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Mountain Lakes Park and Jellystone Park Gardiner house luxury glamping accommodations within driving distance of Shrub Oak, New York. Mountain Lakes features modern yurts nestled among several scenic lakes, providing an upscale outdoor experience without sacrificing comfort. Each glamping site includes electricity, comfortable sleeping arrangements, and picnic tables, while maintaining a natural setting. "Mountain Lakes park is a great place to camp within driving distance from NYC. A fun option available at Mountain lakes is to rent a yurt to camp in," notes one visitor. At Jellystone Park Gardiner, premium glamping tents and yurts offer family-friendly luxury with access to full bathrooms, showers, and trash service, creating a hassle-free glamping experience.
The natural surroundings enhance these unique glamping experiences with numerous hiking trails accessible directly from the glamping sites. Jellystone Park features an extensive water park, bouncy pads, mini-golf, basketball courts, and a variety of organized activities specifically designed for families with children. Historic Hudson Valley Riverside Hemp Farm provides a more secluded glamping option with drinking water, shower facilities, and fire pits in a serene riverfront setting. According to a camper, "This place is incredible. Being military-only keeps standards high, the campground clean and well maintained." Most glamping sites are seasonal, typically operating from April through October or November, with some requiring reservations well in advance during peak summer months.
"Bath houses are absolutely spotless. Fire pits, electric and water hook ups only. Will return! Staff is friendly and helpful. Military families should check it out!"
"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!"
from $25 - $40 / night
Check Availability"Mountain Lakes park is a great place to camp within driving distance from NYC. A fun option available at Mountain lakes is to rent a yurt to camp in."
"A gorgeous piece of land that contains lakes, a lookout and Mt. Bailey, the highest point in Westchester County. A dirt road loops through the property with trails off and through it."
"The camp is set up in a “blank slate, parking lot” type style, with a big field, center for tent camping or to be used for sports or other activities."
"We had full hookups with 50-amp electrical service- which all worked fine. The entire park seemed to be well maintained and clean."
"Yes, this is a military-only campground but, that doesn't take away from how incredible it is and that is properly advertised.
This place is incredible. "
from $20 - $150 / night
Check Availability"Location- 4 stars- close to NYC but kinda just in the woods and close to homes, not much around. Sites- 4 stars- a real mixed bag- the rv/trailer only section is really nice, wooded."
"Amenities Bathrooms are older and need of some repair but let me tell you I was very happy to see a normal shower head with real hot water! So no complaints here."
from $99 / night
Check Availability"Camping for summer is pretty limited to Sawmill Lake, as the other locations are for groups or winter camping."
"It is not very private/secluded as it is right by the road, but we enjoy waving at neighbors driving or walking by. Short 5-10 min walk to the restroom and water, no sinks or showers."
from $5 - $20 / night
Check Availability"Cabins are always clean and stocked with firewood. Lots of hiking trails. Trading post is well stocked and volunteers are always friendly and able to answer any questions"
"One rustic place with many hiking trails to choose from. Camp also provides trucking of gear weather permitting. No vehicles allowed to drive through camp. Trading Post for treats and other items."
from $5 - $200 / night
Check Availability"The staff was friendly and accommodating, and the camp store was well-stocked with essentials."
"Rafting and hiking is always a great time, and you can have a good campfire with music and a few beers and nobody is going to bother you."
from $75 - $400 / night
Check Availability"Arrived to campsite late but easily found. Campsite and lean to was clean. Fire pit with grill and picnic table."
"There are level padded sites with electric and water (in warmer months). Sites were spaced out with beautiful woods in the background. Hiking trail goes right through the campground."
ScoutThis 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.
GuideStayed 2 nights and it was really nice. Camping for summer is pretty limited to Sawmill Lake, as the other locations are for groups or winter camping. 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. Bathrooms are spaced out. No running water except for pump founded outside of the bathrooms. Toilets are pump flushed. Showers are only located INSIDE High Point State Park, not throughout the campsites, but entry is free for campers. One hiking trail is accessible in Sawmill campground, 3 others are accessible on the road outside of the campground and the rest are located inside the park. When you arrive you have to check in with the park office for your campsite tag. Hours are 8-4. Park officials come through the campsites pretty regularly, a few times a day which is nice. Areas are clean and well maintained.
ScoutNice, family friendly campground with 3 levels to camp at. Top level has a pool, showers and bathrooms with laundry area and game room. Middle level has open field with bathrooms with sinks and running water. There is water and electric on the sites at the middle level. River level has more primitive bathrooms and some bathrooms with running water. You can camp right next to the river and it has a great view.
LegendLocation- 4 stars- close to NYC but kinda just in the woods and close to homes, not much around.
Sites- 4 stars- a real mixed bag- the rv/trailer only section is really nice, wooded. Has a classic campground feel. The other tent/cabin side was loud and not private. Ours is really great- very woodsy and private, close to amenities.
Staff- 5 stars. Friendly and helpful.
Camping Clientele- 4- a real mixed bag here too.
Amenities- 4 stars. Two pools but both were overcrowded. Playground was large and in decent condition. Mini golf looked pretty small and basic. Jumping pad was under construction and closed, oh well.
Pleasant place overall. Worked well for us as a one night stop. Kids really enjoyed it.
GuideNo frills but beautiful. Bath houses are absolutely spotless. Fire pits, electric and water hook ups only. Will return! Staff is friendly and helpful. Military families should check it out!
RangerThis is a good platform campsite, with a lot of gravel parking or extra tent space. It is not very private/secluded as it is right by the road, but we enjoy waving at neighbors driving or walking by. Short 5-10 min walk to the restroom and water, no sinks or showers. The weather was warm and while it didn't rain, there were some morning drips and drops from the mountain dew or whatever condensing in the tree tops.
The setup is a bit weird, with an upper campsite trail/path cutting through the lower campsite. Twenty-nine is the lower campsite, 30 is the one up the hill. There might be some awkwardness if you did have neighbors at 30. They would be walking in between your tent and campfire, which would be awkward. However, there is a marked parking spot for 30 down the road a bit and also a rocky, more adventurous path through the woods up to the campsite. If asked, we would probably let 30 park with us since there is so much space and safer footing. It would probably be awesome to get both campsites if you had a larger group, 6+. Party campsite at the top and business campsite at the bottom? lol.
We didn't have neighbors at 30, but the campsite across the road, down by the lake, did park nearby. Setting up the hammock was a bit awkward.
Spiders, omg, spiders. So many spiders! I had to clear off so many spiders from my "porch" to sit without fear from above. I will bring a broom now to brush off my foes, the bane of my camping experience. If you can get over that, this is a very good campsite.
TravelerArrived to campsite late but easily found. Campsite and lean to was clean. Fire pit with grill and picnic table.
RangerThe campground at High Point State Park has 50 spacious tent sites, many with direct lake access, located in a wooded area surrounding Saw Mill Lake. Store food properly as there are bears in the area.
Swimming in the park, with a seasonal lifeguard, is a few miles away on Lake Marcia. A bathhouse with shower is also here (no shower or running water in the campground bathrooms). Show your campground receipt to avoid the entrance fee.
We also hiked Monument Trail (3.5 mile loop trail) from near Lake Marcia to High Point Monument and onward. The monument was erected in honor of war veterans and on weekends it is possible to ascend the staircase inside the 220-foot monument to ~1800 feet above sea level for mountain and valley views.
ScoutNot a whole lot for children to do. There’s a bounce pillow to jump on and a really old and rickity swing set and an old metal slide. also, there’s a pool, but that is in a state of disrepair. The concrete around Is all cracked and damaged, and one of the ladders to get out was missing, but the water was clean (most Important!). They Inflate these slides, but charge a ridiculous amount to use them. They have a snack snack shop with Ice cream. The campground itself is large, and our site was right on the river and of an ample size. We had the place to ourselves on Friday, and then Saturday they stacked people right on top of us, even though there were ample other sites to spread other campers out.. Sadly, there is trash, beer bottle caps, and broken glass everywhere. I did my best to clean up, but there was still stuff all over the place. You can bring rafts and tubes and float on the river, which looked fun.. they do not monitor nor enforce quiet hours, so we had to listen to latin music blasted until well past midnight (we finally gave up on the grounds to do their job and tell them to turn music down/off so we had to) and then they were loud/wasted drunk until the early hours of the morning.. the price was high for what was here... you would think for the cost you would get more—especially better service of the grounds (keeping it clean and keeping it at a respectable noise level during quiet hours.) Not impressed with this place. I’m sure there are better places nearby—
Shrub Oak, New York sits in the Hudson Valley region at approximately 400 feet above sea level, characterized by rolling hills and dense woodlands. The area experiences four distinct seasons with warm summers reaching the mid-80s°F and winter temperatures dropping below freezing. Camping options range from basic tent sites to upscale glamping accommodations, with most facilities operating from April through October.
Hiking trails: West Point FMWR Round Pond Recreation Area features several trails suitable for all skill levels. "Plenty of great hiking in the area in addition to beautiful Cold Spring, NY for the small-town charm," notes Becky G. The trails connect directly to campsites, making morning exploration convenient.
Water activities: Thousand Trails Rondout Valley offers creek access where kids can explore aquatic wildlife. "The creek that runs by the campground is gorgeous, and my kids had fun finding Crayfish," reports Kasey M. Swimming facilities at several parks provide relief during summer months.
Scenic viewpoints: For panoramic views, visit nearby lookout points. "A gorgeous piece of land that contains lakes, a lookout and Mt. Bailey, the highest point in Westchester County," writes Ben H. about Mountain Lakes Park. Many hiking trails lead to elevated vantage points overlooking the Hudson Valley.
Military-only facilities: West Point FMWR Lake Frederick Outdoor Recreation Area maintains high standards for service members. "Being military-only keeps standards high, the campground clean and well maintained," writes Heather M. These exclusive sites often feature additional amenities like laundry facilities and clean bathhouses.
Family-friendly activities: Jellystone Park Gardiner caters specifically to families with children. "Nice pool that is shallow so you can relax and let the little ones go in the water park section alone or they have a 3 ft pool also," says Amanda S. The park includes laser tag and a bounce pillow that keeps children entertained.
Proximity to NYC: Round Pond Recreation Area provides an accessible escape from urban areas. "Close enough to NYC area for comfortable and scenic drive. Great setting for a spontaneous camping trip," mentions Casey G. Many campgrounds in the region are within a 2-hour drive from New York City.
Reservation requirements: Most glamping sites near Shrub Oak require advance booking, especially during peak summer months. Sites at Mahlon Dickerson Reservation fill quickly. "We always hike to the lake here, it's a very easy hike and also very peaceful. Definitely come here when you get a chance," advises Paulene-Amanda M.
Seasonal operation: The majority of campgrounds open from April to October or November. Thousand Trails Rondout Valley has a specific season from "Apr 1 - Nov 1," according to their listing information.
Bathroom facilities: Quality varies significantly between campgrounds. While some offer clean, well-maintained facilities, others may be lacking. "Bath houses are absolutely spotless," reports Mindie C. about West Point FMWR Round Pond Recreation Area.
Choose activity-focused campgrounds: Kittatinny Campground offers water recreation packages. "My college friends go here each year to meet up and we have so much fun. The group sites are great and perfect for our 30-50 people. Definitely go for the rafting/tubing package, it was the best part of the trip!" shares Maggie K.
Select sites with playgrounds: Campgrounds with dedicated play areas keep children entertained. "We were very impressed with the playground on site!" mentions Jacey H. about Round Pond Recreation Area. Some campgrounds feature multiple playgrounds scattered throughout.
Consider noise levels: Family-oriented campgrounds can be noisy during daytime hours. "Kids were at the playground 8 am or before and the noise woke us up. The kids were around until about 10:30 or so each night," reports Stephanie H. about her experience at Jellystone Park.
Water hookups: Check the distance to water connections before setting up. "Website lists water hook ups at long distances but they have hose reels to help with that. Our site (15) said 75' however the 50' hose reel made it to our rv connection," explains antruze about Mahlon Dickerson Reservation.
Site leveling: High Point State Park Campground requires preparation for uneven terrain. "The sites are varied, some have tent platforms, it's just off the AT, but we have a trailer and the 'trailer' sites aren't level," notes Grant M. Bringing leveling blocks is recommended for most RV sites in the region.
Dump stations: Verify whether full hookups include sewer connections. "Nice and easy little campground. FYI.... Campground rules do not list anything about alcohol on the website or the emailed rules given after reservation, however there is a alcohol prohibited sign as you enter," advises antruze about Mahlon Dickerson's facilities.
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