Mountain Lakes Park

The 4,315-acre park makes Ward Pound Ridge Reservation the county’s largest park. With its varied terrain and landscapes and miles of wooded trails, the park provides a variety of activities in all seasons. There are areas for picnicking, lean-to camping, fishing and cross-country skiing.



Ward Pound Ridge Reservation

Kettletown

Wooded campsite for a private adventure Just 1 hour from NYC, this double platform campsite will comfortably accommodate larger parties looking to escape into nature. Enjoy this beautiful wooded and secluded campsite located on Hickory Bend Rd in Carmel Hamlet, NY!

 We are located just 5 minutes from Lake Gleneida (fishing is permitted there with a permit only) and many water reservoirs! My site borders a bike path and I too have created many trails through the woods for you to enjoy bike rides or leisurely walks. Plenty of trails will keep you exploring and taking in the scenery throughout the day! Feel free to walk around at our private trails !
 Keep trash in our metal dumpster top of hill! To keep animals away from campsite



Lopardo Woods

A campsite with seclusion and privacy close to NYC with numerous activities nearby (kayaking, swimming, bouldering, hiking, biking, etc). We are adding a mandatory extra day between campers so we can thoroughly clean all surfaces before the next group comes in. If you request a booking and don't hear back from me in 2 hours, text me at 937-594-9377 as the Tentrr notification system doesn't always work. Coronavirus info: We are requiring 24 hours between campers so we can thoroughly clean all surfaces. In addition, we will provide two 5 gallon jugs of water so one can be used for handwashing. Liquid soap will also be provided. We won't come out to greet you but may wave from a distance! And you'll have my phone number if anything comes up. Wooded campsite accessible through sheep pasture, it's about 200 yards from the parking spot to the Tentrr site. Here's whats included: - All of the standard Tentrr stuff (two queen air mattresses, picnic table, camp stove, camp toilet, etc) including a full 5 gallon cooler of potable water, 5 gallons of water for hand washing, a solar shower, and three tiki torches (but without oil). We also include toilet paper. Plenty of firewood will be provided at the camp site along with fire starting materials (paper, cardboard, lighters, and lighter fluid or starting blocks). Our site is very close to Southeast Station (Harlem Line). We are right off the Putnam Trailway (which connects to the North and South County Trailways (one could bike all the way here for bike camping from NYC), I-84/I-684, merely an hour or so from the city! Lots to do nearby including: - Ice Pond Preserve Hiking and Bouldering (great bouldering location!) - Kayaking in the Great Swamp of Patterson NY - Hiking in numerous nearby parks like Fahnestock, Michael Ciaola, Ice Pond Conservation Area, etc. - Fishing and Fly Fishing in several area streams and lakes (NY fishing license required) - Mountain biking nearby including Ice Pond (only a mile away) - Road biking around popular trailways (Putnam and North County Trailway) and nearby roads (once the new Maybrook trail opens, it will only be two miles from the site and one could bike in from Albany and other points north) - Swimming in nearby White Pond As a warning, due to the proximity to Interstate 84, there is some background noise but it is minimal and can’t be heard normally over the wind or a crackling fire! The sheep are shy and will leave you alone - they are not aggressive. Please close the gates behind and you latch the chain, it doesn't have to be tight. No guns allowed on property, no hunting as well. Please don’t drive into the field. Park outside the field and walk in. A cart to haul your stuff is provided. No fireworks.



Holmestead Woods

Camp W Herrlich

Camp Wilbur Herligh

Lillinonah Woods is located on 54 Obutse Rocks Road. The entrance to the park is located on Route 133, just after Obtuse Rocks Road. It is situated on 68 acres of land and connects to Lake Lillinonah. This park offers fishing (by permit), hiking trails, picnic tables and parking.

For more information on Lake Lillinonah, you may contact the Lillinonah Lake Authority at 203-740-9743.

Lillinonah Woods

This scenic campground, formed along the park's natural rock ridges, provides alcoves of privacy and tranquility for campers. Each of the 80 campsites has a picnic table and fire ring. Additionally there is an area for RV camping. Although there are no hookups available or dump station, restroom and shower facilities are centrally located to all RV and tent sites. Individuals, as well as larger camping groups, are welcome. The campground's nature center houses environmental displays and a variety of touch boxes. On weekends, park staff organizes hikes and craft activities. Movies are shown on Saturday evenings for the enjoyment of all campers.



Fahnestock (Clarence Fahnestock)

Hudson Valley woodland retreat, nestled in a historic area. 55 miles from NYC, and only 1 mile from the Appalachian Trail! This is the perfect campsite for getting out of the city and back to nature, for novices and expert campers alike! Fully equipped with a Casper mattress & pillows, with clean bed linens included in the price of your stay. 

 The site is on 12 acres of scenic and bucolic woodland, so there is plenty of room to explore and take nature walks. We are located just off of the Old Albany Post Road, which is on the National Registry of Historic Places and predates the American Revolution. This quiet dirt road is perfect for mountain biking, hiking, running, walking and sightseeing and it also takes you directly to the famous Appalachian Trail (about 1 mile). We are also close to hiking, boating, state parks, the Farmer’s Market (Saturdays), farm stands and local sites (Graymoor, Garrison Institute, Boscobel, Constitution Marsh, Manitoga, etc.). 

 We are a 20 minute drive from the scenic and charming town of Cold Spring and its exquisite dining, shopping and cultural events; 30 minutes to Beacon; less than six miles to the Garrison Metro North station Feel free to walk the property and forage for kindling. 
 Please do not feed the deer, cats or any other wildlife. 
 Be mindful and respectful of our neighbors.



Downing Wood

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. The area, as the name implies, is home to several lakes which can be used for various recreational purposes. There are also many hikes which can be trekked straight from the campgrounds which is always a huge plus in my mind. When we were there it was right after a rain storm and everything was a bit muddy and slippery. We will definitely be planning a trip back to Mountain Lakes when the weather gets nicer though!

Ideal driving distance from NYC

Great

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.  No facilities that I can think of, but there are a few lean-to’s scattered off the looping road. 

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Holmestead Woods

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Camp Wilbur Herligh

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Fahnestock (Clarence Fahnestock)

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Holmestead Woods

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Camp Wilbur Herligh

Lillinonah Woods

Fahnestock (Clarence Fahnestock)

Downing Wood