Leo C.
Scout
ScoutWinding Hills Park
Nice but dated
Nice campground, bathrooms are clean but dated, first come first serve for the sites.
Tent Camping near Tarrytown, NY
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Tent campsites near Tarrytown, New York provide diverse camping experiences within a short drive from the Hudson Valley. Primitive tent setups are available at Harriman State Park, which offers both established grounds like Sebago Cabin Camp and undeveloped backcountry sites. Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, located east of Tarrytown in Westchester County, provides additional tent camping options with trail access and natural surroundings.
The tent camping terrain varies significantly across these locations. At Croton Point Park, tent sites are positioned away from RV areas on loosely defined gravel pads with picnic tables. Primitive tent camping areas in Harriman State Park typically lack amenities, requiring campers to pack in their own water and supplies. Walk-in tent sites at the Stephen & Betsy Corman AMC Harriman Outdoor Center are situated on platforms, offering protection during rainy conditions. Most locations enforce quiet hours beginning at 10 PM, though several reviews mention that noise compliance varies, particularly at Croton Point Park.
Tent-specific experiences differ at each location. The primitive tent sites along the Suffern-Bear Mountain trail involve a challenging 2.5-mile hike with difficult rock scrambles, but reward campers with panoramic views. Sites at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation connect directly to over 40 miles of hiking trails. The walk-in tent sites at Harriman Outdoor Center provide access to a peaceful lake environment with swimming opportunities. A review on The Dyrt noted, "The campsite is about 2.5 miles from the trailhead. I would advise packing light if planning on camping here." In contrast, Campgaw Mountain Reservation offers tent sites close to popular trails, creating a busy daytime atmosphere but surprisingly quiet evenings according to camper feedback.
Best Tent Campgrounds near Tarrytown (23)
1. 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."
"Peaceful and gorgeous campsite, with plenty of space between sites. Great view of the Hudson, and playground within sight of our camper."
from $30 - $60 / night
Check Availability2. The Stephen & Betsy Corman AMC Harriman Outdoor Center — Harriman State Park
"Campfires are restricted to certain areas and you have to share. They do have bear boxes available as this is bear country. Very well run campground and cabins. Great Lake to swim."
"I camped on one of the platforms, which was very nice and did not feel crowded even with other people on neighboring platforms. One highlight was having meals cooked by the stellar chef."
3. Ward Pound Ridge Reservation
"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."
"There’s elevation gain, creeks, and open fields for stargazing. You have the options of a lean to here."
from $45 - $55 / night
Check Availability4. Suffern-Bear Mountain from Gate Hill Road Primitive
"Suffern-Bear Mountain from Gate Hill Road is a high difficulty 15 mile out and back trail. At one point of the trail is a very difficult, but doable, rock scramble up the side of the mountain."
5. Campgaw Mountain Reservation
6. Mountain Lakes Park
"Mountain Lakes park is a great place to camp within driving distance from NYC. A fun option available at Mountain lakes is to rent a yurt to camp in."
"A gorgeous piece of land that contains lakes, a lookout and Mt. Bailey, the highest point in Westchester County. A dirt road loops through the property with trails off and through it."
7. West Point FMWR Lake Frederick Outdoor Recreation Area
"Yes, this is a military-only campground but, that doesn't take away from how incredible it is and that is properly advertised.
This place is incredible. "from $20 - $150 / night
Check Availability8. 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."
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
"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."
"It is off the beaten path without any running water or showers within walking distance."
Drive Time
- 26 min from New York, NY
- 31 min from Kiryas Joel, NY
- 41 min from Bridgeport, CT
- 58 min from New Haven, CT
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Tent Camping Reviews near Tarrytown, NY
493 Reviews of 23 Tarrytown 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.
- 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
- 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.
- JJoyceScout
Beaver Pond Campground in Harriman State Park
Bare bones
No hookups. It was wooded, quiet and dark at night. I used the dump station on my way out. The first time I ever saw a poop fountain. The sewer opening sticks up above ground level. The cover swivels away, so I couldn't put it on top of my hose. And then, when I tried to rinse it, there was nowhere for it to go, because the inlet is elevated.
Lauren Q.ScoutJellystone Park™ Gardiner
Overall good stay
We stay at a lot of Jellystone parks so have become accustomed to the park layouts and activities. This one was well maintained with clean facilities. Some things like the mini golf and fire pits needed maintenance. The pools were nice but get very busy later in the day. The sites up on the hills are nice but beware, it’s a hill! There is little to no WiFi or cell service or it gets easily bogged down, so be ready for that. Food was basic but good. Some activities like bingo were a bit chaotic and there were a lot of ground hornets around the jumping pillows. Would totally go again.
S G.ScoutMahlon Dickerson Reservation
Primitive
The main issue with the sites was that they were primitive -- no water. The campsites were basically just wooden platforms, with a picnic table and fire pit. There were also a lot of bugs, though this may be due to the rain. The location itself was fairly pretty and there were a number of hiking trails of not-overly-serious difficulty. The particular site we picked left is a little farther from our car than we would have liked, but for other sites you can bring your car closer.
Frank J.TravelerSwartswood State Park Campground
The campground is open
The campground was closed in 2024 for renovations. It is now open. I did a tour of the campgrounds but did not stay there. FYI, generators are NOT allowed at all at this campground. I did not see electric or water hookups. There are three loops. Each has it pros/cons. Sites 30-33 are near the bathroom facilities, sites 34-50 are more secluded, sites 52-65 are closer to the lake.
Guide to Tarrytown
Tent camping near Tarrytown, New York offers access to multiple woodland settings throughout the Lower Hudson Valley region. Campsites in this area range from 200 to 1,400 feet in elevation, with summer temperatures typically averaging 75-85°F during the day and 55-65°F at night. Most tent sites require campers to pack out all trash, as garbage service isn't provided at primitive locations.
What to do
Swimming in mountain lakes: The Stephen & Betsy Corman AMC Harriman Outdoor Center features a peaceful lake environment perfect for cooling off after hiking. One camper noted, "This was beautiful campground with an even nicer lake. You are able to do a hike around the lake." The center allows canoe rentals for afternoon activities on the water.
Hiking to primitive sites: Suffern-Bear Mountain Trail offers challenging hiking with camping opportunities along the route. This trail includes a difficult rock scramble but rewards with panoramic views. A reviewer warns about the challenging terrain: "The most difficult part about camping in this location is that you will have to carry your supplies up the mountain to the site."
Stargazing in open fields: Ward Pound Ridge Reservation has open areas away from light pollution where night sky observation is possible. A camper mentioned, "There's elevation gain, creeks, and open fields for stargazing." The reservation closes its gates at night, ensuring minimal disturbances during evening hours.
What campers like
Private and spacious sites: Mountain Lakes Park offers generous camping areas with room to spread out. According to one camper, "Mountain Lakes park is a great place to camp within driving distance from NYC. A fun option available at Mountain lakes is to rent a yurt to camp in." The park contains several lakes accessible for recreation.
Wooded seclusion: Campgaw Mountain Reservation becomes quiet after sunset despite daytime popularity. A visitor observed, "Once the sun goes down, the campsite becomes a ghost town (except for the odd sheriff driving down the road)." This transition provides unexpected tranquility at night.
Clean facilities: Croton Point Park maintains well-kept amenities despite high usage. One visitor reported, "Bath/Shower house: Clean but a bit dated. No shelves or hooks for toiletries." The park enforces strict rules about site usage and equipment placement.
What you should know
Reservation requirements: Most campgrounds near Tarrytown require advance booking, with some using different systems. Ward Pound Ridge Reservation requires in-person booking. A camper advised, "The one downside is that you need to book in person but it can be done well in advance if need be."
Noise considerations: Weekend camping may involve groups and sounds from nearby activities. At Croton Point Park, one visitor noted, "The site was very loud (dance music) until after 11pm. Quiet time at 10pm."
Distance to bathrooms: At several locations, comfort stations are placed far from tent sites. A camper at Ward Pound Ridge mentioned, "The sites are much farther away from the comfort stations than most campgrounds we have been to. But there are port-a-potties very close to the sites."
Tips for camping with families
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Multiple campgrounds offer chances to spot local fauna. At Sebago Cabin Camp, children can participate in ranger-led activities. One parent shared, "Sebago cabins the way to get away and relax enjoy the lake you can go hiking they also have movie nights they do big bon on Saturday very kid friendly ranger Joe is with the kids."
Playground access: Several camping areas feature play equipment for younger children. A parent camping at Croton Point Park mentioned, "Peaceful and gorgeous campsite, with plenty of space between sites. Great view of the Hudson, and playground within sight of our camper."
Food storage requirements: Animals may investigate improperly stored food. At Croton Point, a camper warned, "Keep your food in the dry bag and away from the tent or benches provided or face the packs of fearless racoons at night."
Tips from RVers
Site selection considerations: RV campers should research specific site dimensions before booking. At Croton Point Park, an RVer noted, "The FHU sites were back-to-back and although there were trees separating the sites, they were close together. No one was in the tent sites, but they did have new picnic tables."
Electricity options: Power availability varies across campgrounds. Most primitive sites have no hookups, while established campgrounds offer limited electric service. A visitor to Sebago Cabins advised, "Ignore the hotplate and just cook on a fire out other outdoor set up."
Road conditions: Some campgrounds have challenging access roads. A visitor to Mountain Lakes Park mentioned, "A dirt road loops through the property with trails off and through it." Larger RVs may struggle on narrow, winding park roads.
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