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Ward Pound Ridge Reservation offers lean-to shelters and tent sites that welcome pets on leashes throughout the 4,700-acre park. Dogs are permitted on all hiking trails and at campsites, with multiple reviews noting the property's 40+ miles of dog-friendly paths. Campers can bring up to two pets per site, with no additional pet fees charged. Clarence Fahnestock State Park Campground and Croton Point Park also maintain pet-friendly policies, providing tent sites, RV spots, and in some locations, cabin accommodations where pets can stay with their owners. Most campgrounds require pets remain leashed at all times, with leash lengths restricted to six feet maximum. Clean porta-potties are available near pet-friendly sites, and trash receptacles for waste disposal are provided at most locations. Sites typically include fire pits, picnic tables, and sufficient space for multiple tents with pets.
Multiple hiking trails with streams and small creeks provide excellent walking opportunities for dogs, particularly at Ward Pound Ridge where the extensive trail network allows for varied daily routes. Campers should carry sufficient water for pets on trails, as not all campgrounds provide drinking water at sites. Wildlife encounters are possible, so keeping dogs leashed helps prevent confrontations with local deer populations, which are actively managed in some parks. Seasonal considerations include tick prevention in warmer months, as these areas can have significant tick activity. The shelter sites provide excellent protection during unexpected weather, particularly valuable for campers with pets. While supplies aren't available on-site at most campgrounds, nearby towns offer pet supplies and veterinary services within reasonable driving distance.
"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"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."
from $21 / 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"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!"
from $30 - $60 / night
Check Availability"We love this State Park because it's close to our home for a quick getaway. This time we tried one of the sites on the water, and I probably wouldn't choose the same site again. "
"I love kettletown, it’s a favorite that is very close to home. It’s a small camp ground and it’s absolutely beautiful."
from $17 - $50 / night
Check Availability"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."
from $25 - $40 / night
Check Availability"We got a red carpet site by the Gaga pit and near the water park (Cindy bear lane) and it was a convenient yet noisy site. Kids were at the playground 8 am or before and the noise woke us up."
"With a new check in area, Gardiner has really stepped up. They expanded the pool area to include another pool plus splash area and water slides."
"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."
from $74 - $130 / night
Check Availability"Small dog park, communal spaces, and a camp store all made the place feel like a little village. They even have a wine store- cab sav was good. WiFi I work remotely and WiFi is always an issue."
"The staff was nice and they were dog friendly!"
"Reminds me of lake camping that I grew up with. Hosts are very nice and helpful. This is more of a seasonal camping site. Do not follow your GPS directions. Get directions from the campground staff."
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
ScoutWe have enjoyed our stay. Nice campground with lots of activities and things to do. However, we picked this place because it has an enclosed dog park. It does have an enclosed dog park but the fence is only 3 feet high. While this might be fine for some dogs, I have 2 young border collies that will jump that fence like it is not even there.
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.
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.
Camping options near Cross River, New York extend across a region characterized by rolling hills and mixed hardwood forests typical of the Hudson Valley. The area sits at elevations between 400-1,000 feet above sea level with seasonal temperature variations that make spring and fall particularly popular for campers. Winter camping is available at select locations like Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, where shelters provide additional protection during colder months.
Hiking diverse trail systems: At Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, campers access over 40 miles of marked trails suitable for various skill levels. "This is a great place for camping. The shelters are great for people who want to camp and not have to worry about unplanned weather. The best part of this campsite are the endless trails in the area," notes camper Ethan K.
Lake swimming and beach access: Clarence Fahnestock State Park Campground offers swimming at Canopus Lake from a sandy beach area. "This park has a nice open beach on Canopus Lake with a concession area and bathhouse, which we found to be quite clean! They even have boat rentals - or you can bring your own boat to launch," reports Shelly B.
Apple picking and train access: Fall camping pairs well with seasonal activities in the region. "If you are in to apple picking it is a short drive and it is easy to get into town to take the train to and from NYC," mentions Asher K. about camping at Fahnestock. Several orchards operate within a 20-minute drive of most area campgrounds.
Privacy between sites: Beaver Pond Campground offers secluded camping spaces with natural separation. "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," writes Ethan K.
Water accessibility: Campers appreciate shoreline proximity at several locations. "Sites are close to Welch Lake beach but for a quick walk to the area for a few pictures," notes one visitor to Sebago Cabin Camp, adding that "Lake Welch is phenomenal for easy nearly-beach like camping."
Platform tent sites: Many campgrounds offer raised platforms that improve camping comfort. "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," explains Ethan K. about Beaver Pond Campground.
Reservation requirements: Many campgrounds have specific booking procedures. For Ward Pound Ridge, "There is no phone or internet reservations and has to be made in person at the office. I would recommend call earlier and come in few minutes earlier to 9 am when the office opens to find the best spots," advises Anil S.
Site variations: At Croton Point Park, tent areas are separated from RV sections with different amenities. "Tent site is after the RV site, so use their facilities before you get to site if you can. Dumpster and water near sites," notes Jonathan C.
Seasonal limitations: Swimming areas typically close after Labor Day at most parks. "The beach is closed after Labor Day to the public, but open to people staying at the campsite. Clean and beautiful," mentions Courtney D. about Fahnestock State Park.
Wildlife considerations: Beyond pet concerns, campers should prepare for local wildlife. "Wildlife encounters are possible, so keeping dogs leashed helps prevent confrontations with local deer populations," cautions a visitor to Beaver Pond, adding "the wildlife do roam around your campsite so be mindful of putting food and garbage away before sleeping."
Kid-friendly activities: Kettletown State Park Campground provides structured recreation for children. "The place is perfect for kids? It has a huge land of campsite that the kids can run around until their energy out for the night! Plus you would see awesome stars during the nighttime!" describes Jennifer H.
Site selection strategy: Reserve early for prime family spots. "This is one of my favorite campsites I have been to but only because after several visits we have finally found our favorite site. This place can book up during camping season in the Northeast so make sure to book early in advance," advises Asher K.
Bathroom proximity: When camping with children, consider facility locations. "The sites are much farther away from the comfort stations than most campgrounds we have been to. But there are port-a-potties very close to the sites, which is very important when you have young kids," notes Ming R. about Ward Pound Ridge Reservation.
Check site dimensions: RV campers should verify specific site measurements before booking. At several campgrounds, reviewers note significant variations in site size. "Some sites are hard to get into and others are in more of a large parking lot," warns April L. about camping near Newburgh.
Hookup availability: Water and electric connections vary widely between campgrounds. "If staying here and concerned about branches I'd suggest one of the pull through sites. Specifically 138, 146 and 145 have a nice concrete patio and nicer firepit if you want to spend a little more," advises another camper about selecting optimal RV sites.
Dump station access: For pet-friendly camping near Cross River, consider dump station locations when booking extended stays. Croton Point Park offers full hookups but limited dump facilities, while Beaver Pond provides sanitary dumps more conveniently located to pet exercise areas.
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