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Ward Pound Ridge Reservation campground welcomes pets on all tent and RV sites with large, well-spaced camping areas. Located in Pound Ridge, New York, this established year-round campground provides picnic tables and allows campfires, creating a comfortable setting for campers with dogs. Beaver Pond Campground in Harriman State Park also accommodates pets with accessible tent and RV sites that include electric hookups and sanitary facilities. Campers can access showers and restroom facilities at both locations, with Liberty Harbor RV Park offering additional amenities despite being more of a parking lot setting with security guards on duty. Pets must remain leashed throughout all campgrounds, with waste disposal expected. The campground areas feature trash collection services, though availability varies by location.
Croton Point Park offers pet-friendly camping with tent, RV, and cabin options located along the Hudson River. The park includes hiking trails where leashed dogs can explore, and the campground provides showers and picnic tables at each site. Campers should note that the park has many rules and restrictions, with regular patrols by park rangers monitoring compliance. Camping areas can become crowded during peak seasons, particularly on weekends, and train noise from a nearby depot might disturb light sleepers. The tent sites are set apart from RV sites, offering more privacy but requiring a short walk to facilities. Westchester County residents receive discounted rates compared to non-residents, with standard camping fees around $50 per night for non-pass holders.
"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 Availability"Very 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."
"Very easy to hop on transit to get to New York City. People were friendly."
from $145 - $180 / 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"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"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"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."
"They have a dog park basketball courts playground swimming just about everything."
"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"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 $21 / night
Check Availability"Great park with a nice 7 mile loop around the lake with decent fishing. Lots of horses and dogs on the trail. 30 or so sites around a central public restroom."
"Hiking trails are beautiful. Dog friendly. Clean bathrooms"
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.
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.
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.
ScoutThere is only a small place for tents. Mostly people go there with campers. Not your typical campground. Very easy to hop on transit to get to New York City. People were friendly.
ScoutVery reasonable rates to pitch a tent. You get a private space with a fire pit. Ocean is close with lifeguards. Good fishing and pleasant people. Boat from New York City.
Camping locations within 90 minutes of Pelham, New York provide access to the region's mixed hardwood forests and rolling hills. The area sits at elevations between 20-1,300 feet, creating diverse camping experiences from river valleys to ridgeline views. Fall temperatures range from 45-65°F, making September through October ideal for avoiding the summer crowds that fill most established campgrounds on weekends.
Hiking at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation: Access over 40 miles of trails within the 4,000-acre park's varied terrain. The trail system accommodates all experience levels with clearly marked routes. "All of the sites offer adequate amenities (fire pit, room for parking) and there are bathrooms and water spouts relatively close by," notes a visitor to Clarence Fahnestock State Park.
Swimming at local beaches: Beach areas at several parks offer supervised swimming during summer months. "The beach is secured with lifeguards and shower and bathroom facilities are available," reports a camper at Beaver Pond Campground. Most beaches close after Labor Day but remain accessible to registered campers at parks like Croton Point.
Fishing in park lakes and ponds: Multiple parks offer fishing opportunities from shorelines or rental boats. "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," shares a camper about Fahnestock State Park.
Platform tent sites: Elevated wooden platforms for tent setup create a comfortable experience, especially after rain. "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," notes a camper at Beaver Pond Campground.
Well-spaced sites at certain parks: Some campgrounds provide excellent separation between campsites, creating more private experiences. "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," reports one visitor.
Proximity to NYC attractions: Many campgrounds offer convenient access to New York City via public transit. "About 30 minutes from sleepy hollow and tarrytown NY and only an hour to central park!! Deer running everywhere and surprisingly beautiful and quaint," says a camper at Beaver Pond.
Variable site quality: Campgrounds have significant differences between sites, even within the same park. "This is one of my favorite campsites I have been to but only because after several visits we have finally found our favorite site," explains a camper at Clarence Fahnestock State Park.
Wildlife encounters: Bears and other wildlife can be active in several campgrounds. "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... 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 bathroom conditions: Bathroom facilities at many parks receive varying levels of maintenance through the season. "The bathrooms were clean and well-kept (saw toilet bowl cleaner in the morning), no stalls ran out of toilet paper, and there was soap most of the time at the sinks."
Dog friendly campgrounds near Pelham: Most area parks welcome pets with specific rules. "The campground offers several different sties, from platform tent spaces to those for 25' trailers. All sites have a standard picnic table and fire ring," notes a visitor at Croton Point Park.
Seek sites away from park entrances: Locations deeper in parks typically offer more privacy and better experiences. "Very nice. It's a good park/camp for groups. They have cabins and RV sites and now that the Tapan Zee bridge work is done most of them are now open again as the bridge workers have moved out."
Use county park reservation systems early: Many popular pet-friendly campgrounds near Pelham book up months in advance, especially for summer weekends. "This place can book up during camping season in the Northeast so make sure to book early in advance. There is great hiking and a lake you can get to and swim in right from the campsite."
Limited hookup options: Many campgrounds offer only partial hookups, with varying amenities. "This is a pricey park, but options are limited. As in almost non existent. This is a prime location for visiting the city or heading down the shore," explains a camper at Liberty Harbor RV Park.
Large rig access challenges: Navigating to some campgrounds can be difficult for larger RVs due to local roads and parkway restrictions. "Getting in and out of the city is an adventure. Stay right off the highway to avoid the $30 tunnel toll. Follow RV life pro and not Waze."
Train noise considerations: Railroad tracks near several campgrounds can create noise disruptions. "Only down side is there is a train depot right outside and you can hear them shunting trains all night," warns a camper at Croton Point Park. Sites further from park boundaries typically offer quieter experiences.
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