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Jellystone Park Gardiner and Thousand Trails Rondout Valley both welcome pets at their campgrounds near Ellenville, with accommodations ranging from tent sites to cabins and RV hookups. Campers can bring their dogs to Samuel F. Pryor III Shawangunk Gateway Campground where tent camping is available in a natural setting with hiking trails accessible directly from the grounds. The Kenneth L Wilson Campground features a wonderful dog park that receives consistent praise from visitors. Most campgrounds in the area require pets to be leashed at all times, with proper vaccination documentation checked upon arrival. A serious dog bite incident at one Jellystone location highlights the importance of following pet policies, as some campgrounds have specific breed or size restrictions to ensure safety for all guests.
Hiking trails throughout the Catskill region provide excellent opportunities for exercising dogs, with the Slide Mountain Wilderness area offering roadside campsites where pets can enjoy creek access. Black bears frequent many campgrounds in the area, requiring proper food storage and pet supervision to prevent wildlife encounters. The Woodland Valley Campground operated by the DEC provides pet-friendly accommodations with electric hookups and shower facilities, making extended stays with pets more comfortable. Campsites at Little Pond Campground offer privacy for those camping with dogs, with some sites positioned right along the water. During peak summer months, early reservations are recommended as pet-friendly sites fill quickly, especially at popular locations like North-South Lake Campground where wildlife sightings are common.
"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."
"Great place situated in a great area with lots to do all within an hour's drive. Even camping during a pandemic was peaceful & fun!"
"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."
"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!"
"I definitely recommend trying to get the walk-in (meaning you can't drive to them) sites (8-15) because they're just a little bit more set back and kind of wonderfully wooded all around. 8 & 9 seemed"
"There are drive-up sites and also walk-in sites. No fire pits at individual campsites, though. Only a group fire pit."
"We have stayed here multiple times since it’s so close to home. Reservations are needed only for major holidays during camping season; Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day."
"The trails to walk on are perfect to get out of the campsite for a few hours. There are no spots with sewer hookup but they have a dumping area."
from $25 - $30 / night
Check Availability"Our RV site was private, surround by trees with a nice fire pit and picnic table."
"There are no bathrooms in the cabin but there are public restrooms nearby. The resorts is decked out with 2 playgrounds, a splash park, kiddie pool, family pool and hot tub."
"Best views around and close to the horses! Second night we got a special site with an amazing fire-pit. Last night was cool amongst the pine trees, a fire pit and epic views. "
"But the location is great for accessing the Shawamhunks. Given the lack of affordable RV campgrounds (and even the few expensive ones) in the area, this stands out."
from $25 - $100 / night
Check Availability"This campground had easy access to excellent hiking trails. Woodstock, NY was about 30 min away and we enjoyed exploring the area on our non-hiking day. Very dog friendly."
"water to play in right behind tent. I do prefer fire pits over the brick stove. this had the stove. more advanced hiking in walking distance. no cell service. my gps on phone was able to track though."
from $20 / night
Check Availability"This property has several sites for you to setup your tent, camper, van, or RV (only small tow behinds or popups, no large RVs) Nearby are wineries to explore. Nice bathrooms and showers!"
from $78 - $400 / night
Check Availability"We had planned on driving to hiking but there was so much to do around the camp site we just walked around and did the hiking near by. The dog park is wonderful. Our dog loved it."
"Two ponds to play in and a fenced dog park. Some nice hiking in the park."
from $22 / night
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ScoutThe campsite was great. Big and going after Labor Day means there was tons of space. Well priced. We did have neighbors that had a trailer and used their generator early in the morning and late at night. Beside that it was fantastic. We had planned on driving to hiking but there was so much to do around the camp site we just walked around and did the hiking near by. The dog park is wonderful. Our dog loved it.
GuideLots of room in many sites for my 24 ft RV and 30 ft trailer. Big meadow in middle with new full playground set.
Dry camping but water available and a sewer dump. Gotta haul your own trash.
Two ponds to play in and a fenced dog park.
Some nice hiking in the park.
GuideSuch a clean and well maintained campground. Staff were so nice and friendly. Only one shower area that was a bit of a trek from our site, a bike would have been nice to get around. We had to move our tent as we had set it back too far and was not on the site pad and park ranger Brian who was very lovely came and asked us to move it and we had a nice chat. Lovely big dog park. There are some nice little walks and small hikes on the ground with a lake that you can rent kayaks or canoes. Close to Woodstock which is a cute town. Our site was a little exposed but the sites either side of us were closed for restoration thankfully. There are some more secluded and set back sites too though.
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.
LegendWe were on a 5 state East Coast camping trip. 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. Thursday & Friday it was Neverending rain & wind. Saturday was the nice day.
North South Lake has no electricity. The sites are almost all beautiful, tucked in under shady trees. Not a good way to try out our solar panel! Some are by a stream. A few are by the lake. This is a tent campers paradise. New York tent campers are hard core camping during Tropical Storm Debbie!
There are 7 loops. We were in loop 2. Site 85. There are some sites with an incline down to the site. That might give some rvs trouble. It did for us & I had to be driven out of the campground to call 911. Thank you Mary!! It all ended well & we got a different site.
There are bears that visit the campground & one came one of the nights & visited our camping neighbor's site. They showed us a picture- it was a large black bear.
Generators are allowed for 5 hours & they tell you when you can use them.
The bathrooms/showers are state park clean- which means not very.
There is NO cell service & just forget about WiFi. You are unplugged.
This is a hiking park & for this middle aged overweight flatlander they are pretty strenuous. Kaaterskill Falls is an exception - short, easy trail, but the parking fills up quickly. Then they close it! You'll have to take a shuttle to get in.
The trail to the Mountain House Site is also pretty easy, with more of an incline.
There's 2 nice lakes with beaches.
The Catskills are very scenic& we enjoyed our time there!
GuideThis campground is nestled in the Catskills, New York, with easy access to New Jersey and Connecticut. With large campsites and most surrounded by trees, you will find just the right mix of privacy and community depending upon what you are looking for. Although the showers aren't top notch, they do have them and a great recycling center for all of your garbage. If hiking is what you enjoy, they have nearly 4 miles of trails within the campground and surrounding areas that circle two nearby ponds and their day use area. If you are looking for something offsite, don't miss the Giant Ledge hike, a 30 min drive and about a 3 mile out and back hike to Giant Ledge for amazing views overlooking the entire area. Head out to watch the sunrise one morning with awesome views looking east. When you need a break from cooking, don't miss the nearby Phoenicia Diner for some great breakfast and coffee! All of the Park Rangers are very helpful and will provide recommendations and maps, just ask!
TravelerNorth South lake is one of the larger public camp grounds in New York. The sites are well spaced out. Great for families. The lake is huge.
Avoid holidays to avoid the crowds.
TravelerSome things you should be aware of before booking: The office, playground, dog park, pool, laundry are located at the top of the hill. Camping spots are downhill, a good distance from the office and amenities. Trash is located off site in a pullout on the road you drive in on. There are 2 showers for women and 2 for men. Both are old and not well maintained or in our experience clean, either. In general the camping spots are not well maintained, weedy, un-level and picnic tables are weathered and warped. This resort campground is composed of mainly residents, the rules (we observed) apply to the overnight campers, not the residents. Children of the residents run free all day and past curfew in the evenings unsupervised. The setting is quiet, the views from the upper level are lovely. With some updating of bath facilities, cleaning and leveling of campsites, uniform enforcement of rules, Pleasant Acres could become a resort destination.
Cabin camping near Ellenville, New York sits within the Shawangunk Mountain region at elevations between 400-1,300 feet. The area experiences mild summers with average highs around 80°F and cold winters with temperatures frequently dropping below freezing. Most campgrounds in this region operate seasonally from May through October, with limited winter accommodations available.
Paddle on site lakes: At Little Pond Campground, visitors can bring their own watercraft or rent on-site. "We enjoyed our site that was right along the water. The kids had fun finding Crayfish," notes Kasey M. about the creek at Thousand Trails Rondout Valley.
Visit nearby attractions: The campgrounds provide access to several noteworthy destinations. "The nearby towns are adorable and offer shopping, hiking, farms, and more," explains Kasey M. about Thousand Trails Rondout Valley. From Newburgh KOA, "it's about a half hours drive to a metro north station if you wanted to take a train South. Not far from SUNY New Paltz, local wineries and apple orchards."
Rock climbing access: The Samuel F. Pryor III Shawangunk Gateway Campground serves as an ideal base for rock climbers. "Located really close to the Gunks for climbing and also some great hikes around the area," says Jackie B. about this specialized campground.
Private wooded sites: Many campgrounds offer secluded spots away from neighboring campers. At Catskill/Kenneth L Wilson Campground, "We had a 3-day weekend tent camping at site 58 on Loop C. Ours allowed you to be pretty far back from the road for more privacy, but some of the other sites were literally next to the road," reports Katherine P.
Clean facilities: Campground bathrooms receive consistent positive feedback from visitors. At Kenneth L Wilson, "The bathrooms were very clean and new and the showers were free and temperature controlled to perfectly warm!" according to Melanie H.
Evening entertainment: Campers appreciate organized activities and natural features for nighttime enjoyment. At Winding Hills Park, "The workers drive around the campsite every few hours and each time we have been there the local police have made their presence known," notes Amanda B., providing a sense of security.
Reservation requirements: Some campgrounds operate differently regarding booking policies. At Winding Hills Park, "Reservations are needed only for major holidays during camping season; Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day. Must book the entire holiday weekend 3 days ($90 for non-electric sites add $5 each day for electric)," explains Amanda B.
Varying site quality: Not all spots within the same campground offer equal experiences. April L. advises about New York City North-Newburgh KOA, "Some sites are hard to get into and others are in more of a large parking lot... be cautious of the 'R' and 'S' sites... it's just a large gravel parking area with little to no shade."
Cell service limitations: Connectivity varies significantly between locations. At Kenneth L Wilson Campground, visitors report "no cell service in the campground," while at Winding Hills Park, "we had horrible cell service (we have Sprint). Could not make calls or use internet at campgrounds or the park but did see others who were using cellphones."
Water activities for kids: Several campgrounds offer water features specifically designed for children. At Jellystone Park Gardiner, "Nice pool that is shallow so you can relax and let the little ones go in the water park section alone or they have a 3 ft pool also," shares Amanda S.
Playground accessibility: Check proximity to play areas when booking. At Newburgh KOA, the "Playground has a volleyball net and other Normal playground equipment," while Amanda B. notes that at Winding Hills Park, "We found the sites closer to the Playground side/closer to the bathrooms to be more noisy."
Organized activities: Some campgrounds schedule regular entertainment for children. At Jellystone Park Gardiner, "This campground is great for kids. It has a event just about every weekend with kid activity," according to Jennifer I.
Hookup availability: Electric and water connections vary across campgrounds. At Woodland Valley Campground, visitors appreciate "free hot showers" and utility access, though options may be limited during peak seasons.
Dump station access: RVers should note varying waste disposal options. Robert M. explains at Thousand Trails Rondout Valley, there are "Dump stations if need and a service to come to your rig to collect waste if you don't want to move it."
Site leveling concerns: Some areas require additional setup work. At Newburgh KOA, one camper noted "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."
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