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Samuel F. Pryor III Shawangunk Gateway Campground permits pets throughout its modern facilities, offering tent campers and their dogs level sites with picnic tables and bear lockers. The walk-in sites (numbered 8-15) provide more wooded seclusion for campers with pets, with sites 8 and 9 situated higher and offering better separation from bugs associated with the wet areas near sites 11-15. Thousand Trails Rondout Valley accommodates pets at their tent sites, RV spots with full hookups, and cabin rentals. The campground features a creek where dogs can cool off, though dogs must be leashed at all times within the property. Campgrounds enforce quiet hours, which helps prevent excessive barking disturbances. Sites are generally flat and well-maintained for comfortable camping with pets.
Dog-friendly hiking trails surround the High Falls pet-friendly camping areas, with Mohonk Preserve offering exceptional pet access to hiking paths including the challenging Labyrinth trail that reviewers consistently recommend despite the entrance fee. Most campgrounds provide bear lockers at individual sites, a crucial amenity when camping with dogs since food storage away from tents is required. The communal fire pit at Samuel F. Pryor III Shawangunk Gateway encourages social interaction among campers while maintaining a quieter atmosphere as most visitors are climbers who retire early. When selecting a site, consider proximity to comfort stations with bathroom facilities and washing areas, which makes managing pet needs more convenient. Pet owners should plan for $3 showers at some facilities and check seasonal operating dates, as most campgrounds in the region operate from May through October.
"We got a red carpet site by the Gaga pit and near the water park (Cindy bear lane) and it was a convenient yet noisy site. Kids were at the playground 8 am or before and the noise woke us up."
"With a new check in area, Gardiner has really stepped up. They expanded the pool area to include another pool plus splash area and water slides."
"We stayed in lot 109, which was perfect because going through the really faint trail through the trees you can come to a ledge overlooking the Hudson River."
"There are great hiking trails on the Hudson River right outside your campsite. Amenities are the great outdoors and an ancient bath house built during the New Deal in the 1930's."
from $21 - $102 / night
Check Availability"We had planned on driving to hiking but there was so much to do around the camp site we just walked around and did the hiking near by. The dog park is wonderful. Our dog loved it."
"Two ponds to play in and a fenced dog park. Some nice hiking in the park."
from $22 / night
Check Availability"Great place situated in a great area with lots to do all within an hour's drive. Even camping during a pandemic was peaceful & fun!"
"This is a Thousand trails campground so it was free. I think the regular price is $64. Full hookups, tents and cabins to rent. Pleanty to do in and around campground."
"I definitely recommend trying to get the walk-in (meaning you can't drive to them) sites (8-15) because they're just a little bit more set back and kind of wonderfully wooded all around. 8 & 9 seemed"
"There are drive-up sites and also walk-in sites. No fire pits at individual campsites, though. Only a group fire pit."
"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."
"The staff was nice and they were dog friendly!"
"This campground had easy access to excellent hiking trails. Woodstock, NY was about 30 min away and we enjoyed exploring the area on our non-hiking day. Very dog friendly."
"water to play in right behind tent. I do prefer fire pits over the brick stove. this had the stove. more advanced hiking in walking distance. no cell service. my gps on phone was able to track though."
from $20 / night
Check Availability"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."
"This is a truly beautiful and scenic campground, easily one of the best places we have visited in New York State."
from $22 - $44 / night
Check Availability"You’ve got fishing either in 2 private lakes or you can fish in the river but to do the river you’ll need a New York State fishing license."
"I was a little skeptical that we wouldn’t get to choose our site, but you can’t go wrong, they are all wooded, private and well situated. The campground is centrally located you many things to do."
"Most acidic lake in New York but completely safe."
"It’s got good access to Lake Minnewaska (driving), staff was nice and polite. But I thought the sites were on the smaller side and no fire is allowed."
from $20 - $42 / night
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ScoutWe have enjoyed our stay. Nice campground with lots of activities and things to do. However, we picked this place because it has an enclosed dog park. It does have an enclosed dog park but the fence is only 3 feet high. While this might be fine for some dogs, I have 2 young border collies that will jump that fence like it is not even there.
ScoutThe campsite was great. Big and going after Labor Day means there was tons of space. Well priced. We did have neighbors that had a trailer and used their generator early in the morning and late at night. Beside that it was fantastic. We had planned on driving to hiking but there was so much to do around the camp site we just walked around and did the hiking near by. The dog park is wonderful. Our dog loved it.
GuideLots of room in many sites for my 24 ft RV and 30 ft trailer. Big meadow in middle with new full playground set.
Dry camping but water available and a sewer dump. Gotta haul your own trash.
Two ponds to play in and a fenced dog park.
Some nice hiking in the park.
GuideSuch a clean and well maintained campground. Staff were so nice and friendly. Only one shower area that was a bit of a trek from our site, a bike would have been nice to get around. We had to move our tent as we had set it back too far and was not on the site pad and park ranger Brian who was very lovely came and asked us to move it and we had a nice chat. Lovely big dog park. There are some nice little walks and small hikes on the ground with a lake that you can rent kayaks or canoes. Close to Woodstock which is a cute town. Our site was a little exposed but the sites either side of us were closed for restoration thankfully. There are some more secluded and set back sites too though.
ScoutRecently, we camped here for a week. We don’t ever post negative reviews like this. The last day, we experienced a violent attack by a very large and aggressive Pit Bull. The Pit Bull did not have a collar or a leash and was accidently let out of the RV to roam free and unsupervised. It immediately ran to our site(4 sites away) and attacked our dog that was tied at the time. The incident was unprovoked. While trying to save our dog, my wife and I were also attacked. The wounds were serious enough to require emergency transport to a hospital for treatment including stitches. All we could think of was what might have happened if our granddaughter had been playing with our dog.
To put it mildly, their existing pet policy is grossly lacking. They never checked what breed of dog or ask to see documentation of shots when we were registering. Yogi Bear Jellystone Park needs to better manage their pet policy to address aggressive dog breeds and ensure the safety of campers. We camped there for seven days and saw multiple sites have more than one large dog, which in many places we’ve camped at would have been banned due to breed type or size. We have RV’ed extensively across the US and have never seen such careless enforcement of a pet policy regarding aggressive dog breeds. Seriously, think about avoiding this park if you have pets or small children.
TravelerGood for skinny dipping and other fun things! Most acidic lake in New York but completely safe.
LegendWe 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!
GuideThis campground is nestled in the Catskills, New York, with easy access to New Jersey and Connecticut. With large campsites and most surrounded by trees, you will find just the right mix of privacy and community depending upon what you are looking for. Although the showers aren't top notch, they do have them and a great recycling center for all of your garbage. If hiking is what you enjoy, they have nearly 4 miles of trails within the campground and surrounding areas that circle two nearby ponds and their day use area. If you are looking for something offsite, don't miss the Giant Ledge hike, a 30 min drive and about a 3 mile out and back hike to Giant Ledge for amazing views overlooking the entire area. Head out to watch the sunrise one morning with awesome views looking east. When you need a break from cooking, don't miss the nearby Phoenicia Diner for some great breakfast and coffee! All of the Park Rangers are very helpful and will provide recommendations and maps, just ask!
TravelerNorth South lake is one of the larger public camp grounds in New York. The sites are well spaced out. Great for families. The lake is huge.
Avoid holidays to avoid the crowds.
The Catskill region near High Falls sits at elevations between 600-4,000 feet, creating diverse microclimates for campers throughout the season. Summer temperatures typically range from 50-85°F with higher humidity near water features. The area's glacial landscape creates numerous streams and swimming opportunities throughout the camping corridor.
Hiking at Slide Mountain: Kenneth Wilson Campground provides access to challenging Catskill hiking trails. "For hiking in and around the Phoenicia area this place is the BEST! An easy commute to town, and yet secluded and wooded," notes Maribeth W. at Catskill/Kenneth L Wilson Campground.
Water activities at Rip Van Winkle: Creekside sites offer natural swimming spots. "We took our chairs and plopped down in the water," writes Kyla B. about her experience at Rip Van Winkle Campgrounds, adding that "super nice being right on the creek" makes it worth the $60 nightly fee.
Family recreation at Jellystone Park: Beyond standard camping, enjoy organized activities and specialized facilities. "This campground is great for kids. It has a event just about every weekend with kid activity," reports Jennifer I., while Amanda S. mentions "a bounce pillow" among the attractions for children.
Private wooded sites: Woodland Valley Campground offers secluded camping spots. "We got rained out. but it was still an awesome campground. private and just secluded enough. everyone was friendly. water to play in right behind tent," explains Erica H. about Woodland Valley Campground.
Clean facilities: Mills Norrie State Park maintains well-kept amenities. "Showers always clean bathrooms also. Group camping sites. Single private sites," notes Frank M. The campground offers tent sites at approximately $23 per night for out-of-state visitors.
Access to nature preserves: Minnewaska State Park features unique terrain. "Both the campsite and hike trail were extremely clean, staff was friendly, and they were continuing to update the paths so you don't get misguided," reports Anthony S., highlighting the 6-mile trail at Sam's Point Overlook.
Limited cell service: Connectivity varies significantly across campgrounds. "No cell service in the campground," reports Katherine P. about Kenneth Wilson Campground, but notes "bathrooms were a bit of a hike, but they were clean and had plenty of signage."
Bear safety: Black bears are active throughout the region. Katherine P. adds, "if you bring a pet make sure you have your paperwork with you, they do actually look at it," confirming the campground's strict pet documentation policy.
Seasonal considerations: Most facilities operate from May through October with limited availability at peak times. Expect higher crowds on holiday weekends and consider mid-week stays for more solitude.
Shower access: Pay showers cost $3 at many facilities. Robert M. notes that at Rip Van Winkle, there's "a service to come to your rig to collect waste if you don't want to move it."
Activity planning: Jellystone Park Gardiner offers structured children's programs. "It has a event just about every weekend with kid activity," mentions Jennifer I. From New York City North-Newburgh KOA, Amanda S. reports "they have counselors who lead activities with kids in the summer and two pools plus a rock climbing tower, manifold, basketball and a bounce pillow."
Campsite selection: Choose sites away from common areas for earlier quiet times. Lisa D. found her KOA site to be "very nice, private pull-through site with many trees."
Swimming options: Several dog friendly campgrounds near High Falls offer water features. At North-South Lake, Lizz H. considers it "one of my favorite swimming spots. I go there almost every year to go swimming with my family and friends."
Site types: Full hookup sites with reliable access vary by campground. At Thousand Trails Rondout Valley, Scott notes "many upgrades have been made over the past year which include all new SWE (full hookups) street lighting, and campground markings/numbering."
Level sites: RV campers should request information about site grading. Ian R. mentions his Rondout Valley site was "even and easy to level on," though he cautions "there is mud" after rainfall.
Local attractions: RVers appreciate accessible day trips from base camps. Robert M. highlights Rip Van Winkle's location: "Local shops just minutes from campgrounds. Walmart and other bigger shops just a short drive away! Scenic Willride on 44-55 to Mohonk House and trails."
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