3 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Winding Hills Park maintains 51 wooded campsites for pets and their owners within a clean, quiet setting near Spring Glen. The campground features large, private sites with fire rings and picnic tables, some offering electric hookups for $45 ($40 for non-electric). Dogs must remain leashed throughout the park's trail system, which provides multiple opportunities for exercise around the lake and pond areas. The bathrooms and free hot showers are cleaned daily, with staff regularly patrolling the grounds. RVers appreciate the available dump station, though it remains locked when not in use—simply call the posted number for staff assistance. Campers browse The Dyrt when exploring the best sites near Spring Glen, New York.
Jellystone Park at Birchwood Acres and Thousand Trails Rondout Valley offer pet-friendly cabin options for those wanting more amenities while camping with dogs. Both campgrounds provide full hookup RV sites and tent camping with pets, though specific pet policies vary. Boulder Point Campground's stunning primitive setting welcomes pets with spacious, clean sites ideal for smaller campers and tents. Campfires are permitted at most locations, and the Samuel F. Pryor III Shawangunk Gateway Campground provides dedicated tent sites for hikers with dogs. The New York City North-Newburgh KOA accommodates pets in both tent and RV sites from May through November. Local parks require pets to be supervised at all times, with quiet hours strictly enforced from 10pm to 7am to prevent excessive barking that disturbs other campers.
"We got a red carpet site by the Gaga pit and near the water park (Cindy bear lane) and it was a convenient yet noisy site. Kids were at the playground 8 am or before and the noise woke us up."
"With a new check in area, Gardiner has really stepped up. They expanded the pool area to include another pool plus splash area and water slides."
"Great place situated in a great area with lots to do all within an hour's drive. Even camping during a pandemic was peaceful & fun!"
"This is a Thousand trails campground so it was free. I think the regular price is $64. Full hookups, tents and cabins to rent. Pleanty to do in and around campground."
"We have stayed here multiple times since it’s so close to home. Reservations are needed only for major holidays during camping season; Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day."
"The trails to walk on are perfect to get out of the campsite for a few hours. There are no spots with sewer hookup but they have a dumping area."
from $25 - $30 / night
"Our RV site was private, surround by trees with a nice fire pit and picnic table."
"There are no bathrooms in the cabin but there are public restrooms nearby. The resorts is decked out with 2 playgrounds, a splash park, kiddie pool, family pool and hot tub."
"Small dog park, communal spaces, and a camp store all made the place feel like a little village. They even have a wine store- cab sav was good. WiFi I work remotely and WiFi is always an issue."
"The staff was nice and they were dog friendly!"
"I definitely recommend trying to get the walk-in (meaning you can't drive to them) sites (8-15) because they're just a little bit more set back and kind of wonderfully wooded all around. 8 & 9 seemed"
"There are drive-up sites and also walk-in sites. No fire pits at individual campsites, though. Only a group fire pit."
"This property has several sites for you to setup your tent, camper, van, or RV (only small tow behinds or popups, no large RVs) Nearby are wineries to explore. Nice bathrooms and showers!"
from $78 - $400 / night
"Best views around and close to the horses! Second night we got a special site with an amazing fire-pit. Last night was cool amongst the pine trees, a fire pit and epic views. "
"But the location is great for accessing the Shawamhunks. Given the lack of affordable RV campgrounds (and even the few expensive ones) in the area, this stands out."
from $25 - $100 / night
"My original site had been moved by ReserveAmerica without notification but the staff at Korns Campground moved me to an even better site with a closer proximity to the bathroom."
"We parked right next to our camp site and had water, fire pit, outlets, and our car all in one area. One of the owners came out to make sure we were all ok."
from $30 - $60 / night
TravelerFree site ran by Peekemoose forest. There are supposed to be 12 along throughout the valley, this is the only one we were able to locate. Was able to access easily with a minivan and has a nice flat area. Can see the highway from the site.
ScoutOctober leaves starting to fall makes for a very quiet, peaceful midweek evening in one of the two dispersed car camping sites. Exactly what I was hoping for - private and empty and lovely. Easy to find - two dispersed car sites are to the left at the fork in the road before the trailhead.
GuideMade a reservation (site44) since I arrived as the sun had set. Office registration was open until 8. Staff was neither friendly nor unfriendly. Bathroom was dated but fine and a short walk from my site. CG was emptier being a Tuesday night in mid-October, so was plenty of space.
Great trail following the Hudson River. Beautiful fall colors.
ScoutI stayed here in March 2026 for a night before going snowboarding at Belleayre Mountain. It was in the middle of a snowstorm on a Tuesday night, so I had the whole place to myself, which was nice.
ScoutNice campground, bathrooms are clean but dated, first come first serve for the sites.
Travelerbeautiful quiet space, great home base for the Catskills and small towns around here. note there's only a few spots. road conditions were fine.
RangerI'll start by saying this is a site-specific review (C20). I booked using Campspot and didn't select my own site but put in the criteria for my rig (30ft TT plus truck) and got a 50A back-in spot. The site was big but abnormal. Between the picnic table placement and the trees, I ended up right around 50ft from the electric and water, and the water spigot was so low I could barely put on my camco filter. With the uneven dirt roads, I had to unhitch with my truck in a gigantic puddle (lol). The site was otherwise fine aside from my gate code not working on Day 2. As for the campground as a whole, I thought it was pretty unique place by the river that offered several good amenities and activities, like downstream river tubing, an arcade, bathroom/shower facilities, a small store, little trails, and more. I would say this place borders the more primitive side.
ScoutPast reviews has mentioned that the office seems to be closed often, while I found that to be true I had no reason to contact anyone. This is definitely one of the cleanest quiets site I’ve ever visited
GuideDefinitely a wide variety of sites—look at the site pictures before booking—there are two areas where it’s just an open field with bonfires and picnic tables that I’d avoid. I could see a large group going there or something but personally it doesn’t offer any privacy.
BUT if you book one of the other sites that DOES have privacy you’ll be in camping heaven. The “hike in” sites are more like “walk-in,” I was worried at first but it’s some are as little as a few yards from the road. The most annoying part was lugging the cooler back and forth, but totally worth it
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Birchwood Acres welcomes pets with spacious campsites for tents, RVs, and cabin accommodations. The campground maintains strict quiet hours enforced to ensure a peaceful environment for all campers and their four-legged companions. Thousand Trails Rondout Valley and Skyway Camping Resort also accommodate pets throughout their facilities, offering full hookups and amenities for campers traveling with animals. Most campgrounds in the Spring Glen area require pets to remain on leash at all times within the property. Boulder Point Campground provides primitive camping options with bathroom facilities and showers for those seeking a more rustic experience with pets. Jellystone Park Gardiner features glamping and yurt options that accept animals, making it possible for pet owners to enjoy alternative accommodations. Campers browse The Dyrt when exploring the best sites near Spring Glen, New York.
Winding Hills Park offers large, private sites nestled in wooded surroundings where pets can enjoy shade during summer camping trips. The park's trails provide excellent walking opportunities for dogs, with benches positioned around the lake and pond areas for resting while keeping pets leashed. Gunx Camping on a Horse Farm provides a unique setting with mountain views and private campsites accessible by car, though amenities are limited to portable toilets only. When camping with pets in the area, campers should note that water at some facilities like Winding Hills may have a sulfur smell that sensitive dogs might detect. The KOA in Plattekill accommodates pets with tent and RV sites available from May through November. Wildlife encounters are possible in these wooded settings, so keeping dogs secured is essential for their safety and the protection of local fauna.
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