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Nickerson Beach Park Campground welcomes dogs with specific limitations. While pets are allowed throughout the main camping area, dogs are prohibited on the beach itself. The campground features a dedicated dog run located on the opposite side of the beach parking lot, providing space for pets to exercise off-leash after a day of camping. Several campgrounds near Roosevelt accommodate pets including Blydenburgh County Park, which offers year-round camping on grassy sites with lovely trees. Most pet-friendly sites in the area provide basic amenities like picnic tables, fire rings, and access to bathrooms with showers. Sites typically range from $22 to over $100 per night depending on location and amenities. Campground cleanliness varies, with some visitors noting particularly clean facilities at Blydenburgh while others report maintenance issues at Heckscher State Park.
Hiking trails at Blydenburgh County Park offer excellent dog-walking opportunities, with a 7-mile loop around the lake where pets are frequently spotted alongside horses. When camping with pets in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, it's important to note that most campgrounds require leashes when pets are outside vehicles or RVs. The region experiences hot, humid summers and potentially chilly fall camping conditions, requiring owners to plan accordingly for pet comfort. Several beachfront camping options exist, though pet access to beaches is often restricted, as noted at Nickerson Beach. Many RV parks in the area offer full hookups including water, sewer, and electric, making extended stays with pets more comfortable. Pet owners report staff at most campgrounds regularly enforce pet policies through routine site checks.
"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."
"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"
"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"* 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"A little intimidating driving in to a nondescript gate at the end of a narrow street but the overall experience exceeded expectation."
from $130 / night
Check Availabilityfrom $85 - $120 / 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"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."
from $200 / 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
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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
Smith Point County Park and nearby campgrounds provide varied pet-friendly camping options near Roosevelt, New York. The area sits at low elevations with most campgrounds below 100 feet above sea level. Summer temperatures typically range from 70-85°F with high humidity, while fall brings cooler conditions with average temperatures of 55-65°F during camping season.
Beach exploration: 7-mile trail system at Blydenburgh County Park surrounds a lake where pets are welcome. "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.
Beachfront recreation: Ocean access at Smith Point County Park offers pet-friendly areas near the water. "A short walk from the ocean to the bay, both accessible by walking from your campsite," reports Ali O. The park also features "a general store, complete with an ice cream shop window, on the grounds."
Urban excursions: Day trips to NYC attractions from Jersey City's Liberty Harbor RV Park which offers pet access. "Very convenient location. My wife visited Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island... Easy access with our 32 foot RV pulling our Jeep," writes Kevin A.
Platform camping sites: Elevated spots at Wildwood State Park Campground keep tents dry during wet weather. "This is one of my favorite campgrounds solely because there are platform sites so I can place my tent on a concrete or wooden platform," explains a camper.
Natural surroundings: Forest camping at smaller parks provides seclusion. "I felt like I was suddenly transported upstate when in fact I had only driven 2 towns over... Group camping has a limit of 2 cars per site. This helped support a feeling of secluded tranquility," reports Linda A. about her experience.
Seasonal amenities: Fall camping options remain available when other facilities close. "Clean, quiet. Very close to everything," notes Clifford about Nickerson Beach. Many campgrounds allow pets year-round, with Blydenburgh County Park offering "great hiking, clean, close facilities and well maintained" throughout the seasons.
Limited ocean access: Beach restrictions often apply to pets despite campground pet policies. "Campsite allows dogs, however, the beach does not. They have a small dog run on the other side of the large beach parking lot," advises a visitor to Nickerson Beach.
Reservation requirements: Advance booking essential for pet-friendly sites, especially at Heckscher State Park Campground during peak times. "They have changed and modernized the light fixtures... There are also plans to install a playground within the campground," notes park management, indicating ongoing improvements.
Site spacing: Variable privacy levels between campgrounds affect pet comfort. "The campground is flat and open, no trees, no nothing really," reports one camper about Nickerson Beach, while another notes Blydenburgh offers "sites that are spaced enough to allow a true feeling of escaping into the woods."
Playgrounds and facilities: Kid-friendly amenities at Beaver Pond Campground provide entertainment options. "Short distance from NYC, very organized, clean pond, has a playground, showers, bathroom. Your phone will have signal," advises Zorina N.
Beach access considerations: Plan for walking distances with children and pets at oceanside parks. At Smith Point, campers note it's a "1 minute walk over the dune to the Atlantic ocean" while sites offer "trex picnic table on a cement patio."
Wildlife encounters: Educational opportunities abound but require supervision. "We had visits from the nearby deer," mentions a Smith Point visitor, while Blydenburgh campers report seeing a variety of wildlife during their stays that children enjoy observing.
Hookup availability: Water and electric services vary by campground. At Wildwood State Park, "There was water, electric and sewer hookups at each site," though one camper noted it was "an expensive place to camp."
Size restrictions: Large rig access depends on specific campground layouts. At Liberty Harbor RV Park, "If it's packed, your neighbor will be within inches of your rig," warns Keith and Tia S., suggesting selecting "one of the larger end row sites to get a little extra elbow room."
Seasonal concerns: Weather preparation for pet-friendly camping near Roosevelt includes humidity management. "If you're in a sweltering tent," advises an Ali O. about Smith Point County Park, be "prepared to wake early" due to lack of shade at some oceanfront sites.
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