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Jellystone Park Gardiner's enclosed dog park stands just three feet high, making it suitable for smaller dogs but potentially inadequate for larger breeds like border collies that can easily jump the fence. Several pet-friendly campgrounds near Marlboro accommodate campers with dogs, including Mills Norrie State Park Campground and Beaver Pond Campground at Harriman State Park. Most locations require pets to be leashed when outside designated off-leash areas, and campers must present vaccination records during check-in. A serious dog bite incident involving an unleashed pit bull at Jellystone Park highlights the importance of following pet policies. Catskill/Kenneth L Wilson Campground features a spacious dog park that receives positive mentions from multiple campers.
Hiking trails throughout the Catskills region provide excellent exercise opportunities for dogs, with some campgrounds offering on-site paths ranging from easy walks to more challenging terrain. The Shawangunk Gateway Campground positions campers near numerous pet-friendly hiking options in the surrounding Delaware Wild Forest. Wildlife encounters are possible in this region, as bears have been spotted visiting campsites at North-South Lake Campground. Campers should store all food securely and never keep food or scented items inside tents. Veterinary services are limited in the immediate area, so pet owners should research nearby options before arrival. Temperature fluctuations in the Catskills can affect pets, particularly during summer months when hiking trails may become too hot for sensitive paw pads.
"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."
"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"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!"
"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 $17 - $102 / 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"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."
"We have stayed here multiple times since it’s so close to home. Reservations are needed only for major holidays during camping season; Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day."
"The trails to walk on are perfect to get out of the campsite for a few hours. There are no spots with sewer hookup but they have a dumping area."
from $25 - $30 / night
Check Availability"There are absolutely no amenities whatsoever & barely even a signal here, but it’s quiet & off the beaten path. The parking lot only holds about 4-5 cars, 6 if you park real tight."
"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."
"Love the proximity to NYC - I always look for areas that are not too far, but not too close to NY. Beautiful but small-ish tent sites."
"We are looking forward to stopping by Round Pond again in the near future."
from $25 - $40 / 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.
Camping options near Marlboro, New York offer diverse terrain across the Hudson Valley region, with elevations ranging from 100 to 1,300 feet above sea level. The area experiences moderate temperatures averaging 70-85°F during summer camping months, with cooler evenings dropping to 55-65°F. Most campgrounds in the region remain open from April through October, with peak season extending from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Hiking near water features: The Clarence Fahnestock State Park Campground offers access to multiple water bodies including Canopus Lake. "They even have boat rentals - or you can bring your own boat to launch! If you are into fishing, 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," notes camper Shelly B.
Rock climbing adventures: At Samuel F. Pryor III Shawangunk Gateway Campground, rock climbing is the main attraction. "This is the closest campground to world renowned rock climbing in 'the gunks' and also offers many other outdoor activities including some great hikes and rock scrambles, swimming holes and waterfalls. People travel from all over the world to rock climb here," writes Cory D.
Beach and water activities: For families seeking water recreation, Winding Hills Park provides a large lake for kayaking and fishing. As Amanda B. explains, "There is a large lake to kayak and fish in. NO SWIMMING. The lake is a nice size and has a trail so you walk the entire length with benches around a good portion to sit and/or fish. There is a nice sized pond at the park to fish which also has benches around it."
Private wooded sites: Many campers appreciate the seclusion offered at certain campgrounds. At Mills Norrie State Park Campground, "Sites are large and spread nicely. There are great hiking trails on the Hudson River right outside your campsite," according to Michael G. The campground offers a natural experience where "you sleep to the sounds of nature and the occasional freight train in the distance."
Proximity to urban areas: Despite feeling remote, many campgrounds offer surprisingly easy access to New York City. As Megan B. mentions about Beaver Pond Campground, it's "About 30 minutes from sleepy hollow and tarrytown NY and only an hour to central park!! Deer running everywhere and surprisingly beautiful and quaint." This makes it ideal for weekend getaways without extensive travel time.
Year-round beauty: Campers note the changing seasonal landscapes. Larissa C. shares about Mills Norrie State Park, "We spent two separate weekends at this campground; one during October and the other during early May. Camping here during October was, by far, better. The foliage was turned to all hues of orange, yellow, green, and red."
Campsite selection matters: Not all sites are created equal, even within the same campground. "This is one of my favorite campsites I have been to but only because after several visits we have finally found our favorite site. This place can book up during camping season in the Northeast so make sure to book early in advance," advises Asher K. about Clarence Fahnestock State Park Campground.
Bear awareness is essential: Wildlife encounters require proper preparation. Steve W. reports from Beaver Pond: "'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. I mean, we are in Bear Mountain, what do you expect?!?"
Bathroom facilities vary widely: Campground bathrooms can range from excellent to basic. According to Sammi A., "The bathrooms and showers were also pretty clean too. Lots of water spickets throughout the ground." However, at other campgrounds, reviews mention older facilities that may not meet expectations during busy periods.
Kid-friendly activities: Jellystone Park Gardiner focuses on children's entertainment. Jennifer I. shares, "This campground is great for kids. It has a event just about every weekend with kid activity." Another camper, Amanda S., adds: "Nice pool that is shallow so you can relax and let the little ones go in the water park section alone or they have a 3 ft pool also."
Accessible hiking options: For families with younger children, seek out easier trails. At Beaver Pond, Rebecca S. notes: "Trails that are rated easy and accessible to disabled are equally enjoyable and beautiful. They offer stunning views of the changing foliage, quick glances at the Hudson River and the rolling hills of the area."
Site spacing considerations: The proximity of sites to each other affects family camping experiences. At Winding Hills Park, Amanda B. observes, "We found the sites closer to the Playground side/closer to the bathrooms to be more noisy. Also those sites are closer together which would be good for larger groups."
Electric and water hookups: When traveling with an RV near Marlboro, check specific utility availability. At the New York City North-Newburgh KOA, Johanna C. recommends: "I have stayed in every corner of this campground but my favorite sites are the 30's. Full hookups, back in, lots of trees and really roomy."
Parking and site access: Some campgrounds present challenges for larger rigs. April L. advises about New York City North-Newburgh KOA: "Some sites are hard to get into and others are in more of a large parking lot, but I think that is for workers for local pipeline companies." For RVs with low clearance, she warns: "If staying here and concerned about branches I'd suggest one of the pull through sites. Specifically 138, 146 and 145 have a nice concrete patio and nicer firepit."
Pet-friendly RV sites: For those traveling with pets in an RV, several campgrounds accommodate four-legged companions. Winding Hills Park offers pet-friendly camping with sites that have "a picnic table & fire ring. The sites are gravel/dirt & grass," according to Amanda B., making them suitable for pets who need outdoor time.
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