Best Campgrounds near West Park, NY

The Hudson River Valley near West Park, New York features a range of established campgrounds catering to various camping preferences. Campers can choose from several options including Mills Norrie State Park Campground along the Hudson River, Jellystone Park in Gardiner offering family-oriented amenities, and the New York City North-Newburgh KOA in Plattekill. The area provides accommodation for tent campers, RV travelers, and those seeking cabin rentals, with many campgrounds offering a mix of these options to serve diverse camping needs.

Most campgrounds in this region operate seasonally from April or May through October or November, closing during winter months. A recent review noted, "The campground was nicely maintained and space was restricted between sites due to Covid. Firewood wasn't available at the camp, had to drive about a mile to grab some." Reservations are strongly recommended, especially for weekend stays during peak summer months when sites fill quickly. Many campgrounds offer electric hookups and water, though amenities vary significantly between locations. State park campgrounds typically provide more natural settings with basic facilities, while private campgrounds like Interlake RV Park offer additional amenities such as swimming pools, game rooms, and organized activities.

The camping experience in this area benefits from proximity to natural attractions and historic sites. Several visitors mentioned enjoying hiking trails directly accessible from campgrounds, particularly at Mills Norrie State Park where trails follow the Hudson River. Campsites range from open areas to more private, wooded settings. A camper wrote, "This area is lush, green, quiet, and tranquil during the day," though some reviews mention occasional noise from trains along the Hudson. Mixed-use campgrounds serving both tent and RV campers dominate the region, with varying levels of facilities from primitive sites to full-service options. Many campgrounds provide fire rings, picnic tables, and centralized shower facilities, though quality and cleanliness can vary between locations. The region's campgrounds serve as convenient bases for exploring the Hudson Valley's cultural and outdoor attractions.

Best Camping Sites Near West Park, New York (165)

    1. Jellystone Park Gardiner

    32 Reviews
    Gardiner, NY
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (845) 255-5193

    "With a new check in area, Gardiner has really stepped up. They expanded the pool area to include another pool plus splash area and water slides."

    "We got a red carpet site by the Gaga pit and near the water park (Cindy bear lane) and it was a convenient yet noisy site. Kids were at the playground 8 am or before and the noise woke us up."

    2. Mills Norrie State Park Campground

    16 Reviews
    Staatsburg, NY
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (845) 889-4646

    $17 - $102 / night

    "There are great hiking trails on the Hudson River right outside your campsite. Amenities are the great outdoors and an ancient bath house built during the New Deal in the 1930's."

    "Firewood wasn’t available at the camp, had to drive about a mile to grab some. Close to town so easy to grab needed items."

    3. New York City North-Newburgh KOA

    14 Reviews
    Plattekill, NY
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (845) 564-2836

    "They have the best staff and they are everywhere, if you need someone they are always around and super friendly also."

    "Location- 4 stars- close to NYC but kinda just in the woods and close to homes, not much around. Sites- 4 stars- a real mixed bag- the rv/trailer only section is really nice, wooded."

    4. Samuel F. Pryor III Shawangunk Gateway Campground

    8 Reviews
    Accord, NY
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (303) 951-4571

    "I definitely recommend trying to get the walk-in (meaning you can't drive to them) sites (8-15) because they're just a little bit more set back and kind of wonderfully wooded all around. 8 & 9 seemed"

    "There are drive-up sites and also walk-in sites. No fire pits at individual campsites, though. Only a group fire pit."

    5. Thousand Trails Rondout Valley

    13 Reviews
    Accord, NY
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "Great place situated in a great area with lots to do all within an hour's drive. Even camping during a pandemic was peaceful & fun!"

    "This is a Thousand trails campground so it was free. I think the regular price is $64. Full hookups, tents and cabins to rent. Pleanty to do in and around campground."

    6. Catskill/Kenneth L Wilson Campground

    23 Reviews
    Shokan, NY
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (845) 679-7020

    $22 / night

    "This campground is nestled in the Catskills, New York, with easy access to New Jersey and Connecticut."

    "Access to fresh water spouts and clean bathrooms were just a walk away from most sites, theres a beautiful pond on site and beautiful views of the Catskills, Woodstock is a 15 min drive if you’re looking"

    7. Clarence Fahnestock State Park Campground

    34 Reviews
    Fishkill, NY
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (845) 225-7207

    $17 / night

    "This park has a nice open beach on Canopus Lake with a concession area and bathhouse, which we found to be quite clean! They even have boat rentals - or you can bring your own boat to launch!"

    "When you are camping with a large group of friends and don't all have access to a car, this is the perfect spot."

    8. Interlake RV Park & Campground

    5 Reviews
    Rhinebeck, NY
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 584-3729

    $46 - $60 / night

    "Close to FDR home and library...a must to see. Quaint towns nearby."

    "With that you get free wi-fi, a heated pool, a lake for fishing and boating, a game room and snack bar, movies, other sports, and the security of a gated entrance."

    9. Rip Van Winkle Campgrounds

    16 Reviews
    Saugerties, NY
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (845) 246-8334

    "You’ve got fishing either in 2 private lakes or you can fish in the river but to do the river you’ll need a New York State fishing license."

    "I was a little skeptical that we wouldn’t get to choose our site, but you can’t go wrong, they are all wooded, private and well situated. The campground is centrally located you many things to do."

    10. North-South Lake Campground

    43 Reviews
    Palenville, NY
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 589-5058

    $22 - $44 / night

    "Our first campground was in New York Aug 8th. Unfortunately, Debbie was socking New York hard. North South Lake Campground in the Catskills was our camping home."

    "Had a great time at this campground- surrounded by many returning campers which gave the whole experience a good community vibe. Ice cream truck comes around each evening in the summer."

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Recent Reviews near West Park, NY

692 Reviews of 165 West Park Campgrounds


  • Erin N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 19, 2025

    Tri-State RV Park

    Friendly Owners and Reasonable rates

    We just stayed the night last minute. We hit unexpected traffic on the way and the owners were kind enough to wait for us to check in. The sites aren’t anything glamorous but the hookups are great and easy to pull through. It is by the highway so it can be loud at times but I don’t mind. Beautiful river on the property. Bathroom and showers were clean and well stocked.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 16, 2025

    Sage's Revine

    Not highest recommended

    There was a bunch of signs that said no parking so we parked at the entrance to the trailhead. The area itself is beautiful but I believe it is more for tent camping versus cars, overlanding vehicles and RVs.

  • FThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 14, 2025

    Mills Norrie State Park Campground

    Great staff but back-to-back campsite

    We stayed a coupe of days in Oct. This is a beautiful site to camp out. The staffs are friendly and very attentive.
    Bathroom and water pressure was ok. But one shower location for 50 campsites. Three small showers units and three toilet.
    I never stayed a state campsite where the sites are so close each other. If you like a “normal” distance to your neighbors, I'd not recommend this place.

  • Chelsea B.
    Oct. 10, 2025

    New York City North-Newburgh KOA

    Good amenities and fun experience!

    Campsites Great campsites, wooded and cozy, though a little tight for longer rigs as our neighbors found out when they ran over a wooden post backing in. But spaced apart nicely with lots of vegetation between. Nice and level. Amenities Bathrooms are older and need of some repair but let me tell you I was very happy to see a normal shower head with real hot water! So no complaints here. Laundry facilities were clean and open 24/7 with reasonable prices 2.50/2.00 washer/dryer. And the dryers actually worked. Small dog park, communal spaces, and a camp store all made the place feel like a little village. They even have a wine store- cab sav was good. WiFi I work remotely and WiFi is always an issue. We have Starlink but in a wooded campsite, connecting is an issue but luckily their WiFi was great. Had no issues and could stream just fine. Halloween! We visited mid October and folks had sites decorated and the KOA has trick or treating and other activities every weekend in Oct. we were SO bummed to be leaving on a Friday and miss the festivities because it looked really fun. Would definitely go back. Also, staff was super nice.

  • Chelsea B.
    Oct. 6, 2025

    Brookside Campground

    Not a recreational campsite

    Full disclosure, we did not stay here. PLEASE, folks that leave reviews on this app, PLEASE say whether it’s a full-timer campsite or a recreational campsite. We paid for two weeks in advance of arriving at this site based on reviews available on Google and Dyrt. However, when we arrived we were surprised that this was mostly a trailer park. Call me picky, but I really prefer not to camp in an area where folks are living full time. Just not the vibe I’m going for. We decided to leave without staying. We called to see if we could get a refund and they were very kind and it wasn’t a problem. But just be warned… this is not a recreational campsite.

  • Chelsea B.
    Oct. 6, 2025

    Whip O Will Campsites

    Not for recreational campers

    Full disclosure, we did not stay here. PLEASE, folks that leave reviews on this app, PLEASE say whether it’s a full-timer campsite or a recreational campsite. We arrived after leaving another campsite in the area (that was also 100% full timers) and were disappointed to find that this site was all permanent campers with crap everywhere. One site even had a funeral home sign hanging out front of an entire plywood addition to their camper…like what? Call me picky, but I don’t feel entirely comfortable camping for fun next to folks who live in the campground like this. After driving through the super narrow and rutted out roads to the site they recommend, a man came hauling a** into our site (with a beer in his hand) and was saying “hello hellooooo.” Said he was the owner of the campsite and asked if we were staying, we said we were thinking about it, just checking out the available sites (as the lady up front told us to do). TL;DR- bad vibes. Didn’t stay. Be warned this is a full time campsite with crap everywhere. The lady working the office was super nice though.

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 4, 2025

    Taconic Hereford Multiple Use Park

    Convenient pit stop

    This spot is easy to find and access, and had decent ATT service. There's only a few spots, and the road is narrow with not much turnaround room, I wouldn't recommend for trailers or RVs.

  • jThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 2, 2025

    Point Folly Campground

    Great

    I’ve been coming here for decades. Little store has what you need if you can find the shop keeper. Great access to bantam lake. You can leave you canoes/kayaks tied up in the water. Great fishing. Love it overall. The only issue I have is the pit toilets are brutal. If you are tent camping, beware!

  • Christine S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 1, 2025

    Cozy Hills Campground

    Quiet and clean

    So far it's been pretty quiet but we are here at the beginning of October on a Monday. Nice area.


Guide to West Park

Camping near West Park, New York, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor fun. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do

  • Hiking: The area is known for its scenic trails. Campers love the trails around North-South Lake Campground, where one reviewer mentioned, "This is a hiking park... Kaaterskill Falls is an exception - short, easy trail."
  • Swimming: Enjoy a refreshing dip in the lakes. One visitor at Clarence Fahnestock State Park said, "There are two nice lakes with beaches."
  • Fishing: Grab your fishing gear! At Rip Van Winkle Campgrounds, a camper noted, "You’ve got fishing either in 2 private lakes or you can fish in the river."

What campers like

  • Natural beauty: Many campers appreciate the stunning surroundings. A reviewer at Woodland Valley Campground said, "The Catskills are very scenic & we enjoyed our time there!"
  • Privacy: Campers enjoy sites with good spacing. One visitor at Kenneth L Wilson Campground mentioned, "While some of the spots were fairly close together, they seem more spread out than in other Catskill camping sites."
  • Clean facilities: Clean restrooms and showers are a big plus. A camper at Lake Taghkanic State Park said, "The showers are hot and have lots of water pressure."

What you should know

  • Limited cell service: Many campgrounds have poor cell reception. A visitor at North-South Lake Campground noted, "There is NO cell service & just forget about WiFi."
  • Bear activity: Keep your food secure! Campers at Clarence Fahnestock State Park warned, "There’s a lot of bear activity here, so constantly cleaning up your food is very important."
  • Reservations recommended: Popular spots fill up quickly, especially on weekends. A camper at Woodland Valley Campground advised, "It can get a little busy on the weekends, so worth reserving in advance."

Tips for camping with families

  • Activities for kids: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and organized activities. One parent at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Gardiner said, "This place is so much fun. My whole family loved the activities."
  • Choose spacious sites: Opt for campgrounds with larger sites for more room to play. A reviewer at Rip Van Winkle Campgrounds mentioned, "The lots are large and nicely wooded."
  • Plan for quiet time: Make sure to follow quiet hours to keep the peace. A camper at Lake Taghkanic State Park noted, "The 10 pm quiet policy was well followed by everyone."

Tips from RVers

  • Check site sizes: Some campgrounds have tight spots. A visitor at Rip Van Winkle Campgrounds said, "We have a large 5th wheel RV... we were within 2 inches or less of trees on 4 or 5 instances."
  • Look for full hookups: Ensure your site has the necessary hookups for a comfortable stay. A camper at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Gardiner mentioned, "Our site included a large concrete pad, picnic table, charcoal grill, and large fire ring."
  • Be prepared for limited amenities: Some campgrounds may not have all the conveniences. A reviewer at Woodland Valley Campground said, "Half the bathrooms don’t work, no firewood for sale."

Camping near West Park, New York, has something for everyone, from families to seasoned RVers. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near West Park, NY?

According to TheDyrt.com, West Park, NY offers a wide range of camping options, with 165 campgrounds and RV parks near West Park, NY and 8 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near West Park, NY?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near West Park, NY is Jellystone Park Gardiner with a 4.3-star rating from 32 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near West Park, NY?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 8 free dispersed camping spots near West Park, NY.