrical, clean water, sewer and a friendly owner. Each site has grass and a picnic table. There is a wonderful little frozen custard shop down the road called roses farm stand. It’s a perfect campground for seeing the local area or even catching the train to New York City.
Blydenburgh County Park sits within Suffolk County on Long Island, approximately 37 miles east of New York City. The park features wooded campsites surrounding a 127-acre lake at an elevation of about 80 feet above sea level. Camping season runs year-round with summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F during the day and 65-70°F at night, making it a popular destination for pet friendly camping near Cold Spring Harbor, New York.
Hiking around the lake: At Blydenburgh County Park, a 7-mile loop trail circles the lake and offers excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. "The hiking trails were quiet natural and and clean. The trails I exposed were well marked," reports Linda A., who enjoyed the secluded feeling of the forest camping sites.
Fishing from rowboats: Rent a rowboat at Beaver Pond Campground to access prime fishing spots. "A quick 15 minute drive from Beaver Pond, is Bear Mountain State Park. Here you can find some of the Appalachian Trail, with various smaller trail heads for this historic (Revolutionary Times 1770s) part of the region," notes Steve W., highlighting the park's proximity to historic sites.
Winter sledding: Visit Ward Pound Ridge Reservation during winter months for excellent sledding hills. "Ward Pound Ridge is very well known to the locals as a great place for sled-riding in winter (Pell Hill area) and a place for big group gatherings," mentions Ming R., who appreciates the variety of outdoor activities available year-round.
Private, wooded sites: Wildwood State Park Campground offers tent sites with varying levels of seclusion. "This is a very nice campground with various kinds of sites. You can find sites that are less wooded and better suited to group camping, as well as sites that are a little more secluded," explains Giselle P., who visits annually.
Platform campsites: Several parks offer elevated platforms that keep tents dry during wet weather. "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," states Ethan K.
Beach access: Watch Hill Fire Island Campground provides unique oceanfront camping experiences. "You can get a permit to backcountry camp instead of reserving a designated campground spot. Just walk down to the beach after check-in and walk east until you see a pole with a tent symbol on it," advises Emily S., who enjoyed the privacy of beach camping.
Reservation systems vary: Many parks require in-person booking while others use online systems. "You can come here in tents as well as RVs and the staff is very nice. They toilets are cleaned constantly, though they are not immaculate. There is a shop at the entrance to get supplies if you need it," notes Giselle P. about Heckscher State Park Campground.
Wildlife encounters: Ticks, mosquitoes, and larger animals are common at Long Island campgrounds. "Beware and prepare for ticks. Very wooded," warns Ken P. about Southaven County Park, emphasizing the importance of tick prevention supplies.
Off-season benefits: Camping during spring and fall offers fewer crowds and unique experiences. "During the summer months, the spots fill up quickly so be sure to book early. We make a habit of going during the end-of-summer/fall when you can watch the leaves change along the hiking trails," recommends Robyn S. about Fahnestock State Park.
Playground access: Ward Pound Ridge Reservation provides open spaces for children to play safely. "There is wide open space and the paths are well paved so kids can have fun riding the bikes or running around. There is also many trails of various difficulty levels to suit everyone," reports Ming R.
Educational opportunities: Several parks offer nature programs specifically for children. "There are park rangers on site and have excellent programs for kids," mentions Inocencia O. about Watch Hill Fire Island, highlighting the educational value of camping with ranger-led activities.
Nearby attractions: Plan day trips to complement your camping experience. "There are lots of stores nearby as well as orchards to pick your own fruits. I stayed there one weekend and went to Splish Splash waterpark that's not far away," shares Giselle P. about Wildwood State Park.
RV site selection: At Wildwood State Park, specific areas are designated for RVs with appropriate hookups. "RV pull through sites were fantastic. It was a great campground for maiden voyage in new rig. Plenty of amenities," explains Lori R., who appreciated the convenience for new RV owners.
Utility access: Nickerson Beach Park Campground offers full RV hookups but has specific restrictions. "We spent 3 nights here last week. I was in NYC for business and we took our RV. Very convenient location. The sites had electric and water and were in a fenced off section of tue marina parking area," notes Kevin A., who found the park convenient despite city noise.
Leveling challenges: Be prepared for uneven terrain at some parks. "The campground was clean, friendly, safe and relaxing!" comments Alyssa G. about Wildwood State Park, though other reviewers mention the importance of leveling equipment for some sites.
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