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Clarence Fahnestock State Park Campground permits dogs throughout its wooded campsites near Stormville, with options for tent camping and RV parking. Both drive-in and hike-in sites accommodate pets, making it suitable for various camping styles. Nearby, Sylvan Lake Beach Park and Mills Norrie State Park Campground also welcome pets at their cabin accommodations and camping areas. Most campgrounds in the region require pets to be leashed at all times, with typical restrictions including proper waste disposal and supervision. Beaver Pond Campground in Harriman State Park provides pet-friendly electric hookup sites in a forested setting. Local campers note that some sites at Fahnestock offer more seclusion than others, creating peaceful environments for pets that may be sensitive to crowds or noise.
The hiking trails surrounding these pet-friendly campgrounds provide excellent exercise opportunities for dogs, with the Appalachian Trail section passing through Fahnestock being particularly accessible. Water access varies by location—Canopus Lake in Fahnestock offers swimming opportunities though pets are typically restricted from designated beach areas. Taconic Hereford Multiple Use Park provides free dispersed camping with pets allowed, offering a more primitive experience for those seeking less developed campsites. Seasonal considerations include higher campground occupancy on summer weekends, with weekday camping offering more privacy and space for dogs to relax. Campers should be aware of wildlife interactions—the area has deer populations that frequently approach campsites, requiring dogs to be properly secured to prevent chasing wildlife.
"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."
"When you are camping with a large group of friends and don't all have access to a car, this is the perfect spot."
from $17 / night
Check Availability"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."
"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!"
"We stayed in lot 109, which was perfect because going through the really faint trail through the trees you can come to a ledge overlooking the Hudson River."
"There are great hiking trails on the Hudson River right outside your campsite. Amenities are the great outdoors and an ancient bath house built during the New Deal in the 1930's."
from $17 - $102 / 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"Reminds me of lake camping that I grew up with. Hosts are very nice and helpful. This is more of a seasonal camping site. Do not follow your GPS directions. Get directions from the campground staff."
"Less then 10 min drive from town, but hiking in and finding a suitable place to make camp has the feeling of the wild, with the safety of having full cell service."
"Our camp spot was right above the river the flows behind this spot. You can go sit down by the water. But be careful!"
"We camped next to the brook and one couldn't have had a much better experience! Had supper in nearby Kent which is a fantastic small village."
from $14 / night
Check Availability"Pet friendly and kid friendly with a playground available. Our favorite site is #25. Up a hill, totally private and has a lean-to."
"Close to the city and civilization, yet large enough to have nice trails and creeks to feel away from it all. The camping sites are very different so it’s useful to go in person and select the area."
from $45 - $55 / night
Check Availability"One of my favorite so far , went with family , to comply w covid and social distancing, the camp only rent your site and no one on your left or right or across ! Amazing !"
"My family has been camping at Lake Waramaug for over 20 years. I can say most of what’s been said is true or partially so but whether it’s bad or good depends on your point of view."
from $17 - $50 / night
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ScoutWe have enjoyed our stay. Nice campground with lots of activities and things to do. However, we picked this place because it has an enclosed dog park. It does have an enclosed dog park but the fence is only 3 feet high. While this might be fine for some dogs, I have 2 young border collies that will jump that fence like it is not even there.
ScoutThe campsite was great. Big and going after Labor Day means there was tons of space. Well priced. We did have neighbors that had a trailer and used their generator early in the morning and late at night. Beside that it was fantastic. We had planned on driving to hiking but there was so much to do around the camp site we just walked around and did the hiking near by. The dog park is wonderful. Our dog loved it.
GuideLots of room in many sites for my 24 ft RV and 30 ft trailer. Big meadow in middle with new full playground set.
Dry camping but water available and a sewer dump. Gotta haul your own trash.
Two ponds to play in and a fenced dog park.
Some nice hiking in the park.
GuideSuch a clean and well maintained campground. Staff were so nice and friendly. Only one shower area that was a bit of a trek from our site, a bike would have been nice to get around. We had to move our tent as we had set it back too far and was not on the site pad and park ranger Brian who was very lovely came and asked us to move it and we had a nice chat. Lovely big dog park. There are some nice little walks and small hikes on the ground with a lake that you can rent kayaks or canoes. Close to Woodstock which is a cute town. Our site was a little exposed but the sites either side of us were closed for restoration thankfully. There are some more secluded and set back sites too though.
ScoutRecently, we camped here for a week. We don’t ever post negative reviews like this. The last day, we experienced a violent attack by a very large and aggressive Pit Bull. The Pit Bull did not have a collar or a leash and was accidently let out of the RV to roam free and unsupervised. It immediately ran to our site(4 sites away) and attacked our dog that was tied at the time. The incident was unprovoked. While trying to save our dog, my wife and I were also attacked. The wounds were serious enough to require emergency transport to a hospital for treatment including stitches. All we could think of was what might have happened if our granddaughter had been playing with our dog.
To put it mildly, their existing pet policy is grossly lacking. They never checked what breed of dog or ask to see documentation of shots when we were registering. Yogi Bear Jellystone Park needs to better manage their pet policy to address aggressive dog breeds and ensure the safety of campers. We camped there for seven days and saw multiple sites have more than one large dog, which in many places we’ve camped at would have been banned due to breed type or size. We have RV’ed extensively across the US and have never seen such careless enforcement of a pet policy regarding aggressive dog breeds. Seriously, think about avoiding this park if you have pets or small children.
TravelerGood for skinny dipping and other fun things! Most acidic lake in New York but completely safe.
LegendWe were on a 5 state East Coast camping trip. Our first campground was in New York Aug 8th. Unfortunately, Debbie was socking New York hard. North South Lake Campground in the Catskills was our camping home. Thursday & Friday it was Neverending rain & wind. Saturday was the nice day.
North South Lake has no electricity. The sites are almost all beautiful, tucked in under shady trees. Not a good way to try out our solar panel! Some are by a stream. A few are by the lake. This is a tent campers paradise. New York tent campers are hard core camping during Tropical Storm Debbie!
There are 7 loops. We were in loop 2. Site 85. There are some sites with an incline down to the site. That might give some rvs trouble. It did for us & I had to be driven out of the campground to call 911. Thank you Mary!! It all ended well & we got a different site.
There are bears that visit the campground & one came one of the nights & visited our camping neighbor's site. They showed us a picture- it was a large black bear.
Generators are allowed for 5 hours & they tell you when you can use them.
The bathrooms/showers are state park clean- which means not very.
There is NO cell service & just forget about WiFi. You are unplugged.
This is a hiking park & for this middle aged overweight flatlander they are pretty strenuous. Kaaterskill Falls is an exception - short, easy trail, but the parking fills up quickly. Then they close it! You'll have to take a shuttle to get in.
The trail to the Mountain House Site is also pretty easy, with more of an incline.
There's 2 nice lakes with beaches.
The Catskills are very scenic& we enjoyed our time there!
GuideThis campground is nestled in the Catskills, New York, with easy access to New Jersey and Connecticut. With large campsites and most surrounded by trees, you will find just the right mix of privacy and community depending upon what you are looking for. Although the showers aren't top notch, they do have them and a great recycling center for all of your garbage. If hiking is what you enjoy, they have nearly 4 miles of trails within the campground and surrounding areas that circle two nearby ponds and their day use area. If you are looking for something offsite, don't miss the Giant Ledge hike, a 30 min drive and about a 3 mile out and back hike to Giant Ledge for amazing views overlooking the entire area. Head out to watch the sunrise one morning with awesome views looking east. When you need a break from cooking, don't miss the nearby Phoenicia Diner for some great breakfast and coffee! All of the Park Rangers are very helpful and will provide recommendations and maps, just ask!
TravelerNorth South lake is one of the larger public camp grounds in New York. The sites are well spaced out. Great for families. The lake is huge.
Avoid holidays to avoid the crowds.
Near Stormville, New York, camping options span across multiple state park systems at elevations ranging from 200 to 1,200 feet. The Hudson Highlands region features distinct seasonal conditions with summer highs averaging 85°F and winter temperatures often below freezing. Fall camping periods offer less crowded sites with temperatures between 45-65°F, creating optimal conditions for hiking and wildlife viewing.
Hiking above Canopus Lake: Access to multiple trail networks allows for day hikes ranging from beginner to advanced. At Clarence Fahnestock State Park Campground, one camper noted: "There is another lake and two ponds that our neighbor campers said were great for catching panfish - one fisherman said he had caught several bass weighing over 3 pounds!"
Swimming at seasonal beaches: Beach facilities typically operate from Memorial Day through early September with varying hours. As one visitor to Beaver Pond Campground mentioned: "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. If you want to get away and relax you can come here to walk, swim and camp."
Fall apple picking: Multiple orchards operate within 15-20 minutes of campgrounds with peak season running September through October. A camper at Clarence Fahnestock noted: "If you are in to apple picking it is a short drive and it is easy to get into town to take the train to and from NYC."
Private tent sites: Many campers value secluded areas for quieter camping experiences. A visitor to Taconic Hereford Multiple Use Park shared: "If you want a quiet piece of beautiful forest to truly rough it and go camping for a few days, then this is what you have been looking for. Less then 10 min drive from town, but hiking in and finding a suitable place to make camp has the feeling of the wild."
Lake access for fishing: Several lakes within the region support diverse fish populations accessible to campers. At Sylvan Lake Beach Park, a camper noted: "This is an old campground, but is quite quaint. Reminds me of lake camping that I grew up with."
Winter stargazing: Limited light pollution creates excellent night sky viewing opportunities from October through March. A review of Macedonia Brook State Park Campground mentioned: "And a night sky as dark as you can find in CT."
Wildlife encounters: Bear, deer, and skunk activity requires proper food storage in approved containers. At Beaver Pond Campground, a reviewer warned: "Be Aware of Bears!! 'Welcome to Bear Mountain' grumbles the park ranger as he sits in complete darkness! He is in his ranger hut, checking in the late evening arrivals to the campground."
Seasonal bathroom closures: Many park facilities reduce services after Labor Day. A visitor to Clarence Fahnestock reported: "The beach is closed after Labor Day to the public, but open to people staying at the campsite. Clean and beautiful. Great hikes. Bathrooms and dishwashing... UGH. So old and dirty!!!"
Limited cell coverage: Cell service varies dramatically across campgrounds with higher elevation sites generally offering better connectivity. One camper at Lake Waramaug noted: "Yes, cell service is basically non-existent. Our trip this weekend was the first time we received more than 1 bar in 20 years."
Plan around weekend crowds: Mid-week camping provides significantly more space and quieter conditions. A camper at Jellystone Park Gardiner advised: "Campsites are a bit close to each other but if you have a big group you can book several sites near each other and have a great time with family and friends."
Check site dimensions carefully: Tent sites vary considerably in size and terrain. A visitor to Clarence Fahnestock advised: "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."
Use raised platforms when available: Platform camping keeps tents drier during wet conditions. A camper at Beaver Pond shared: "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."
Reserve pull-through sites well ahead: Limited availability requires booking 2-3 months in advance for peak season. At New York City North-Newburgh KOA, one RVer suggested: "If staying here and concerned about branches I'd suggest one of the pull through sites. Specifically 138, 146 and 145 have a nice concrete patio and nicer firepit if you want to spend a little more."
Tree clearance challenges: Several campgrounds have low-hanging branches on access roads. A reviewer warned about New York City North-Newburgh KOA: "The roads to the main sites also need some branch trimming."
Winter storage options: Some facilities offer seasonal RV storage from October through April. A Round Pond visitor mentioned: "The bathhouses are absolutely spotless. Fire pits, electric and water hook ups only."
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