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Beaver Pond Campground in Harriman State Park welcomes pets at its wooded campsites, offering both tent and RV accommodations with electric hookups. Campers with dogs can access the campground via multiple entry points including drive-in, boat-in, and walk-in options. Sebago Cabin Camp, also within Harriman State Park, extends pet-friendly policies to its cabin accommodations, making it one of the few cabin options in the area that allows dogs. The campground features picnic tables, fire rings, and firewood availability for campers with pets. Croton Point Park maintains pet-friendly policies across all accommodation types including tents, RVs, and cabins, with full hookups and clean shower facilities. Some campgrounds in the area have designated pet sites rather than allowing pets throughout all camping areas, requiring careful attention when making reservations.
Mahlon Dickerson Reservation's pet-friendly camping areas include access to hiking trails where leashed dogs can join their owners for outdoor exploration. The reservation offers diverse accommodation options including tent sites, RV spots with hookups, cabins, and glamping facilities that welcome pets. Campgaw Mountain Reservation requires permits for camping with pets but provides picnic tables and access to toilets for overnight stays. Several primitive camping options exist along the Stonetown Circular trail where pets are permitted at free campsites accessible by hiking in. Black bears frequent the camping areas near Suffern, requiring proper food storage to keep pets safe. Campers should be aware that some state parks in the region have inconsistent signage regarding pet policies, with multiple reports of outdated "NO DOGS ALLOWED" signs at entrances despite updated pet-friendly policies online.
"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"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 $74 - $130 / night
Check Availability"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 Availability"Police patrolled, and dog friendly."
"My fiancé, dog, and I have been going here for over 2 years and we love it. The campground is small but also secluded. We always hike to the lake here, it’s a very easy hike and also very peaceful."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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"Love the proximity to NYC - I always look for areas that are not too far, but not too close to NY. Beautiful but small-ish tent sites."
"We are looking forward to stopping by Round Pond again in the near future."
from $25 - $40 / night
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GuideI grew up in Long Beach. If you’re looking for a spot to camp so you can surf, this is perfect! It’s basically a parking lot, but it’s steps away from some of the greatest waves on the east coast. Showers are clean, there’s a dog park nearby, and the island is very bikable to get around.
benefits: allows dogs childrens playground beach programs like movie nights throughout the summer
GuideCamp Gateway in Brooklyn New York is one of my favorite places to visit. I went to college in New York, and loved to get out of the busy city and go camping and be outdoors. Camp Gateway was always a place that I loved to go. It is pretty close to town-which is crazy because you feel like you are miles away. Camp Gateway does offer a lot of different activities for everyone. One thing I love to do is go kayaking and stand up paddle boarding. My girlfriends and I tried to do this once a month to get away from the city and school. Because you are so close to the city, you can plan outdoor activities as well as some activities in the city. My friends and I stayed 1 night in the campground, and the next day went to a recital show that took us 10 minutes to get to. You can also walk, hike or ride your bike along multiple paths- I have done the Fort Tilden trail (I just walked, but there were multiple people that passed us on their bikes). Within the campground they do have some fire pits- which my friends and I always use because we love cooking smores and hot dogs for dinner. A little further away from the campground, about 10-15 miles there is a place where you can do horseback riding, see the Statue of Liberty (which is gorgeous!), and there is a little beach area. This beach area is where I do my kayaking and stand up paddle boarding. Again, its not very far away...you can either drive there, walk or ride your bike. The road is paved, which is nice. I stayed here also with my parents, and I know my dad went golfing one day (I didn't go, but he said it was awesome)- and again that was only a 10 minute drive from our camping spot. This campground like I said, does offer quite a bit. Sometimes it doesn't really feel like you are "camping" because things are pretty close by, but it definitely is worth going to and trying.
ScoutVery nice family oriented, places the beach, which is great except for the birds watch out they come at you. They have a dog park basketball courts playground swimming just about everything.
RangerVery plain & functional, no frills but right on the harbor & on the very edge of Jersey City, close to a ferry & the train that takes u across to New York City. Shopping & restraunts are right next door. We brought scooters & had a great stay! Plus you can see the Statue of Liberty from there!
LegendWe tried this campground without knowing what was safe and where to stay for visit New York City. It is located in Brooklyn and is little removed from everything. The sites are at Floyd Bennett Field which is an old airfield. The atmosphere here is eerily cool at the same time. You basically park and camp on the asphalt by the old hangars. No hookups at all but they do have a camp store and bath house. If you are tent camping, there are some grassy sites.
The campground is located right on Jamaica Bay so there were people fishing all the time from the seawall. At night, you could hear cars doing burnouts right next to us. To get to all the action in the city, we had to take a bus and then the subway. The travel was a headache but better than trying to drive in to New York City in our RV. One way to improve here would be to have some security at night as well as access to clean water and dump station. They remained locked most of the time for some reason.
The best part of this place was the free tour of Hangar B by some guys doing restoration of old planes (HARP). They had some great stories and gave us history of the planes on display.
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.
TravelerSome things you should be aware of before booking: The office, playground, dog park, pool, laundry are located at the top of the hill. Camping spots are downhill, a good distance from the office and amenities. Trash is located off site in a pullout on the road you drive in on. There are 2 showers for women and 2 for men. Both are old and not well maintained or in our experience clean, either. In general the camping spots are not well maintained, weedy, un-level and picnic tables are weathered and warped. This resort campground is composed of mainly residents, the rules (we observed) apply to the overnight campers, not the residents. Children of the residents run free all day and past curfew in the evenings unsupervised. The setting is quiet, the views from the upper level are lovely. With some updating of bath facilities, cleaning and leveling of campsites, uniform enforcement of rules, Pleasant Acres could become a resort destination.
GuideThis place is kind of a toss up for me. On one hand, I enjoy it because it's a little slice of heaven in the hell of one of the busy areas of New York. I hate this place for the same reason. It's not really camping if you're going to see a play and then go tour the Statue of Liberty. It just doesn't seem right to me. If I HAVE to be in New York, maybe I'd consider staying here again just to get myself out of the city for a bit. But this definitely isn't your "great outdoors/rest and relaxation" kind of place.
Harriman State Park dominates the camping scene near Suffern, New York, positioned between the Ramapo and Bear mountains. The area sits at elevations between 500-1,300 feet with deciduous forest terrain featuring oak and maple trees. Weather patterns include warm summers with average highs of 85°F and cold winters dropping below freezing, creating distinct camping seasons from April through October.
Lake swimming access: Sebago Cabin Camp offers swimming at nearby Lake Welch, which campers describe as "phenomenal for easy nearly-beach like swimming." According to Katharine T., "Don't expect to swim on site- go to Lake Welch near by!" which provides a beach-like experience separate from the cabin area.
Hiking options: Stonetown Circular Trail provides an 11-mile loop with primitive camping spots. Ethan K. describes it as "a medium/high difficulty loop trail" with a site "about 2 miles into the hike... right next to the American Flag at the top of the mountain." The trail includes challenging rock scrambles that require light packing.
Wildlife viewing: The region offers opportunities to spot native wildlife. At Black Bear RV Park, campers report evening wildlife sightings: "The best part was at dusk when the animals came out!" Though primarily an RV park, the natural setting attracts various woodland creatures.
Quiet weekday camping: Clarence Fahnestock State Park Campground provides peaceful mid-week stays outside peak season. Rebecca S. notes, "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." The park offers varied site types including "platform tent spaces to those for 25' trailers."
Private camping areas: Many campers appreciate the separation between sites at Beaver Pond Campground. As Ethan K. explains, "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." The elevated platforms also provide practical benefits: "Many of the camping options were on platforms which is especially nice if it recently rained."
Affordable rates: Basic camping can be found at reasonable prices. At Beaver Pond, Adaly mentions "Camping for just $15," explaining "This is an off-grid camping experience. You can use your generator at certain hours. They have a beach. Their staff is friendly."
Bear activity: Multiple campgrounds report bear presence in the region. Steve W. from Beaver Pond recounts, "'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... and gives us the run down on bear activity in the area. I mean, we are in Bear Mountain, what do you expect?!?"
Seasonal bathroom closures: Some campgrounds reduce services outside peak season. At Wawayanda State Park Campground, one camper advised: "There is a lake at this campground that does have showers so I would recommend using those but if camping in the off season they may not be open."
Noise levels: Campgrounds close to New York City can become lively. At Beaver Pond, Steve W. observes, "There is a constant buzz in the air of conversation, music, laughter and shrieking toddlers. Quiet time at night is laughable as the enjoyment of being in nature rages on into the early morning."
Playground and beach access: Several campgrounds cater specifically to families with children. Zorina N. describes Beaver Pond as a "Great place for kids" with a "clean pond, has a playground, showers, bathroom. Your phone will have signal."
Educational activities: Sebago Cabin Camp offers structured programming for families. Hashim C. notes they "have movie nights they do big bon 🔥 on Saturday very kid friendly ranger Joe is 👌 with the kids and they have 🔥 wood for purchase on site."
Cell service considerations: Connection varies significantly between campgrounds. At Sebago Cabins, Sara P. reports "Absolutely zero phone service (for T-Mobile) which was AMAZING," while other campgrounds maintain connectivity—an important consideration when planning family stays.
Full hookup options: RV campers will find several parks with complete services. Dave S. at Black Bear RV Park notes, "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."
Water connection lengths: When camping at Mahlon Dickerson Reservation, antruze advises, "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."
Winter camping limitations: Off-season campers should verify available services. At Black Bear RV Park, Gabbie Y. warns, "Unfortunately at this site, the heated water pipe was broken so we had no water for the night... As it seems to be rare to find open campgrounds for winter camping, this is probably a good option, just be warned that some sites might not have working water."
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