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Kittatinny Campground and Tri-State RV Park both welcome pets without breed restrictions. The Port Jervis area campgrounds maintain standard pet rules requiring leashes in common areas and proper waste cleanup. Accommodations range from basic tent sites at Namanock Island to full-hookup RV spots at Tri-State RV Park, with pet-friendly cabin options at Kittatinny, Oakland Valley Campground, and Neversink River Resort. Several campgrounds feature riverside locations where pets can enjoy water access, though swimming policies vary by location. Most campgrounds limit pets to 2-3 per site, with minimal or no additional pet fees. Restroom facilities and showers are available at most locations, though cleanliness standards vary across properties.
The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area surrounding Port Jervis offers numerous pet-friendly hiking trails along the Delaware River where leashed dogs can accompany owners. Both High Point State Park and Stokes State Forest permit pets on designated trails and in camping areas. Seasonal considerations impact pet comfort, with summer temperatures requiring adequate shade and water. Many campgrounds experience weekend noise that may disturb sensitive pets, especially at Kittatinny where reviews indicate minimal enforcement of quiet hours. Local veterinary services are available in Port Jervis and nearby Milford, with emergency clinics within 30 minutes of most camping locations. Heavily wooded campsites provide natural shade but require tick prevention for pets exploring the area. Paved walking paths at several RV parks offer convenient pet exercise areas during inclement weather.
"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"
from $75 - $400 / night
Check Availability"Also close to Port Jervis for an excursion away from the park. Sites are private but sound carries over the water. Bathrooms have chemical toilets."
"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."
from $5 - $20 / night
Check Availability"* 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"
"It was a solid choice: private but close to the toilet and water. Some sites located around the opposite side of the ring back up to a babbling brook. The rushing water will soothe you to sleep."
from $7 - $55 / night
Check Availability"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."
"great location. great scenery. full hook ups animal petting and good fishing."
"This is a great place to get away and bring your family and dogs. They offer several planned activities for kids and they have nice facilities like a great swimming pool and ping pong."
"Went for a 3 day weekend with my boyfriend, dog, & cat who thinks he is a dog."
"Easy access to Delaware River.
- Large field for kids to run around.
- Dogs allowed.
- Fire pits at each site but no grates to cook on."
"There is no public road access to the campsite. Secondly, the site is maintained by the NPS,(National Park Service) within the DWGNRA,(Delaware Water Gap National Recreational Area)."
"This is one of the free sites on the Middle Delaware River Trail that is maintained by the NPS, ( National Park Service)."
"Some of the sites are literally on the road - stay away from the sites on the same side of the road as the pond. "
from $41 - $375 / night
Check Availability"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."
"We stayed at site #T007 is was a short walk from the car to the site, but so worth it for many reasons."
"The caping set up was nice and I enjoyed the proximity to available hikes in the area. The ‘lake’ however, was kind of a disappointment."
GuideThis park has a lot to offer in the way of things to do like hiking, visiting scenic lookouts or visiting the moment. Also close to Port Jervis for an excursion away from the park. Sites are private but sound carries over the water. Bathrooms have chemical toilets.
ScoutMe and two friends do a yearly kayak trip down the Delaware river and have progressively moved north each year. This year, MDW of 2023, we were traveling between Narrowsburg, NY and Port Jervis, NY. Traveling 10-15 miles a day, we ended our second day of paddling at Slumberland on the Rivers Edge. The host put out a orange cone that made finding our campsite easy and a nice beach made unloading and loading kayaks pretty easy. The accommodations were top notch, with lights already on, and a table set, along with a grill, fire pit, and covered porch and canvas tent that housed two queen sized beds along with an electric stove and a woodstove. We were able to relax on the adirondack chairs on the deck as the sun went down and our fire (wood provided by host) and the porch lights remained glowing. It was nice change from camping in our tents and sleeping pads as we are used to along the river, as the beds were very comfortable, and the heater and canvas tent kept us warm during 40 degree temperatures at night. It was quiet and peaceful and you had your own space far from the other sites at slumberland (unlike many other campgrounds along the river). We all enjoyed our stay and had a great time and I would highly recommend to any kayak campers along the river looking for more than just a patch of grass to set up a tent on.
ScoutBeautiful Campground. Clean. Gravel sites. Fire ring and picnic table. All sites have ample room. Lots of pull through for bigger rigs. Wooded. Large dog park. Love the Campground except our site is near a fairly busy road which takes away from that beautiful tranquility. They have camouflaged it as best they could. Friendly staff. Lots to do. Pool, tennis. Sauna, pond for fishing ( catch & release ). Would definitely recommend.
TravelerThis was our first camping trip with our camper. The staff are wonderful, the whole campsite is very dog friendly and even has a dog park. Lots of stuff to do for kids including a game room. Only downside is the sites are a bit small. Overall, great place to camp. Beautiful hiking trails nearby.
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.
RangerThe lake is gorgeous and there are nice hiking trails, but sites are very small and close together. Let’s are allowed in less than half of the campground, which means all the dogs are in a smaller area and barking at each other more than other places. The no-pet area was practically empty when we were there midweek but the pets-allowed area was much more crowded than we would have liked.
Also rules and signage are wildly confusing, lots of things contradict each other. Cell service exists but not great for remote work.
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.
RangerThis campground is big. Many people live here, but there are spots to rent. Primitive site or not, they have a spot for you. Very nice people here I’d say. We are currently the only Hispanics here and not 1 person has been nasty to us. The lady at check in was on point and it was super quick. The store has a lot to choose from all organized. Bathhouses are clean, water pressure is good, and the hot water is actually hot. The size of the spaces would depend on where you are. We saw primitive sites that are ginormous. Also saw RV sites that were very close to each other. Our tent site is perfect. An area of the lake is to swim and the other to fish in. Catch and release only. Lots of tress for great shade. Very peaceful and calm atmosphere. Mental vacation definitely. Deer may or may not stop by for a visit. Hiking trails available. They also have a dog park for your beloved pooch.
Camping options near Port Jervis span across three states at the tri-state border of New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. The region sits at elevations between 400-1,800 feet, creating varied terrain along the Delaware River valley and surrounding mountains. Summer temperatures typically range from 60°F nights to 85°F days, while spring and fall camping means greater temperature fluctuations requiring layered clothing.
Waterfall hiking: 5-mile round trip. At Stokes State Forest, hikers can access multiple waterfall trails within minutes of camp. "We hiked Tumbling Falls which was a beautiful shady hike with water falls," notes one camper. The forest contains over 63 miles of marked trails including access to the Appalachian Trail.
Kayaking the Delaware: 4-8 mile routes. The Delaware River offers multiple put-in spots for paddlers, with Namanock Island providing a unique camping destination. "Namanock Island is only accessible by water and is roughly 4 miles down the Delaware River if you put in at Milford, Pa," explains a visitor. Many paddlers combine overnight camping with multi-day river trips.
Sunset viewing: 1,803 feet elevation. The monument at High Point State Park offers panoramic views across three states. "You can drive to High Point monument that is 1803 feet above sea level and you get a spectacular panorama view," writes a camper. The observation platform requires a short climb up stairs inside the monument.
Natural swimming holes: no entry fee. The Delaware River provides free swimming opportunities at multiple access points. At Dingmans Campground, "The river is beautiful and was so nice to jump into! Some people even made little pools made of rocks!" Several campgrounds offer direct river access for cooling off during summer months.
Riverside camping: premium sites. Many campers prefer sites directly adjacent to water. "We stayed at site #T007 is was a short walk from the car to the site, but so worth it for many reasons. The site itself is huge and we were able to position our tent facing the lake, it was beautiful!" describes a visitor at Ocquittunk campground.
Wildlife watching: bald eagles. The Delaware River corridor supports diverse wildlife including bald eagles. One paddler reported, "Saw tons of bald eagles flying near the site and while paddles birds playing and baby geese with their mommas!" Morning and evening hours offer the best wildlife viewing opportunities.
Campground noise levels vary significantly. Some campgrounds enforce quiet hours strictly while others have a more relaxed approach. At High Point State Park, "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."
Tent platforms: bring extra stakes. Many campsites in the area feature wooden platforms for tents. "Each large campsite has a picnic table, fire pit, and lantern hook. Some sites also have a tent platform. Many sites are a bit rocky," notes a camper. Platform camping requires specific tie-down techniques rather than traditional stakes.
Limited cell coverage. Most campgrounds have minimal or no cell service. "No cell or WiFi service anywhere on the campground but you can find it about 10 min or less away," reports a visitor. Download maps and information before arrival as navigation apps may not function in the area.
Animal encounters: farm experiences. Pleasant Acres Farm RV Resort offers unique agricultural experiences. "The farm has goats, a donkey, and a pony within the campground. Very cool," writes one camper. Children can observe farm animals up close at certain campgrounds in the region.
Recreation options: varied by age. Families appreciate campgrounds with multiple activity options. "Plenty to occupy the kids. Playground, hayride, animals to feed (goats, chickens, donkey and pony). There were some organized activities which was nice," reports a parent. Many campgrounds offer weekend activity schedules during peak season.
Kid-friendly hiking: under 2 miles. Several short trails suitable for children exist throughout the region. "This place was so fun for the entire family, it wasn't that busy, so we didn't really have to worry all the time about the kids getting ran over! The park ranger person came through and gave the kids cool posters," describes a visitor at Kittatinny Campground.
Hookup availability: varies by campground. Many dog friendly campgrounds near Port Jervis offer different levels of RV services. At Tri-State RV Park, "They have an onsite buffet with live entertainment if your timing is right. They are also located right on a river that you can easily access by foot. They have a decent laundry facility and full hook ups."
Site levelness: bring blocks. RV sites throughout the region vary significantly in levelness. "While I did not have high expectations of the campground, I was very disappointed with how close it was to the interstate (you could actually feel the heavier trucks go by) and how close together the sites were," notes one RVer about Tri-State RV Park.
Big rig accessibility: limited options. Larger RVs face challenges at some area campgrounds. "The RV sites for a bigger camper are tight squeezes. If you are not comfortable with lots of tight turns I would not recommend for you!" warns a camper at Dingmans Campground. Call ahead to confirm turning radius and pad size for larger vehicles.
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