2 campgrounds with availability next weekend
Croton Point Park offers 80-foot RV sites with water and electric hookups from April through December, situated along the Hudson River with partial river views. Nearby Black Bear RV Park in Florida, NY provides year-round full-hookup sites for larger motorhomes, featuring level paved pull-through options that accommodate big rigs. Clarence Fahnestock State Park Campground, located about 20 miles east, maintains pull-through RV sites with 30/50-amp service and sewer connections during their April to December season. "Basic sites with full hookups for about $80 a night. All the buildings are closed due to Covid, so no laundry & no bathroom."
Most RV parks in this region require advance reservations, particularly during summer weekends when sites fill quickly. The RV section at Croton Point can be noisy due to the adjacent train depot, with one visitor noting "you can hear them shunting trains all night." Sanitary dump stations are available at most parks except for Skyline RV Camp locations. Many campgrounds allow pets but maintain strict leash policies. Cell service remains reliable throughout the area, though parks nearest the Hudson River provide better connectivity. During winter months, Black Bear RV Park remains one of the few options with functioning utilities, though water access at some sites may be limited during freezing conditions.
"If you want to visit NYC and surrounding areas, this is the place. Expensive but... When you look at local hotel rates, not so much."
"Basicly a parking lot, but the location can't be beat. 2 ferries that run to Manhattan. Path train is a 12 minute walk away that will take you yyo manhatten."
from $145 - $180 / night
"Open during the winter. Easy on, easy off. Lots of pull through sites. Next to grocery store. CLEAN bathrooms, showers, laundry. Super nice owners. Perfect for an overnight stop."
"This place is unique by location alone! We stopped for two nights on our way to CT. They have an onsite buffet with live entertainment if your timing is right."
"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."
"While I don't have other TT campgrounds to compare this to, I do have a lot of experience in state parks and private campgrounds. If you are looking for an RV resort-type place, this isn't it."
"A little intimidating driving in to a nondescript gate at the end of a narrow street but the overall experience exceeded expectation."
Available next weekend
from $130 / night
Available next weekend
from $85 - $120 / night
"Nice well maintained park, full hookups with cable and wifi. Office forgot to give us wifi info and had closed early. Very nice staff."
"It’s close to NYC and has secluded, wooded sites nestled amongst big boulders. I have camped here in all seasons including early winter when all other places were closed."
"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."
Campground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $21 / night
"The newly upgraded camp infrastructure elevated the stay, providing amenities for comfort and entertainment."
"We really enjoyed our stay at Mountain Top. We had to come to the area kind of last minute, and they were very accommodating!"
from $89 / night
"The campground was clean and quiet. RV hook-ups, tent platforms, and rustic tent sites were available."
"The grounds are just steps away from Welch Lake, offering a lifeguard monitored sandy beach which is open during the summer season for swimming, fishing, and small boat craft further out."
Campground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $21 - $24 / night
"Have stayed here several times - great location and nice, full hook-up sites. Back-in and pull through sites and can accommodate large rigs. A little expensive but everything is included."
"This is definitely one of the cleanest quiets site I’ve ever visited"
from $82 - $95 / night
GuideMade a reservation (site44) since I arrived as the sun had set. Office registration was open until 8. Staff was neither friendly nor unfriendly. Bathroom was dated but fine and a short walk from my site. CG was emptier being a Tuesday night in mid-October, so was plenty of space.
Great trail following the Hudson River. Beautiful fall colors.
ScoutNice campground, bathrooms are clean but dated, first come first serve for the sites.
RangerI'll start by saying this is a site-specific review (C20). I booked using Campspot and didn't select my own site but put in the criteria for my rig (30ft TT plus truck) and got a 50A back-in spot. The site was big but abnormal. Between the picnic table placement and the trees, I ended up right around 50ft from the electric and water, and the water spigot was so low I could barely put on my camco filter. With the uneven dirt roads, I had to unhitch with my truck in a gigantic puddle (lol). The site was otherwise fine aside from my gate code not working on Day 2. As for the campground as a whole, I thought it was pretty unique place by the river that offered several good amenities and activities, like downstream river tubing, an arcade, bathroom/shower facilities, a small store, little trails, and more. I would say this place borders the more primitive side.
ScoutPast reviews has mentioned that the office seems to be closed often, while I found that to be true I had no reason to contact anyone. This is definitely one of the cleanest quiets site I’ve ever visited
GuideDefinitely a wide variety of sites—look at the site pictures before booking—there are two areas where it’s just an open field with bonfires and picnic tables that I’d avoid. I could see a large group going there or something but personally it doesn’t offer any privacy.
BUT if you book one of the other sites that DOES have privacy you’ll be in camping heaven. The “hike in” sites are more like “walk-in,” I was worried at first but it’s some are as little as a few yards from the road. The most annoying part was lugging the cooler back and forth, but totally worth it
TravelerThis area seems to be devoid of campgrounds except for this one. It’s basically just a large parking lot with hook ups. Completely open, which is great for Starlink. Bathrooms were slightly above average; fairly clean and places to hang clothes for your shower. Has a laundry but be sure to bring quarters. It is about 100 yards from the interstate so you’ll get a lot of noise and diesel exhaust fumes.
ScoutNo hookups. It was wooded, quiet and dark at night. I used the dump station on my way out. The first time I ever saw a poop fountain. The sewer opening sticks up above ground level. The cover swivels away, so I couldn't put it on top of my hose. And then, when I tried to rinse it, there was nowhere for it to go, because the inlet is elevated.
ScoutWe reserved for a day. Very bad service. The river is super dirty and they did not even clean the trash cans. Besides, the fire ring has no grill cooking grate, so if you don’t bring your own NO GRILLING. Ryan was the person in front that took care of us, he was rude, my kids felt weird because he was not welcoming at all. Also, we try to ask for a partial refund since we did not felt comfortable since the beginning, and they said NO. We have experience camping, but this one was simply THE WORST. We lost the money but we won’t put our kids in a difficult situation. Thanks.
ScoutWe stay at a lot of Jellystone parks so have become accustomed to the park layouts and activities. This one was well maintained with clean facilities. Some things like the mini golf and fire pits needed maintenance. The pools were nice but get very busy later in the day. The sites up on the hills are nice but beware, it’s a hill! There is little to no WiFi or cell service or it gets easily bogged down, so be ready for that. Food was basic but good. Some activities like bingo were a bit chaotic and there were a lot of ground hornets around the jumping pillows. Would totally go again.
Camping options near Croton-on-Hudson extend throughout the Hudson Valley region, with elevations ranging from 100 to 1,300 feet above sea level. Most campgrounds in this area are situated within deciduous forests dominated by oak, maple, and hickory trees. The camping season typically runs April through October, with average summer temperatures between 75-85°F during peak camping months.
Fishing access points: Beaver Pond Campground at Harriman State Park offers multiple fishing spots along its waterways. "You can find some of the Appalachian Trail, with various smaller trail heads for this historic part of the region including the one to Doodle Town. Long since the last resident left, the area is a ruins with markers showing where a house was," notes Steve W.
Swimming beaches: Clarence Fahnestock State Park Campground features a clean swimming area with summer lifeguards. "The 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," says Shelly B.
Off-season activities: Many campgrounds transform during fall with foliage viewing opportunities. "We make a habit of going during the end-of-summer/fall when you can watch the leaves change along the hiking trails, go apple and pumpkin picking near the campsites, and eat some scrumptious apple cinnamon doughnuts," reports Robyn S.
Proximity to NYC transportation: Liberty Harbor RV Park in Jersey City provides urban camping with transit connections. "The light rail is a block away, and the path train is about 8. Staff is average, as this is not meant to be high end. They are nice but a bit rough," explains Joe R.
Wooded privacy: Many campers appreciate the natural seclusion at certain sites. "Beaver Pond has an eclectic little campground. The grounds are just steps away from Welch Lake, offering a lifeguard monitored sandy beach which is open during the summer season for swimming, fishing, and small boat craft further out," writes Steve W.
Recreation amenities: Thousand Trails Rondout Valley provides additional recreation beyond camping. "It offers a pool, playground, and activities that include bocce ball, shuffleboard, and horseshoes. The creek that runs by the campground is gorgeous, and my kids had fun finding Crayfish," says Kasey M.
Winter availability limitations: Most campgrounds close after November. Black Bear RV Park stays open year-round but with reduced services. "It's one of the few places along our route that was open for RVs in the off season. We have short driving days and we try stop after every couple hundred miles," mentions Gabbie Y.
Wildlife encounters: Bears frequent many campsites in the region. "Welcome to Bear Mountain grumbles the park ranger as he sits in complete darkness! The atmosphere is complete with spider webs covering the walk up window. He offers us a highlighted map to our site, wishes us a good stay, and gives us the run down on bear activity in the area," reports Steve W.
Noise considerations: Some campgrounds experience significant noise. "We were in site number 1, and I found it to be just wooded enough. Almost all of the sites offered privacy. Even when the campground was full. I do feel the campground bathhouse really needed more attention," states Shelly B.
Site selection strategy: Reserve early for family-friendly 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.
Platform camping benefits: Beaver Pond Campground features elevated tent platforms. "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," shares Ethan K.
Kid-friendly amenities: Several campgrounds offer dedicated children's facilities. "Short distance from NYC, very organized, clean pond, has a playground, showers, bathroom. Your phone will have signal," notes Zorina N.
NYC access planning: RV parks with good NYC access require special driving routes. "Getting in and out of the city is an adventure. Stay right off the highway to avoid the $30 tunnel toll. Follow RV life pro and not Waze," recommends Joe R.
Overnight transit options: Tri-State RV Park offers convenient overnight stops. "This place is unique by location alone! We stopped for two nights on our way to CT. They have an onsite buffet with live entertainment if your timing is right. They are also located right on a river that you can easily access by foot," shares Brittany V.
Winter hookup considerations: RV parks near Croton-on-Hudson may have reduced winter services. "Unfortunately at this site, the heated water pipe was broken so we had no water for the night. I imagine that camping here during the regular season is a much better experience," notes Gabbie Y.
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