Harriman State Park's Suffern-Bear Mountain trail hosts this free, hike-in primitive site about 2.5 miles from the Gate Hill Road trailhead. The full trail runs 15 miles out and back. Reaching the campsite requires completing a difficult rock scramble, after which the site sits at the top with open views from elevation. Campers need to carry all gear up the mountain, so packing light is a practical necessity. Cell service is available, and campfires are permitted. The Harriman State Park Campground provides a drive-in alternative for those who prefer not to haul supplies uphill.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsSuffern-Bear Mountain from Gate Hill Road Primitive is located in New York near Stony Point
Public CampgroundCoordinates
41.25299992 N
74.03364055 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 3/12/26
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 3/12/26
- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Fires
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 13 min from Kiryas Joel, NY
- 36 min from New York, NY
- 55 min from Kingston, NY
- 59 min from Bridgeport, CT
