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Winding Hills Park's large private campsites welcome pets in their wooded campground, offering both non-electric and electric sites with fire rings and picnic tables. Sites are spacious and far enough from each other for some privacy despite limited screening between them. Dogs must be kept on leash throughout the park, including along the walking paths around the lake and pond. The bathrooms and shower facilities are consistently kept clean, with free hot showers available to all campers. Boulder Point Campground and Jellystone Park Gardiner also accommodate pets, with Boulder Point offering a more primitive camping experience for tent campers, small trailers, and vans, while Jellystone provides cabin options for pet owners seeking additional amenities.
The trails around Winding Hills Park lake provide excellent opportunities for dog walking, though swimming is prohibited for both humans and pets. The lake area offers fishing opportunities with benches positioned around much of the shoreline. Campers report good experiences with well-maintained grounds and attentive staff who regularly patrol the area. The New York City North-Newburgh KOA, located approximately 15 miles east, offers additional pet-friendly accommodations including full hookup RV sites with concrete patios and cabin options. Local hiking options include nearby Mohonk Preserve and Lake Minnewaska, with Bonticou Crag trail mentioned as a favorite dog-friendly hiking destination. Cell service varies by provider, with some campgrounds reporting limited connectivity for certain carriers, worth considering when planning to stay connected while camping with pets.
"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."
"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 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"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"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"My original site had been moved by ReserveAmerica without notification but the staff at Korns Campground moved me to an even better site with a closer proximity to the bathroom."
"We parked right next to our camp site and had water, fire pit, outlets, and our car all in one area. One of the owners came out to make sure we were all ok."
from $30 - $60 / night
Check Availability"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."
"This property has several sites for you to setup your tent, camper, van, or RV (only small tow behinds or popups, no large RVs) Nearby are wineries to explore. Nice bathrooms and showers!"
from $78 - $400 / night
Check Availabilityfrom $99 / 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."
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.
TravelerSome things you should be aware of before booking: The office, playground, dog park, pool, laundry are located at the top of the hill. Camping spots are downhill, a good distance from the office and amenities. Trash is located off site in a pullout on the road you drive in on. There are 2 showers for women and 2 for men. Both are old and not well maintained or in our experience clean, either. In general the camping spots are not well maintained, weedy, un-level and picnic tables are weathered and warped. This resort campground is composed of mainly residents, the rules (we observed) apply to the overnight campers, not the residents. Children of the residents run free all day and past curfew in the evenings unsupervised. The setting is quiet, the views from the upper level are lovely. With some updating of bath facilities, cleaning and leveling of campsites, uniform enforcement of rules, Pleasant Acres could become a resort destination.
Camping areas near Montgomery vary from wooded tent sites to full-service RV parks with access to hiking trails and fishing areas. Most campgrounds in the region are open from May through October, with limited availability during off-season months. Sites range from $30-$45 per night for basic tent camping to $60+ for full-hookup RV sites.
Hiking trails around lakes: Boulder Point Campground provides primitive camping with access to nearby trails. "We stayed for one night. Very nice, private pull-through site with many trees. Wonderful store with fun things to buy! Decorated nicely for Halloween. Well kept grounds!" shares Lisa D. about the nearby New York City North-Newburgh KOA.
Fishing opportunities: West Point FMWR Round Pond Outdoor Recreation Area offers a lake for fishing. "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," notes Amanda B. about Winding Hills Park.
Apple picking: Clarence Fahnestock State Park Campground provides access to seasonal orchards nearby. "It is easy to get into town to take the train to and from NYC. If you are in to apple picking it is a short drive," explains Asher K.
Clean shower facilities: Beaver Pond Campground — Harriman State Park offers free hot showers. "Free Hot showers in the bathrooms, with plenty of room to change," says Megan B. Similarly, Laura E. mentions Winding Hills Park has "hot showers in a quiet and wooded campground."
Quiet weekday camping: Many campgrounds are less crowded during weekdays. "We stayed here on a Thursday night in September prior to taking off backpacking. The campground was clean and quiet," notes Rebecca S. about Beaver Pond Campground.
Level camping sites: Winding Hills Park offers even ground for tents and small campers. "Site we stayed at was nice and level for a tent, plenty of trees for a hammock," reports Karl F.
Seasonal restrictions: Most campgrounds operate from May through October. "We were there at the end of October, towards the end of the season, and there were only a few other campers there, and it was a weekend!" reports Laura M. about Winding Hills Park.
Reservation systems vary: While some require advance booking, others operate first-come, first-served. "When not going on a holiday it is first come first serve spots which is good if you just need to spend one night here. Pull into whichever site you want and at some point the groundskeepers will come to collect your money," explains Amanda B.
Cell service limitations: Thousand Trails Rondout Valley and other campgrounds have spotty service. "We had horrible cell service (we have sprint). Could not make calls or use internet at campgrounds or the park but did see others who were using cellphones...so if you have sprint don't plan on making calls," mentions Amanda B. about Winding Hills Park.
Playgrounds and activities: Jellystone Park Gardiner offers extensive children's programming. "This campground is great for kids. It has a event just about every weekend with kid activity," notes Jennifer I.
Campground layout considerations: Sites vary in proximity and privacy. "Sites are a little on the small side and stacked a lil closer than I like, but we had a good time," Jason shares about New York City North-Newburgh KOA.
Swimming options: "They have 2 pools which require signing up ahead of time for 1 hour slots," explains April L. about Thousand Trails Rondout Valley, while others note limitations on lake swimming in certain areas.
Site selection and hookups: "The rv/trailer only section is really nice, wooded. Has a classic campground feel. The other tent/cabin side was loud and not private," Greg S. advises about Thousand Trails Rondout Valley.
Late arrival procedures: "I was a little worried about checking in. The website says the park closes at 8 pm and we were due to arrive at 830. But the gate was open and we easily found an open site. Someone came by to register us and take our payment in the morning," shares Laura E. about Winding Hills Park.
Special considerations for dog friendly campgrounds near Montgomery: RVers note that pet areas vary by campground. Some sites have designated pet areas while others have trail access. "Dogs must be kept on leash throughout the park," is standard across most dog-friendly campgrounds in the Montgomery area.
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