2 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Ushers Road State Forest permits camping with pets anywhere in the woods as long as campers maintain at least 150 feet distance from trails. This dispersed camping option provides abundant potential spots for tent and RV camping throughout the forested landscape. The trailhead grants access to bicycle-friendly nature trails, with smaller paths branching off to previously used campsites featuring stone fire rings. Adventure Bound Camping Resort at Deer Run accommodates pets at their tent sites, RV spaces, and cabins, with amenities including water attractions that families with dogs appreciate. Most sites at this campground are pull-through, eliminating concerns about backing in RVs, and the property features a dedicated fenced dog park area for pets to exercise off-leash.
Moreau Lake State Park Campground and Pine Hollow Campground both welcome dogs at their pet-friendly facilities. Pine Hollow maintains a quiet, clean environment with a pond suitable for swimming and catch-and-release trout fishing that dogs can enjoy with their owners. Lee's Park Campground allows pets but requires visitors to avoid wooded areas due to heavy mosquito presence. During concerts and events, the campground fills with tents in festival-style arrangement rather than designated sites. Weather considerations affect camping conditions, with recently rainy periods creating swampy terrain in low-lying areas of Ushers Road State Forest. Campers with pets should come prepared with sufficient water supplies, as some dispersed camping areas like Ushers Road lack drinking water facilities.
"There was a nice little dog park fenced in area for my dog to run around in."
"Site 16 had a path to the river and was slightly tucked away. Sites 13 and 14 were cool spots too, I’d imagine in the summer you may have less privacy because it’s near the swimming area."
"The tent sites are nice and private near the river. They have laundry and a fenced in dog area that was much appreciated! Almost everyone camping had a dog or 2."
from $45 - $57 / night
"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."
"I have absolutely nothing but good things to say about Lee’s after spending my weekend there, the park staff was so awesome, the vibes were great, there was parking along the dirt pathed roads that ran"
from $20 - $45 / night
"Woodford State Park is situated between Wilmington and Bennington VT in the southern part of the Green Mountain National Forest."
"Quiet, great fire pits, clean bathrooms, firewood and starter for sale plus access to day use area. The lake next to the campground is beautiful and has plenty of picnic tables and grills for use."
"We chose a site right by the river and were able to adjust it to our needs for our dogs and grandchildren. The neighbors have been very helpful and friendly."
"Nicely treed sites and cabins with a pretty lake. Hiking, biking, swimming, boat/canoe/paddleboard rentals. No hookups but does have dump station. Pets allowed. We really like it here"
"Great thing about this park is the hiking trails and lake so you don’t even have to leave to the park to enjoy great outdoor recreation."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $75 / night
"So many things near by to exlore. Lake lauderdale state park and Vermont is just 20 mins away. We really enjoyed our stay and exploring the neighborhood."
Campground full this weekend
from $49 / night
"said Clean, friendly stuff , large RV welcome, but it seems tight for the big ones We had a site with Electric and Water hook up There are sewer hook up available also Over all a great place Pet"
"Great little campground close to Albany. We needed a place to stop for the night but could have stayed all weekend. There is a small pond that is fun to fish and swim in."
Campground full this weekend
from $41 - $57 / night
"A LOT of bugs due to dense wooded surroundings. The bugs seems to be unbothered by the bug spray as well."
"I got in around the afternoon and there were already a few camp sites taken. Which is to be expected on the fourth."
"This trailhead provides access to bicycle-friendly nature trails. I explored both directions on my bike, riding approximately half a mile down each side."
TravelerCamp is pretty close together but most spots have a thick tree line between them which is nice. You still get a bit of road noise off the bridge and surrounding areas but it’s not to bad and the views at the boat launch on the Hudson are gorgeous
ScoutIt was dark. I arrived after 7p. There were 3 rv camps already going on. All 3 had camp fires. Many fire rings for many groups. No hassles at all. It's off the beaten path but worth it. The first 4 camp sites were open. Made a fire. Ate some food. I got a good night sleep. Nothing ate me or attacked me so that's 5 star in my book.
TravelerThis is a quick and easy pull off that is large enough to accommodate most vehicles. Only con which wasn’t that big of an issue was that you are close to the road, so any vehicles going by which wasn’t many you would hear. Besides that you are in dark and quiet state forest. I would recommend this to someone for a quick overnight stay rather than an extended stay.
GuideThe park looks fantastic! Well maintained camp sites and beautiful river sceneries from the boat launch area!
Bathhouse is one of the best I have seen!
Check in was smooth. Everyone was courteous!
TravelerLots of beautiful spots to pick from but be careful some are a bit muddy. We brought our school bus down the dirt road just fine and backed right in. They also have fireplaces which was nice!
LegendMostly peaceful campground with nice spots, most of which offer some privacy. If you are bothered by trains, note that you will hear them in the background quite frequently from the railroad bridge that passes over the Hudson River. It's not loud by any means, but you can hear them.
The state park staff and the camp hosts were all very friendly, and it has some of the cleanest bathrooms I've ever seen in a state park.
Site 20 is a pull through site and it's huge, and while it is next to the shower building, it's far enough away that it really isn't a problem. Also, the field between you and the shower building is a fantastic spot to set up a Starlink dish.
GuideWonderful owners. A variety of sites to choose from in a relaxing setting. No waste hookups here, but they have a dump station. $51 per night with cash.
TravelerLaundry is clean, bathrooms are clean and showers are hot. Pool, dishwashing station, sometimes quite sometimes very active. Love this place! Wish it was open year round!
TravelerGreat little campground in Berkshire County. Mostly suited for tent camping or small RVs, although there are definitely sites for RVs to use. Call to get an idea of what’s available if you do plan on bringing your RV. The facilities were clean and the trails well marked.
Dispersed camping at Ushers Road State Forest offers secluded sites throughout its wooded terrain that extends into swampy lowlands after rain. The forest sits in eastern New York's rolling hills where elevations range from 300-500 feet, creating varied terrain for campers seeking isolation. Several established campgrounds within a 30-mile radius of Johnsonville provide alternative options with more amenities for tent campers and RVers.
Fishing opportunities: At Pine Hollow Campground, the pond supports catch-and-release trout fishing. "Very quiet and clean campground. Friendly people and nice pond for swimming and catch and release trout fishing," notes camper AcIdBuRn.
Water recreation: Camping On The Battenkill offers river activities near Johnsonville. "We did some fishing and swimming. I get the feeling the other end of the campground with the RVs is not as nice and can be loud, but you can avoid it by staying on the tent side," explains Michele S. The river provides tubing opportunities with Michele adding, "Friends and I camp here every June, and we love being close to the river... We also tube down the river."
Hiking trails: Mt. Greylock State Reservation features hiking options within driving distance. "The hike in was a fairly easy 1.3 to the campground. There are plenty of options for hiking including two nearby falls, a section of the AT, and of course the summit," writes Heidi R. The reservation maintains multiple trail difficulties with "fantastic trails with varying degrees of difficulty."
Privacy between sites: At Moreau Lake State Park Campground, campers appreciate the site separation. "I love the spacious campsites. It's very woodsy between sites, so it seems very private," notes Michi P. This sentiment is echoed by Nancy W.: "Campsites are spacious, shady, and had good separation between the neighboring sites which we enjoyed."
Clean facilities: Dog friendly campgrounds near Johnsonville maintain well-kept facilities. "The bathrooms were the cleanest campground bathrooms I've ever seen!" mentions Jenny A. about Woodford State Park. At Moreau Lake, Robert L. notes, "Moreau Lake has superb facilities as far as state run campsites go. The beach is nice, large picnic facilities, and the campgrounds are well maintained with nice bathroom/shower buildings."
Family activities: Woodford State Park Campground receives praise for its kid-friendly atmosphere. "Perfect for families! There are tons of different types of campsites with either tent spots, lean tos, and a few (hard to get) cabins," reports Sambath T. Another camper adds simply, "If you have kids and don't mind them making friends and roaming the campground then this is great! Boat rentals!"
Seasonal considerations: Some pet-friendly camping areas near Johnsonville have limited operating seasons. Moreau Lake State Park operates from "May 6 to October 13," while Woodford State Park runs from "Memorial Day weekend to Columbus Day weekend." Pine Hollow Campground has a slightly longer season from "Mid May to Mid Oct."
Wildlife awareness: Bears are present in the region, particularly at Mt. Greylock. "The bear lockers are roomy and clean and could double as storage to keep items out of the rain (highly recommend reviewing being 'bear aware' as we had a sighting in our neighboring site," advises Heidi R.
Insect concerns: Lee's Park Campground has specific areas with heavy mosquito presence. "DONT GO IN THE WOODLINE you'll get mobbed by mosquitoes," warns Gabe W. This aligns with Moreau Lake's situation where Robert L. notes the park "becomes very crowded, especially on holiday weekend due to proximity to I-87."
Water attractions: Family-oriented campgrounds provide water features children enjoy. At Adventure Bound Camping Resort at Deer Run, Lauren notes, "Family oriented. The kids loved love water attractions. Our site was large and shaded." Woodford State Park offers "a small reservoir with a little beach that you can swim or kayak/canoe in."
Playground access: Several dog friendly campgrounds near Johnsonville have play facilities. "We did use the playground with our grandkids and it was clean and lots to do," reports Kim H. at Aqua Vista Valley Campgrounds. The campground hosts "hayrides, many activities, themed weekends" with Kelly M. adding "Activities going on all the time. Great place for family and kids."
Special events: Holiday-themed activities create memorable experiences at some locations. "We went for the Halloween event, and the kids had a great day and evening! They really enjoyed trick or treating!!!" shares Mary F. about Aqua Vista. Programming varies by season with most special events concentrated in summer months.
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