Best Camping near Green Island, NY

The Dyrt is here to help plan your best camping near Green Island. Green Island is an adventure-filled destination for those who love the outdoorsy camper lifestyle. But it's also great for those who prefer to spend time near the city, exploring and sightseeing. Get the dirt on all the best camping near Green Island. Browse campgrounds by amenities, site types, and more.

Best Camping Sites Near Green Island, NY (187)

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    1. Schodack Island State Park Campground

    17 Reviews
    50 Photos
    188 Saves
    Selkirk, New York
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $15 - $23 / night

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    2. Mt. Greylock Campsite Park

    28 Reviews
    146 Photos
    65 Saves
    Lanesborough, Massachusetts

    Mt. Greylock Campsite Park is a jewel in the Berkshires located at the base of Mount Greylock State Reservation in Lanesborough, MA. with 112 campsite recreational park that can accommodate tents and RV's up to 40 feet with special areas for tenters and group tenting. There are two bathhouses with toilets, sinks, and free hot showers. With 47 total acres, the campsites are deep and wide and are nestled in the woods, separated by trees and grass. There is a reason why this campground has so many old friends coming back and why the new campers are making it a tradition-it's beautiful here!

    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $40 - $70 / night

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    3. North-South Lake Campground

    43 Reviews
    170 Photos
    726 Saves
    Palenville, New York

    North South Lake Campground is the biggest and most popular state campground in the Catskill Forest Preserve, offering extraordinary scenic beauty, and historical sites, such as: Alligator Rock, Kaaterskill Falls, and the former site of the Catskill Mountain House. An abrupt change in elevation occurs from about 540 feet above sea level at the base of the escarpment to approximately 2,250 feet at the site of the former Catskill Mountain House. The provinces around the lakes have long provided visitors with exceptional views of the surrounding countryside. It is said that on a clear day, five states can be viewed from the escarpment. 7 camping loops; 219 tent and trailer sites; 2 lakes; 2 beaches; Two picnic areas: one on North Lake with two picnic pavilion rentals a 20' X 32' and a 44' X 24' (the larger of the two with electricity) and one on South Lake with a 40' X 60' picnic pavilion rental (with electricity).; 2 picnic areas with tables and fireplaces or charcoal grills; playground; flush toilets; hot showers; boat launch (no motorized vessels); rowboat, canoe, kayak and paddle boat rentals; firewood sales; volleyball; horseshoes; fishing; playing field; trailer dump station; recycling center; solar cell phone charging station; ADA fishing platform.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $22 - $27 / night

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    4. Mount Greylock State Reservation

    15 Reviews
    98 Photos
    138 Saves
    New Ashford, Massachusetts

    Sperry Campground is CLOSED for renovations

    The Main Camping Season at Sperry Road Campground is available by reservation from mid-May through Columbus Day weekend. Fee applies. HIKE IN ONLY - no vehicle access to campground.

    At 3,491 feet, Mount Greylock is the highest point in Massachusetts. From its peak on a clear day, you can see as far as 90 miles away. No matter when you visit, there's plenty to do and see.

    Auto Roads are CLOSED for the WINTER SEASON

    Auto Roads will open for the spring/summer/fall season May 20, 2023 – Oct. 29, 2023

    NOTE - NEW VEHICLE RESTRICTION: Vehicles greater than 22 feet in length are prohibited from travelling on the Mount Greylock Auto Roads and to the Summit

    The Mount Greylock Visitor Center remains accessible to ALL VEHICLES

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)

    $8 - $10 / night

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    9. Camping On The Battenkill

    19 Reviews
    46 Photos
    366 Saves
    Arlington, Vermont

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    Camping On The Battenkill is a quiet nature orientated campground on 35acres of land that offers large spacious private sites in 30 Acres of forest, 2 rivers and a large open field area for group bookings. The beauty of The Battenkill and Roaring Branch rivers can be experienced throughout the varied terrain of the campground. We have RV Sites and Raw Camping sites that are situated on the Battenkill River the other sites are located in the forest or open field. Life does not get better than this! A natural swimming hole with a sandy beach lies in the midst of the campground with all campers having access to it for long cool summer’s day experiences. Campers also enjoy tubing and canoeing on the river as well as basking in the sun, or taking their pets for long cool walks through the forest. The Battenkill is noted as an exceptional trout stream for fishing and we even offer guided fishing tours right from the campground. On rainy days campers can enjoy the games room or take a covered bridge tour nearby the campground. We offer a mobile honey wagon service for campers who require longer stays. The campground is well known for creating memories and experiences that last a lifetime so book your stay now and start making memories. 

    Nearby Attractions: Lake Shaftsbury State Park, Battenkill River, Mount Equinox, Covered Bridges, Lye Brook Wilderness, Merck Forest, Lincoln House, Robert Frost Stone House Museum, Norman Rockwell Art Museum and Sugar Shack, Christmas Day Shop, Shaftsbury Alpaca Farm, Manchester VT for world class shopping, and many other local attractions. 

    Nearby Cities/Town: Arlington, Shaftsbury, Bennington, Manchester.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $45 - $57 / night

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    10. Pittsfield State Forest

    8 Reviews
    24 Photos
    76 Saves
    Hancock, Massachusetts
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $17 - $100 / night

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Pet-friendly camping near Green Island

Recent Reviews in Green Island

672 Reviews of 187 Green Island Campgrounds


  • SJ W.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Nov. 1, 2024

    NFR 273 Dispersed Camping Spot

    Beautiful but surprisingly crowded

    Went on a Wednesday night late October and had to drive about 4 miles down the dirt road to find a suitable spot. After what was very quiet and a peaceful place to be. Many pull offs but a lot were too wet for my van and I was afraid of getting stuck. The road itself was in great condition though.

  • Megan S.
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    Oct. 31, 2024

    Schodack Island State Park Campground

    Great camping spot

    The staff was friendly. The sites are spaced out enough and have greenery in between so it feels a little more private than some places. Bathrooms and showers were very clean.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
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    Oct. 15, 2024

    Greenwood Lodge & Campsites

    Beautiful and Well Maintained CG

    What a beautiful and well maintained CG! Great owners, facilities, and amenities. Gravel roads and relatively level gravel sites. There are W/E sites, dry sites, and many secluded tent sites. There are two lakes and another nearby. It is close to many hiking trails. We arrived an hour after the water was turned off due to freezing temps. We were allowed to fill the fresh tank from the lodge. We woke the next day to heavy fog. We would definitely stay here again - for longer than an overnight stay!

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
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    Oct. 13, 2024

    NFR 273 Dispersed Camping Spot

    Nice Spot

    The entrance to the road had a sign that said “road closed ahead”. We chanced it and was able to find a really nice open spot right before the road closure. Was a great spot!

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
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    Oct. 8, 2024

    Spacious Skies Woodland Hills

    Tightly squeezed sites.

    Although sites are squeezed in, it is a nice family campground. However the site I had was steep grade from steps to picnic table. Flat ground area for camper was very narrow.Tricky footing for older folks like my wife and I. Particularly since my wife uses a cane.

  • Carol S.
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    Oct. 6, 2024

    Privacy Campground

    Private but needs updates

    I thought I read someplace that there is new ownership, at any rate the folks there were very nice. And the place lives up to its name. We’re not fond of RV parking lots and the sites were well spaced which gets it many extra points. We had a popup in a drive-through site at the bottom of the hill which was fine, though pretty muddy after a day of rain. With that hill there’s no place for larger RVs here unless they were to decide to use the field at the bottom. As far as infrastructure a lot of what is here is very old and dated, sometimes to the point of being comical, but it does appear some updates are happening. Bathroom building is decent and kept very clean (though it would be nice if any of the door latches on the women’s toilets worked.) It appears they have built or rebuilt some cabins. Hiking up and down the hill to the bathroom does get old and there is really no place to park there like most places have without blocking the road. Can squeeze in one car near the (ancient and yucky cold water) dishwashing station. There is a tiny campsite with cabin on the road below it, with a firepit and table like a foot away from the road. Maybe they should eliminate that site to make parking for a couple cars at least, as its a terrible campsite probably the only bad one there. (One night that site had 2 cars, with one blocking the road when we tried to drive past - they should have made the extra car stay down in the lot.) People moved their car a bit, but still had to drive very close to their bonfire. Like much of the area, there is essentially no cell coverage here. An area with wifi would be an excellent upgrade. I know, you’re camping, but sometimes you just need to do something, make a restaurant reservation, or check the weather.

    Update- I just found and read an article about the change of ownership. Showed a picture of a recreation room. Where the heck was that? In the building labeled “the Barn?” Which I thought was an actual barn and off limits. The dyrt says there is wifi, maybe it was there? Would have been nice to know about.

  • Elizabeth D.
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    Sep. 30, 2024

    Dingman's Family Campground

    One of the nicest campgrounds!

    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. Each site has a fire pit and a picnic table. Facilities were exceptionally clean and the camp store was stunning!

  • Kevin C.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Sep. 25, 2024

    Schodack Island State Park Campground

    Top Quality State Park

    Beautiful state park campground with all the amenities you expect, located on the Hudson River.

    The state did an excellent job designing sites with dense foliage as sound and site barriers creating good privacy for campers.

    Sites are all within 200 feet of the bathrooms. The bathrooms have good showers and were very clean during our stay. There is also a dishwasher sink and even bookshelves with books available to borrow.

    Our favorite feature was the day use and boat ramp on the Hudson River. We saw many larger boats (maybe smaĺl yachts?) during the day. The view from the boat ramp area was amazing. However, stay away if you see boat going by. The boat ramp dock turns into a death trap when a big wake from a boat hits the river bank!

  • Ashley L.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Sep. 21, 2024

    DevilDoc Campsites

    Primitive camping with a great host!

    I came up here with my dog for a solo camping trip for a couple of days to get away! Rich the host is super nice and answered any questions I had about staying/getting there. I had the whole camp ground to myself so that was even better. It is definitely off the beaten path but we'll worth it if your just trying to escape a little bit. But Verizon does get service. There are some nearby trails that are within 15 minutes of the camp ground which is also a plus. No need to bring Fire wood as there is a ton all around you. You can also buy from the host as well. There was a decent portapotty on the camp ground which is very nice to have. This was just what we needed. We really loved our stay and cant wait to go back! Thank you Rich!

  • Eleanor the Airstream R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Schodack Island State Park Campground
    Sep. 16, 2024

    Schodack Island State Park Campground

    Beautiful, spacious state park

    Wide spaces near the Hudson River are beautiful. Campgrounds are under renovation to clear some trees and improve facilities in what might be the best state park we’ve camped at. Lots of well marked trails with great views of the river (cannot be seen from campsites).

    Electric only on site but lots of spots to fill fresh water in campgrounds. Bathrooms are big and very clean.

    At&t one bar. Site was open enough that Starlink was great.

  • Jacob D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Fernwood Forest Campground
    Sep. 15, 2024

    Fernwood Forest Campground

    Great and Friendly

    This campground has a lot of amenities for what you pay. You can get a site with just water, or electric and water. Can do RV or tent. Warm showers and playground for kids with communal areas. Quiet and dark both nights and the staff is very friendly, the campground is in the family. Will definitely stay here again!

  • YThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Duck Pond Campsite
    Sep. 2, 2024

    Duck Pond Campsite

    Open quite campsites

    After driving unpaved dirt road for a while, we arrived a surprisingly well maintained beautiful campsites. The pond is small so the mosquitos were not too bad. So few people passed by and very unknown quite and we just loved the experience. Just be careful driving in the sometimes rough conditions.

  • Kevin C.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Aug. 30, 2024

    Somerset Airfield

    Good stopover location

    Only the first section of the campground was open due to flooding. As a result, there were puddles everywhere.

    Campsites are listed as disbursed but there are only 7 trees to separate 9 camp sites. The campsites are all next to the road and have fire circles.

    There is a single pit toilet at the end of the camping area. No garbage service, no water, no cell service. Basically a camp site where you can share a fire with the neighbors.

  • LThe Dyrt PRO User
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    Aug. 30, 2024

    Hide-A-Way Campsites

    Quite suprise

    This is a small campground but very quiet and nice. The people that run it are very nice and accommodating. Would highly recommend it.

  • Cynthia K.
    Camper-submitted photo from North-South Lake Campground
    Aug. 29, 2024

    North-South Lake Campground

    New York

    We 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!

  • G
    Camper-submitted photo from Lee's Park Campground
    Aug. 25, 2024

    Lee's Park Campground

    Event Campground

    Despite only having 3 stars on dyrt, lees park is pretty cool to come to. Close to SPAC, lots of area to set up tents, dog friendly, campfire friendly, and there’s a lake minutes away. Some of the crowd seemed a little rowdy but overall nothing that was obnoxious. DONT GO IN THE WOODLINE you’ll get mobbed by mosquitoes.

  • Sue O.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from A Tiny House Resort
    Aug. 20, 2024

    A Tiny House Resort

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    Aug. 19, 2024

    Woodford State Park Campground

    3 night getaway

    Had a pleasant stay at Woodford State Park. Sites near T38 have a great elevated view of the reservoir. Also a nice loop trail for those looking to do a little bit of hiking.



Guide to Green Island

Camping near Green Island, New York, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a family-friendly adventure, there are plenty of campgrounds to explore.

What to do:

  • Hiking: The area is known for its scenic trails. At North-South Lake Campground, one reviewer mentioned, "This is a hiking park... Kaaterskill Falls is an exception - short, easy trail."
  • Swimming: Enjoy the lakes and beaches. A visitor at Woodland Valley Campground noted, "There is a lake with swimming, clean bathrooms, clean, clean showers."
  • Fishing: Many campgrounds are near water bodies. A camper at Glimmerglass State Park Campground shared, "You can also hike, or take a day trip into Cooperstown, especially for museums and all things baseball."

What campers like:

  • Natural beauty: Campers appreciate the scenic views. One reviewer at Kenneth L Wilson Campground said, "The staff was friendly and helpful... the facility was clean, well maintained, and comfortable."
  • Privacy: Many sites offer a sense of seclusion. A visitor at Moose Hillock Camping Resorts mentioned, "The sites are spacious, private, and all about the same size."
  • Family-friendly amenities: Campgrounds like Lake George Escape Campground have activities for kids. One parent noted, "There is a FULL schedule of themed activities for the kiddos, weekly."

What you should know:

  • Limited cell service: Many campgrounds have poor reception. A camper at Woodland Valley Campground mentioned, "There is NO cell service & just forget about WiFi. You are unplugged."
  • Wildlife encounters: Bears are known to visit some campgrounds. A reviewer at North-South Lake Campground warned, "There are bears that visit the campground."
  • Reservations recommended: Popular sites can fill up quickly. A visitor at Mt. Greylock Campsite Park advised, "It can get a little busy on the weekends, so worth reserving in advance."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose spacious sites: Look for campgrounds with larger sites for more room to play. A family at Camping On The Battenkill said, "The sites are spacious and well spaced out."
  • Check for playgrounds: Many campgrounds have play areas for kids. One parent at Woodland Valley Campground noted, "There’s a lot of bear activity here, so constantly cleaning up your food is very important."
  • Plan for activities: Look for campgrounds with organized events. A camper at Lake George Escape Campground mentioned, "There are tons of activities, lots of families and 'stuff' going on all the time."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check site sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Moose Hillock Camping Resorts said, "Level sites and very large."
  • Look for full hookups: Many RVers prefer campgrounds with complete amenities. A visitor at Mt. Greylock Campsite Park noted, "The campground has great amenities and great feel to it."
  • Be aware of rules: Some campgrounds have strict policies. A camper at Lake George Escape Campground mentioned, "You’ll also a well-stocked store as well as a really good restaurant/bar on site."

Camping near Green Island, New York, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What camping is available near Green Island, NY?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Green Island, NY offers a wide range of camping options, with 187 campgrounds and RV parks near Green Island, NY and 25 free dispersed camping spots.

  • Which is the most popular campground near Green Island, NY?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Green Island, NY is Schodack Island State Park Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 17 reviews.

  • Where can I find free dispersed camping near Green Island, NY?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 25 free dispersed camping spots near Green Island, NY.

  • What parks are near Green Island, NY?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 19 parks near Green Island, NY that allow camping, notably Townshend Lake and Tully Lake.