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Blydenburgh County Park accommodates campers with pets on open, grassy sites among trees and hiking trails. Located in Smithtown, the park offers electric hookups, water, sanitary stations and pet-friendly tent and RV camping areas. Sites feature picnic tables and fire rings with nearby clean bathroom facilities. Several neighboring campgrounds also welcome pets, including Nickerson Beach Park Campground in Lido Beach and Heckscher State Park in East Islip. Southaven County Park and Smith Point County Park similarly allow pets throughout their camping areas. Most parks require pets to remain leashed outside designated dog areas, with leash requirements typically ranging from 6-8 feet. The dog-friendly areas are often described as clean and well-maintained by visitors. Camp on grass with lovely trees where everyone is nice and hiking trails are beautiful.
Nearby trails provide excellent opportunities for pet exercise, with Blydenburgh featuring a popular 7-mile loop trail around the lake where dogs are commonly seen. Most pet-friendly campgrounds offer direct access to walking paths suitable for daily pet outings. Wildwood State Park Campground includes pet-friendly cabins along with traditional tent and RV sites, providing alternatives during inclement weather. Smith Point County Park allows pets year-round with beach access points, though some beaches restrict pets during peak summer months. When camping with pets near Plainview, prepare for seasonal considerations like summer heat and ticks. The dog run at Blydenburgh gives fur babies plenty of space to play off-leash, while the park's main camping area requires pets to remain under control. Visitors should note that while the campgrounds accept pets, some adjacent recreation areas may have different pet policies.
"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"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"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"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
Check Availability"Pet friendly and kid friendly with a playground available. Our favorite site is #25. Up a hill, totally private and has a lean-to."
"Close to the city and civilization, yet large enough to have nice trails and creeks to feel away from it all. The camping sites are very different so it’s useful to go in person and select the area."
from $45 - $55 / 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
Campgrounds near Plainview offer diverse options for outdoor stays across Long Island and nearby areas. Suffolk County parks provide most accessible camping within a 30-minute drive of Plainview, with sites ranging from oceanfront to wooded settings. Weather conditions fluctuate seasonally with hot, humid summers and cool, crisp falls that affect camping comfort.
Fishing at local lakes: The 7-mile loop trail around the lake at Blydenburgh County Park provides excellent fishing opportunities. "Great park with a nice 7 mile loop around the lake with decent fishing. Lots of horses and dogs on the trail," notes Erik R. Row boats are available for fishing enthusiasts.
Beach access at Smith Point: Smith Point County Park offers direct beach access from campsites. "A short walk from the ocean to the bay, both accessible by walking from your campsite," reports Ali O. The beach areas remain accessible throughout the year, though swimming areas are only staffed with lifeguards during summer months.
Urban exploration from Liberty Harbor: Take advantage of transit connections at Liberty Harbor RV Park for day trips into New York 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," explains Emily L. The location provides easy access to Manhattan attractions.
Secluded group camping areas: Blydenburgh's fox sites offer a more isolated camping experience. "The group camping on the fox sites is accessible by a dirt drive in. I felt like I was suddenly transported upstate when in fact I had only driven 2 towns over," shares Linda A., adding that it created "a feeling of secluded tranquility."
Beach views: Campers appreciate the oceanfront setting at Smith Point. "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," writes Patrick C., who describes the experience as "paradise."
Heated cabins at Heckscher: Heckscher State Park Campground offers comfortable accommodations beyond traditional tent sites. "Modern facility with full kitchen accessories (coffee maker, plates, wine opener, can opener, silverware, pots, pans, cooking utensils, toaster, oven), sponge/dish liquid. Microwave," describes a camper identified as W L., who adds that "You have everything but bedding, food, drinks, and personal items."
Site privacy varies significantly: At Southaven, "the campground is pretty large, which I was a little surprised by. The campground was really clean, and because the campground is large, you feel like there is room between you and your neighbors." However, at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, "some of the sites are also pretty close to each other so there is less privacy."
Bugs can be problematic: Fire Island camping requires preparation for insects. "We were getting attacked by mosquitoes and horseflies the entire weekend. When we first arrived to the campground, we were immediately getting attacked so we doused ourselves in deet," reports Rosie R. Similar conditions exist at many Long Island campgrounds, particularly in summer months.
Reservation systems vary: Some parks require in-person booking. "There is no phone or internet reservations and has to be made in person at the office," notes Anil S. about Ward Pound Ridge Reservation. Suffolk County parks typically require a Green Key resident card for discounted access.
Playground access: Wildwood State Park Campground has recently added family amenities. "There are plans to install a playground within the campground beginning this Fall and we are looking for other improvements and additions to the campgrounds," according to park management. The campground has separate areas for RVs versus tents.
Dog-friendly options: Most campgrounds near Plainview accommodate pets with specific restrictions. At Nickerson Beach Park, "Campsite allows dogs, however, the beach does not. They have a small dog run on the other side of the large beach parking lot," explains Theresa G.
Educational opportunities: Harriman State Park provides nature programs for children. "The Trailside Nature Museum is also fun for the kids," notes Ming R. The park has designated campsites with lean-to shelters that work well for families with younger children.
Site selection: Smith Point offers premium waterfront RV sites. "Stayed on the bayside (site 30), which had a fantastic direct bay view. Although most sites have views of the bay, some are blocked by seagrass (for example site 28 - huge corner spot but the flat spot to park has an obstructed view)," advises Gianna.
Tunnel toll avoidance: When visiting Liberty Harbor with an RV, "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," recommends Joe R.
Full hookup availability: Dog friendly campgrounds near Plainview vary in hookup options. Wildwood State Park provides complete services. "RV pull through sites were fantastic. It was a great campground for maiden voyage in new rig. Plenty of amenities," reports Lori R., making it ideal for less experienced RV campers.
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