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Nearby RV parks accommodate campers seeking developed sites with water and electric hookups. Black Bear RV Park in Florida, NY offers 74 sites with full hookups including 30 and 50-amp electric service, remaining open year-round with pull-through access for larger rigs. Mountain Top RV Park provides full hookup RV sites with 50-amp service on level gravel pads, while Tri-State RV Park in Matamoras, PA features big-rig friendly sites with sewer, water, and electric connections. Beaver Pond Campground at Harriman State Park operates seasonally from April through October with water and electric hookups on both pull-through and back-in sites. "Our site was level, good placement of electric water & sewer connects," noted one camper about their experience at a nearby park.
Access roads to several parks require careful navigation, particularly for longer rigs approaching campgrounds in the more mountainous areas. Most RV parks in the region maintain dump stations on premises, though availability varies by season with many closing between November and April. Cell service fluctuates significantly across the area, with several reviews mentioning spotty coverage for all carriers. Pets are generally permitted at most facilities, though breed restrictions may apply. During peak summer and fall foliage seasons, advance reservations become essential as parks fill quickly, especially on weekends. Picnic tables and fire rings are standard amenities at most sites, though some parks prohibit ground fires and provide only raised grills for cooking.
"Very family friendly and lots to do."
"Our RV site was private, surround by trees with a nice fire pit and picnic table."
"Open during the winter. Easy on, easy off. Lots of pull through sites. Next to grocery store. CLEAN bathrooms, showers, laundry. Super nice owners. Perfect for an overnight stop."
"This place is unique by location alone! We stopped for two nights on our way to CT. They have an onsite buffet with live entertainment if your timing is right."
"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"The newly upgraded camp infrastructure elevated the stay, providing amenities for comfort and entertainment."
"We really enjoyed our stay at Mountain Top. We had to come to the area kind of last minute, and they were very accommodating!"
from $89 / night
Check Availability"Nice well maintained park, full hookups with cable and wifi. Office forgot to give us wifi info and had closed early. Very nice staff."
"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."
"While I don't have other TT campgrounds to compare this to, I do have a lot of experience in state parks and private campgrounds. If you are looking for an RV resort-type place, this isn't it."
"Have stayed here several times - great location and nice, full hook-up sites. Back-in and pull through sites and can accommodate large rigs. A little expensive but everything is included."
"This is definitely one of the cleanest quiets site I’ve ever visited"
from $82 - $95 / 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"Lots of seasonals and lots of cabins, many RV sites I think all with full hookups. A bit pricey. And also no garbage anywhere near the RV sites!"
"Weekend was busy as usual but during the week it seems to be seasonal that stay. A bit out here in the middle of nowhere, 15-20 minutes from any town. Make sure you have what you need!"
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.
ScoutNice campground, bathrooms are clean but dated, first come first serve for the sites.
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
GuideBooked the day before—even on the holiday weekend! Just 1.5 hours outside of NYC, site was a bit close to the neighbors (fire pit was very far back and basically in the neighbors’ campsite, but we put up a “privacy clothesline” and hung a tarp over it for a bit of extra coverage.
The staff was friendly and helpful, they said it was the busiest they’ve seen the campground all year (there were lots of large groups but everyone seemed to settle down by 9:30pm
Poison ivy was EVERYWHERE at our site so make sure to stick to the open areas and the paths. Lots of families around, we felt very safe Bathrooms were fine—it was my impression they’re usually cleaner but the high traffic of the weekend left a bit to be desired, (lots of families around=dirty diapers in the bathroom trash bin) but it’s camping! I’m not gonna argue w a flushing toilet!
TravelerThis area seems to be devoid of campgrounds except for this one. It’s basically just a large parking lot with hook ups. Completely open, which is great for Starlink. Bathrooms were slightly above average; fairly clean and places to hang clothes for your shower. Has a laundry but be sure to bring quarters. It is about 100 yards from the interstate so you’ll get a lot of noise and diesel exhaust fumes.
RangerWe camped here in our pop up for our Anniversary in November. We were impressed with the cleanliness and available amenities for the time of year we were camping in! Close proximity to DWG and PA AND NJ attractions.
RangerWe booked a cabin at the last minute and were pleasantly surprised that the cabin had heat and electricity! It was very close to the awesome heated bathroom also! We were also able to catch a beautiful sunset! Great camp all around!
RV campsites near Sterling Forest offer electric and water hookups with accessible amenities throughout the year. The terrain ranges from 900 to 1,400 feet in elevation with mostly wooded sites across the Ramapo Mountains. Seasonal availability varies significantly, with some parks like Black Bear RV Park remaining open year-round while others close between November and April.
Lake activities at Harriman State Park: Beaver Pond Campground provides easy access to Welch Lake with a lifeguard-monitored beach for swimming during summer months. "A stones throw from NYC this beautiful area combines Lake Welch and Harriman State Park. This camp ground is laid back away from the busy activity of the big city," notes Brian O.
Historic trails exploration: Beaver Pond Campground connects to Bear Mountain State Park, offering access to the Appalachian Trail and historic Revolutionary-era paths. "A quick 15 minute drive from Beaver Pond, is Bear Mountain State Park. Here you can find some of the Appalachian Trail, with various smaller trail heads for this historic (Revolutionary Times 1770s) part of the region including the one to Doodle Town," explains Steve W.
Wildlife viewing: The forested campgrounds provide opportunities for wildlife observation, particularly deer. "The wildlife do roam around your campsite so be mindful of putting food and garbage away before sleeping," advises Kelvin at Beaver Pond Campground.
Platform campsites: Harriman State Park offers unique raised platform tent sites. "Many of the camping options were on platforms which is especially nice if it recently rained or if you are expecting rain during your stay," shares Ethan K.
Spacious, private sites: The layout at several campgrounds provides good separation between sites. "The biggest positive about Beaver Pond is how spread out it was. You definitely feel like you have your own space and are not camping on top of your neighbor," notes Ethan K.
Farm animal interactions: Pleasant Acres Farm RV Resort offers unique animal encounters. "The farm has goats, a donkey, and a pony within the campground. Very cool," reports Faith D. Another camper mentions, "Important to not miss: the amazingly beautiful miniature horse that wonders around its huge pin located in the middle of the campground."
Road noise varies by location: Some campgrounds experience significant highway noise. At Tri-State RV Park, "Located just off the highway so lots of vehicle noise 24/7. Sites are on a gravel lot," according to Michael H. Another camper notes, "While the staff is very friendly and polite you are basically in a old parking lot right below the freeway."
Campground terrain: The region features varying terrain, with some parks on mountainous sites requiring careful navigation. "Our site was level, good placement of electric water & sewer connects," one camper mentioned about a local park.
Off-season availability: Several campgrounds remain open year-round while others close seasonally. "Open during the winter. Easy on, easy off. Lots of pull through sites... Perfect for an overnight stop," reports BENdejo at Tri-State RV Park.
Playground access: Several parks offer playground amenities for children. Mountain Top RV Park has "a small playground that would be better suited for older children, and there's also a nice lounge room with games, a pool table, a tv and puzzles/board games," according to @HomegrownRV.
Swimming options: Pool facilities are available at some campgrounds. "They have a playground, hayride, animals to feed (goats, chickens, donkey and pony). There were some organized activities which was nice," notes Janelle G. at Pleasant Acres Farm.
Animal encounters: Children particularly enjoy the farm animals at Pleasant Acres Farm. "My daughter loved the horses and goats," shares Erin S., making this an excellent option for families with animal-loving kids.
Big rig considerations: Black Bear RV Park accommodates larger RVs with pull-through sites. "Back-in and pull through sites and can accommodate large rigs. A little expensive but everything is included," notes Dave S.
Garbage disposal: Some campgrounds have centralized trash collection that requires planning. At Pleasant Acres Farm, "The garbage situation was the worst... had their garbage and recycling very far away and without a golf cart or a car, you're stuck," explains Janelle G.
Seasonal amenities: Facilities like laundry, bathhouses, and dump stations may close seasonally. "All the buildings are closed due to Covid, so no laundry & no bathroom," reported one camper at Black Bear RV Park. Before booking, verify which amenities are open during your planned visit.
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