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Croton Point Park's tent and RV sites welcome dogs of all breeds throughout the year, with Westchester County Park pass holders paying $50 per night and non-pass holders paying higher rates. Dogs must remain leashed at all times in the campground but are allowed on most trails throughout the 500-acre peninsula along the Hudson River. The tent sites provide reasonable privacy with picnic tables and fire rings, though some visitors note the sites can get noisy until late hours on weekends. Beaver Pond Campground in Harriman State Park also permits pets with restrictions on number and size. The campground features platform sites and proximity to multiple hiking trails where dogs are welcome, though alcohol is prohibited throughout the campground. The bathroom facilities at both locations include showers but vary in cleanliness depending on the season and visitation levels.
Several pet-friendly hiking options surround the campsites, with Croton Point Park offering waterfront trails where dogs can cool off near the shoreline but must stay within designated swimming areas. Harriman State Park provides more extensive backcountry options with interconnected trail systems ideal for longer hikes with energetic dogs. Campers should bring portable water dishes as water sources may be limited during summer months. Wildlife encounters are possible in both parks, so keeping pets leashed and supervised is essential, particularly at dawn and dusk. The noise from nearby train tracks at Croton Point Park can disturb sensitive pets, especially at night when trains shunt nearby. Both locations require campers to properly dispose of pet waste, with collection stations available near bathroom facilities. Emergency veterinary services are available in nearby towns including Croton-on-Hudson and Bear Mountain.
"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"Tent sites are very private with some dirt roads to exit out but thats what make it unique experience! Bathrooms with shower is near by and has plenty porta potties all around."
"Was close to bear mountains state part and the train station is right there!"
from $30 - $60 / night
Check Availability"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
Check Availability"It is a step up from cabin camping. They also have a beach behind it."
"This place is only an hour away from NYC with so much to do and see. These cabins are VERY rustic, four walls, a cot, and a fridge."
from $74 - $130 / night
Check Availability"Pet friendly and kid friendly with a playground available. Our favorite site is #25. Up a hill, totally private and has a lean-to."
"Close to the city and civilization, yet large enough to have nice trails and creeks to feel away from it all. The camping sites are very different so it’s useful to go in person and select the area."
from $45 - $55 / night
Check Availability"Yes, this is a military-only campground but, that doesn't take away from how incredible it is and that is properly advertised.
This place is incredible. "
from $20 - $150 / night
Check Availability"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!"
"Have stayed here several times - great location and nice, full hook-up sites. Back-in and pull through sites and can accommodate large rigs. A little expensive but everything is included."
from $82 - $95 / night
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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation features 4,300 acres of forest, making it the largest park in Westchester County with over 40 miles of hiking trails. The campground sits at elevations between 600 and 800 feet, creating varied terrain ideal for dog walks and wildlife viewing. Winter camping remains available when many other local options close for the season.
Trail exploration with dogs: Ward Pound Ridge Reservation offers extensive trail systems for hiking with pets. "This is a great local spot that I love to go to get out of the city for a little bit. There's elevation gain, creeks, and open fields for stargazing," notes Seth K. about Ward Pound Ridge Reservation. The park allows on-leash dogs throughout its network of trails.
Swimming options: During summer months, several campgrounds offer designated swimming areas where dogs can cool off. "The lake is clear and sandy (some rocks in sand on shore, but standard for imported sand), and many families seemed to have traveled up for a day trip," reports Jess M. about Fahnestock State Park. Many beaches close after Labor Day except to registered campers.
Wildlife viewing: The forest areas around Beaver Pond Campground provide opportunities to observe local wildlife. "Deer running everywhere and surprisingly beautiful and quaint," says Megan B. Early morning walks with dogs offer the best wildlife viewing, though all pets must remain leashed to avoid disturbing natural habitats.
Platform camping: Elevated wooden platforms at several dog friendly campgrounds near Montrose provide dry camping options during wet weather. "Many of the camping options were on platforms which is especially nice if it recently rained or if you are expecting rain during your stay," notes Ethan K. about Beaver Pond Campground. These platforms typically measure 12×12 feet, accommodating standard tents.
Secluded sites: Croton Point Park offers more private tent sites away from RV areas. "Tent site is after the RV site, so use their LX before you get to site if you can. Dumpster and water near sites," explains Jonathan C. The higher-numbered tent sites provide better separation from neighboring campsites and roadways.
Community facilities: Communal dish washing stations with hot water make cleanup easier after meals with pets. "I also particularly enjoyed the communal sink which made it very convenient and easy to wash dishes and fill up water," says Ethan K. about facilities at Beaver Pond. These stations typically include multiple sinks with running water.
Noise considerations: Railroad operations near Croton Point Park create periodic noise disturbances. "Only down side is there is a train depot right outside and you can hear them shunting trains all night," reports Andrew A. Sites further from the Hudson River shoreline experience less railway noise.
Wildlife encounters: Bears frequent some campgrounds, requiring proper food storage. "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," describes Steve W. about Beaver Pond Campground. All food items must be secured in vehicles or provided bear boxes overnight.
Seasonal differences: Off-season camping provides quieter experiences with fewer crowds. "Ranger said that during summer weekends the grounds fill up and can be quite noisy, but mid-week during the off-season it was great," shares Rebecca S. about Beaver Pond. Fall weekends remain popular for foliage viewing with dogs, requiring reservations several weeks in advance.
Beach access considerations: Fahnestock State Park offers family-friendly swimming areas with varying access rules. "The beach is closed after Labor Day to the public, but open to people staying at the campsite. Clean and beautiful," explains Courtney D. Families with dogs should check seasonal pet policies for beach areas, as restrictions change throughout the year.
Site selection strategy: Request specific site numbers when making reservations based on proximity needs. "This is one of my favorite campsites I have been to but only because after several visits we have finally found our favorite site," advises Asher K. about Fahnestock State Park. Corner sites typically offer more space for families with dogs.
Year-round options: Ward Pound Ridge Reservation accommodates winter camping with shelters. "Ive been coming here for years. They have great sights and are open all year round. Ive stayed in hammocks, tents, leantos, and even did a good share of car camping," shares Paul R. The lean-to shelters provide additional protection during cold-weather camping with children and pets.
Hookup limitations: Black Bear RV Park provides water connections that may require winterization. "Unfortunately at this site, the heated water pipe was broken so we had no water for the night," reports Gabbie Y. during a winter visit. RVers should arrive with fresh water tanks partially filled during cold weather camping with pets.
Size restrictions: Most pet-friendly campgrounds near Montrose limit RV length, with fewer sites for larger rigs. "Have stayed here several times - great location and nice, full hook-up sites. Back-in and pull through sites and can accommodate large rigs," notes Dave S. about Black Bear RV Park. RVers exceeding 35 feet should confirm site compatibility before booking.
Early arrival benefits: Arriving early allows better site selection for RV positioning and dog walking access. "We started our camping season off right with a quick weekend stay at Round Pound. We were very impressed with the playground on site!" writes Jacey H. Sites near playgrounds may experience higher noise levels but provide convenient walking paths for dogs.
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