Leo C.
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ScoutWinding Hills Park
Nice but dated
Nice campground, bathrooms are clean but dated, first come first serve for the sites.
Camping near Suffern, NY
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Suffern, New York provides access to multiple camping environments within Harriman State Park and nearby New Jersey wilderness areas. Campgrounds near Suffern range from platform tent sites and trailer-friendly spots to rustic cabins and glamping, making it one of the more varied camping destinations within reach of New York City. Beaver Pond Campground offers platform tent sites and spots for trailers up to 25 feet, while Sebago Cabin Camp provides rustic cabins with basic amenities like refrigerators and outdoor fire pits. The Stephen & Betsy Corman AMC Harriman Outdoor Center features tent platforms and cabins with access to a peaceful lake and hiking trails. Camp Glen Gray in New Jersey supports tent camping, RV sites, cabins, and glamping experiences within driving distance of Suffern.
Camping seasons vary across these mixed-use campgrounds, with many facilities operating from April through October. Beaver Pond Campground welcomes campers from April 22 to October 9, while Wawayanda State Park in New Jersey maintains a similar seasonal window from April 1 through October 31. Several locations require advance reservations, especially for cabins and during summer weekends. Harriman State Park demands special attention to wildlife management as one visitor noted: "Welcome to Bear Mountain... He offers us a highlighted map to our site, wishes us a good stay, and gives us the run down on bear activity in the area. I mean, we are in Bear Mountain, what do you expect?!?"
The developed campgrounds near Suffern attract visitors seeking nature without traveling far from urban areas. Proximity to New York City makes these camping areas popular weekend destinations for those looking for convenient campgrounds with natural surroundings. A camper described Harriman State Park as "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." Water features represent significant attractions throughout the region, with several campgrounds offering lake access for swimming and boating during summer months. The Corman AMC Harriman Outdoor Center provides a notable experience with its lakeside setting where visitors can observe wildlife like beavers while enjoying meals from the dining hall. Primitive camping options exist along trails like the Stonetown Circular in New Jersey, offering more secluded alternatives to the developed campgrounds.
Best Campgrounds near Suffern (131)
1. Beaver Pond Campground in Harriman State Park
"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 $21 - $24 / night
Check Availability2. Sebago Cabin Camp — Harriman State Park
"It is a step up from cabin camping. They also have a beach behind it."
"This place is only an hour away from NYC with so much to do and see. These cabins are VERY rustic, four walls, a cot, and a fridge."
from $130 / night
Check Availability3. The Stephen & Betsy Corman AMC Harriman Outdoor Center — Harriman State Park
"This was beautiful campground with an even nicer lake. You are able to do a hike around the lake."
"Great trails to hike for novices looking to branch out but not too large that you'll be lost forever lol highly recommend and can't do so enough 👍🏽"
4. Croton Point Park
"Tent sites are very private with some dirt roads to exit out but thats what make it unique experience! Bathrooms with shower is near by and has plenty porta potties all around."
"Was close to bear mountains state part and the train station is right there!"
from $30 - $60 / night
Check Availability5. Camp Glen Gray
"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."
"Lots of hiking trails. Trading post is well stocked and volunteers are always friendly and able to answer any questions"
from $5 - $200 / night
Check Availability6. Mahlon Dickerson Reservation
"It's beautiful and quiet, and close to beautiful hiking trails, lakes, and other outdoor recreation opportunities."
"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."
7. Stonetown Circular trail Primitive #2
"Stonetown Circular trail is a 11 mile medium/high difficulty loop trail. This is the second of two primitive sites along the trail. The trailhead is across the street from a large parking lot."
8. Campgaw Mountain Reservation
9. Stonetown Circular trail Primitive #1
"Stonetown Circular trail is a 11 mile medium/high difficulty loop trail. This is the first of two primitive sites along the trail. The trailhead is across the street from a large parking lot."
10. Wawayanda State Park Campground
"It is off the beaten path without any running water or showers within walking distance."
"Fantastic loop hike near some amazing hidden lakes. One downside is there were obviously people who had visited and didn't understand what LEAVE NO TRACE means. We'll bring a trashbag next time."
Drive Time
- 16 min from Kiryas Joel, NY
- 33 min from New York, NY
- 55 min from Kingston, NY
- 56 min from Bridgeport, CT
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Recent Reviews near Suffern, NY
770 Reviews of 131 Suffern Campgrounds
Thomas B.
RangerNeversink River Resort
Cool Riverside Campground
I'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.
Edwin R.ScoutCheesequake State Park Campground
Park uses county cops to shut down park by 9pm.
On Friday, September 4, 2026, I rented a trailer and brought my family to Cheesequake State Park to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary over the extended Labor Day weekend. Around 9:20 PM—well before the park's designated 10:00 PM quiet hours—we were sitting inside our canopy, playing Jenga, and listening to low background music. Two officers from the Matawan Police Department approached our campsite. They were polite and courteous, simply offering a standard reminder to wrap things up by 10:00 PM. Before they could leave, however, a third, senior officer intervened. Wanting to"show them how it's done," he made the two polite officers return and stand by to watch as he demonstrated how to aggressively harass campers. Flashlight in hand, the senior officer approached with an immediate hostile attitude, treating us like criminals as he demanded to know who rented the site. He began reiterating rules and claimed we had too many vehicles. We had three cars, one belonging to my brother-in-law's girlfriend, who was visiting with her daughter. She had paid the$10 visitor fee at the main office and was instructed by staff to obtain the gate access code from us, the primary renters, if she got locked in. No staff member ever informed her of an 8:00 PM visitor departure deadline, leading us to reasonably assume visitors were permitted until quiet hours began at 10:00 PM. The officer rudely snapped that she had been given wrong information. The senior officer then used profanity in front of three small children, aggressively telling her to ("get her shit and get the fuck out!") in that manner or use profanity, the officer went from hostile to furious. He angrily declared that these were official violations and threatened that he could be issuing us tickets instead. Desperately searching for anything and everything to throw at us, he demanded that we turn off our idling car—which was supplying power to our campsite—and instructed us to make sure the campfire was doused before shutting down for the night. He then proceeded to shine his flashlight into our private setup—including our canopy, tents, and the inside of our trailer—searching for any other possible violation while the two polite officers were forced to watch. What was supposed to be a special 10th wedding anniversary celebration with my family was completely ruined by a senior officer misusing his authority to put on an unnecessary display of intimidation. Worse than just ruining our night, he spent that evening teaching those two police officers how to be bad cops. He corrupted two officers in real time, demonstrating firsthand exactly why most people have lost faith in the police force. The next day we was ready for them. We turned off our lights and quietly by the fire while they went next door to harass an asian family that had just set up camp and had their leds lights on.
- eedgar V.Scout
Black Bear RV Park
Super clean and quiet
Past 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
- KKelly B.
GuideClarence Fahnestock State Park Campground
Check site photos first
Definitely 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
- KKelly B.Guide
Stephens State Park Campground
Great last min getaway
Booked 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!
- KKevin F.
TravelerTri-State RV Park
A place to stay in an area lacking campgrounds.
This 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.
- Sue B.Ranger
Delaware Water Gap / Pocono Mountain KOA
Great off season camping
We 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.
- JJayTraveler
Delaware Water Gap / Pocono Mountain KOA
Large sites & friendly staff!
Another great experience. Sites were large. Staff was friendly with many different things for kids to do. Great base camp for local hikes.
Guide to Suffern
Camping spots near Suffern, New York offer access throughout the Ramapo Mountains and nearby New Jersey highlands. The area sits at elevations between 500-1,300 feet with moderate seasonal changes that make April through October the primary camping season. Many campgrounds close from November through March due to freezing temperatures and snowfall.
What to do
Beach swimming: Lake Welch at Beaver Pond Campground offers a sandy beach with lifeguards on duty during summer months. According to Kelvin, "Hike trails are all over the place and the lake is nearby. Definitely coming back again and making this place a regular visit for my family and friends."
Woodland hikes: Stonetown Circular trail Primitive #1 provides challenging terrain for experienced hikers. "This site is about 2 miles into the hike. This is a great spot to set up camp because it has a wide area and an amazing view. You will find the site right next to the American Flag at the top of the mountain," notes Ethan K.
Lake activities: The Stephen & Betsy Corman AMC Harriman Outdoor Center allows canoe rentals for exploring the lake. Ilya F. explains, "The lake is very peaceful, and home to beavers we watched from the dining hall patio. This campsite is accessible by public transportation."
Disc golf: Campgaw Mountain Reservation maintains courses for disc golf enthusiasts. Jake R. observes, "There was also plenty to do during the day, like joining the hikers on those trails, disc golf, and sitting by the water."
What campers like
Platform tent sites: At Beaver Pond, Ethan K. appreciates how "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. I also particularly enjoyed the communal sink which made it very convenient and easy to wash dishes and fill up water."
Privacy between campsites: Beaver Pond Campground offers well-separated 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," writes Ethan K.
Rustic cabin amenities: Sebago Cabin Camp provides basic cabin features. Sara P. describes them: "These cabins are VERY rustic, four walls, a cot, and a fridge. You still feel like you are 'roughing it' but with the convenience of a fridge."
Weekend activities: Sebago organizes community events. Sara notes, "Sebago has a ton of activities like outdoor movies and communal bonfires on weekends. I was told by ranger Joe they also do Karaoke nights too."
What you should know
Bear safety protocols: Multiple campgrounds enforce bear management rules. Steve W. at Beaver Pond reports, "He offers us a highlighted map to our site, wishes us a good stay, and gives us the run down on bear activity in the area."
Seasonal closures: Most campgrounds operate April through October. Rebecca S. notes about Beaver Pond: "Ranger said that during summer weekends the grounds fill up and can be quite noisy, but mid-week during the off-season it was great."
Campfire restrictions: Wawayanda State Park has designated fire areas only. The park provides "fires-allowed" status but campers must use established fire rings and follow posted restrictions during dry periods.
Limited phone service: Cell reception varies widely. M P. comments about Wawayanda: "No phone service at campsite, but could get phone service by the kayak hut or the main entrance."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Croton Point Park offers family-friendly amenities. Thomas notes, "Peaceful and gorgeous campsite, with plenty of space between sites. Great view of the Hudson, and playground within sight of our camper."
Affordable options: Some camping areas offer budget-friendly rates. Adaly shares about Beaver Pond: "This is an off-grid camping experience. You can use your generator at certain hours. They have a beach. Their staff is friendly. I love going here."
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Camp Glen Gray provides natural experiences. Christopher M. states, "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."
Public transportation access: Some campgrounds can be reached without a car. Ilya F. notes about Corman AMC Harriman: "This campsite is accessible by public transportation. There is a shuttle run by the campsite to and from Tuxedo Park Train Station (reservations on shuttle required)."
Tips from RVers
Site levelness: Mahlon Dickerson Reservation provides prepared surfaces. One reviewer notes, "The campsites are paved and mostly level. They are wooded and large. Water and electric hookups and a dump station."
Hookup availability: Electricity options vary by campground. Nancymike K. says about Mahlon Dickerson: "Easy to navigate our 38 ft. RV. Easy to dump and fill. Peaceful. Close to train to N. Y. City."
Water hose distances: Some sites require extra hose length. As "antruze" shares, "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."
Generator regulations: RVers should check specific campground rules. Adaly notes about Beaver Pond: "This is an off-grid camping experience. You can use your generator at certain hours."
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find camping near Suffern, NY?
Where can I find camping near Suffern, NY?
Harriman State Park is an excellent choice for camping near Suffern, with Beaver Pond Campground offering affordable sites at $15 per night for New York residents. For a more primitive experience, consider Suffern-Bear Mountain from Gate Hill Road Primitive within Harriman State Park. Other nearby options include The Stephen & Betsy Corman AMC Harriman Outdoor Center, which provides both boat-in and walk-in access, and Camp Glen Gray just across the state line in New Jersey.
What amenities do Suffern area campgrounds offer?
What amenities do Suffern area campgrounds offer?
Campgrounds near Suffern offer a variety of amenities to enhance your outdoor experience. Clarence Fahnestock State Park Campground provides basic facilities including fire pits, toilets, and access to hiking trails. At Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, you'll find well-maintained campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, and restroom facilities. For those seeking more unique accommodations, Peace and Carrots Farm Bluebird Tiny Home offers a comfortable glamping experience perfect for introducing beginners to outdoor stays. Many sites in the area include picnic tables, fire rings, and access to hiking trails.
What RV campsite options are available near Suffern?
What RV campsite options are available near Suffern?
RV campers near Suffern have several excellent options. Liberty Harbor RV Park is a popular choice that caters primarily to RVs with hookups and convenient public transit access to New York City. Croton Point Park along the Hudson River offers RV sites with beautiful river views and access to swimming, hiking, and kayaking activities. For those willing to drive a bit further, Wawayanda State Park Campground in New Jersey provides scenic RV sites with access to outdoor recreation including fishing, swimming, and hiking opportunities.
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