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 Valhalla, NY
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Campgrounds near Valhalla, New York range from county-managed parks to state-operated recreation areas, with several options within a 30-mile radius. Harriman State Park's Beaver Pond Campground offers tent and RV sites amid forested settings, while Croton Point Park provides waterfront camping along the Hudson River with tent, RV, and cabin accommodations. The region includes both established facilities with electrical hookups and more primitive options like the hiking-access sites along the Suffern-Bear Mountain Trail. Most campgrounds feature fire rings and picnic tables, with several offering shower facilities and water access.
Access to many campgrounds requires advance reservations, particularly during peak summer months when sites fill quickly. "Only 45 minutes from Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown, beautiful park with deer running through it," noted one visitor to Beaver Pond Campground. Winter camping is limited to select locations like Ward Pound Ridge Reservation and Croton Point Park, which remain open year-round. The terrain varies significantly between campgrounds, with some offering relatively flat, developed sites and others requiring moderate hikes to reach primitive camping areas. Many parks enforce quiet hours starting at 10 PM, with staff regularly monitoring compliance. Cell service can be spotty in more remote areas of Harriman State Park and along hiking trails.
The camping experience near Valhalla varies dramatically between weekdays and weekends. One camper wrote about Harriman State Park: "This is a great campground during the week. Very few people. There are a few secluded campgrounds and lots of forest to explore. The weekends get a bit busy with families coming upstate." Mixed-use campgrounds like Mountain Lakes Park and Ward Pound Ridge Reservation offer hiking trails, swimming areas, and recreational fields adjacent to camping areas. Several campgrounds feature shelters or lean-tos as alternatives to traditional tent camping, particularly appealing during unpredictable weather. Proximity to New York City makes these camping areas popular weekend destinations, with Ward Pound Ridge Reservation receiving praise for feeling secluded despite being close to urban areas. Wildlife sightings, including deer and small mammals, are commonly reported across multiple camping areas.
Best Campgrounds near Valhalla (71)
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. 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 Availability3. 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."
"The shelter sites are large and private with access to hiking trails and make for a unique experience. The staff is friendly as well"
from $45 - $55 / night
Check Availability4. Clarence Fahnestock State Park Campground
"When you are camping with a large group of friends and don't all have access to a car, this is the perfect spot."
"We were right next to the entrance for hiking trails which was convenient. The facilities are a bit of a walk, but that means it is spread out and there's plenty of room to relax and have fun."
from $17 / night
Check Availability5. 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 👍🏽"
6. 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 Availability7. 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."
8. Liberty Harbor RV Park
"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 Availability9. West Point FMWR Round Pond Outdoor Recreation Area
"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
Check Availability10. 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."
Drive Time
- 27 min from New York, NY
- 38 min from Kiryas Joel, NY
- 40 min from Bridgeport, CT
- 57 min from New Haven, CT
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Recent Reviews near Valhalla, NY
413 Reviews of 71 Valhalla 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.
- 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
- 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.
- Sue B.Ranger
Wawayanda Group Shelter
Appalachian Trail Shelter/Campsite
This is an A.T. shelter and campsite. First come, first served. Privy was nice. Flat tentsites for 6 or more. Good for Hammocking also.
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.
- SStephanie P.Guide
Floyd Bennett Field, Brooklyn, NY
Not park and camp available
The park was open but camping was not. After a little extra digging they do have a few sites, but hike in only.
Guide to Valhalla
Campgrounds surrounding Valhalla, New York span from developed state parks to primitive sites within an hour's drive. Harriman State Park, approximately 20 miles northwest of Valhalla, features multiple camping areas including Beaver Pond Campground and Sebago Cabin Camp, accommodating tents, RVs, and cabin stays. Croton Point Park, situated along the Hudson River in Croton-on-Hudson, offers year-round camping with tent sites, RV hookups, and cabin rentals. Ward Pound Ridge Reservation provides shelter camping and tent sites with hiking access, while primitive options exist along the Suffern-Bear Mountain Trail for backpackers seeking more remote experiences.
Reservation requirements vary significantly between campgrounds, with most requiring advance booking, especially during summer months. "About 30 minutes from sleepy hollow and tarrytown NY and only an hour to central park! Deer running everywhere and surprisingly beautiful and quaint," noted one camper about Beaver Pond in Harriman State Park. Many of the mixed-use campgrounds in the region remain open year-round, though amenities may be limited in winter. Access to most established sites involves paved roads suitable for passenger vehicles, while primitive camping along trails requires hiking in with gear. Elevation changes throughout the region create microclimates, with higher spots in Harriman and Bear Mountain experiencing cooler temperatures even during summer months.
Waterfront access represents a distinctive feature of camping near Valhalla, with Croton Point Park situated directly on the Hudson River. One reviewer described it as "a gorgeous camping ground right on the Hudson with beach and trails." However, several visitors mentioned noise concerns at certain locations, particularly at Croton Point Park where train sounds can disrupt sleep. Wildlife sightings, particularly deer, are common throughout the region's campgrounds. For those seeking more solitude, Ward Pound Ridge Reservation receives praise for its well-spaced sites and extensive trail network. A camper noted its "breathtakingly gorgeous" setting with "clean porta potties and beautiful little creeks and waterways." Bear activity has been reported in the Harriman State Park area, requiring proper food storage and awareness.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Valhalla, NY?
What camping is available near Valhalla, NY?
According to TheDyrt.com, Valhalla, NY offers a wide range of camping options, with 71 campgrounds and RV parks near Valhalla, NY and 3 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Valhalla, NY?
Which is the most popular campground near Valhalla, NY?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Valhalla, NY is Beaver Pond Campground in Harriman State Park with a 4.2-star rating from 41 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Valhalla, NY?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Valhalla, NY?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 3 free dispersed camping spots near Valhalla, NY.
What parks are near Valhalla, NY?
What parks are near Valhalla, NY?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 12 parks near Valhalla, NY that allow camping, notably Gateway National Recreation Area and Hop Brook Lake.
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