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Best Campgrounds near Hastings-on-Hudson, NY

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Harriman State Park dominates the camping landscape north of Hastings-on-Hudson, with several established campgrounds within a 30-mile radius. The area features a mix of rustic cabin camping at Sebago Cabin Camp and tent platforms at The Stephen & Betsy Corman AMC Harriman Outdoor Center, both offering lake access and woodland settings. Closer to town, Croton Point Park provides year-round camping on a peninsula jutting into the Hudson River with options for tents, RVs, and cabins. Several developed campgrounds in the region provide electrical hookups, while maintaining natural settings that appeal to campers seeking proximity to New York City.

Reservation requirements vary considerably throughout the region, with most developed campgrounds requiring advance booking, especially during summer months and fall foliage season. Croton Point Park typically requires phone reservations rather than online booking, while Harriman State Park facilities often fill months in advance for summer weekends. The camping season generally runs from April through October for most facilities, though Croton Point remains open year-round. Visitors should note that many campgrounds have specific vehicle restrictions and varying amenities. Several parks enforce quiet hours and have restrictions on alcohol. As one camper noted about Croton Point Park, "The site was very loud (dance music) until after 11pm. Quiet time at 10pm. Great site for a party, try to stay away from this end of the site or choose a site away from other bookings if you'd like quiet."

Mixed-use campgrounds predominate the region, with many facilities accommodating both tent and RV camping alongside cabin rentals. Campsites at Harriman State Park receive consistently high ratings for their lake access, swimming opportunities, and hiking trails. The Stephen & Betsy Corman AMC Harriman Outdoor Center stands out for its platform tent sites and meal plans, with one visitor mentioning that "the lake is very peaceful, and home to beavers we watched from the dining hall patio." Croton Point Park offers Hudson River views and beach access but receives mixed reviews regarding noise levels and site privacy. The proximity to Metro-North train stations makes several campgrounds accessible without a vehicle, an unusual feature for camping near a major metropolitan area. Most developed campgrounds provide basic amenities like showers and toilets, with varying levels of hookups for RVs.

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Best Camping Sites Near Hastings-on-Hudson, New York (76)

    1. Beaver Pond Campground — Harriman State Park

    41 Reviews
    Pomona, NY
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (845) 947-2792

    $17 - $20 / night

    "15 dolares la noche para los que viven en el Estado de New York o New York city .. si es fuera del estado son $5 dolares mas!!"

    "Drive-in tent campgrounds. Adequate restroom facilities sprinkled amongst tent sites. Some campsites have raised platforms. All sites have picnic tables and fire ring with flip-top grill."

    2. Croton Point Park

    10 Reviews
    Croton-on-Hudson, NY
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (914) 862-5290

    $30 - $60 / night

    "Tent sites are very private with some dirt roads to exit out but thats what make it unique experience! Bathrooms with shower is near by and has plenty porta potties all around."

    "Was close to bear mountains state part and the train station is right there!"

    3. Liberty Harbor RV Park

    15 Reviews
    Jersey City, NJ
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (201) 516-7500

    $145 - $180 / night

    "Very plain & functional, no frills but right on the harbor & on the very edge of Jersey City, close to a ferry & the train that takes u across to New York City."

    "Very easy to hop on transit to get to New York City. People were friendly."

    4. The Stephen & Betsy Corman AMC Harriman Outdoor Center — Harriman State Park

    6 Reviews
    Pomona, NY
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (617) 523-0636

    "This was beautiful campground with an even nicer lake. You are able to do a hike around the lake."

    "Great trails to hike for novices looking to branch out but not too large that you'll be lost forever lol highly recommend and can't do so enough 👍🏽"

    5. Sebago Cabin Camp — Harriman State Park

    6 Reviews
    Sloatsburg, NY
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (845) 429-2039

    $130 / night

    "It is a step up from cabin camping. They also have a beach behind it."

    "This place is only an hour away from NYC with so much to do and see. These cabins are VERY rustic, four walls, a cot, and a fridge."

    6. Clarence Fahnestock State Park Campground

    34 Reviews
    Fishkill, NY
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (845) 225-7207

    $17 / night

    "This 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!"

    "When you are camping with a large group of friends and don't all have access to a car, this is the perfect spot."

    7. Ward Pound Ridge Reservation

    9 Reviews
    Cross River, NY
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (914) 864-7317

    $45 - $55 / night

    "Close to the city and civilization, yet large enough to have nice trails and creeks to feel away from it all. The camping sites are very different so it’s useful to go in person and select the area."

    "The shelter sites are large and private with access to hiking trails and make for a unique experience. The staff is friendly as well"

    8. Collective Governors Island

    6 Reviews
    Jersey City, NJ
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 445-2033

    $529 - $1200 / night

    "The article also mentions the benefits of camping on Governor Island, such as feeling close to nature, relaxing and enjoying a peaceful space, away from the noise of the city."

    9. Camp Glen Gray

    2 Reviews
    Oakland, NJ
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (201) 327-7234

    $5 - $200 / night

    "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."

    "Lots of hiking trails. Trading post is well stocked and volunteers are always friendly and able to answer any questions"

    10. Campgaw Mountain Reservation

    1 Review
    Ramsey, NJ
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (201) 327-3500
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  • Chelsea B.
    Oct. 10, 2025

    New York City North-Newburgh KOA

    Good amenities and fun experience!

    Campsites Great campsites, wooded and cozy, though a little tight for longer rigs as our neighbors found out when they ran over a wooden post backing in. But spaced apart nicely with lots of vegetation between. Nice and level. Amenities Bathrooms are older and need of some repair but let me tell you I was very happy to see a normal shower head with real hot water! So no complaints here. Laundry facilities were clean and open 24/7 with reasonable prices 2.50/2.00 washer/dryer. And the dryers actually worked. 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. We have Starlink but in a wooded campsite, connecting is an issue but luckily their WiFi was great. Had no issues and could stream just fine. Halloween! We visited mid October and folks had sites decorated and the KOA has trick or treating and other activities every weekend in Oct. we were SO bummed to be leaving on a Friday and miss the festivities because it looked really fun. Would definitely go back. Also, staff was super nice.

  • EThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 29, 2025

    Liberty Harbor RV Park

    Functional with excellent access to the City

    Very plain & functional, no frills but right on the harbor & on the very edge of Jersey City, close to a ferry & the train that takes u across to New York City. Shopping & restraunts are right next door. We brought scooters & had a great stay! Plus you can see the Statue of Liberty from there!

  • S
    Sep. 28, 2025

    Sylvan Lake Beach Park

    Great Beach Lake for summer swimming and Boating

    This is an old campground, but is quite quaint. Reminds me of lake camping that I grew up with. Hosts are very nice and helpful. This is more of a seasonal camping site. Do not follow your GPS directions. Get directions from the campground staff.

  • Mindie C.
    Sep. 27, 2025

    West Point FMWR Round Pond Outdoor Recreation Area

    West Point

    No 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!

  • EThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 17, 2025

    Liberty Harbor RV Park

    friendly staff at the office

    Gave us a welcome folder with lots of helpful info, can walk to get food up the street, short drive to Liberty Park where we got out and walked at night to admire the city skyline and Statue of Liberty at night. They have hook ups and big laundry room.

  • Damia F.
    Aug. 29, 2025

    High Point State Park Campground

    Relaxing and Well-Maintained

    Stayed 2 nights and it was really nice. Camping for summer is pretty limited to Sawmill Lake, as the other locations are for groups or winter camping. Camps are secluded from each other and most if not all have an elevated space to put tents or chairs. Each place comes with a lamp hang, a fire pit, and a picnic table. Bathrooms are spaced out. No running water except for pump founded outside of the bathrooms. Toilets are pump flushed. Showers are only located INSIDE High Point State Park, not throughout the campsites, but entry is free for campers. One hiking trail is accessible in Sawmill campground, 3 others are accessible on the road outside of the campground and the rest are located inside the park. When you arrive you have to check in with the park office for your campsite tag. Hours are 8-4. Park officials come through the campsites pretty regularly, a few times a day which is nice. Areas are clean and well maintained.

  • Paul K.
    Aug. 26, 2025

    Croton Point Park

    Not the Best Place to Go in the Northeast By a Longshot

    Croton Point Campground is a modest little campground, located along the Hudson River within Croton Point Park in NY. In addition to camping, the park itself offers many of its own attractions, including swimming, hiking, kayaking, cabin rentals, and a host of other family-oriented activities just along the Hudson. 

    The park, which is honestly probably the largest attraction here, is located just an hour and a half outside of the city. This proximity is both its perk and its downfall, as the park itself, but particularly the campground, has become laden with all sorts of inexplicable and burdensome rules, endless guidelines, and restrictions only a New York State-run bureaucracy could ever make sense of, let alone hope to justify. 

    This includes all manner of restrictions on how you can camp, where you can camp, what equipment can be used, and use in relation to what particular site you may have been lucky enough to reserve. Much of this you can understand while imagining what may have taken place here to bring them to such measures, but it doesn't make it any easier to contend with. 

    In terms of the actual camping conditions Both the tenting section and RV sites are each very clustered together, and quite crowded, with regular patrols🚓(actual patrols) being made day and night, by both the Park Rangers and what appears to be general park staff members, all looking to see if you or your family might be doing something that they might consider outside of the guidelines or not in compliance with the many restrictions. 

    This is not to say you can't possibly have a good time here. It just might mean being a bit more diligent toward reviewing the potential legitimacy of your normal camping routine to ensure it meets with many restrictions and guidelines imposed, while also making yourself comfortable with some fairly regular surveillance during your stay here. These all being things we hoped to get away from while camping ourselves It just turned out to be a bit much for our particular liking.

  • Bob F.
    Aug. 10, 2025

    Moon Valley Campground

    Very unique smaller private campground

    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. Headed back for a fall weekend in the "dome" which has incredible views. Try it you won't be sorry.

  • Elizabeth M.
    Jul. 20, 2025

    Jellystone Park Gardiner

    Dirty bathrooms

    This is my second time I visited the park, the first time was 4 years ago and we stayed in a cabin, but a few weeks ago we decided to stay in a tent side and it was a nice experience except for some things, the campers don't respect the quiet time at night and morning too. A lot noises until 2 am and early from 6 am. But the worst experience was bathrooms, very few for the number of sites and people it covers. They need to add more bathrooms. They rarely cleaned the bathroom in all the 6 days that I stayed. The showers didn't have enough water pressure, 2 out of 6 had only hot water, some had no paper, hairs everywhere, the toilets didn't work, and super dirty, the truth was a disgusting thing that didn't encourage to use them but there was no other option. For the price you pay is not for having the bathrooms under those conditions. I hope you get better because the truth is a park that has many things to have a good time but with the bathrooms with that condition, is not encouraged to reserve again. And please add more shadows in the areas of the tents and MORE BATHROOMS, is not enough to cover all the tents area.

Guide to Hastings-on-Hudson

Camping near Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, offers a mix of beautiful nature and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful getaway or an adventure-filled weekend, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the trails at Clarence Fahnestock State Park. One reviewer mentioned, "The NYS Parks has done a lot of work on the surrounding trails," making it a great spot for both easy and challenging hikes.
  • Fishing: At Round Valley State Park Campground, you can enjoy fishing in the beautiful reservoir. A visitor noted, "The water was clean and provided a lovely view in the morning."
  • Beach Access: Wildwood State Park Campground is just a short walk to the beach. One camper shared, "The beach is in walking distance. You can swim or fish there."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the well-maintained bathrooms at Beaver Pond Campground — Harriman State Park. A happy camper said, "I enjoy the beach/lakefront, and regularly cleaned bathroom and shower facilities."
  • Secluded Sites: Many enjoy the privacy at Mahlon Dickerson Reservation. One reviewer mentioned, "The sites are spaced well and have a nice bonus of large fire rings set back in the woods."
  • Family-Friendly Activities: Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Gardiner is packed with activities for kids. A parent noted, "This place is so much fun. My whole family loved the activities."

What you should know:

  • Noise Levels: Some campgrounds can get noisy, especially on weekends. A visitor at Wildwood State Park Campground mentioned, "The crowd stayed awake playing music all night very loudly."
  • Limited Amenities: Campgrounds like Cheesequake State Park Campground may have older facilities. One camper said, "The bathroom/shower facility is old, filthy and needs to be torn down."
  • Wildlife Precautions: Be aware of wildlife, especially at Mahlon Dickerson Reservation. A reviewer noted, "There are a lot of bear warnings here so that gave us a bit of pause with our three little boys."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose the Right Campground: Look for family-friendly spots like Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Gardiner, where kids can enjoy various activities. One parent said, "My kids enjoyed themselves a lot, and that is what matters."
  • Plan for Noise: If you’re camping on a weekend, be prepared for noise. A visitor at Beaver Pond Campground advised, "I DO NOT recommend going on holiday weekends or peak summer seasons."
  • Pack Essentials: Bring everything you need, especially food and water, as some campgrounds may not have stores nearby. A camper at Round Valley State Park Campground mentioned, "The necessary carry in and out for 3 miles is a huge downfall."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure to check the size of your site at places like Clarence Fahnestock State Park. One reviewer noted, "Careful which site you choose."
  • Be Prepared for Limited Hookups: Many campgrounds, such as Cheesequake State Park Campground, do not offer electric hookups. A visitor mentioned, "There are no electric hookups despite what some pages may state."
  • Plan for Accessibility: Some campgrounds may require you to park away from your site. A camper at Stokes State Forest noted, "I had to park in a small lot above my campsite and carry my belongings down a short slope to the site."

Camping near Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Just be sure to plan ahead and choose the right spot for your needs!

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Hastings-on-Hudson, NY?

According to TheDyrt.com, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY offers a wide range of camping options, with 76 campgrounds and RV parks near Hastings-on-Hudson, NY and 2 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Hastings-on-Hudson, NY?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Hastings-on-Hudson, NY is Beaver Pond Campground — Harriman State Park with a 4.3-star rating from 41 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Hastings-on-Hudson, NY?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 2 free dispersed camping spots near Hastings-on-Hudson, NY.

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