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Boulder Point Campground offers tent, small RV, and cabin camping with pet-friendly accommodations throughout its primitive sites. The property features several camping areas suitable for pets, with clean bathrooms and shower facilities available to all campers. Winding Hills Park allows pets at all of its 51 campsites, which include both electric and non-electric options. Sites are spacious, well-shaded by trees, and include fire rings and picnic tables. Most Jellystone Park campgrounds in the area welcome pets with specific designated sites for dog owners. Thousand Trails Rondout Valley and Korns Campgrounds also maintain pet-friendly policies across their tent, RV, and cabin options. The bathrooms at these campgrounds are kept very clean, an important consideration for overnight stays with pets.
Hiking trails around Winding Hills Park provide excellent opportunities for dog walking, with multiple paths circling the park's scenic lake. While swimming is prohibited for both humans and pets, fishing is permitted with proper licensing. Samuel F. Pryor III Shawangunk Gateway Campground features tent sites with hiking access, making it ideal for active dogs who enjoy trail exploration. The parks enforce quiet hours from 10pm to 7am, which helps minimize barking disturbances. Camping season typically runs from April through October or early November, with Boulder Point's owner-manager providing timely communication regarding reservations. Sites near playground areas tend to be noisier and may not be ideal for dogs sensitive to activity, while more remote sites offer greater tranquility for nervous pets.
"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!"
"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."
from $25 - $30 / night
Check Availability"Great place situated in a great area with lots to do all within an hour's drive. Even camping during a pandemic was peaceful & fun!"
"This is a Thousand trails campground so it was free. I think the regular price is $64. Full hookups, tents and cabins to rent. Pleanty to do in and around campground."
"I definitely recommend trying to get the walk-in (meaning you can't drive to them) sites (8-15) because they're just a little bit more set back and kind of wonderfully wooded all around. 8 & 9 seemed"
"There are drive-up sites and also walk-in sites. No fire pits at individual campsites, though. Only a group fire pit."
"This property has several sites for you to setup your tent, camper, van, or RV (only small tow behinds or popups, no large RVs) Nearby are wineries to explore. Nice bathrooms and showers!"
from $78 - $400 / night
Check Availability"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."
from $30 - $60 / night
Check Availability"Most acidic lake in New York but completely safe."
"It’s got good access to Lake Minnewaska (driving), staff was nice and polite. But I thought the sites were on the smaller side and no fire is allowed."
from $20 - $42 / 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
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ScoutThe campsite was great. Big and going after Labor Day means there was tons of space. Well priced. We did have neighbors that had a trailer and used their generator early in the morning and late at night. Beside that it was fantastic. We had planned on driving to hiking but there was so much to do around the camp site we just walked around and did the hiking near by. The dog park is wonderful. Our dog loved it.
GuideLots of room in many sites for my 24 ft RV and 30 ft trailer. Big meadow in middle with new full playground set.
Dry camping but water available and a sewer dump. Gotta haul your own trash.
Two ponds to play in and a fenced dog park.
Some nice hiking in the park.
GuideSuch a clean and well maintained campground. Staff were so nice and friendly. Only one shower area that was a bit of a trek from our site, a bike would have been nice to get around. We had to move our tent as we had set it back too far and was not on the site pad and park ranger Brian who was very lovely came and asked us to move it and we had a nice chat. Lovely big dog park. There are some nice little walks and small hikes on the ground with a lake that you can rent kayaks or canoes. Close to Woodstock which is a cute town. Our site was a little exposed but the sites either side of us were closed for restoration thankfully. There are some more secluded and set back sites too though.
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.
LegendWe were on a 5 state East Coast camping trip. Our first campground was in New York Aug 8th. Unfortunately, Debbie was socking New York hard. North South Lake Campground in the Catskills was our camping home. Thursday & Friday it was Neverending rain & wind. Saturday was the nice day.
North South Lake has no electricity. The sites are almost all beautiful, tucked in under shady trees. Not a good way to try out our solar panel! Some are by a stream. A few are by the lake. This is a tent campers paradise. New York tent campers are hard core camping during Tropical Storm Debbie!
There are 7 loops. We were in loop 2. Site 85. There are some sites with an incline down to the site. That might give some rvs trouble. It did for us & I had to be driven out of the campground to call 911. Thank you Mary!! It all ended well & we got a different site.
There are bears that visit the campground & one came one of the nights & visited our camping neighbor's site. They showed us a picture- it was a large black bear.
Generators are allowed for 5 hours & they tell you when you can use them.
The bathrooms/showers are state park clean- which means not very.
There is NO cell service & just forget about WiFi. You are unplugged.
This is a hiking park & for this middle aged overweight flatlander they are pretty strenuous. Kaaterskill Falls is an exception - short, easy trail, but the parking fills up quickly. Then they close it! You'll have to take a shuttle to get in.
The trail to the Mountain House Site is also pretty easy, with more of an incline.
There's 2 nice lakes with beaches.
The Catskills are very scenic& we enjoyed our time there!
GuideThis campground is nestled in the Catskills, New York, with easy access to New Jersey and Connecticut. With large campsites and most surrounded by trees, you will find just the right mix of privacy and community depending upon what you are looking for. Although the showers aren't top notch, they do have them and a great recycling center for all of your garbage. If hiking is what you enjoy, they have nearly 4 miles of trails within the campground and surrounding areas that circle two nearby ponds and their day use area. If you are looking for something offsite, don't miss the Giant Ledge hike, a 30 min drive and about a 3 mile out and back hike to Giant Ledge for amazing views overlooking the entire area. Head out to watch the sunrise one morning with awesome views looking east. When you need a break from cooking, don't miss the nearby Phoenicia Diner for some great breakfast and coffee! All of the Park Rangers are very helpful and will provide recommendations and maps, just ask!
TravelerNorth South lake is one of the larger public camp grounds in New York. The sites are well spaced out. Great for families. The lake is huge.
Avoid holidays to avoid the crowds.
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.
Pine Bush, New York sits at approximately 420 feet above sea level in the western Hudson Valley region, surrounded by the Shawangunk Ridge to the west. The camping season typically runs from April through October, with summer temperatures averaging in the mid-80s. Most dog-friendly campsites in the region feature wooded settings with varying levels of privacy between sites.
Fishing access: Lake options at Winding Hills Park include a large lake and pond where fishing is permitted with proper licensing. "The lake is a nice size and has a trail so you walk the entire length with benches around a good portion to sit and/or fish. There is a nice sized pond at the park to fish which also has benches around it," notes Amanda B.
Rock climbing: World-class routes near Samuel F. Pryor III Shawangunk Gateway Campground draw climbers from across the globe. Cory D. explains, "This is the closest legal camping option to the trapps/mohonk preserve," making it ideal for active visitors. Sites 8 and 9 offer more seclusion and elevation.
Hiking: Multiple trail options around Mohonk Preserve provide varying difficulty levels. "If you like to be outside, you won't be disappointed. The hiking in the area is for all levels and ages," says Nicole S. from Newburgh KOA. For more challenging terrain, try Bonticou Crag with its "pretty intense rock scramble to a great overlook."
Privacy levels: Site selection matters when booking at pet-friendly campgrounds. At Thousand Trails Rondout Valley, Scott notes, "Many upgrades have been made over the past year which include all new SWE (full hookups) street lighting, and campground markings/numbering." Some campers appreciate sites backing up to water features: "We had one and a babbling brook was 30 feet behind us. Great spot for morning coffee."
Clean facilities: Well-maintained bathrooms are consistently mentioned in reviews. At Korns Campgrounds, Robert M. found the staff "very friendly and accommodating." His family enjoyed their stay so much that "we will definitely be going back." The campground offers a mix of tent sites, RV options, and cabins.
Water features: Swimming opportunities vary by location. While Winding Hills Park prohibits swimming, Jellystone Park Gardiner offers water recreation options. Amanda S. describes, "Nice pool that is shallow so you can relax and let the little ones go in the water park section alone or they have a 3 ft pool also." However, some visitors find the pool areas get crowded during peak times.
Reservation systems: Different policies apply at each campground. Winding Hills Park operates on a first-come, first-served basis except for major holidays. Amanda B. explains, "Pull into whichever site you want and at some point the groundskeepers will come to collect your money." Arrive early on summer weekends to secure a spot.
Site variations: Significant differences exist between sites at most campgrounds. At Boulder Point Campground, communication with the owner-manager is "super timely," according to Tamara N., helping visitors select appropriate sites for their needs. Research site dimensions and features before arriving.
Seasonal considerations: Weather impacts camping experiences throughout the year. Inez W. notes that Thousand Trails Rondout Valley is "pretty quiet, although there is some noise by the playground. Once school is out, I'm sure it will be busier." Fall camping offers cooler temperatures and fewer crowds at most locations.
Activity schedules: Check event calendars when booking. "This campground is great for kids. It has an event just about every weekend with kid activity," says Jennifer I. about Jellystone Park. Many campgrounds offer organized activities only on weekends, so plan accordingly.
Noise factors: Consider site location in relation to playgrounds and common areas. At New York City North-Newburgh KOA, one visitor reported, "We have seen live music and they have free breakfast events. Lots of activities for the kiddos." However, sites near recreational facilities experience more foot traffic and noise.
Age-appropriate options: Match activities to your children's interests. Even teens can enjoy themselves at family-oriented campgrounds. Stephanie H. recalls at Jellystone Park, "I was worried my 12 year old would be too old for it but he enjoyed making friends there." Most campgrounds enforce quiet hours from 10pm to 7am.
Size restrictions: Check vehicle limits before booking. New York City North-Newburgh KOA accommodates larger rigs with "very nice, private pull-through site with many trees," according to Lisa D. Boulder Point Campground allows "only small tow behinds or popups, no large RVs."
Electric options: Power availability varies by campground. Winding Hills Park offers both electric and non-electric sites with a $5 daily premium for electric hookups. Robert M. at Korns Campground appreciated having "water, fire pit, outlets, and our car all in one area."
Road conditions: Interior campground roads may present challenges. April L. notes at New York City North-Newburgh KOA, "The roads to the main sites also need some branch trimming." RVers should research access routes and interior road conditions, especially for larger vehicles.
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