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Liberty Harbor RV Park in Jersey City offers 90 RV sites with electric hookups, water, and a dump station approximately 25 miles from Roslyn Heights. The park accommodates big rigs with both 30 and 50-amp service, though sites are tightly spaced in what is essentially a parking lot with hookups. "The 'campground' is nothing special. Literally a parking lot with water & electric hookups. Larger rigs will barely have a yard," noted one visitor. Closer to Roslyn Heights, Battle Row Campground in Old Bethpage provides year-round camping but lacks electric hookups and has limited amenities for RVers. Nickerson Beach Park Campground in Lido Beach features full hookup sites with 50-amp service and can accommodate larger RVs, though it operates seasonally from April to November.
Access to RV parks near Roslyn Heights can be challenging for larger motorhomes. Several parkways in the area have height restrictions that prohibit RVs, requiring alternate routing that may add significant travel time. One RV owner reported: "I drove down from Connecticut to Long Island to find the main routes to the campsite all went through New York's parkways. There are height restrictions on the parkways so RVs and semis cannot travel on them without a high risk of crashing into the bridges." Dump stations are limited in the immediate area, with Liberty Harbor and Nickerson Beach being among the few offering this service. Most RV parks in the region require reservations, particularly during summer months when beach access is a primary draw. Cell service is generally strong throughout the area, with most campgrounds reporting 3-4 bars of coverage.
"If you want to visit NYC and surrounding areas, this is the place. Expensive but... When you look at local hotel rates, not so much."
"Basicly a parking lot, but the location can't be beat. 2 ferries that run to Manhattan. Path train is a 12 minute walk away that will take you yyo manhatten."
from $145 - $180 / 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"Small campground W/ 8 spaces in the main area and 7 in an adjacent area. All spaces are level concrete With fill hookups and attached concrete patio."
"We stayed in site #1 with our 21' travel trailer. In our opinion this is the best site because you have an unobstructed view of Stockton Lake & the horizon over the ocean."
from $45 / night
Check Availability"Very 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."
"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."
"It’s close to NYC and has secluded, wooded sites nestled amongst big boulders. I have camped here in all seasons including early winter when all other places were closed."
"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."
from $21 / night
Check Availability"The campground was clean and quiet. RV hook-ups, tent platforms, and rustic tent sites were available."
"The grounds are just steps away from Welch Lake, offering a lifeguard monitored sandy beach which is open during the summer season for swimming, fishing, and small boat craft further out."
from $21 - $24 / night
Check Availability"This must be one of the most breathtaking camp grounds (family friendly) right on the Hudson. Tent sites are very private with some dirt roads to exit out but thats what make it unique experience!"
"Peaceful and gorgeous campsite, with plenty of space between sites. Great view of the Hudson, and playground within sight of our camper."
from $30 - $60 / night
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ScoutWe have a 42 ft 5th wheel toy hauler. A few Big Rig spots are available, but this is a Suffock Co Campground that is not well maintained. 2 miles of the Road have many areas of missing blacktop making a very rough ride with low branches. The dump station is basically not accessible to a big rig. Most of the longer sites were very difficult to level.
LegendPelton Pond - Clarence Fahnestock State Park Campground: (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good (70 yr olds in 17’ trailer). I rate based on desire for at least a moderate wilderness type experience w at least some camp site privacy. Overall Rating: Some spots: 4 , Some grouped spots: 2 Price 2023: $23 Usage during visit: Light Site Privacy: Some sites good. Some very poor. Site Spacing: Some sites good. Some very poor. Site surface: Grass/dirt/mud Reservations: Required Campground Noise: Quiet at our spot. Road Noise: Pretty load at our spot Through Traffic in campground: None Electric Hookup: No Sewer Hookup: No Dump Station: No Potable Water Available: Yes. At bathrooms and hand pumps Generators: Allowed Bathroom: Very old and very clean. Flush toilets. Heated. Showers: Very old and very clean. Heated Pull Throughs: Some Cell Service (AT&T): 3to 4 bars Setting: Spread out through a deciduous forest Weather: 50s high Bugs: None Solar: Food in some sites. Host: Did not see a host Rig size: 40’ max. Careful which site you choose. Sites: Pictures are of some of the more private sites which can have a trailer. Some sites are grouped in open areas. These lack privacy.
LegendWe stayed in site #1 with our 21' travel trailer. In our opinion this is the best site because you have an unobstructed view of Stockton Lake & the horizon over the ocean. Big rig spots are further back (around site 6-9 or so). 9 sites total & they are often booked, so need to do so in advance. Free beach just a few moments' walk down the road. Close to shore towns & many restaurants. Plenty of space for kids to play in the field/grass area. TONS of geese everywhere though. Pets are NOT allowed (but they'd probably help w the geese problem). You get access to the showers with a key card and when you check in, but I don't have anything to report as I used the bathroom/shower in our trailer. Price is great at $45/night. FULL hookups as well. Only annoying thing was the sewer hookup is about 18 inches off the ground so you need to lift the hose when emptying the tanks to ensure it actually fully drains.
RangerThis was a last-minute booking for us and we were delighted with the beachside cottage, with enough amenities that mom and dad did not worry we had their cutie with us for "camping". She's too little for backpacking into the woods but finally got to stay overnight and help with the campfire!
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GuideWe stayed here on a Thursday night in September prior to taking off backpacking. The campground was clean and quiet. RV hook-ups, tent platforms, and rustic tent sites were available. Our rustic tent site had a few good options for pitching a tent, as well as picnic table and fire ring.
Ranger said that during summer weekends the grounds fill up and can be quite noisy, but mid-week during the off-season it was great. Expect to purchase firewood, although scrounging for kindling was possible. Facilities were clean and what you'd expect from a campground.
Would definitely return!!
GuideStayed here for two nights with my popup and was surrounded by large motor homes/RVs. sites had zero privacy and were all pull through. There was water, electric and sewer hookups at each site, but this was an expensive place to ‘camp’. Bathrooms and showers were not really clean, which was surprising because most people used their personal bathroom/shower in their RV. It is close to the beach, but a very small and rocky beach. Overall, I don’t think this was the best place for us.
TravelerCampground: fairly secluded, forested, breezy with some wildlife. Small camp store. Ingress/Egress: Tight approach with multiple switchbacks and steep grades - if you’re coming in a towable rig over 36’ you might want to take a solo look first. Sites are oddly arranged and there aren’t any FHU sites. Cell: Verizon in spot C9 had 1-bar; we used Starlink for connectivity. Laundry: 3 washers & 3 dryers: $2.50 each. Dump Station: was close by (across the street) but we didn’t need it for our 3 day stay. Bathhouse: across the street, clean and we used it almost exclusively. Noise: Quiet with some small arms fire, but barely noticeable from our site. Site C9: can be viewed from Google street view site is north of the lake in the horseshoe road- some cabins are viewable as well. Site is gravel with composite picnic table, post metal grill and truck rim fire ring. Water pressure- fluctuated 30psi-50psi: hunted constantly. Cabins: available and in good order. They appear to be older, but still functional- mini log cabins $65/night (primitive-no bathroom)
TravelerThis is a popular site in the peak season. 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.
ScoutThis is one of our favorite camping spots. It’s close to NYC and has secluded, wooded sites nestled amongst big boulders. I have camped here in all seasons including early winter when all other places were closed. Cute trails for easy strolls around a pond with beavers.. no hookups and not many RVs. No playgrounds, and kids have to figure out how to amuse themselves in woods filled with chipmunks lots of places to hide. Shhh. Keep it quiet.
RV camping options around Roslyn Heights typically involve paved sites with varying degrees of privacy and hookup capabilities. The area's coastal location creates distinct summer and winter camping seasons, with high demand during warm months. Seasonal challenges include restrictions on fires at some campgrounds and navigation difficulties on Long Island's parkway system where vehicle height restrictions may require alternate routing.
Beach access at Heckscher State Park: Drive 5 minutes from the campground to the beach area where swimming and fishing are available. "The campsites are a short walk from the beach and also include a fire pit with Adirondack chairs and an outdoor shower on the exterior each property," notes a visitor to Heckscher State Park Campground.
Ferry trips from Jersey City: Take the ferry from near Liberty Harbor RV Park to reach Manhattan's financial district. "The ferry is 100-yards away that takes you to Wall Street M-F. There is a great market about 1/4 of a mile away, and the path that can take you to WTC or 33rd Street area is only a mile away," reports a camper at Liberty Harbor RV Park.
Hiking at Harriman State Park: Explore multiple trail systems including portions of the Appalachian Trail, with options for all skill levels. A camper at Beaver Pond noted, "It terminates at Iona Island Bird Sanctuary, a lovely long grassed marshland. The trails in the area are friendly to hikers, bikers, and the non arthritic kneers, as most are rated moderate to challenging."
Affordable military facilities: Active duty and veterans can access the National Guard Training Center sites for substantial savings. "Price is great at $45/night. FULL hookups as well. Only annoying thing was the sewer hookup is about 18 inches off the ground so you need to lift the hose when emptying the tanks to ensure it actually fully drains," reports a camper at Military Park NJ National Guard Training Center RV Sites.
Quiet off-season camping: Many Long Island campgrounds are significantly less crowded outside summer months. At Clarence Fahnestock State Park, a camper observed, "Weekends - this park is FULL! Make sure to reserve at least two weeks out. Weekdays? You should be in luck!"
Clean facilities at Battle Row: Regular maintenance makes this campground appealing despite limited amenities. "This was my first time camping here and I was amazed at how clean the sites were & quiet the campground was. The camp office workers are SO friendly and helpful," noted a visitor to Battle Row Campground.
Skyline RV Camp location change: Before booking this Brooklyn option, note its recent relocation. A recent visitor to Skyline RV Camp - Non-Waterfront reported: "Be advised that Skyline RV Camp has moved to: 50 Noble St, Brooklyn, NY 11222. The original property location at 2 Oak St was sold and is now private property. There no longer is a waterfront view of the NYC skyline when camping at Skyline RV."
Site selection matters at parks: Research specific site numbers before booking as quality varies widely. "This is one of my favorite campsites I have been to but only because after several visits we have finally found our favorite site. This place can book up during camping season in the Northeast so make sure to book early in advance."
Cell service reliability varies: While generally good, data speeds can slow considerably at some campgrounds. "Cell phone reception is limited - I had data but it was very slow which led to my phone's battery draining quickly."
Playground access: Heckscher State Park offers new play areas but requires driving from campsites. A reviewer commented, "They have 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."
Kid-friendly security at Beaver Pond: Regular ranger patrols make this a comfortable option for parents. "A stones throw from NYC this beautiful area combines Lake Welch and Harriman State Park. The camp ground is laid back away from the busy activity of the big city. The beach is secured with lifeguards and shower and bathroom facilities are available."
Family cottages as camping alternatives: For families new to camping or with very young children, consider Beaver Pond Campground — Harriman State Park for their platforms and amenities. "Great location and quick to get to from NYC. 45 minute drive and location has a lot of amenities. Full bathrooms and slop sinks throughout the campsite."
Tight spacing at urban RV parks: Prepare for minimal separation between vehicles at Liberty Harbor. "It's basically a gravel parking lot, with water and electricity. There is a dump station, but not the easiest to use. The laundry was not working properly and ate a good $5 of our quarters."
Navigating to campgrounds: Plan routes carefully as many Long Island parkways prohibit RVs. "I drove down from Connecticut to Long Island to find the main routes to the campsite all went through New York's parkways. There are height restrictions on the parkways so RVs and semis cannot travel on them without a high risk of crashing into the bridges."
Reservation priorities: Book well in advance for any summer stays, especially for waterfront sites. "This is a pricey park, but options are limited. As in almost non existent. This is a prime location for visiting the city or heading down the shore."
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