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Best Campgrounds near Queens, NY

311 Reviews

Camping options surrounding Queens, New York range from urban-adjacent sites to more traditional natural settings within a short drive. Liberty Harbor RV Park in Jersey City offers 90 RV sites with views of the Manhattan skyline and convenient public transit access to New York City attractions. Gateway National Recreation Areas at Staten Island and Sandy Hook provide tent camping with ocean proximity, though Staten Island's location is closed for 2025. Nickerson Beach Park Campground on Long Island offers both tent and RV camping from April to November with beach access, while Beaver Pond Campground in Harriman State Park provides a more traditional woodland camping experience about an hour's drive north of the city.

Reservations are essential for most campgrounds in the region, particularly during summer months when sites fill quickly. New York parkways present navigation challenges for RVs due to height restrictions, requiring alternate routes as noted by campers at Nickerson Beach. Most campgrounds operate seasonally, typically from April through October, with Cheesequake State Park open April 1 to October 31 and Beaver Pond available April 22 to October 9. As one camper observed, "If you live in NYC this is a good, cheap, super quick escape accessible by public transport," though they cautioned that those seeking traditional nature experiences might prefer locations farther from the city. Urban noise is common at sites closer to the city, with airport traffic and highway sounds frequently mentioned in reviews.

Campers consistently note the unique juxtaposition of urban and natural environments at sites near Queens. At Floyd Bennett Field, "You basically park and camp on the asphalt by the old hangars... The campground is located right on Jamaica Bay so there were people fishing all the time from the seawall." Sites within an hour's drive offer more traditional experiences, with Croton Point Park described as having "very private" tent sites and "gorgeous scenery along the river." Amenities vary widely, from the basic facilities at urban locations to more developed campgrounds with showers, picnic tables, and fire rings. Many campers appreciate the convenience of being able to combine outdoor recreation with city attractions, with one noting, "We stayed 1 night in the campground, and the next day went to a recital show that took us 10 minutes to get to."

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Best Camping Sites Near Queens, New York (48)

    1. Liberty Harbor RV Park

    13 Reviews
    Jersey City, NJ
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (201) 516-7500

    $149 / night

    "Very easy to hop on transit to get to New York City. People were friendly."

    "This is all about location. The closest RV park to NYC. It's basically a parking lot with a dump station. Not much else. Pick one of the larger end row sites to get a little extra elbow room."

    2. Sandy Hook — Gateway National Recreation Area

    19 Reviews
    Atlantic Highlands, NJ
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (347) 630-1124

    $30 - $150 / night

    "Boat from New York City."

    "Once you are there, you can walk right across the street to a bayside inlet and sandy shore that is not highly trafficked because no one can park there except those using the campground."

    3. Collective Governors Island

    5 Reviews
    Jersey City, NY
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 445-2033

    $529 - $1200 / night

    "The article also mentions the benefits of camping on Governor Island, such as feeling close to nature, relaxing and enjoying a peaceful space, away from the noise of the city."

    4. Nickerson Beach Park Campground

    8 Reviews
    Long Beach, NY
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (516) 571-7700

    "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."

    "Very close to everything."

    5. Staten Island — Gateway National Recreation Area - CLOSED for 2025

    4 Reviews
    Bayonne, NY
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (718) 354-4655

    $30 / night

    "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."

    "this place is awesome when it comes to finding an affordable place to stay while in NY, this camp ground isnt your usual forest camp sites, however there are some beautiful views, and it is located in"

    6. Skyline RV Camp - Non-Waterfront

    2 Reviews
    New York City, NY
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (347) 434-6891

    $85 - $120 / night

    7. Cheesequake State Park Campground

    19 Reviews
    Matawan, NJ
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (732) 566-2161

    $200 / night

    "I stayed at Cheesequake at the beginning of August and had a very positive experience."

    "This park is on the list of 50 top NJ Hikes, and it has a few great trails. The trails range from easy to moderate with quite a few lookout locations."

    8. Battle Row Campground

    4 Reviews
    Old Bethpage, NY
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (516) 572-8690

    $5 - $60 / night

    "You can take bike rides , and relax outside with a nice amount of space to yourself ."

    9. Floyd Bennett Field, Brooklyn, NY

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    Queens, NY
    6 miles

    10. Beaver Pond Campground — Harriman State Park

    41 Reviews
    Pomona, NY
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (845) 947-2792

    $17 - $20 / night

    "$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!!"

    "& grandchildrens & now as seniors we still enjoy camping with a few new tricks We’ve an electric air mattress which we hook up to a converter and a separate battery to sleep comfortable on a queen"

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  • J
    Aug. 31, 2025

    Turkey Swamp Park

    Fantastic camping ground

    We went camping with our 2- and 3-year-old kids. We were worried about bugs, but we didn’t even use mosquito repellent and didn’t get a single bite! The campground was super clean too. It was perfect!

  • Paul K.
    Aug. 26, 2025

    Croton Point Park

    Not the Best Place to Go in the Northeast By a Longshot

    Croton Point Campground is a modest little campground, located along the Hudson River within Croton Point Park in NY. In addition to camping, the park itself offers many of its own attractions, including swimming, hiking, kayaking, cabin rentals, and a host of other family-oriented activities just along the Hudson. 

    The park, which is honestly probably the largest attraction here, is located just an hour and a half outside of the city. This proximity is both its perk and its downfall, as the park itself, but particularly the campground, has become laden with all sorts of inexplicable and burdensome rules, endless guidelines, and restrictions only a New York State-run bureaucracy could ever make sense of, let alone hope to justify. 

    This includes all manner of restrictions on how you can camp, where you can camp, what equipment can be used, and use in relation to what particular site you may have been lucky enough to reserve. Much of this you can understand while imagining what may have taken place here to bring them to such measures, but it doesn't make it any easier to contend with. 

    In terms of the actual camping conditions Both the tenting section and RV sites are each very clustered together, and quite crowded, with regular patrols🚓(actual patrols) being made day and night, by both the Park Rangers and what appears to be general park staff members, all looking to see if you or your family might be doing something that they might consider outside of the guidelines or not in compliance with the many restrictions. 

    This is not to say you can't possibly have a good time here. It just might mean being a bit more diligent toward reviewing the potential legitimacy of your normal camping routine to ensure it meets with many restrictions and guidelines imposed, while also making yourself comfortable with some fairly regular surveillance during your stay here. These all being things we hoped to get away from while camping ourselves It just turned out to be a bit much for our particular liking.

  • Bob F.
    Aug. 10, 2025

    Moon Valley Campground

    Very unique smaller private campground

    This was a great campsite nestled in the foothills of Northern NJ on the NY border. Small, clean with great views and great location for hiking , cruising etc. Bring your tent or use the existing glamping tents. Headed back for a fall weekend in the "dome" which has incredible views. Try it you won't be sorry.

  • Howard P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 16, 2025

    Adventure Bound Camping (Tall Pines)

    Beautiful and family oriented

    My wife and I, residing near the Commodore Barry, sought a brief respite. Our thirteen-year-old son was unable to join us, so we proceeded without him. We secured site 53, a deluxe site offering ample space for our 29VBUD and Ram. The site was level and meticulously maintained, as were the dirt roads. The atmosphere was tranquil and relaxing. Numerous children and abundant activities kept them engaged. Our son truly missed a delightful experience. We departed on Sunday, but the serene ambiance almost prompted us to extend our stay. The sounds of families creating memories enhanced our enjoyment. We certainly plan to return when our grandson is older.

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 5, 2025

    Turkey Swamp Park

    Turkey Swamp State Park Campground

    Great campground! Sites are in the woods and widely spaced apart to give you privacy and the feeling of being out in the Forrest. There are tent and RV sites and you are allowed to have a tent on the site with an RV at no extra charge. The bathrooms and showers are clean and well maintained. There is pretty lake with good fishing and they sell bait at the Ranger office. There are lots of trails and the packed dirt roads are nice for bike riding. There are playgrounds and picnic areas as well. This is a lovely campground.

  • GThe Dyrt PRO User
    May. 8, 2025

    Heckscher State Park Campground

    My favorite place for group camping

    This place is the best around for group and family camping. The entire campground is one flat open space where some sites are full in the shade and other sites (lower numbers) have lots of sun. I've been going here every summer since 2019 after it re-opened. Each site has a picnic table and grill. Water is also available near the sites.

    You can come here in tents as well as RVs and the staff is very nice. They toilets are cleaned constantly, though they are not immaculate. There is a shop at the entrance to get supplies if you need it and you can rent firepits and buy firewood. The ice cream trucks comes by as well. There is a playground just for the campground.

    Bring a bicycle or scooper and you can ride the loop around to the beach; you can also drive to the beach. There is a pool, but it has not been open for many years. There are also hiking trails and a place where you can rent a kayak.

    On one visit there was a magician performing for the camp goers. I've even been there while there was a philharmonic concert near the campground.

    Park staff and rangers regularly patrol the campground and are diligent about cleaning up.

  • M
    May. 3, 2025

    Blydenburgh County Park

    Great stay

    If your going to be on Long Island ,Suffolk county is really only RV friendly place.Worth buying green key card for resident access.200 but you’d spend that 4 nights regardless.Very clean campgrounds lots of space.Not much to do inside the grounds.

  • LThe Dyrt PRO User
    May. 1, 2025

    Turkey Swamp Park

    Beautiful park but tons of ticks

    I was so excited when we got here. The sites are spacious and it’s really beautiful. But by the 2nd day I had 3 ticks on me. My dog had one and by the end my husband had 2. That was so crazy because we were just sitting by our camper. I have been RVing for 2-3 years and this is the first time this many ticks ambushed us. I could not enjoy myself after having 3 biting me at one time. My husband had just come out of the shower and found 2 on him( not yet attached). Also the bathroom s don’t have shelves and the showers are not very convenient. You have to come out practically naked to get your towel. And since none of the sites have sewers you have to use them.

  • Jacey H.
    Apr. 13, 2025

    West Point FMWR Round Pond Outdoor Recreation Area

    Beautiful Military Campgrounds

    The campground is beautiful and the staff was wonderful! We started our camping season off right with a quick weekend stay at Round Pound. We were very impressed with the playground on site! Unfortunately, due to our early start in the camping season the weather did not allow us to enjoy fishing or the beach or water hook ups, however all areas looked well maintained. We are looking forward to stopping by Round Pond again in the near future.

    Just a note to other campers with T-Moblie, we did not have any service on the campsite, however just a hop in the car or a quick walk down the mountain for 5G service near the entrance off the main road. There is also free wifi at the commissary/exchange, which is about 2 miles away.

Guide to Queens

Camping near Queens, New York, offers a mix of beautiful nature and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a family-friendly adventure, there are several campgrounds to explore.

What to do

  • Explore beaches: Sandy Hook — Gateway National Recreation Area is a great spot for beach lovers. One camper mentioned, "We set up camp and went to the beach across the street for sunset," highlighting the easy access to beautiful sandy shores.
  • Biking and hiking: Cheesequake State Park Campground has well-kept trails perfect for biking. A visitor noted, "We used the bikes we brought to ride the well-kept trail about 2 miles to Beach D."
  • Historical sites: Allaire State Park offers a historical village where you can learn about the past. A reviewer said, "There is a historical village where you can visit a blacksmith shop and other spaces to learn about the history."

What campers like

  • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained bathrooms and showers. One visitor at Mahlon Dickerson Reservation said, "The campground is clean, paved nicely and well run."
  • Friendly staff: Many campers enjoy the welcoming atmosphere. A reviewer at Butterfly Camping Resort mentioned, "The staff was extremely kind and helpful and took great care of us!"
  • Quiet surroundings: Campers often seek peace and quiet. A visitor at Blydenburgh County Park said, "The campground itself was clean, the bathrooms were clean and it was centrally located to what I wanted to do."

What you should know

  • Roach issues: Some campgrounds have had pest problems. A camper at Sandy Hook — Gateway National Recreation Area reported, "We woke up to our tent and everything left out of the tent covered in roaches."
  • Limited amenities: Not all campgrounds have full amenities. A visitor at Cheesequake State Park Campground noted, "The bathroom/shower facility is older and has limited stalls."
  • Crowded on weekends: Many campgrounds can get busy, especially during summer weekends. A camper at Allaire State Park mentioned, "It was quite crowded!"

Tips for camping with families

  • Plan activities: Look for campgrounds with activities for kids. A reviewer at Tip Tam Camping Resort said, "There is plenty to do or not. Kids can go mini-golfing, swimming, and more."
  • Choose shaded sites: Keep your family cool by picking sites with tree coverage. One camper at Butterfly Camping Resort appreciated the "good tree coverage."
  • Bring games: Having games on hand can keep kids entertained. A visitor at Liberty Harbor RV Park mentioned, "There were several cafes and restaurants within walking distance," making it easy to grab snacks for family game night.

Tips from RVers

  • Know your rig: Maneuvering can be tricky in some campgrounds. A reviewer at Liberty Harbor RV Park advised, "Getting in and out is not for someone in a brand new 45' travel trailer."
  • Check for amenities: Make sure the campground has the hookups you need. A camper at Blydenburgh County Park noted, "The dump station is basically not accessible to a big rig."
  • Stay connected: If Wi-Fi is important, check reviews. A visitor at Butterfly Camping Resort mentioned, "They offer wifi which is nice to have, but it didn’t work very well."

Camping in Queens, NY, and the surrounding areas can be a great experience with the right preparation and knowledge. Enjoy your outdoor adventure!

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find campgrounds in Queens, NY?

While Queens itself doesn't have campgrounds within the borough, several options are available within driving distance. Croton Point Park is just 30-40 minutes from Western Queens, situated along the Hudson River with multiple outdoor activities. For those willing to travel a bit further, Heckscher State Park Campground on Long Island provides camping facilities within reasonable driving distance. Both locations offer a natural escape from the city. Other nearby options include Nickerson Beach Park Campground and Battle Row Campground, though availability may be limited and reservations are recommended, especially during peak season.

Can I find campgrounds with electric hookups near Queens?

Liberty Harbor RV Park is the closest option with electrical hookups, primarily designed for RVs but with limited tent options as well. While not a traditional campground experience, it offers convenient transit connections to NYC. Cheesequake State Park Campground is another option within reasonable driving distance that provides electric hookups for campers. For those willing to travel a bit further, Ward Pound Ridge Reservation and Wawayanda State Park Campground both offer sites with electricity. Reservations are strongly recommended for all these locations, especially during peak camping season, as sites with hookups tend to fill quickly.

Are there tent camping options available near Queens?

Yes, there are several tent camping options near Queens. Sandy Hook — Gateway National Recreation Area offers reasonable rates for tent camping with private spaces that include fire pits. The ocean is nearby with lifeguards on duty, and you can even take a boat from NYC. Beaver Pond Campground — Harriman State Park is another option with affordable rates ($15 per night for NY residents, slightly more for out-of-state visitors). For a more unique experience, Liberty Harbor RV Park has a small area for tents, though it primarily caters to RVs, and offers easy transit access to NYC.

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