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Croton Point Park's mix of campsite types accommodates pet owners with both cabins and traditional camping areas, offering a 30-40 minute drive from Queens for New York City residents seeking pet-friendly outdoor options. The county park sprawls across a peninsula on the Hudson River with tent sites separated from RV areas, all welcoming dogs on leashes throughout the property. Dogs must remain tethered at campsites and are not permitted on the park's swimming beach during summer months. Many campers note the park's stunning views and scenic trails make it perfect for morning and evening dog walks. Tent sites provide picnic tables and fire rings with nearby water access, though some users report party atmospheres in certain sections that might disturb noise-sensitive pets.
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation and Harriman State Park's Beaver Pond Campground provide additional pet-friendly camping alternatives with different amenities for dog owners. Hiking trails throughout both parks welcome leashed pets, with Ward Pound Ridge offering over 40 miles of trails ideal for dog walking. Most campsites maintain adequate distance between neighbors, though holiday weekends typically bring larger crowds and more noise. Seasonal considerations affect pet comfort, with summer heat requiring extra water provisions and winter camping demanding appropriate shelter for pets. Neither location provides specific dog parks, but the extensive trail systems and natural areas offer ample exercise opportunities. Hunters with dogs should note that Ward Pound Ridge permits bow hunting during October through December to control deer populations.
"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"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"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"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"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"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"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"
"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"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 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."
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.
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.
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 options near White Plains, New York range from lakeside sites to woodland retreats within an hour's drive of the city. The area features deciduous forest terrain at elevations between 200-500 feet, with summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F. Most campgrounds in Westchester County maintain open dates from April through October, though some offer year-round accommodations.
Explore hiking trails: Ward Pound Ridge Reservation offers extensive pathways through diverse terrain. As one camper notes, "We 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." Another visitor mentioned there are "over 40 miles of trails in this area" making it ideal for day hikes.
Swim in natural settings: Clarence Fahnestock State Park provides lake swimming options during summer. "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!" According to another camper, "The campsite was pleasant and it was peaceful during quiet hours on both Friday and Saturday nights."
Visit NYC attractions: Liberty Harbor RV Park in Jersey City serves as a convenient base for city exploration. A camper explains, "Very convenient location. My wife visited Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. The sites had electric and water and were in a fenced off section of the marina parking area." Another notes it's "minutes walk to the Statue of Liberty, Liberty Science center. Two blocks away from NJ Path train into Manhattan."
Privacy between sites: Ward Pound Ridge Reservation earns praise for its site arrangement. One reviewer shared, "The camping sites are very different so it's useful to go in person and select the area. Parking is close, but some of the sites are also pretty close to each other so there is less privacy." Another notes, "The shelter sites are large and private with access to hiking trails and make for a unique experience."
Off-season tranquility: Beaver Pond Campground offers a different experience outside peak times. "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," mentions one visitor. "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."
Beach access: Nickerson Beach Park Campground combines camping with oceanside recreation. A camper states, "It's basically a parking lot, but right on the other side of the dunes is Lido Beach. Which is fantastic for surfing. There is an indoor bathroom/shower room that is open here for 3 seasons too." Others appreciate that it "allows dogs" and has a "children's playground" with "programs like movie nights throughout the summer."
Reservation requirements: Many parks require advance booking, especially during peak season. At Clarence Fahnestock State Park, "Weekends - this park is FULL! Make sure to reserve at least two weeks out. Weekdays? You should be in luck!"
Wildlife management: Be prepared for local wildlife policies. Some parks implement population control measures for deer and other species during specific months.
Varying amenities: Sebago Cabin Camp offers rustic structures with basic facilities. "These cabins are VERY rustic, four walls, a cot, and a fridge. You still feel like you are 'roughing it' but with the convenience of a fridge. Absolutely zero phone service (for T-Mobile) which was AMAZING." Another visitor notes the cabins "do not have plumbing or heat. It is a step up from cabin camping."
Noise considerations: Campgrounds closer to transportation routes may experience sound disruption. One camper mentioned train noise at a location, while another noted proximity to highways at other sites.
Look for kid-focused activities: Some parks offer special programming for younger campers. At one location, a visitor noted there are "movie nights" and "communal bonfires on weekends" with "Karaoke nights too."
Choose sites with playgrounds: Blydenburgh County Park offers amenities for children. A camper reports, "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." Another visitor said it's "clean, close facilities and well maintained. Lake is great and only a short walk, but no swimming."
Consider cabin options for mixed groups: For pet-friendly camping near White Plains, New York with varied sleeping preferences, cabin options provide flexibility. "Sebago has a huge lake and great beach area. It was perfect for lounging and swimming in during a hot summer day. We were able to rent a cabin which was equipped with an outside grill and picnic area."
Know parkway restrictions: Large vehicles face route limitations in the region. One RVer shared: "I drove down from Connecticut to Long Island to find the main routes to the campsite all went through New York's parkways. There are height restrictions on the parkways so RVs and semis cannot travel on them without a high risk of crashing into the bridges and getting the tops ripped off like a tin can."
Hookup availability varies: Electric and water connections differ between parks. At Nickerson Beach, a camper noted they offer "camping for RVs. Clean, quiet. Very close to everything," while another mentioned they have "full hookups with 50 amp service."
Limited privacy at some locations: Some RV areas lack natural separation. "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, which is very important when you have young kids."
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