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Nickerson Beach Park Campground in Lido Beach allows pets but prohibits dogs on the beach itself, offering a dedicated dog run on the opposite side of the parking lot from the beach area. The campsites accommodate tents and RVs with electric hookups, water hookups, and sewer connections. Most sites are relatively close together in an open, flat area with minimal privacy between spaces. Staff members generally provide friendly service, though administrative policies can be strict regarding site changes or extensions. The campground functions primarily as a base for beach access, located approximately a 10-minute walk from the shoreline through parking areas and recreational facilities. Many visitors note the clean facilities, including showers and restrooms.
Liberty Harbor RV Park provides pet-friendly camping with Manhattan skyline views and convenient access to New York City attractions. Located in Jersey City, this park sits within walking distance of public transportation options, including ferry service to Manhattan and the PATH train. The facility operates primarily as a secure parking area with basic electric and water hookups rather than a traditional natural camping experience. Sites position RVs extremely close together with minimal space between units. Despite the cramped quarters and relatively high nightly rates, the location offers unmatched convenience for exploring NYC with pets. The campground provides 24-hour security, laundry facilities, and sits close to Jersey City restaurants and shops. Some campers report occasional maintenance issues with laundry equipment or bathrooms.
"It’s basically a parking lot, but it’s steps away from some of the greatest waves on the east coast. Showers are clean, there’s a dog park nearby, and the island is very bikable to get around."
"They have a dog park basketball courts playground swimming just about everything."
"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."
from $145 - $180 / night
Check Availability"A little intimidating driving in to a nondescript gate at the end of a narrow street but the overall experience exceeded expectation."
from $130 / night
Check Availabilityfrom $85 - $120 / night
Check Availability"Great park with a nice 7 mile loop around the lake with decent fishing. Lots of horses and dogs on the trail. 30 or so sites around a central public restroom."
"Hiking trails are beautiful. Dog friendly. Clean bathrooms"
"I stayed at Cheesequake at the beginning of August and had a very positive experience."
"This park is on the list of 50 top NJ Hikes, and it has a few great trails. The trails range from easy to moderate with quite a few lookout locations."
from $200 / night
Check Availability"* cottages far enough away from each other
- fire ring with Adirondack chairs
- dumpster and recycling within walking distance
- lots of bone dry firewood around for campfire
- walkable beach"
"Overall my experience was positive. Camping Sites
Each camping site has a picnic table and barbeque grill."
from $20 - $285 / night
Check Availability"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."
from $17 - $20 / night
Check Availability"Heavily wooded and supremely quiet, it’s located not far from anywhere you’d want to be. 30 minutes to the shore. Every site is a pull-through, large and spacious with great woodland views. 30amp and"
"Water is more than 40 feet away from your parking so 25' hose if not enough. If you have GFIC in your RV, ask for a non-GFIC site, or it will trip on you."
from $42 - $79 / night
Check Availability"Lots of walking paths surround the park & you are also close to Belmar, Point Pleasant, Manasquan (all fun shore towns)."
"My wife said she seen feds or some type of authority there with hound dogs when she was driving by one day when they closed it."
GuideI grew up in Long Beach. If you’re looking for a spot to camp so you can surf, this is perfect! It’s basically a parking lot, but it’s steps away from some of the greatest waves on the east coast. Showers are clean, there’s a dog park nearby, and the island is very bikable to get around.
benefits: allows dogs childrens playground beach programs like movie nights throughout the summer
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.
GuideMy family and I stayed at Tip Tam this weekend. The owners and staff were very friendly and accommodating. The camp store was great also. As it is very early in the season the pools were not yet open but appear to be very nice. There are alot of activities with in the campground as well that were impressive. Just from walking around I saw the two pools, an RC track, bocci, shuffle and board. They did have organized activities set up as well. There is also a pavillion in the middile of the campground with a Ms Pacman/Galaga classic arcard game, as well as a small library and soda machine. AT&T cell service was good. Te site are very close together, and you can hear your neighbors easily. There is not currently a dog park, but the owner told me that they were going to be constructing one in the future. There is a Monmouth County dog park under five minutes away that is huge. There are many close by food options and stores as well.
ScoutVery nice family oriented, places the beach, which is great except for the birds watch out they come at you. They have a dog park basketball courts playground swimming just about everything.
RangerVery 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!
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.
TravelerMy husband and I came to this campground for a quick weekend getaway with our dogs. We had a great time!
The campground was very well taken care of. The sites had good tree coverage and we didn’t feel like we were right on top of the next site. There was tons of stuff to do. There’s a pond to fish, trails to walk/bike, basketball, sand volleyball, the list goes on and on. Both nights we were there, there were events being put on (a tractor ride, kickball, and a pool movie night). There was also a dog park which was very nice!
The staff was extremely kind and helpful and took great care of us!
Overall I highly recommend this campground, very family friendly. We’ll be going back!
GuideThis place is kind of a toss up for me. On one hand, I enjoy it because it's a little slice of heaven in the hell of one of the busy areas of New York. I hate this place for the same reason. It's not really camping if you're going to see a play and then go tour the Statue of Liberty. It just doesn't seem right to me. If I HAVE to be in New York, maybe I'd consider staying here again just to get myself out of the city for a bit. But this definitely isn't your "great outdoors/rest and relaxation" kind of place.
ScoutVery reasonable rates to pitch a tent. You get a private space with a fire pit. Ocean is close with lifeguards. Good fishing and pleasant people. Boat from New York City.
Camping options near Hewlett, New York offer varied terrain across Nassau and Suffolk counties, with most sites located within 45 miles of the area. The region experiences humid subtropical climate with warm summers reaching 80-85°F and mild winters, making it suitable for three-season camping. While Long Island isn't known for mountains, several campgrounds offer lakeside or wooded settings with trails for exploration.
Beach access from camp: Heckscher State Park Campground provides multiple ways to enjoy the shoreline. "Each site has a picnic table and barbeque grill. The sites are designated by printing on the roads and do not have clear boundaries between them," notes Thorin J. The park offers "a lake with a boat dock and a small boardwalk. Kayaking/Canoeing, fishing, and swimming" according to a reviewer.
Historical exploration: Visit Beaver Pond Campground — Harriman State Park for its connection to revolutionary history. "Bear Mountain State Park... here you can find some of the Appalachian Trail, with various smaller trail heads for this historic (Revolutionary Times 1770s) part of the region including the one to Doodle Town," explains Steve W. Another camper mentioned the campground is "about 30 minutes from sleepy hollow and tarrytown NY and only an hour to central park!"
Fishing and boating: Turkey Swamp Park offers multiple water activities. "Plenty to do over a 2 night stay. Archery, boating, fishing, and hiking. Boat rental rates are acceptable and there are four different styles to choose from," reports Dan W. Another camper noted you can "bring your bow and shoot at the hay barrels. Ice skate on the lake in the winter or just enjoy a gorgeous walk in the woods."
Privacy between sites: At Blydenburgh County Park, the spacious campsites receive high marks. "Camp on grass! Lovely trees. Everyone is nice. Hiking trails are beautiful. Dog friendly. Clean bathrooms," says Ali O. Another visitor mentioned it's "a great park with a nice 7 mile loop around the lake with decent fishing. Lots of horses and dogs on the trail."
Urban proximity with nature: Cheesequake State Park Campground balances accessibility with wilderness. "This is a great site for those who are not avid campers. It's close to town if you forget something and it has all the facilities you may need," explains Maggie A. The park's diverse trails are popular as "the trails range from easy to moderate with quite a few lookout locations. The elevation of the trails is not too strenuous."
Pet-friendly policies: For pet friendly camping near Hewlett, New York, many campers appreciate accommodations for four-legged companions. While several parks allow pets in camping areas, rules vary for beaches and trails. One camper at Blydenburgh mentioned it's "dog friendly" with "lots of horses and dogs on the trail," making it ideal for those camping with animals near Hewlett.
Reservation challenges: Some campgrounds fill quickly during peak season. At Beaver Pond, a visitor noted, "Ranger said that during summer weekends the grounds fill up and can be quite noisy, but mid-week during the off-season it was great." Make reservations 3-6 months in advance for summer weekends.
Variable site quality: Allaire State Park sites have mixed reviews regarding proximity. "Sites are a little too close together. Noisy with highway traffic. Well maintained though. Ticks galore," reports Justin S. Another camper mentioned "Flat ground, sand, dirt, moss, leaves. Enough space for 2-3 tents. Lots of trees for hammocks."
Weather preparedness: Long Island camping often means humidity and insects. Pack waterproof gear as sudden downpours occur even in summer. One camper at Allaire mentioned, "Rained Friday during the day, so the ground was wet all weekend, but no puddles." Bug spray is essential as several campgrounds report ticks and mosquitoes.
Playground access: Several campgrounds feature dedicated play areas. At Heckscher State Park, "there are age-appropriate playgrounds both in the campground and by the office." Turkey Swamp Park offers a "centralized playground for the kids with bathrooms and showers next door."
Educational opportunities: Harriman State Park provides learning experiences through historical trails. "The trails in the area are friendly to hikers, bikers, and the non arthritic kneers, as most are rated moderate to challenging. Don't fret, trails that are rated easy and accessible to disabled are equally enjoyable and beautiful."
Cabin alternatives: For families new to camping near Hewlett, consider rental cabins. At Heckscher State Park Campground, "the cottages are fully furnished, with a full kitchen and large bathroom with a walk in shower. The cottages are a short walk from the beach and also include a fire pit with Adirondack chairs and an outdoor shower." A visitor noted it was "a last-minute booking for us and we were delighted with the beachside cottage, with enough amenities that mom and dad did not worry."
Hookup availability: For RV camping near Hewlett, New York, hookup options vary. At Turkey Swamp Park, "campsites are roomy with electric and water hookups. They don't have primitive campsites so your stuck paying the higher rate even though you don't need the hookups." Plan for water and electric only at most parks, with limited full-hookup options.
Dump station access: Check campground details regarding dump stations. At Blydenburgh County Park, a reviewer noted "30 or so sites around a central public restroom" with services nearby. Several campgrounds offer dump stations but may have limited hours or lines on busy checkout days.
Navigational challenges: RVers should research routes carefully to avoid parkway restrictions. At Beaver Pond, campers appreciate that "the campground offers several different sites, from platform tent spaces to those for 25' trailers." Call ahead to confirm if your specific RV length can be accommodated.
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