Campgrounds around Glenmont, New York provide established camping facilities across state parks and private properties. Schodack Island State Park Campground, located along the Hudson River, offers spacious electric sites for both tents and RVs with clean facilities. Thompson's Lake Campground at Thacher State Park, approximately 15 miles west of Glenmont, provides lakeside camping with water access and hiking opportunities. The region includes a mix of state park campgrounds with amenities like showers and electric hookups, along with private campgrounds such as Dingman's Family Campground which accommodates tents, RVs, and cabins.
Most campgrounds in the area operate seasonally, typically from May through October. Thompson's Lake Campground runs from late April to early October, while North-South Lake Campground operates from mid-May to late October. Reservations are recommended, especially for weekend stays during summer months. Many campgrounds provide electric hookups, while water access points are shared throughout the camping areas. Bathrooms and shower facilities are generally well-maintained, with several reviews noting their cleanliness. Cell service varies by location and carrier, with AT&T and Verizon showing 1-3 bars in most areas. One camper noted, "AT&T and Verizon fluctuate between 1-3 bars. It was enough for me to work - downloading files, sending emails, and conducting non-video zoom calls."
Campers consistently rate the spacious sites and privacy as highlights of the area's campgrounds. Schodack Island State Park receives particularly high ratings for its site spacing and natural barriers between campsites. Several visitors mentioned the abundance of wildlife viewing opportunities, including birds, rabbits, and occasional bald eagle sightings. Hiking trails and water access are common amenities that enhance the camping experience. Based on reviews from The Dyrt, the bathrooms at many campgrounds are exceptionally clean, with one camper writing, "This campsite had the cleanest bathrooms and shower facilities of any place I have ever been." Family-friendly facilities are noted at Thompson's Lake, where reviewers appreciate the playground areas near the beach. Most campgrounds are quiet, particularly midweek, though weekend occupancy tends to be higher.
$21 - $30 / 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!"
$21 / 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!"
$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"
$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."
"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."
$18 - $21 / night
"We love the loop of sites near the entrance near the water for views but close to the bathroom, ranger station, and trails. Farther from the beach so there is less impact from the day visitors."
"There are a number of “walk in” sites that are all lovely, I suggest the sites toward the back of the park. Hot showers, bathrooms, and dishwashing stations are available."
$100 - $200 / night
$14 - $35 / night
"Sites 1-9 are located near Berry Pond and are serviced by a pit toilet. The rest are about 1.5 miles south on the loop road."
"Stayed in a campsite near the road and the brook. It was clean and quiet. The road was right next to the site, but most drivers were respectful and drove slow."
$29 - $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."
GuideMade the trip on a Friday evening. Set up in freezing drizzle. Not a bad weekend all things considered. Lots of snowmobile traffic, which didn’t bother me. Saturday was the best day by far. Was only one other couple that weekend. Bathrooms were open, but very basic and no water. But grateful nonetheless.
TravelerGreat spot, great location. FYI to anyone who comes in the winter, it's not plowed, so you may need to adjust your plans accordingly.
ScoutLean-to is just off the Mink Hollow trail near the Devil's Path there is an outhouse near lean-to. A reliable piped spring is a quarter mile away.
ScoutLean-to is right on the overlook trail so a lot of hikers passing by.
GuideThis was a quiet overnight stay, just as the other reviewers say, a gravel parking lot that is easy to find a level spot in. This is on the river with a nice view. Lots of trains rolling through across the river but the noise wasn't an issue for me. There was a police officer that drove through the lot and drove around my campervan and continued on his way so I know that it is okay to overnight there.
GuideCool spot next to a pond. There are a few others that aren’t next to a pond, and therefore not as cool… but still pretty cool bc it’s free and you can walk up a little to a pond.
ScoutI 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
TravelerI’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.
ScoutWe enjoyed our stay with Gus very much. With the email to confirm our stay, there were excellent directions to get there. It is behind his home by a lake with creek nearby. There is also a hiking trail. We had no problems. If we are in the area again, we would camp here again. Thanks
Camping sites near Glenmont, New York typically operate from late April through October, with elevations ranging from 200-1,200 feet depending on location. Seasonal water restrictions apply at some campgrounds during drier periods, with campers advised to fill water tanks upon arrival. Cell service varies significantly across the region, with terrain affecting signal strength.
Boat access options: Dingman's Family Campground offers walk-in river access for kayaking and tubing on the Delaware River. "Great walking access to the river where you can launch your kayak/go tubbing or just go for a swim," notes a camper who visited in March 2025.
Bird watching opportunities: Schodack Island State Park Campground provides wildlife observation blinds along hiking trails. "Best part was hiking out to a couple of different blinds to look for birds. Did see a juv eagle," reports one visitor who stayed in August 2021.
Winter hiking access: Several campgrounds maintain trail access during winter months when camping facilities close. At Thompson's Lake, trails remain accessible for day use from November through mid-April, though camping facilities and water are winterized.
Bathroom facilities: Campers consistently rate the shower buildings at Cherry Plain State Park Campground for cleanliness. "Hot showers, bathrooms, and dishwashing stations are available," notes a July 2021 reviewer, adding that "staff are helpful and friendly" and "firewood is for sale ($6)."
Site separation: Mt. Greylock Campsite Park receives praise for private wooded sites. "Sites were large and wooded. Great access to Mt Greylock and LOTS of hiking close by," reports one camper. Another visitor notes: "This campground has a lot of hills and some are pretty steep," cautioning about bike use on loose gravel.
Water features: Many campgrounds offer swimming options, with non-motorized watercraft allowed at select locations. "The pond has a fountain which sounds like a small waterfall at night," reports a visitor to Spacious Skies Woodland Hills, noting their dog-friendly amenities including a dedicated dog park.
Water availability: Not all campsites offer direct hookups. At Spacious Skies Woodland Hills, a visitor notes, "Water is available at different spots in the campground but not at the sites," making it important to bring water containers.
Seasonal crowds: North-South Lake Campground experiences higher visitor numbers during summer months. "Always packed, but always beautiful. Awesome access to the Catskill Escaprment trail from here," writes one camper, suggesting weekday visits when possible.
Wildlife encounters: Most campgrounds have active wildlife populations requiring proper food storage. Multiple campers report rabbit sightings, with one noting "We had frequent visits from Gray Catbirds," at Schodack Island State Park.
Swimming options: Pittsfield State Forest Campground offers swimming at Berry Pond with views of sunset. A camper notes, "Beautiful sunsets up at Pond, you can get primitive campsites there," indicating the dual options for day use or camping directly at the water.
Playground access: Thompson's Lake Campground at Thacher State Park has family-focused amenities for younger visitors. "This campground has always been my go to. Now that I have kids, I appreciate the playground area near the beach more," writes a November 2021 reviewer.
Educational opportunities: Several campgrounds offer nature programs from Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend. Programs typically run Thursday-Sunday and include guided walks and environmental education activities for children ages 5-12.
Electric options: Most established campgrounds offer 30/50 amp service at designated sites. One camper at Schodack Island notes, "RV sites offer 30/50 amp electricity. There are several hiking trails, a bike trail, a really awesome playground, boat dock, and lots of picnicking."
Water fill locations: Many campgrounds provide central water fill stations rather than direct hookups. "Lots of water fill ups in the campground. Dump station on the way out," reports a Schodack Island visitor, noting that water access points are separate from camping sites.
Site leveling considerations: Terrain varies significantly across campgrounds, affecting RV setup. A Spacious Skies Woodland Hills visitor warns, "Terrain is uneven. Hit and miss on how flat or level sights are," suggesting advanced planning for leveling equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Glenmont, NY?
According to TheDyrt.com, Glenmont, NY offers a wide range of camping options, with 188 campgrounds and RV parks near Glenmont, NY and 25 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Glenmont, NY?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Glenmont, NY is Schodack Island State Park Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 17 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Glenmont, NY?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 25 free dispersed camping spots near Glenmont, NY.
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