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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near New York City, NY

451 Reviews

Liberty Harbor RV Park's proximity to Manhattan makes it a popular choice for pet owners visiting New York City. This Jersey City camping area provides water and electrical hookups with 24-hour security in what is essentially a parking lot with RV spaces. Pets are allowed throughout the campground, though the sites offer minimal space for dog exercise with neighbors sometimes parked within inches of each other. The campground is primarily designed for RVs, though a small area for tent camping exists. While not the most scenic camping experience, the location offers unparalleled access to city attractions with views of the Statue of Liberty visible from some areas.

Nearby Nickerson Beach Park Campground permits dogs at the campsites but prohibits them on the actual beach, providing instead a small dog run located across from the beach parking area. The campground sits just beyond the dunes from Lido Beach on Long Island's Atlantic side. For those seeking more natural surroundings, Beaver Pond Campground in Harriman State Park and Mahlon Dickerson Reservation in New Jersey both welcome pets in tent sites, RV spots, and cabin accommodations. These locations offer fire rings, picnic tables, and access to hiking trails where leashed pets can explore. Seasonal availability varies, with many campgrounds operating from April through October. Campers should note that most locations require pets to be leashed at all times and proof of current vaccinations may be requested upon check-in.

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near New York City, New York (45)

    1. Liberty Harbor RV Park

    15 Reviews
    Jersey City, NJ
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (201) 516-7500

    $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."

    2. Skyline RV Camp - Non-Waterfront

    2 Reviews
    New York City, NY
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (347) 434-6891

    $85 - $120 / night

    3. Beaver Pond Campground — Harriman State Park

    41 Reviews
    Pomona, NY
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (845) 947-2792

    $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."

    4. Cheesequake State Park Campground

    19 Reviews
    Matawan, NJ
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (732) 566-2161

    $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."

    5. Nickerson Beach Park Campground

    8 Reviews
    Long Beach, NY
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (516) 571-7700

    "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."

    6. Skyline RV Camp - Waterfront

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    New York, NY
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (347) 434-6891

    $130 / night

    7. Croton Point Park

    10 Reviews
    Croton-on-Hudson, NY
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (914) 862-5290

    $30 - $60 / night

    "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!"

    8. Mahlon Dickerson Reservation

    18 Reviews
    Jefferson, NJ
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (973) 697-3140

    "Police patrolled, and dog friendly."

    "My fiancé, dog, and I have been going here for over 2 years and we love it. The campground is small but also secluded. We always hike to the lake here, it’s a very easy hike and also very peaceful."

    9. Sebago Cabin Camp — Harriman State Park

    6 Reviews
    Sloatsburg, NY
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (845) 429-2039

    $74 - $130 / night

    "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."

    10. Turkey Swamp Park

    29 Reviews
    Freehold, NJ
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (732) 462-7286

    $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."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near New York City, NY

451 Reviews of 45 New York City Campgrounds

  • s
    Sep. 21, 2018

    Sandy Hook — Gateway National Recreation Area

    Sandy Hook is a plesant campground with great rangers working there

    Very 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.

  • EThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 29, 2025

    Liberty Harbor RV Park

    Functional with excellent access to the City

    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. Shopping & restraunts are right next door. We brought scooters & had a great stay! Plus you can see the Statue of Liberty from there!

  • Karla S.
    Aug. 31, 2018

    Liberty Harbor RV Park

    New York City View

    There 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.

  • Christy C.
    Jun. 10, 2017

    Camp Gateway- Brooklyn NY - CLOSED — Gateway National Recreation Area

    "Camping" in Brooklyn

    We 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.

  • phillip L.
    Aug. 1, 2016

    Staten Island — Gateway National Recreation Area - CLOSED for 2025

    Bridge

    This 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

  • K
    Aug. 9, 2019

    Beaver Pond Campground — Harriman State Park

    Super lindo y el Personal muy amable

    Super lindo todo!! $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!! Lo mejor es reservar online y escojer el espacio pero no es obligatorio.. si quieres acampar en un area lejos y solo pues escojan la seccion W... no todas las secciones tienen una plataforma de madera para poner tu caseta de campaña.. algunas secciones son las casetas ensima de la grama.. lo mejor es buscar una seccion que esten los bańos y las duchas cerca en caso también de que se te antoje ir de madrugada ... para el mes de Agosto no habia nada de mosquitos ni moscas .. El personal muy amable .. no habia mucha vigilancia.. lo que si es llevar mucho gas y carbon y palos de madera para la fogata y estar preparado si llueve.. hay una tienda que venden palos para la fogata $12.. venden Cafe $1 . Hielo $5 ..$10  .. venden frisas .. leche y muchas cosas mas!!! Hay un lago estilo playa..bueno lo unico que los que no están acostumbrados a ver o escuchar animales salvajes es un poco miedoso en la noche!! Nunca tener comida ni nada de olor dentro de las casetas por que los osos viene por la comida .. dejar todo dentro del carro .. y en fin todo muy lindo.. los bańos y bańera muy limpios y ademas puedes cargar en el bańo el celular

  • Mackenzie B.
    Aug. 4, 2018

    Nickerson Beach Park Campground

    surfers dream

    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. 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

  • Nadia V.
    Aug. 24, 2016

    Camp Gateway- Brooklyn NY - CLOSED — Gateway National Recreation Area

    Definitely a place to visit!

    Camp 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.

  • D
    May. 5, 2024

    Tip Tam Camping Resort

    Nice place to visit

    My 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.

Guide to New York City

Discovering pet-friendly camping options near New York City allows you to enjoy the great outdoors without leaving your furry friends behind. Here are some excellent choices for pet owners looking to explore the area.

Pet owners like the convenience of nearby amenities

  • Liberty Harbor RV Park offers easy access to cafes and restaurants, making it a great base for city adventures while accommodating pets.
  • Nickerson Beach Park Campground features electric hookups and a dog run, ensuring your pet has a place to play while you enjoy the beach.
  • Battle Row Campground is well-maintained with clean facilities, providing a comfortable stay for both you and your pet.

Tips for camping with dogs near New York City

  • Always keep your dog on a leash, especially in busy areas like Croton Point Park, where there are many visitors and activities.
  • Bring plenty of water and snacks for your pet, as some campgrounds, like Cheesequake State Park Campground, may have limited access to fresh water sources.
  • Ensure your pet is comfortable in the tent or RV by bringing their bedding and favorite toys, especially at places like Pleasant Valley Lavender, where the serene environment is perfect for relaxation.

Pet-friendly campgrounds include scenic views and activities

  • Stonetown Circular Trail Primitive #1 offers a beautiful hiking trail with stunning views, perfect for adventurous pet owners.
  • Skyline RV Park provides a unique urban camping experience with access to city attractions, making it easy to explore with your pet.
  • Campgaw Mountain Reservation is ideal for those who enjoy hiking and outdoor activities, with plenty of trails to explore alongside your furry companion.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near New York City, NY is Liberty Harbor RV Park with a 3.7-star rating from 15 reviews.

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