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Collective Governors Island provides luxury canvas tent accommodations on a scenic island escape just a ferry ride from Manhattan, while the glamping experience at Wildwood State Park Campground offers a more natural retreat set along Long Island's North Shore. Glamping units include comfortable beds with quality linens, climate-controlled environments, and private outdoor spaces for relaxation. These elevated outdoor experiences combine the adventure of nature with resort-style amenities including electricity, drinking water, and well-maintained shower facilities. Many sites feature picnic tables, fire rings for evening gatherings, and views of surrounding landscapes. According to a camper, "Mountain Lakes park is a great place to camp within driving distance from NYC. A fun option available at Mountain lakes is to rent a yurt to camp in."
The unique glamping experiences near Great Neck blend eco-friendly accommodation with convenient access to both natural environments and urban attractions. Mahlon Dickerson Reservation and Camp Glen Gray provide safari-style accommodations with hiking trails directly accessible from the glamping sites, while Allaire State Park features yurts among its lodging options. Most properties maintain reservable sites with firewood available for purchase and clean toilet facilities. Water activities enhance the glamping adventure at properties like Mountain Lakes Park, where one visitor noted, "The area, as the name implies, is home to several lakes which can be used for various recreational purposes." Seasonal availability varies by location, with some canvas tent camping options operating from spring through fall and others maintaining year-round glamping accommodations that provide heating during cooler months.
from $529 - $1200 / night
Check Availability"Big Park 3 minute walk to the Long Island Sound. Have to rent a fire pit, so that is kind of lame. However Big restrooms with free luke warm showers, so that is kind of good."
"Well , one of the best sites , big enough, some have platform, clean bathrooms,many showers ."
from $24 - $250 / night
Check Availability"Arrived to campsite late but easily found. Campsite and lean to was clean. Fire pit with grill and picnic table."
"There are level padded sites with electric and water (in warmer months). Sites were spaced out with beautiful woods in the background. Hiking trail goes right through the campground."
"Cabins are always clean and stocked with firewood. Lots of hiking trails. Trading post is well stocked and volunteers are always friendly and able to answer any questions"
"One rustic place with many hiking trails to choose from. Camp also provides trucking of gear weather permitting. No vehicles allowed to drive through camp. Trading Post for treats and other items."
from $5 - $200 / night
Check Availability"Love the area lots to do hiking fishing nature walks, something for everyone."
"Lots of walking paths surround the park & you are also close to Belmar, Point Pleasant, Manasquan (all fun shore towns)."
"Mountain Lakes park is a great place to camp within driving distance from NYC. A fun option available at Mountain lakes is to rent a yurt to camp in."
"A gorgeous piece of land that contains lakes, a lookout and Mt. Bailey, the highest point in Westchester County. A dirt road loops through the property with trails off and through it."
"An on site firepit was cozy at night. A general store, complete with an ice cream shop window, on the grounds was a treat. And sweet deer. I watcheda momma deer nursing two of her babies."
"Bathroom lights are bright. 10 would be better. I also like the corner sites as they are bigger. The 230-70 overlook the ocean which is great. Little pricey compared to nys parks."
"Bath houses are absolutely spotless. Fire pits, electric and water hook ups only. Will return! Staff is friendly and helpful. Military families should check it out!"
"The campground is beautiful and the staff was wonderful! We started our camping season off right with a quick weekend stay at Round Pound. We were very impressed with the playground on site!"
from $25 - $40 / night
Check Availability"Yes, this is a military-only campground but, that doesn't take away from how incredible it is and that is properly advertised.
This place is incredible. "
from $20 - $150 / night
Check Availability"This was a great campsite nestled in the foothills of Northern NJ on the NY border. Small, clean with great views and great location for hiking , cruising etc."
"The Moon Valley Campground is an awesome spot for those who want to camp in luxury, with their awesome dome structures. "
from $50 - $275 / night
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ScoutThis was a great campsite nestled in the foothills of Northern NJ on the NY border. Small, clean with great views and great location for hiking , cruising etc. Bring your tent or use the existing glamping tents. Headed back for a fall weekend in the "dome" which has incredible views. Try it you won't be sorry.
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.
GuideNo frills but beautiful. Bath houses are absolutely spotless. Fire pits, electric and water hook ups only. Will return! Staff is friendly and helpful. Military families should check it out!
TravelerArrived to campsite late but easily found. Campsite and lean to was clean. Fire pit with grill and picnic table.
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.
LegendJake from the Dyrt here! The Moon Valley Campground is an awesome spot for those who want to camp in luxury, with their awesome dome structures. The campground is also near the Appalachian trail while still only about an hour from Manhattan! Check them out and leave a review with your adventures during your stay!
TravelerCampground: fairly secluded, forested, breezy with some wildlife. Small camp store. Ingress/Egress: Tight approach with multiple switchbacks and steep grades - if you’re coming in a towable rig over 36’ you might want to take a solo look first. Sites are oddly arranged and there aren’t any FHU sites. Cell: Verizon in spot C9 had 1-bar; we used Starlink for connectivity. Laundry: 3 washers & 3 dryers: $2.50 each. Dump Station: was close by (across the street) but we didn’t need it for our 3 day stay. Bathhouse: across the street, clean and we used it almost exclusively. Noise: Quiet with some small arms fire, but barely noticeable from our site. Site C9: can be viewed from Google street view site is north of the lake in the horseshoe road- some cabins are viewable as well. Site is gravel with composite picnic table, post metal grill and truck rim fire ring. Water pressure- fluctuated 30psi-50psi: hunted constantly. Cabins: available and in good order. They appear to be older, but still functional- mini log cabins $65/night (primitive-no bathroom)
GuideMahlon Dickerson Campground is a true gem. It is a small campground nestled in the woods. There are level padded sites with electric and water (in warmer months). Sites were spaced out with beautiful woods in the background. Hiking trail goes right through the campground. There is a bathroom with showers that is heated in the colder months. There is a water spigot at the bathrooms to fill up your water tanks. Dump station also on site. Each site has a nice picnic table and fire ring. I really enjoyed this campground and would go back again.
GuideYes, this is a military-only campground but, that doesn't take away from how incredible it is and that is properly advertised.
This place is incredible. Being military-only keeps standards high, the campground clean and well maintained. We've spent years here, with Dan & Janet but, are looking forward to returning this year under new management, as they enjoy retirement after many years of hard work. Boy, does their hard work show! They have poured so much love and attention into the building and maintaining of Lake Frederick!
Between rustic power-only campsites that give you a true camping experience and upgraded but, still simple cabins which allow campers of all ages and abilities to enjoy the outdoor experience, there is something for everyone. The new docks around the swimming area create a safer swimming experience for even the most inexperienced swimmers, allowing them safe and obvious perimeters. The bath house is always well stocked and clean, ready for end of the day cleanup and the laundry facilities are a great bonus for those of us who like to stay longer than a couple days.
You won't want for anything at Lake Frederick and it will be a great way to unplug, kick back and enjoy God's Creation!
Situated at the north shore of Long Island, Great Neck camping options span Nassau County and extend into neighboring regions with elevations ranging from sea level to 400 feet in some areas. The climate typically features warm summers with average highs of 80°F and mild winters around 40°F, creating varied seasonal camping conditions. Most yurt camping accommodations near Great Neck remain open from April through October, with limited year-round options.
Hiking trails and wildlife viewing: At West Point FMWR Round Pond Outdoor Recreation Area, trails provide access to woodland habitats and lake views. "Plenty of room in tent site area. One challenge was to know there was no clear separation in sites. Small camp ground but easy to move around," notes camper Casey G. The surrounding area offers additional hiking options with moderate elevation changes.
Beach activities: Smith Point County Park provides direct ocean access with sites that face either the bay or Atlantic. "Our 36ft motorhome backed up to a raised balcony overlooking the bay. Less than 100 feet from the front of our site was the beach and the Atlantic Ocean view," shares Patrick C. The park features both swimming areas and fishing opportunities.
Biking opportunities: Allaire State Park offers extensive biking routes ranging from beginner to advanced. "Great canp ground and State Park. Very clean with professional staff. Lots to do in the area! Mountain Biking from easy, paved trails to several miles of single track with everything in between," reports Beau B. The park maintains dedicated cycling paths separate from hiking trails.
Year-round yurt camping options: Yurt accommodations near Great Neck provide sheltered camping regardless of season. "I have stayed in all the spots they offer, yurt, cabin and the pull up sites. It is well maintained with numerous trails to hike. Getting a cabin in the winter and going for a snowy hike is wondrful there," explains Patrick M. about Allaire State Park.
Proximity to NYC: West Point FMWR Round Pond Outdoor Recreation Area offers convenience for weekend trips. "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. Lots of great hiking in the area in addition to beautiful Cold Spring, NY for the small-town charm," says Becky G.
Camping platforms: Mahlon Dickerson Reservation features raised platforms for tent placement. "There is electric and water hookups for your RV which is great! And at the campgrounds there is a platform where you can pitch your tent," notes Paulene-Amanda M. These platforms keep tents dry during wet conditions and provide level sleeping surfaces.
Military-only facilities: Some campgrounds restrict access to military personnel. "Unfortunately for me, Round Pond is camping reserved for active and retired military personnel only. We drove through and the whole space is rather large. There are several signs everywhere making it clear that it is only for military," explains Ethan K.
Seasonal availability: Most yurt camping near Great Neck operates on limited schedules. "The campground is beautiful and the staff was wonderful! We started our camping season off right with a quick weekend stay at Round Pound. Unfortunately, due to our early start in the camping season the weather did not allow us to enjoy fishing or the beach or water hook ups," reports Jacey H.
Proximity to highways: Camp Glen Gray and other sites may experience road noise. "Great Camp!!! One rustic place with many hiking trails to choose from. Camp also provides trucking of gear weather permitting. No vehicles allowed to drive through camp," notes Jose N. This restriction limits noise within the campground itself.
Kid-friendly activities: Moon Valley Campground offers unique accommodations for families. "This was a great campsite nestled in the foothills of Northern NJ on the NY border. Small, clean with great views and great location for hiking, cruising etc. Bring your tent or use the existing glamping tents," suggests Bob F. The domes provide a novel experience for children.
Playground access: Several campgrounds maintain dedicated play areas. "We were very impressed with the playground on site! Unfortunately, due to our early start in the camping season the weather did not allow us to enjoy fishing or the beach or water hook ups, however all areas looked well maintained," says Jacey H. about West Point FMWR Round Pond.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Smith Point County Park offers wildlife encounters. "At nite an ice cream truck comes by, you get visits from the nearby deer. It is paradise," explains Tim M. The deer populations are accustomed to campers but should not be approached or fed.
Parking limitations: Many sites restrict vehicle numbers. "I've been going to this campground every summer for at least 5 years. Recently they became very stringent about parking to vehicles at the site making it very difficult to visit with a family and 2 vehicles," explains Giselle P. about Wildwood State Park Campground.
Water access considerations: Hose lengths vary between sites. "Website lists water hook ups at long distances but they have hose reels to help with that. Our site (15) said 75' however the 50' hose reel made it to our rv connection," notes a camper at Mahlon Dickerson Reservation. Bringing extra hose lengths remains advisable.
Leveling requirements: RV sites may require adjustment. "Easy to navigate our 38 ft. RV. Easy to dump and fill. Peaceful. Close to train to N. Y. City," reports Nancymike K. The terrain around Great Neck typically requires minimal leveling compared to more mountainous regions.
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