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Clarence Fahnestock State Park Campground welcomes pets at its wooded sites near Carmel, New York, offering both tent and RV accommodations for dog owners. Several other pet-friendly options in the region include Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Beaver Pond Campground in Harriman State Park, and Sylvan Lake Beach Park. Campground facilities typically include fire rings, picnic tables, and access to hiking trails where dogs can join their owners on leashed walks. Most campgrounds require pets to be leashed at all times, properly supervised, and owners must clean up after their animals. The park's sites vary considerably in privacy and layout, with some offering more seclusion than others. Campers report Clarence Fahnestock's sites are generally clean and well-maintained with adequate space between neighboring campsites.
Hiking trails throughout the region provide excellent opportunities for dog exercise, with Pelton Pond's 1.5-mile loop trail directly accessible from several campsites at Fahnestock State Park. The beach areas at most campgrounds don't typically allow dogs, though pets can stay at campsites while owners visit the swimming areas. Canopus Lake at Fahnestock offers fishing opportunities where leashed dogs can accompany their owners. During summer months, campers should consider morning or evening walks to avoid hot surfaces that could harm pets' paws. Mosquitoes can be problematic in wooded areas, so pet-appropriate insect repellent is recommended. Several campgrounds in the region maintain seasonal operations, with most closed during winter months, though Ward Pound Ridge Reservation remains open year-round for camping with pets.
"With Covid/social distancing requirements, many sites are closed so it’s extra quiet and spread out. I stayed at site 6 with my seven year-old daughter from Tue-Thur."
"When you are camping with a large group of friends and don't all have access to a car, this is the perfect spot."
from $17 / night
Check Availability"Pet friendly and kid friendly with a playground available. Our favorite site is #25. Up a hill, totally private and has a lean-to."
"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."
from $45 - $55 / 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"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."
"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."
"One of my favorite so far , went with family , to comply w covid and social distancing, the camp only rent your site and no one on your left or right or across ! Amazing !"
"My family has been camping at Lake Waramaug for over 20 years. I can say most of what’s been said is true or partially so but whether it’s bad or good depends on your point of view."
from $17 - $50 / night
Check Availability"Our camp spot was right above the river the flows behind this spot. You can go sit down by the water. But be careful!"
"We camped next to the brook and one couldn't have had a much better experience! Had supper in nearby Kent which is a fantastic small village."
from $14 / night
Check Availability"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!"
"Less then 10 min drive from town, but hiking in and finding a suitable place to make camp has the feeling of the wild, with the safety of having full cell service."
from $50 - $70 / 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.
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!
GuideFantastic campground not too far from New York. Super quiet, private campgrounds nestled in the trees, right on a river. This is an anglers campground, so there was some serious fishing going on. Not many kids or partiers. We jumped in the river and got out of the heat. Easy to get a reservation. Favorite spot to camp outside the city. Also lots of little cabins if you dont want to rent camp.
TravelerStaying here is great! 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. There are playgrounds for the kids, basketball, pool and a remote control car track. We stayed in the “ overflow” are several times and it is very nice.
Camping options near Holmes, New York range from state parks to private facilities within a 30-mile radius. The area sits at elevations between 500-1,200 feet in the Hudson Valley's rolling hills, experiencing four distinct seasons with mild summers averaging 80°F and winter temperatures often dropping below freezing. Most campgrounds in this region operate seasonally from April through October, with limited winter camping available.
Hiking trails: The 1.5-mile Pelton Pond loop at Clarence Fahnestock State Park Campground connects directly to campsites and offers moderate terrain suitable for most skill levels. "There is great hiking and a lake you can get to and swim in right from the campsite. If you are in to apple picking it is a short drive and it is easy to get into town to take the train to and from NYC," notes camper Asher K.
Fishing opportunities: Fish for panfish and bass at several ponds throughout the region. "There is another lake and two ponds that our neighbor campers said were great for catching panfish - one fisherman said he had caught several bass weighing over 3 pounds," reports Shelly B. about Fahnestock State Park.
Water activities: Rent canoes or kayaks at most area lakes during summer months. "The lake is great for kayaking, paddle boarding, canoes and for fishing. Bring your own gear but kayak and canoe rentals are available," shares Brian O. about Beaver Pond Campground at Harriman State Park.
Site variety: Many campgrounds offer unique layouts with varying degrees of privacy. "All sites were so different. There was a storm the night before our arrival date, all campers were evacuated and they did a fantastic job clearing all the debris and downed trees before our arrival. The camp areas were secluded if you wanted more private camping (also super unique layouts)," reports Erinn N.
Accessibility from NYC: Several campgrounds are within 60-90 minutes of New York City with public transportation options available. "When you are camping with a large group of friends and don't all have access to a car, this is a perfect spot. MetroNorth takes you right into Cold Spring, a charming, quaint town with antique shops and beautiful views of the Hudson," explains Robyn S. about Fahnestock.
Platform camping: Elevated tent platforms at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation protect from wet ground and provide additional comfort. "The biggest positive about Beaver Pond is how spread out it was. You definitely feel like you have your own space and are not camping on top of your neighbor. Many of the camping options were on platforms which is especially nice if it recently rained or if you are expecting rain during your stay," says Ethan K.
Reservation requirements: Most pet-friendly campgrounds near Holmes require reservations, particularly for summer weekends. "Weekends - this park is FULL! Make sure to reserve at least two weeks out. Weekdays? You should be in luck!" advises Shelly B. about Fahnestock State Park.
Wildlife awareness: Bears and skunks are common in the area, requiring proper food storage. "Welcome to Bear Mountain" grumbles the park ranger as he sits in complete darkness! He is in his ranger hut, checking in the late evening arrivals to the campground... He offers us a highlighted map to our site, wishes us a good stay, and gives us the run down on bear activity in the area," reports Steve W. about his experience at Beaver Pond.
Variable bathroom conditions: Facility maintenance varies throughout the season at different campgrounds. "The bathrooms are usually unclean, they run out of tissue, there is only 1 shower for the entire bathroom AND they clean them right when people are waking and need to pee (between 7-8)," notes Katrina M. about Lake Waramaug State Park Campground in nearby Connecticut.
Kid-friendly amenities: Choose campgrounds with dedicated play areas and supervised swimming. "This is a very nice campground for families. Has a lot of activities and facilities for campers," mentions Jenna S. about Jellystone Park Gardiner, which offers organized children's activities most weekends.
Noise considerations: Check campground policies on quiet hours and enforcement if traveling with small children. "It is a drinking party atmosphere. The bathrooms are unclean (with paint pealing off the walls)... The opulent homes around it make this a surprisingly depressing campground," reports Thomas M. about one campground, highlighting why research matters.
Walk-in site accessibility: When booking walk-in sites with children, confirm distance from parking areas. "We had a family camping trip with lots of kids of all ages, the walk in sites are not too far off the road so it was easily manageable," shares Stacey R. about Fahnestock State Park.
Limited hookup availability: Many campgrounds near Holmes offer only partial hookups or no hookups at all. "No site offers electric or water hook up, camp amenities include: a moderately stocked store, public bath houses, a laundry facility, playground for the kids and camp-sinks with access to water," explains Steve W. about camping at Beaver Pond.
Site selection importance: Research specific RV sites before booking as terrain varies widely. "This is one of my favorite campsites I have been to but only because after several visits we have finally found our favorite site... I highly recommend this place but check out the sites online to get one that is private," advises Asher K.
Seasonal road access: Some secondary roads to campgrounds become difficult for larger rigs during winter and early spring. "About 30 minutes from sleepy hollow and tarrytown NY and only an hour to central park! Deer running everywhere and surprisingly beautiful and quaint. Free Hot showers in the bathrooms, with plenty of room to change," reports Megan B. about Taconic Hereford Multiple Use Park, noting its convenient location despite rustic facilities.
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