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ScoutWinding Hills Park
Nice but dated
Nice campground, bathrooms are clean but dated, first come first serve for the sites.
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Liberty Harbor RV Park in Jersey City provides electric and water hookups for up to 90 RVs with views of the Statue of Liberty. Sites are tightly spaced in a gravel parking lot arrangement with full-size rigs accommodated on end row positions for additional room. "This is all about location. If it's packed, your neighbor will be within inches of your rig," noted one visitor. Skyline RV Park in Brooklyn offers 28 electric sites with 30/50-amp service, though it recently relocated from its original waterfront location to 50 Noble Street. Croton Point Park in Croton-on-Hudson features RV sites with 30-amp hookups and maintains year-round operations, while Beaver Pond Campground at Harriman State Park provides electric, water, and sewer connections during its April to October season.
Many RV parks near Pelham require advance reservations, especially Liberty Harbor which serves as a convenient base for NYC exploration despite its premium pricing of approximately $120 per night. According to one visitor, "Getting in and out is not for someone in a brand new 45' travel trailer. Know your rig and know how to maneuver it in tight spaces." The dump station at Liberty Harbor can have waiting lines during busy checkout periods. Navigating into the Jersey City area may require careful route planning to avoid tunnel tolls, with several reviewers recommending staying on highways rather than following navigation apps through city streets. Most parks welcome pets, though full-service amenities vary significantly between locations with some offering just basic utilities while others provide showers, laundry facilities, and trash service.
Best RV Campgrounds near Pelham (34)
1. Liberty Harbor RV Park
"If you want to visit NYC and surrounding areas, this is the place. Expensive but... When you look at local hotel rates, not so much."
"Basicly a parking lot, but the location can't be beat. 2 ferries that run to Manhattan. Path train is a 12 minute walk away that will take you yyo manhatten."
Check Availabilityfrom $145 - $180 / night
2. Skyline RV Camp - Waterfront
"A little intimidating driving in to a nondescript gate at the end of a narrow street but the overall experience exceeded expectation."
9 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $130 / night
3. Skyline RV Camp - Non-Waterfront
10 Sites AvailableAvailable this weekend
from $85 - $120 / night
4. NWS Earle RV Park
"Small campground W/ 8 spaces in the main area and 7 in an adjacent area. All spaces are level concrete With fill hookups and attached concrete patio."
5. Clarence Fahnestock State Park Campground
"It’s close to NYC and has secluded, wooded sites nestled amongst big boulders. I have camped here in all seasons including early winter when all other places were closed."
"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."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $21 / night
6. Beaver Pond Campground in Harriman State Park
"The campground was clean and quiet. RV hook-ups, tent platforms, and rustic tent sites were available."
"The grounds are just steps away from Welch Lake, offering a lifeguard monitored sandy beach which is open during the summer season for swimming, fishing, and small boat craft further out."
Check AvailabilityCampground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $21 - $24 / night
7. Black Bear RV Park
"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."
"This is definitely one of the cleanest quiets site I’ve ever visited"
Check Availabilityfrom $82 - $95 / night
8. Croton Point Park
"This must be one of the most breathtaking camp grounds (family friendly) right on the Hudson. Tent sites are very private with some dirt roads to exit out but thats what make it unique experience!"
"Peaceful and gorgeous campsite, with plenty of space between sites. Great view of the Hudson, and playground within sight of our camper."
Check Availabilityfrom $30 - $60 / night
9. Pleasant Acres Farm RV Resort
"Lots of seasonals and lots of cabins, many RV sites I think all with full hookups. A bit pricey. And also no garbage anywhere near the RV sites!"
"Weekend was busy as usual but during the week it seems to be seasonal that stay. A bit out here in the middle of nowhere, 15-20 minutes from any town. Make sure you have what you need!"
10. Nickerson Beach Park Campground
"Very 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."
"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."
Drive Time
- 22 min from New York, NY
- 38 min from Bridgeport, CT
- 52 min from Kiryas Joel, NY
- 54 min from New Haven, CT
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RV Park Reviews near Pelham, NY
269 Reviews of 34 Pelham Campgrounds
Edwin R.ScoutCheesequake State Park Campground
Park uses county cops to shut down park by 9pm.
On Friday, September 4, 2026, I rented a trailer and brought my family to Cheesequake State Park to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary over the extended Labor Day weekend. Around 9:20 PM—well before the park's designated 10:00 PM quiet hours—we were sitting inside our canopy, playing Jenga, and listening to low background music. Two officers from the Matawan Police Department approached our campsite. They were polite and courteous, simply offering a standard reminder to wrap things up by 10:00 PM. Before they could leave, however, a third, senior officer intervened. Wanting to"show them how it's done," he made the two polite officers return and stand by to watch as he demonstrated how to aggressively harass campers. Flashlight in hand, the senior officer approached with an immediate hostile attitude, treating us like criminals as he demanded to know who rented the site. He began reiterating rules and claimed we had too many vehicles. We had three cars, one belonging to my brother-in-law's girlfriend, who was visiting with her daughter. She had paid the$10 visitor fee at the main office and was instructed by staff to obtain the gate access code from us, the primary renters, if she got locked in. No staff member ever informed her of an 8:00 PM visitor departure deadline, leading us to reasonably assume visitors were permitted until quiet hours began at 10:00 PM. The officer rudely snapped that she had been given wrong information. The senior officer then used profanity in front of three small children, aggressively telling her to ("get her shit and get the fuck out!") in that manner or use profanity, the officer went from hostile to furious. He angrily declared that these were official violations and threatened that he could be issuing us tickets instead. Desperately searching for anything and everything to throw at us, he demanded that we turn off our idling car—which was supplying power to our campsite—and instructed us to make sure the campfire was doused before shutting down for the night. He then proceeded to shine his flashlight into our private setup—including our canopy, tents, and the inside of our trailer—searching for any other possible violation while the two polite officers were forced to watch. What was supposed to be a special 10th wedding anniversary celebration with my family was completely ruined by a senior officer misusing his authority to put on an unnecessary display of intimidation. Worse than just ruining our night, he spent that evening teaching those two police officers how to be bad cops. He corrupted two officers in real time, demonstrating firsthand exactly why most people have lost faith in the police force. The next day we was ready for them. We turned off our lights and quietly by the fire while they went next door to harass an asian family that had just set up camp and had their leds lights on.
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edgar V.ScoutBlack Bear RV Park
Super clean and quiet
Past reviews has mentioned that the office seems to be closed often, while I found that to be true I had no reason to contact anyone. This is definitely one of the cleanest quiets site I’ve ever visited
- KKelly B.
GuideClarence Fahnestock State Park Campground
Check site photos first
Definitely a wide variety of sites—look at the site pictures before booking—there are two areas where it’s just an open field with bonfires and picnic tables that I’d avoid. I could see a large group going there or something but personally it doesn’t offer any privacy.
BUT if you book one of the other sites that DOES have privacy you’ll be in camping heaven. The “hike in” sites are more like “walk-in,” I was worried at first but it’s some are as little as a few yards from the road. The most annoying part was lugging the cooler back and forth, but totally worth it
- JJoyceScout
Beaver Pond Campground in Harriman State Park
Bare bones
No hookups. It was wooded, quiet and dark at night. I used the dump station on my way out. The first time I ever saw a poop fountain. The sewer opening sticks up above ground level. The cover swivels away, so I couldn't put it on top of my hose. And then, when I tried to rinse it, there was nowhere for it to go, because the inlet is elevated.
S G.ScoutMahlon Dickerson Reservation
Primitive
The main issue with the sites was that they were primitive -- no water. The campsites were basically just wooden platforms, with a picnic table and fire pit. There were also a lot of bugs, though this may be due to the rain. The location itself was fairly pretty and there were a number of hiking trails of not-overly-serious difficulty. The particular site we picked left is a little farther from our car than we would have liked, but for other sites you can bring your car closer.
Greg Z.
TravelerSussex County Fair Grounds
Rock Ribs and Ridges 2026
We’re here for the Rock, Ribs, and Ridges festival and what a great experience! Make sure to bring a 50’ power cord as the hook ups are grouped together on telephone poles rather than at each individual site. As far as I know camping is only available during select events.
Nicole H.TravelerHeckscher State Park Campground
Beginner Camper Friendly
To start, Andrew was phenomenal. I arrived at 6:40 PM and he was able to hook us up with the last campground and was so patient and friendly when answering our questions. Overall staff was great, I saw someone picking up trash after campers checked out. Bathrooms are clean, 1 mile walk from campgrounds to beach area. Very spider and tick heavy if you don’t stay on the walking trail. Campers were very respectful and friendly, overall an amazing first time camping trip. Paid about $32 for a night. Drinking water on site.
- KKalyani R.Guide
Cheesequake State Park Campground
Clean and basic
Basic clean older campground. No hookups. Water dump flush toilets and showers available. Very limited on campsites allowing dogs. Nice setting but traffic noise can be heard. Calms down later in evening. Generators ok and our quieter than road noise. Lots of mosquitos and bugs so bring your spray!
Guide to Pelham
RV camping near Pelham, New York offers access to both natural settings and urban amenities with campsites within 30-60 minutes of the metropolitan area. The terrain varies from forested state parks in the Hudson River Valley to more developed private RV parks near urbanized areas. Winter camping is available at select locations like Croton Point Park, which maintains year-round operations with 30-amp electric hookups.
What to Do
Hiking at Harriman State Park: Access numerous trails directly from Beaver Pond Campground, which connects to miles of pathways including portions of the Appalachian Trail. "Great location and quick to get to from NYC. 45 minute drive and location has a lot of amenities. Full bathrooms and slop sinks throughout the campsite. Hike trails are all over the place and the lake is nearby," noted a camper.
Swimming at Clarence Fahnestock: The park features a beach area on Canopus Lake with boat rentals available during summer months. "They have a nice open beach on Canopus Lake with a concession area and bathhouse, which we found to be quite clean! They even have boat rentals - or you can bring your own boat to launch!" shared one visitor.
Fishing opportunities: Multiple water bodies at Clarence Fahnestock State Park provide fishing access. "If you are into fishing, there is another lake and two ponds that our neighbor campers said were great for catching panfish - one fisherman said he had caught several bass weighing over 3 pounds!!"
What Campers Like
Privacy between sites: At Mahlon Dickerson Reservation, sites are well-spaced and designed for solitude. "The campsites are paved and mostly level. They are wooded and large. Water and electric hookups and a dump station. Convenient for hiking and exploring," reported one camper.
Wildlife viewing: Mahlon Dickerson Reservation offers chances to see local fauna. "The site is surrounded by forest, and is at the top of a small ridge above Pelton Pond, so there was a pretty consistent breeze (few bugs!) and the soft sounds of bullfrogs at night," noted a visitor.
Off-season tranquility: Campgrounds are less crowded outside summer months. "The beach is closed after Labor Day to the public, but open to people staying at the campsite. Clean and beautiful," reports a camper about fall visits to Fahnestock.
What You Should Know
Bear activity: Wildlife precautions are necessary at several parks near Pelham. "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... He offers us a highlighted map to our site, wishes us a good stay, and gives us the run down on bear activity in the area," explained a camper at Beaver Pond Campground.
Train noise at some locations: Croton Point Park experiences occasional railroad sounds. "Only down side is there is a train depot right outside and you can hear them shunting trains all night," mentioned one reviewer.
Site variations at same campground: At Fahnestock State Park, site quality differs significantly. "All sites were so different. There was a storm the night before our arrival date, all campers were evacuated and they did a fantastic job clearing all the debris and downed trees before our arrival. The camp areas were secluded if you wanted more private camping (also super unique layouts)."
Tips for Camping with Families
Playground access: Pleasant Acres Farm RV Resort offers children's activities. "Lots of seasonals and lots of cabins, many RV sites I think all with full hookups. A bit pricey. Plenty to occupy the kids. Playground, hayride, animals to feed (goats, chickens, donkey and pony)."
Animal interactions: Farm animals provide entertainment for children. "The farm has goats, a donkey, and a pony within the campground. Very cool. Weekend was busy as usual but during the week it seems to be seasonal that stay," noted a visitor.
Weekday visits recommended: Many campgrounds are quieter mid-week. "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," according to a Beaver Pond camper.
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategy: At Black Bear RV Park, certain sites provide more advantages. "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."
Transportation planning: Skyline RV Camp offers proximity to public transit. "It's essentially a spacious parking lot with electrical pedestals but the view of the skyline across the water is spectacular and there's a metro station within a 10-minute walk. The area feels safe and is pedestrian friendly, even at night."
Winterizing considerations: When visiting during colder months, verify amenities. "We are returning to the south after spending a couple months of fall in New England. This was our first stop and primarily chosen because it was one of the few places along our route that was open for RVs in the off season. Unfortunately at this site, the heated water pipe was broken so we had no water for the night."
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