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Best Campgrounds near Otisville, NY

1,038 Reviews

Campgrounds near Otisville, New York span across New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, offering a mix of established facilities and natural settings. The Neversink River Resort in Cuddebackville provides tent sites, RV hookups, cabins, and glamping options just minutes from Otisville. Oakland Valley Campground, also in Cuddebackville, features similar accommodations with seasonal availability from May through mid-October. Most camping areas in the region accommodate both tent and RV campers, with several locations offering cabin rentals for those seeking more comfortable accommodations.

Seasonal considerations heavily influence camping experiences in the Otisville area, with most campgrounds operating from April through October. High Point State Park Campground in Sussex, New Jersey maintains sites approximately 20 miles from Otisville with drinking water and sanitary facilities but no electric hookups. "The sites were large and spread out, and we felt like we had a good amount of privacy," noted one visitor about High Point State Park. Winter camping options are limited, with only a few facilities like Neversink River Resort remaining open year-round. Many campgrounds require reservations, especially during summer weekends when New York City residents seek outdoor escapes.

Several visitors highlight the region's natural features as primary attractions. Campers frequently mention proximity to water as a significant benefit, with sites along lakes and rivers being particularly popular. Stokes State Forest receives praise for its lakeside camping: "Our campsite was lovely and the people who own this place are so down to earth and friendly." The area's mixed-use campgrounds typically provide fire rings, picnic tables, and access to toilets, though amenities vary significantly between primitive and developed sites. Wildlife sightings, including bears, are commonly reported at campgrounds throughout the region, particularly at Black Bear Campground in Phoenicia. Proximity to hiking trails, including sections of the Appalachian Trail, represents another frequently mentioned advantage of camping in the greater Otisville area.

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Best Camping Sites Near Otisville, New York (212)

    1. Kittatinny Campground

    31 Reviews
    Milford, PA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (845) 682-3539

    $75 - $400 / night

    "A few of my friends stayed at Kittatinny Canoes River Beach Campsites recently, and while the location is fantastic for river enthusiasts, there are some areas that could use improvement. "

    "With over 160 sites spread across 18 acres, campers can choose from wooded, open field, or riverfront locations, all equipped with essential amenities like electric hookups, fresh drinking water, and picnic"

    2. High Point State Park Campground

    24 Reviews
    Matamoras, NJ
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (973) 875-4800

    $5 - $20 / night

    "There are about 40 to 50 sites around Sawmill Lake. Many of these sites , like ours, are walk in sites (about a 50 yard walk) that sit lakeside."

    "_The campground at High Point State Park has 50 spacious tent sites, many with direct lake access, located in a wooded area surrounding Saw Mill Lake."

    3. Neversink River Resort

    6 Reviews
    Cuddebackville, NY
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (845) 239-7598

    $41 - $375 / night

    "Some of the sites are literally on the road - stay away from the sites on the same side of the road as the pond. "

    4. Oakland Valley Campground

    6 Reviews
    Cuddebackville, NY
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (845) 754-8732

    "They loved to fish and play in the river, explore the woods and ride bikes around. Quiet, family friendly and close to home! We love OVC."

    "You can camp right next to the river and it has a great view."

    5. Tri-State RV Park

    10 Reviews
    Matamoras, PA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (570) 491-4948

    "It’s close to the highway, so there’s a lot of noise. But, the people are very friendly and helpful. It’s a wonderful place to stay when you’re going on a long trip and need a place to rest."

    "Next to grocery store. CLEAN bathrooms, showers, laundry. Super nice owners. Perfect for an overnight stop. Yes, right off the hwy and you can hear it. At the end of a road, so I felt safe."

    6. Korns Campgrounds

    5 Reviews
    Otisville, NY
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (845) 394-0117

    $30 - $60 / night

    "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."

    7. Jellystone Park Gardiner

    32 Reviews
    Gardiner, NY
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (845) 255-5193

    "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."

    "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."

    8. Winding Hills Park

    8 Reviews
    Montgomery, NY
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (845) 457-4918

    $25 - $30 / night

    "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."

    9. Stokes State Forest

    27 Reviews
    Layton, NJ
    24 miles
    Website

    $7 - $55 / night

    "We stayed at the campsite at Lake Ocquittunk Area. Campsite was very spacious and had a platform where we were able to fit two tents. There was plenty of space on the site for more tents."

    "* Water and dumpsters are within walking distance, or if you are not up to walking you can just take a short drive to fill up and dispose of your trash

    • There are outhouses scattered around, or if"

    10. Pleasant Acres Farm RV Resort

    9 Reviews
    Sussex, NJ
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (973) 875-4166

    "And also no garbage anywhere near the RV sites! Rv sites were mostly pretty flat, spacious and in a wooded area which we loved."

    "Important to not miss: the amazingly beautiful miniature horse that wonders around its huge pin located in the middle of the campground."

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  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 10, 2025

    Skyway Camping Resort

    One night stoo

    Nice well maintained park, full hookups with cable and wifi. Office forgot to give us wifi info and had closed early. Very nice staff.

  • Kylie R.
    Aug. 30, 2025

    Mountain Vista Campground

    A mix of being able to unplug but also have the ammenities avavilble if wanted/needed

    This campground is very clean, staff and campers are very friendly. It’s a great spot if you have kids because they have many different activities(pool/arcade games/movie nights/ and more.)

  • Damia F.
    Aug. 29, 2025

    High Point State Park Campground

    Relaxing and Well-Maintained

    Stayed 2 nights and it was really nice. Camping for summer is pretty limited to Sawmill Lake, as the other locations are for groups or winter camping. Camps are secluded from each other and most if not all have an elevated space to put tents or chairs. Each place comes with a lamp hang, a fire pit, and a picnic table. Bathrooms are spaced out. No running water except for pump founded outside of the bathrooms. Toilets are pump flushed. Showers are only located INSIDE High Point State Park, not throughout the campsites, but entry is free for campers. One hiking trail is accessible in Sawmill campground, 3 others are accessible on the road outside of the campground and the rest are located inside the park. When you arrive you have to check in with the park office for your campsite tag. Hours are 8-4. Park officials come through the campsites pretty regularly, a few times a day which is nice. Areas are clean and well maintained.

  • j
    Aug. 27, 2025

    Cranberry Run Campground

    Don’t Stay here!!

    It’s not a campground. It’s where people stash their rvs, some of whom seem to live here permanently. Caretaker was rude. Sites were all rocky and many on steep inclines. Complete waste of our time. Plus, the site looks nothing like the pictures they post, which is an area you can’t camp at. Don’t stay here.

  • Paul K.
    Aug. 26, 2025

    Croton Point Park

    Not the Best Place to Go in the Northeast By a Longshot

    Croton Point Campground is a modest little campground, located along the Hudson River within Croton Point Park in NY. In addition to camping, the park itself offers many of its own attractions, including swimming, hiking, kayaking, cabin rentals, and a host of other family-oriented activities just along the Hudson. 

    The park, which is honestly probably the largest attraction here, is located just an hour and a half outside of the city. This proximity is both its perk and its downfall, as the park itself, but particularly the campground, has become laden with all sorts of inexplicable and burdensome rules, endless guidelines, and restrictions only a New York State-run bureaucracy could ever make sense of, let alone hope to justify. 

    This includes all manner of restrictions on how you can camp, where you can camp, what equipment can be used, and use in relation to what particular site you may have been lucky enough to reserve. Much of this you can understand while imagining what may have taken place here to bring them to such measures, but it doesn't make it any easier to contend with. 

    In terms of the actual camping conditions Both the tenting section and RV sites are each very clustered together, and quite crowded, with regular patrols🚓(actual patrols) being made day and night, by both the Park Rangers and what appears to be general park staff members, all looking to see if you or your family might be doing something that they might consider outside of the guidelines or not in compliance with the many restrictions. 

    This is not to say you can't possibly have a good time here. It just might mean being a bit more diligent toward reviewing the potential legitimacy of your normal camping routine to ensure it meets with many restrictions and guidelines imposed, while also making yourself comfortable with some fairly regular surveillance during your stay here. These all being things we hoped to get away from while camping ourselves It just turned out to be a bit much for our particular liking.

  • b
    Aug. 21, 2025

    Thunder Swamp Trailhead

    Gravel lot

    It’s a gravel parking lot. Plenty of shade. No one bothered me.

  • GThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 20, 2025

    Little Pond Campground

    Small sites and no service

    I didn’t hate this campground, but I won’t be going back.

    It’s a nice campground and perfect for single/family camping. I would not choose this location if I were taking a group of people. The sites are on the smaller side and many have slanted entrances.

    The campground is kept clean and the bathrooms were tidy. The campground is in bear country so you have to be mindful about leaving food out when you’re not at the site or asleep.

    There is a pond and there’s kayaks, canoes, etc for rent. The beach area is clean and the water is clear. I was there middle of August and the water was not cold and quite comfortable. There are some water front sites that you can use to access the water with a boat or paddle board.

    Cell service is non existent and they have a pay phone near the entrance booth where you can use to make/receive phone calls. It’s a 20 min drive back into town to get cell service. That’s a non- starter for me. It would be beneficial if they had service near the entrance at least for people to check in with Family.

  • Adeline M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 19, 2025

    Worthington State Forest Campground — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

    Nice campground loud campers

    Great open spot with some shade, depending on when you go we have noticed there tends to be a lot of loud disrespectful people who are there to party not camp. It’s nice to be on the Delaware and not many campgrounds have water access or a boat ramp so that’s a plus. Showers, sinks, and toilets are available.

  • Joe M.
    Aug. 13, 2025

    Peaceful Valley Campsite

    STAY FAR AWAY!!!

    Stay clear!  Owner is a rude, nasty, vile human being!  He doesn’t care about paying costumers, they are a nuisance to him!  He overcharges customers constantly.  Cabins and bathrooms are filthy.  0 stars

Guide to Otisville

Camping near Otisville, New York, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're pitching a tent or parking an RV, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the trails around the area. Campers have enjoyed the scenic hikes, with one reviewer mentioning, "The Catskills are very scenic & we enjoyed our time there!" at North-South Lake Campground.
  • Fishing: Many campgrounds are near lakes and rivers, perfect for fishing. One visitor at Pickerel Point Campground said, "Great fishing and activities all day long for the children."
  • Swimming: Some campgrounds have swimming areas. A camper at Keen Lake Resort Campground noted, "The lake is huge, and there’s so much to do."

What campers like:

  • Natural beauty: Campers appreciate the stunning landscapes. One reviewer at Clarence Fahnestock State Park said, "It was incredible! It was so quiet at night—not a sound after 11 pm."
  • Privacy: Many sites offer a sense of seclusion. A visitor at Beaver Pond Campground mentioned, "Each of the campsites has a lot of foliage around it, creating privacy between you and the site next to you."
  • Friendly staff: Campers often highlight the helpfulness of campground staff. One camper at Camp Taylor Campground said, "The family that operates this place are the friendliest and most accommodating hosts."

What you should know:

  • Limited amenities: Some campgrounds may lack certain facilities. A camper at Woodland Valley Campground noted, "Half the bathrooms don’t work, no firewood for sale."
  • Wildlife encounters: Be prepared for wildlife, including bears. A visitor at North-South Lake Campground shared, "There are bears that visit the campground."
  • Cell service: Many areas have poor cell reception. One camper at Beaver Pond Campground mentioned, "There is NO cell service & just forget about WiFi."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Activities for kids: Look for campgrounds with activities. A family at Keen Lake Resort Campground enjoyed, "Activities all day long for the children."
  • Choose spacious sites: Opt for campgrounds with larger sites for more room to play. A camper at Camp Taylor Campground said, "Our campsite was very spacious and backed up to a creek."
  • Plan for quiet hours: Respect quiet hours to ensure everyone has a good time. A visitor at Stokes State Forest appreciated, "Quiet hours were strictly enforced."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check site size: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Clarence Fahnestock State Park advised, "Careful which site you choose."
  • Be ready for hills: Some campgrounds have steep roads. A camper at Camp Taylor Campground noted, "Make sure if you’re towing, you have a good tow vehicle because the hills on the way there are epic."
  • Look for full hookups: If you need amenities, find campgrounds with full hookups. A visitor at Keen Lake Resort Campground mentioned, "We had full hookups."

Camping near Otisville, New York, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Just be prepared for the unique quirks of each campground!

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Otisville, NY?

According to TheDyrt.com, Otisville, NY offers a wide range of camping options, with 212 campgrounds and RV parks near Otisville, NY and 10 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Otisville, NY?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Otisville, NY is Kittatinny Campground with a 3-star rating from 31 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Otisville, NY?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 10 free dispersed camping spots near Otisville, NY.

What parks are near Otisville, NY?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 13 parks near Otisville, NY that allow camping, notably Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and Upper Delaware National Scenic and Recreation River.

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