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Nickerson Beach Park Campground near Long Beach permits dogs at campsites but doesn't allow them on the adjacent beach. The facility offers RV camping with full hookups including water, electric, and sewer connections from April to November. Campers note the dog run is located across from the large beach parking lot, providing a designated area for pets to exercise. Most sites are situated in an open, flat area without trees or natural shade, creating a parking lot-like atmosphere with industrial areas visible along the eastern fence line. Clean restrooms, showers, and a sanitary dump station are available for campers.
Liberty Harbor RV Park in Jersey City provides an alternative pet-friendly option with Manhattan skyline views and proximity to NYC attractions. This gravel parking lot-style campground features water and electric hookups with a central dump station. The location offers exceptional access to New York City via nearby ferries and the Path train, making it ideal for pet owners wanting to visit urban attractions. The campground maintains 24-hour security and guests can see the Statue of Liberty from certain areas of the park. Several reviews mention nearby walking paths suitable for dogs, though the campground itself has minimal green space for pet exercise. Temperatures during summer months can make the pavement uncomfortably hot for pets, requiring early morning or evening walks during heat waves.
"I 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."
"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 Availability"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"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"
from $85 - $120 / 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"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"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"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 near Long Beach offers several options within an hour's drive. Most public campgrounds in the immediate area require reservations during peak season from April through October, with winter camping limited to a few locations. The terrain consists mainly of flat, coastal areas with some wooded sites available slightly inland, where summer temperatures typically range from 75-85°F with moderate humidity.
Beach access at Heckscher State Park: Located about 30 miles east of Long Beach, Heckscher State Park Campground offers camping with beach access. "There's a little shop in the front of the campgrounds that sells various items. I personally wouldn't stay here again unless I was meeting up with friends or something and wasn't trying to have more solitude," notes Jessica C.
Hiking trails near Smithtown: Blydenburgh County Park offers hiking trails around a lake. "The hiking trails were quiet natural and clean. The trails I exposed were well marked," says Linda A. The park has "a large dog run so the fur babies will have a great time too," adds Karen N.
Paddling opportunities: Turkey Swamp Park provides water recreation options. "Plenty to do over a 2 night stay. Fishing, Tent Camp, Van Camping, Open Field, BBQ, Kayaking, Canoeing," says Tylen L. Rental equipment is available seasonally with "canoe, kayak, paddle boats, and row boats" for visitors to use on the lake.
Proximity to NYC attractions: Liberty Harbor RV Park offers quick access to city attractions. "This is all about location. The closest RV park to NYC... minutes walk to the Statue of Liberty, Liberty Science center. Two blocks away from NJ Path train into Manhattan or take the ferry to Wall Street!" explains Keith and Tia S.
Skyline views: Brooklyn's waterfront camping provides unique urban vistas. "A little intimidating driving in to a nondescript gate at the end of a narrow street but the overall experience exceeded expectation... the view of the skyline across the water is spectacular and there's a metro station within a 10-minute walk," reports Amy P.
Wooded sites with privacy: Turkey Swamp Park offers more secluded camping experiences. "Sites are all level, very generous in size, and reasonably spaced apart for privacy. A lantern hook, picnic table, and fire ring complete each site," says Lee D. The campground features "private wooded sites" according to Shawn, making it ideal for those seeking more seclusion.
Limited amenities at some locations: Several campgrounds near Long Beach have basic facilities. "The RV and tent camping is horrible, as the previous review stated sites aren't marked and the tables and BBQs are trashed," notes Michael M. about one location.
Highway noise at certain parks: Allaire State Park has road noise issues. "Sites are a little too close together. Noisy with highway traffic. Well maintained though," reports Justin S. Another camper mentions "Close to the parkway, constant road noise" as a drawback.
Tick concerns: Some wooded areas have tick problems. "I was so excited when we got here. The sites are spacious and it's really beautiful. But by the 2nd day I had 3 ticks on me. My dog had one and by the end my husband had 2," warns Laura Y.
Reservation difficulties: During peak season, securing spots can be challenging. "This is a small beach campground. Its all but impossible to get an RV spot there from Memorial day to Labor day. Still, it is a clean and well run campground," explains Michael M.
Choose kid-friendly parks: Beaver Pond Campground offers family-oriented facilities. "Short distance from the NYC, very organized, clean pond, has a playground, showers, bathroom. Your phone will have signal," says Zorina N. The campground is "Great for all types of levels of campers," according to Elliot G.
Look for group camping options: Some parks are better suited for larger family gatherings. "This place is the best around for group and family camping. The entire campground is one flat open space where some sites are full in the shade and other sites (lower numbers) have lots of sun," recommends Giselle P.
Consider cabins for less experienced campers: Several dog friendly campgrounds near Long Beach offer cabin options. "We were delighted with the beachside cottage, with enough amenities that mom and dad did not worry we had their cutie with us for 'camping'. She's too little for backpacking into the woods but finally got to stay overnight and help with the campfire!" shares W L.
Plan for tight spaces: Many RV sites around Long Beach have limited room. "The 'campground' is nothing special. Literally a parking lot with water & electric hookups. Larger rigs will barely have a yard. And don't bet on a private picnic table," warns Ericka T.
Watch for height restrictions: Long Island parkways have low clearance. "I drove down from Connecticut to Long Island to find the main routes to the campsite all went through New York's parkways. There are height restrictions on the parkways so RVs and semis cannot travel on them without a high risk of crashing into the bridges and getting the tops ripped off like a tin can," cautions one camper.
Book pet-friendly sites in advance: Several pet-friendly campgrounds near Long Beach fill quickly. "Camping area itself is small, but park is good sized with an excellent lake and hiking," says Michael G. Most dog-friendly sites require advance booking, especially during summer months when options are limited.
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