Nickerson Beach Park Campground in Lido Beach welcomes dogs with designated areas for pet exercise. Several pet-friendly campgrounds provide accommodations near Malverne, New York, approximately 20-30 miles from the Long Island town. Liberty Harbor RV Park in Jersey City permits pets in its 90 RV sites with hookups, while Blydenburgh County Park features a large dog run where dogs can exercise off-leash. Campgrounds accepting pets typically require dogs to remain on leashes no longer than 6 feet when outside designated exercise areas. The campground at Heckscher State Park allows dogs in tent, RV, and cabin sites from May through September. Pet owners report clean facilities with accessible waste disposal stations throughout most campgrounds.
Dog-friendly trails near campgrounds provide exercise opportunities for pets, though policies vary by location. Harriman State Park's Beaver Pond Campground offers pet-friendly sites with hiking access but requires careful food storage to prevent wildlife encounters, as bears frequent the area. Turkey Swamp Park in New Jersey features miles of shady forested trails ideal for dog walking, with spacious woodland sites providing water and electric hookups. Guests staying at Liberty Harbor RV Park note the marina location offers limited green space for pets but provides convenient access to nearby Liberty State Park's dog-friendly paths. Pet owners should pack extra water, waste bags, and check campground rules about quiet hours, as barking dogs can disturb neighboring campsites in more densely arranged facilities like Nickerson Beach, where sites are described as essentially a parking lot.
"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."
"Very close to everything."
$145 - $180 / night
"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."
$130 / night
"A little intimidating driving in to a nondescript gate at the end of a narrow street but the overall experience exceeded expectation."
"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"
$85 - $120 / night
$20 - $285 / night
"* 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."
$17 - $20 / night
"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."
$200 / night
"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."
$42 - $79 / night
"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."
$20 - $225 / night
"The beach is in a walking distance. You can swim or fish there. This camp site has a relatively new and clean facility. There are many farms near by where you can get fresh veggies and fruits."
"However there are too many loud families and the sites are too close in proximity for me."
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.
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.
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.
ScoutThere is only a small place for tents. Mostly people go there with campers. Not your typical campground. Very easy to hop on transit to get to New York City. People were friendly.
LegendThis campground is amazing. You have a clear view of the Narrow bridge and at night the city lights light up your surroundings light a nigh light. The camp here has 7 campsites here and it fill up really fast. I came at 5 in the morning and there was already a family there. There is abandoned buildings here and you can do urban exploring. There are restroom here that are pretty dirty. The public uses the restrooms not just the campers here. For the firewood I recommend buying it or bringing your own. Firewood was difficult to find here. At night there are no stars because the city lights cover them up.There are rangers taking you on a trek and exploring the abandoned building. This place is great if you live in new York city and don't want to drive really far from the city to go camping
RangerThe park itself is lovely and close to some other green areas. The nice thing about this campsite is that it’s so close to NYC. The bad thing about this campsite is that it’s so close to NYC. If you live in NYC this is a good, cheap, super quick escape accessible by public transport. If you’re visiting the area I’d recommend staying in Manhattan/Queens in an AirBNB for the full NYC experience or heading to Long Island, Pennsylvania, “Upstate” New York, or New Jersey for a better nature camping experience. For what it is, this site is a nice green little oasis. It’s National Park Service land and they try really hard to keep things clean and working well with so much traffic. Bring earplus for the airport traffic and the noisy neighbors. Tent sites are pretty and wooded, but there is also a TON of concrete from an old WW2 airfield.
Malverne, New York camping options extend into Suffolk County and neighboring New Jersey, with most locations within a 45-60 minute drive. The eastern Long Island sites feature pine barrens and hardwood forests, while western options near NYC offer marina settings with urban skyline views. Winter temperatures average 25-40°F, with summer reaching 70-85°F, making spring through fall the primary camping season.
Beach access from camp: At Wildwood State Park Campground, campers can walk to the beach on the Long Island Sound. "The North Shore and South Shore are pretty different. This site gives you the North Shore experience with high bluffs, sandy calm beaches along the Long Island Sound, and views of CT across the water," notes Amber A. The beach is rocky, so bring appropriate footwear.
Fishing opportunities: Blydenburgh County Park offers fishing in its lake. "Great park with a nice 7 mile loop around the lake with decent fishing. Lots of horses and dogs on the trail," reports Erik R. The park office sells bait for those who need it.
Hiking trails: Turkey Swamp Park features multiple hiking trails through wooded areas. "There are several short (longest one is 2.5 miles) hiking trails that are fairly well-marked but can be a bit confusing at times. Some sections of the trails were muddy due to swamps and bogs but passable," advises Lee D. The park also has a fitness trail for those wanting a more structured outdoor workout.
Spacious sites: Turkey Swamp Park receives praise for its generous campsites. "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," notes Lee D. The campground features pull-through sites in a wooded setting.
NYC proximity: Liberty Harbor RV Park stands out for its location near Manhattan. "This is all about location. The closest RV park to NYC. Pick one of the larger end row sites to get a little extra elbow room," advises Keith and Tia S. Transportation options include ferries and the PATH train within walking distance.
Clean facilities: At Blydenburgh County Park, the bathrooms and overall maintenance receive positive comments. "Good campground. Good hiking, clean, close facilities and well maintained. Lake is great and only a short walk, but no swimming," says Michael G. Campers report regular ranger patrols to ensure the grounds stay clean and safe.
Fire pit policies vary: Several parks have unique fire pit rules. At Heckscher State Park Campground, "There are no fire pits on any of the sites, although I learned afterwards that they do allow you to bring your own metal fire pit as long as it is elevated off the ground," explains Ellen C. Wildwood State Park requires renting or bringing your own fire ring.
Site privacy differences: Campgrounds offer varying degrees of separation between sites. At Heckscher State Park, "There is no distinguishing separation between each site nor a designated driveway for your car- you merely pull up on the grass. People park wildly all over the place," notes Ellen C. For more seclusion, Turkey Swamp Park offers better site spacing.
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