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Nickerson Beach Park Campground's dog-friendly sites near Long Beach offer RV and tent camping with clean showers and beach access. Located in Lido Beach, the campground provides water and electric hookups, sanitary dump, and a designated dog area. Beaver Pond Campground in Harriman State Park permits dogs within tent and RV sites that include picnic tables and fire rings. Blydenburgh County Park in Smithtown maintains open year-round sites with pet-friendly policies, offering grass camping areas and well-maintained hiking trails. Smith Point County Park allows pets at its waterfront campground with full hookups, picnic tables, and fire rings. Many campers note the campgrounds enforce leash requirements and provide waste disposal stations, though dogs are not permitted on the main beach at Nickerson.
Watch Hill Fire Island Campground on Fire Island National Seashore permits pets at its secluded sites located behind protective dunes, approximately 10 minutes from beach access. Wildlife encounters require careful pet management, particularly at Beaver Pond where bears are active in the area. Dogs must remain leashed on trails throughout all park systems, with Blydenburgh's trail system featuring a 7-mile loop around the lake particularly popular among dog owners. Liberty Harbor RV Park in Jersey City offers a unique urban camping experience where pets are allowed while providing easy access to public transportation into Manhattan. During summer months, mosquitoes can be intense at shoreline locations like Watch Hill, requiring appropriate protection for both pets and owners. The dog run at Nickerson provides an alternative exercise area when beaches restrict pet access.
"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"
"* 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"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"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"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"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
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 Availability"Literally steps to the beach."
"A short walk from the ocean to the bay, both accessible by walking from your campsite. No shade so be prepared to wake early if you’re in a sweltering tent. Staff has been great, no complaints."
"Recently went camping in our pull behind, met some old friends and had a great time. Rangers have a hardon for people screwing up tho. Think they're all that and then some..."
"Great Location Clean Park."
from $33 / 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
Long Island's south shore, where Seaford is located, features protected coastal wetlands and barrier islands that create a unique camping environment. Camping options near Seaford provide access to both the Great South Bay and Atlantic Ocean, with elevations rarely exceeding 20 feet above sea level. Summer temperatures typically range from 70-85°F with higher humidity near water.
Beach activities: Smith Point County Park offers direct access to ocean swimming and fishing. "A short walk from the ocean to the bay, both accessible by walking from your campsite. No shade so be prepared to wake early if you're in a sweltering tent," notes Ali O., who gave the park 5 stars.
Wildlife watching: Blydenburgh County Park provides opportunities to spot local wildlife. "We visited in late July. Park was excellent. Lots of long haulers it seemed around the sites. Row boat for fishing was great," shares Christopher S., who appreciated the natural setting.
Hiking opportunities: Harriman State Park features extensive trail networks. "We didn't take the Perkins Memorial Tower trail, but heard it was amazing," writes Steve W., who explored the area's Revolutionary-era historical sites and noted wildlife encounters.
Water recreation: Southaven County Park allows boat rentals for exploring local waterways. "If you like water activities and hiking, then chances are you will probably like this campground. I rented a rowboat, and used that for a large part of the morning. They also have some kayaks available to rent," says Kari M.
Convenient location: Liberty Harbor RV Park provides urban proximity while allowing pets. "2 ferries that run to Manhattan. Path train is a 12 minute walk away that will take you to Manhattan. Jersey city has a lot of restaurants and bars walking distance," explains Karen S.
Clean facilities: Nickerson Beach Park Campground maintains well-kept amenities. "Spent 2 weeks here while on assignment this spring. Clean, quiet. Very close to everything," reports Clifford, noting its convenience to local attractions.
Natural surroundings: Wildwood State Park offers wooded sites with beach access. "This site gives you the North Shore experience with high bluffs, sandy calm beaches along the Long Island Sound, and views of CT across the water. Lots of other nice state parks in the area," explains Amber A.
Spacious campsites: Smith Point County Park features generous site dimensions. "Great sites with plenty of room, though they are close together. But was worth it for the amenities and fantastic views. Stayed on the bayside (site 30), which had a fantastic direct bay view," reports Gianna.
Seasonal considerations: Summer camping requires preparation for insects and heat. "When we first arrived to the campground, we were immediately getting attacked so we doused ourselves in deet. Even with the bug spray, the relief didn't last long," warns Rosie R. about Watch Hill Fire Island Campground.
Pet restrictions: While many campgrounds allow dogs, beach access may be limited. "Campsite allows dogs, however, the beach does not. They have a small dog run on the other side of the large beach parking lot," notes Theresa G. about Nickerson Beach.
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