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Blydenburgh County Park's dog-friendly camping area provides 30+ RV and tent sites with full hookups, clean bathrooms, and access to a 7-mile hiking loop trail around a lake. Dogs are welcome throughout the park's camping area and trail system with standard leash requirements. The campground features grass sites with picnic tables, fire rings, and sufficient space between campsites. Pets must remain on leash at all times, and the park includes a dedicated dog run where four-legged campers can exercise off-leash. Multiple reviewers note the park's exceptional pet-friendliness, with one calling it "dog friendly with clean bathrooms" and another mentioning it's their "favorite all around park in Suffolk county."
Several other pet-accommodating options surround Old Bethpage, including Nickerson Beach Park Campground and Heckscher State Park. Nickerson Beach allows pets at the campground but not on the beach itself, with a small dog run located across the beach parking lot. Heckscher State Park accepts pets at both standard campsites and their newly constructed waterfront cottages, giving dog owners multiple accommodation choices. The cottages feature full kitchens, modern bathrooms, and exterior fire pits with Adirondack chairs. Most campgrounds in the area require pets to be current on vaccinations and under control at all times, with Suffolk County parks generally more RV and pet-friendly than Nassau County facilities.
"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"
"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."
"They have a dog park basketball courts playground swimming just about everything."
"* 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."
from $20 - $285 / night
Check Availability"Beautiful location steps away from the beach. Listen to the waves crashing as you sleep and stargaze over the clear ocean. Not ready for full on camp-life? No problem!"
"Camping gets you away from the bustle. It is a little less than a half mile walk from the ferry dock and located behind the dunes which offer some protection. Take a quick walk down to the beach."
from $35 - $197 / night
Check Availability"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."
from $145 - $180 / night
Check Availability"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."
from $20 - $225 / 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"Literally steps to the beach."
"A short walk from the ocean to the bay, both accessible by walking from your campsite. No shade so be prepared to wake early if you’re in a sweltering tent. Staff has been great, no complaints."
"Recently went camping in our pull behind, met some old friends and had a great time. Rangers have a hardon for people screwing up tho. Think they're all that and then some..."
"Great Location Clean Park."
from $33 / 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
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.
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
Suffolk County campgrounds near Old Bethpage offer camping opportunities across a range of terrain from coastal beaches to inland pine barrens. The area experiences warm, humid summers with temperatures averaging 80-85°F and mild winters, making April through October the prime camping season. Eastern Long Island's sandy soil drains quickly after rain, reducing mud problems at most campgrounds.
Beach walking at Smith Point County Park: The campground sits directly adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean with sites overlooking either the bay or ocean. Michael shares, "Great first experience. Had onsite bathrooms and showers that were clean. 1 minute walk over the dune to the Atlantic ocean."
Boating on the lake at Southaven County Park: Rent rowboats and kayaks to explore the scenic lake. The park offers "great water activities and hiking," according to one visitor who "rented a rowboat, and used that for a large part of the morning."
Wildlife observation at Cathedral Pines: The wooded sites attract local wildlife including deer and raccoons. A camper notes, "Usually quiet, occasional deer. Be sure to lock food away as the raccoons are pretty invasive."
Hiking at Wildwood State Park: The park features well-maintained trails through hardwood forests and access to the Long Island Sound. A camper mentions, "Hiking trails are beautiful," while another points out you can "walk to the beach" from your site.
Platform tent sites at Beaver Pond: The raised wooden platforms keep tents dry during wet weather. A reviewer highlights, "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."
Convenience to NYC at Liberty Harbor RV Park: Located in Jersey City, this park offers easy access to Manhattan. One camper notes it's "minutes walk to the Statue of Liberty, Liberty Science center. Two blocks away from NJ Path train into Manhattan or take the ferry to Wall Street!"
Beach access at Wildwood State Park: The campground sits on a bluff above the Long Island Sound. A camper describes it as offering "high bluffs, sandy calm beaches along the Long Island Sound, and views of CT across the water."
Solitude at Watch Hill Fire Island: The backcountry camping areas offer privacy away from designated sites. One camper shares, "You can get a permit to backcountry camp instead of reserving a designated campground spot... It felt like we had the entire beach to ourselves because there was no one else even close to around us."
Green Key requirement at most Suffolk County parks: Many campgrounds require a Green Key card for reservations, which costs around $200 but provides resident access rates. At Blydenburgh Park, a camper advises, "Worth buying green key card for resident access. 200 but you'd spend that 4 nights regardless."
Tick awareness at Heckscher State Park: The park's wooded areas can harbor ticks, especially in summer. One camper notes sites have "no distinguishing separation between each site nor a designated driveway for your car- you merely pull up on the grass."
Insect preparation for Fire Island: Watch Hill campground requires serious bug protection. One visitor warns, "We couldn't even enjoy our meals at camp because it was that bad. Def bring a shelter or a canopy with a mosquito net!"
Limited fire pit availability: Several parks don't provide fire rings at campsites. A Wildwood visitor mentions, "Lame not having a fire ring, you have to rent one or bring your own."
Playground access at Smith Point: The campground features play areas for children and wildlife viewing opportunities. A camper describes it as "Paradise. Camping on the beach with all the amenities. At nite an ice cream truck comes by, you get visits from the nearby deer."
Educational programs at Watch Hill: Park rangers run activities for children during summer. A visitor explains there are "park rangers on site and have excellent programs for kids."
Group camping at Harriman State Park: Sites are spread out, offering privacy between groups. A camper notes, "The biggest positive about Beaver Pond is how spread out it was. You definitely feel like you have your own space and are not camping on top of your neighbor."
Swimming at Heckscher State Park: The beach area allows for safe swimming. A reviewer mentions, "This place is the best around for group and family camping. The entire campground is one flat open space where some sites are full in the shade and other sites have lots of sun."
Site selection at Nickerson Beach: The beachside campground offers limited space but ocean proximity. A camper advises, "This is a small beach campground. Its all but impossible to get an RV spot there from Memorial day to Labor day. Still, it is a clean and well run campground."
Navigating to Liberty Harbor: Avoid New York parkway restrictions that prohibit RVs. A traveler warns, "Getting in and out of the city is an adventure. Stay right off the highway to avoid the $30 tunnel toll. Follow RV life pro and not Waze."
Full hookups at Smith Point County Park: RV sites offer complete utilities with premium waterfront locations. A visitor raves, "Our 36ft motorhome backed up to a raised balcony overlooking the bay. Less than 100 feet from the front of our site was the beach and the Atlantic Ocean view."
Quieter weekday camping at Cathedral Pines: The pet-friendly park is less crowded mid-week. A camper notes it's a "pretty spacious park, very quiet, nice people, but not very many electric sites."
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