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Hemlock Ridge MUA Dispersed camping near Plattekill offers primitive pet-friendly sites with no amenities, allowing campers with dogs to set up anywhere 150 feet from the trail. New York City North-Newburgh KOA maintains pet-friendly tent and RV sites in a wooded setting with full hookups, while also offering cabins that accommodate dogs. Leashed pets are welcome throughout both properties, with Hemlock Ridge providing a more rustic, off-the-grid experience for hikers and climbers. The KOA features spacious, tree-lined sites that provide privacy for campers with pets, plus clean bathroom facilities and a camp store. The quiet, peaceful wooded area at Hemlock Ridge lacks amenities but provides a secluded setting ideal for those seeking a true wilderness experience with their dogs.
Nearby trails in the Shawangunk Mountains offer excellent dog-friendly hiking opportunities, with Samuel F. Pryor III Shawangunk Gateway Campground providing an additional pet-friendly base camp for accessing these routes. Many local campsites maintain reasonable pet policies but require owners to clean up after their animals and keep them leashed when outside the tent or RV. The KOA features two swimming pools, a playground, and other family-oriented amenities alongside its pet-friendly accommodations. Sites in the 30s section of the KOA provide full hookups with plenty of trees and room for dogs to relax. Campers report that the staff is friendly and helpful to those traveling with pets, and the campground organizes activities like free pancake breakfasts and live music on weekends.
"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!"
"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
Check Availability"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."
"We stayed in lot 109, which was perfect because going through the really faint trail through the trees you can come to a ledge overlooking the Hudson River."
"There are great hiking trails on the Hudson River right outside your campsite. Amenities are the great outdoors and an ancient bath house built during the New Deal in the 1930's."
from $17 - $102 / night
Check Availability"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."
"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"There are absolutely no amenities whatsoever & barely even a signal here, but it’s quiet & off the beaten path. The parking lot only holds about 4-5 cars, 6 if you park real tight."
"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
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ScoutWe have enjoyed our stay. Nice campground with lots of activities and things to do. However, we picked this place because it has an enclosed dog park. It does have an enclosed dog park but the fence is only 3 feet high. While this might be fine for some dogs, I have 2 young border collies that will jump that fence like it is not even there.
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.
Dispersed camping options near Plattekill offer primitive sites in the Shawangunk Mountains, a ridge system reaching 2,000 feet elevation with distinctive white quartz conglomerate. Located about 80 miles north of New York City, the area combines accessible wilderness with varied terrain. Winter camping is available at several locations, though amenities are reduced from December through March.
Hiking the Shawangunk Ridge: Access miles of trails directly from Samuel F. Pryor III Shawangunk Gateway Campground where you can explore the white quartz cliffs. "Phenomenal access to a trash can. It's very central and made throwing out dog poop really, really simple," notes Kelsey R., who appreciated the convenience when hiking with pets.
Rock climbing adventures: The area is world-renowned for technical climbing opportunities. "This is the closest legal camping option to the trapps/mohonk preserve," explains Cory D., making it perfect for climbers wanting early access to routes.
Swimming at Lake Welch: Drive 40 minutes to Beaver Pond Campground for lake swimming during summer months. "The beach is secured with lifeguards and shower and bathroom facilities are available," writes Brian O. Visitors note the sandy beach is ideal for cooling off after hiking.
Fall foliage viewing: The mixed forests provide spectacular autumn colors from late September through October. "We went in September and the color of the leaves on the trees were stunning," reports Anthony S. at Lake Minnewaska, adding that "both the campsite and hike trail were extremely clean."
Private, wooded campsites: Winding Hills Park offers secluded spots with natural separation. "It's deep in the woods of the park so there is good shade which is nice on the hotter days," explains Amanda B., who appreciated the privacy despite being at a developed campground.
Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain well-serviced bathrooms and showers. Amanda notes that at Winding Hills, "The bathrooms are cleaned daily or every other day" making extended stays more comfortable.
Wildlife viewing: The region supports diverse animal populations including deer and birds. "The wildlife do roam around your campsite so be mindful of putting food and garbage away before sleeping," advises Kelvin at Beaver Pond Campground, highlighting the importance of proper food storage.
Free pancake breakfasts: Some commercial campgrounds offer complimentary meals on weekends. At New York City North-Newburgh KOA, Johanna C. mentions, "We have seen live music and they have free breakfast events," adding value beyond just the campsite.
Bear activity: Harriman State Park rangers actively monitor bear movement. "Welcome to Bear Mountain" grumbles the park ranger as he sits in complete darkness!" recounts Steve W., explaining how campers receive a bear safety briefing upon check-in.
Limited availability on weekends: Most campgrounds fill quickly from Friday through Sunday, especially during summer. "Make sure to reserve at least two weeks out. Weekdays? You should be in luck!" advises Shelly B. at Clarence Fahnestock State Park.
Variable water quality: Some campgrounds have mineral-heavy water. "The water smells a little like sulfur, so you may want to bring your own," notes Laura E. about Winding Hills Park.
Noise considerations: Campgrounds closer to highways experience traffic sounds. "Campsites are pretty close to a road. It's not particularly busy, but the speed limit is 55 so you do get some pretty decent whooshing sounds while you're trying to sleep," reports Kelsey R. at Samuel F. Pryor Campground.
Kid-friendly activities: Jellystone Park Gardiner specializes in family programming. "This campground is great for kids. It has a event just about every weekend with kid activity," says Jennifer I., making it ideal for pet-friendly camping near Plattekill with children.
Shallow swimming areas: Some campgrounds feature graduated pool depths appropriate for younger swimmers. Amanda S. notes, "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."
Playground access: Many sites offer play equipment for children to burn energy. "It has a event just about every weekend with kid activity," Jennifer adds about Jellystone Park, providing structured entertainment throughout the summer.
Site selection for families: Choose sites away from common areas if early bedtimes matter. At Beaver Pond, Sammi A. advises, "What I loved about the site... They were clean, it was very quiet," noting that site location affects the noise level experienced.
Hookup availability: For those needing electrical connections, Johanna C. recommends, "I have stayed in every corner of this campground but my favorite sites are the 30's. Full hookups, back in, lots of trees and really roomy" at the New York City North-Newburgh KOA.
Arrival time considerations: Many campgrounds don't staff entrance gates after certain hours. "I was a little worried about checking in. The website says the park closes at 8 pm and we were due to arrive at 830. But the gate was open and we easily found an open site," shares Laura E. about Winding Hills.
Road clearance issues: Some campgrounds have low-hanging branches. "The roads to the main sites also need some branch trimming," notes April L., suggesting caution for larger rigs at some locations.
Dump station access: While not all campgrounds offer full hookups, some provide common dump facilities. At Winding Hills Park, Valen K. mentions, "There are no spots with sewer hookup but they have a dumping area," allowing for longer stays without leaving.
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