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Beaver Pond Campground in Harriman State Park welcomes pets at their sites, offering a range of accommodations including tent camping platforms and RV spots with electric hookups. Croton Point Park also permits pets throughout their campground which features tent sites, RV hookups, and cabins. The campgrounds maintain standard leash policies, requiring dogs to be under owner control at all times. Several families report bringing pets along for camping trips with no issues, though sites can become crowded during summer weekends. Noise levels vary considerably across both parks, with platforms at Beaver Pond offering more seclusion for nervous pets. The bathrooms and shower facilities at both locations are regularly maintained but occasionally show signs of age or heavy use.
Hiking trails throughout Harriman State Park provide excellent dog-friendly exercise options with miles of forested paths. Many campers note that early spring and fall weekdays offer the most peaceful experience for camping with dogs as summer crowds can create a more stimulating environment for pets. Lake access points provide swimming opportunities, though dogs must remain leashed near water. Wildlife encounters are possible in these areas, so proper food storage is essential when camping with pets. Dogs that bark excessively may not be welcome as both parks enforce quiet hours policies beginning at 10 pm. The parks do not offer dedicated pet waste stations, so campers should bring bags and dispose of waste properly in available trash receptacles. Bears inhabit Harriman State Park, making proper food storage critical for pet safety.
"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"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"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 $17 / 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"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 Availability"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 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"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."
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.
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.
Campgrounds near Valley Cottage provide access to the forested landscapes of the Hudson Valley region, situated between 200-1,300 feet of elevation. The area experiences all four seasons distinctly, with summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F and winter lows frequently dropping below freezing. Local campgrounds often feature tent platforms that help manage the occasionally damp forest floor conditions during spring and fall seasons.
Hiking at Ward Pound Ridge: This reservation offers over 40 miles of marked trails through diverse terrain. Campers can access multiple difficulty levels of paths from their sites. "This is a great local spot that I love to go to get out of the city for a little bit. There's elevation gain, creeks, and open fields for stargazing," notes a visitor at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation.
Swimming at Croton Point: The park maintains a beach area with lifeguards on duty Wednesday through Sunday during summer months. "Short 5 minute drive to nearby supermarket to pick up food or firewood. I would highly recommend it. Oh...and did i say, gorgeous scenery along the river and a private beach which is opened from Wednesday to the weekend with life guards on duty!" reports a camper at Croton Point Park.
Winter activities: During colder months, the area transforms into a destination for cold-weather recreation. A reviewer notes, "Ward Pound Ridge is very well known to the locals as a great place for sled-riding in winter (Pell Hill area) and a place for big group gatherings."
Model airplane field: For those interested in aviation hobbies, certain parks accommodate this activity. "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. There is a model airplane air field and a decent playground for young kids."
Proximity to NYC: Many campers appreciate the accessibility from urban areas. "About 30 minutes from sleepy hollow and tarrytown NY and only an hour to central park!! Deer running everywhere and surprisingly beautiful and quaint," writes a visitor to Beaver Pond Campground.
Platform tent sites: The raised camping platforms at certain parks receive particular praise for practical reasons. "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. 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."
Off-season tranquility: Visiting during less busy periods provides a more peaceful experience. "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. Expect to purchase firewood, although scrounging for kindling was possible," shares a reviewer at Clarence Fahnestock State Park.
Communal amenities: Practical facilities enhance the camping experience. "I also particularly enjoyed the communal sink which made it very convenient and easy to wash dishes and fill up water."
Wildlife management: Parks actively manage local animal populations. "The park itself, but particularly the campground, has become laden with all sorts of inexplicable and burdensome rules, endless guidelines, and restrictions only a New York State-run bureaucracy could ever make sense of, let alone hope to justify," explains a camper at Croton Point Park.
Train noise: Some campgrounds experience noise from nearby transportation infrastructure. "Only down side is there is a train depot right outside and you can hear them shunting trains all night."
Primitive camping options: For those seeking a more rustic experience, backcountry sites exist. "Stonetown Circular trail is a 11 mile medium/high difficulty loop trail. This is a nice spot to set up camp because it is right next to a flowing stream with fresh water," notes a hiker at Stonetown Circular trail Primitive.
Alcohol policies: Rules regarding alcohol vary between parks. Some facilities like Sebago Cabins and Clarence Fahnestock permit alcohol, while others maintain strict prohibition policies.
Playground access: Several campgrounds feature dedicated play areas for children. "Short distance from the NYC, very organized, clean pond, has a playground, showers, bathroom. Your phone will have signal," shares a family camper at Beaver Pond.
Cabin options for mixed groups: For families with members who prefer not to tent camp, cabins provide alternatives. "Stayed three nights and had an amazing time, super cozy by the fire in our shelter and our site was minutes from some amazing trails. plenty of space at each shelter site and they have a lovely staff," reports a visitor to Ward Pound Ridge Reservation.
Wildlife encounters: Families should prepare for local wildlife interactions. "Keep your food in the dry bag and away from the tent or benches provided or face the packs of fearless racoons at night."
Budget-friendly options: Some parks offer reasonable rates, making family camping more affordable. "This is an off-grid camping experience. You can use your generator at certain hours. Theu have a beach. Their staff is friendly. I love going here. Camping for just $15."
Limited RV hookup options: Many area campgrounds have limited services for larger rigs. "The FHU sites were back-to-back and although there were trees separating the sites, they were close together," reports an RVer at Liberty Harbor RV Park.
Site selection importance: Finding the right site configuration matters significantly. "Pick one of the larger end row sites to get a little extra elbow room. If it's packed, your neighbor with be within inches of your rig."
West Point Military Campground access: Active and retired military personnel have access to additional dog friendly campgrounds near Valley Cottage. "We've been coming here for at least 13 years. We love that its a place specifically for Vets and active Military. everyone is amazingly respectful of each other and the caretakers take such care of the grounds."
Urban camping options: RVers can find unique opportunities to camp while accessing urban attractions. "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."
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