TOP PICKS
When it comes to camping in the Hudson Valley, go glamping in a canvas tent with luxurious furnishings and gourmet cuisine, or pitch a tent on a quiet site and sleep under a canopy of stars.
Park the family RV and explore the region in comfort, or claim a bunk in a cabin the whole family can share. Camping in the Hudson Valley is all about experiencing adventure – regardless of what your idea of adventure is. Sampling a new microbrew after a hike? Yes! Roaming an outdoor sculpture garden and then hitting up the pool? Of course! Find your camping site today.
Albany
Thompson's Lake Campground - Thacher State Park
Thompson's Lake Campground, nestled in the mountains just four miles from the Helderberg Escarpment, is a popular camping ground and recreation area. A boat launch site is available and is carry-in only.
68 Thompsons Lake State Park, East Berne, NY 12059
(518) 872-1674 • https://parks.ny.gov
Columbia
Copake Camping Resort
The perfect location for family fun! Welcoming RV or tent campers and offering deluxe cabins, cabins and Big Rig friendly 50 amp pull thrus. Amenities: free Wi-Fi, cable TV, heated pool, tennis courts, well-stocked store and game room. Weekly activities and theme weekends for the whole family.
2236 Rte 7, Copake NY 12516
518-329-2811 | www.copakecampingresort.com
Brook N Wood Family Campground
Experience a beautiful, clean, quiet retreat on 62 acres of nature with a babbling brook and create wonderful, lifelong memories! RV full hook-up sites are Big Rig friendly, grassy, include cable, and free Wi-Fi with 30 or 50 amps. Deluxe RV and rustic cabin rentals are available. Stream-side tent and pop-up sites include water and electric. Heated pool, mini-golf, arcade, nature trails, playground, hay rides, ice cream socials and much more.
1947 County Route 8, Elizaville, NY 12523
888-625-3186 | www.brooknwood.com
Dutchess
Interlake RV Park and Sales
Experience the outdoors in this gated campground park located outside the village of Rhinebeck and just 90 miles from New York City. Located on a spacious 45 acres that include a 20-acre lake for fishing and boating, Interlake offers everything you need for an outdoor adventure and fun for the whole family! 159 campsites offer electric, water, and/or sewer.
428 Lake Drive, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
(845) 266-5387 • www.interlakervpark.com
Malouf’s Mountain Sunset Campground
No car? No gear? No problem! Located minutes from the train station in Beacon, the folks at Malouf’s Mountain Sunset Campground will pick you up and drop you off near this unique hike in, hike out camping resort nestled in the Hudson Highlands. They can supply you with almost everything you need for a carefree getaway, or you can bring your own and they’ll transport it for you to your campsite. Enjoy a fire pit at your campsite and a covered platform so you can relax rain or shine, plus have access to fully-functioning bathrooms. It’s nature without the fuss!
Fishkill Ridge, just North of Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 831-6767 • www.maloufsmountain.com
Greene
Treetopia
Treetopia Airstream Hotel & RV Campground is a premier campground in Catskill New York. We offer a range of unique lodging in a relaxing woodsy setting. In addition to over 60 RV sites, we offer canvas glamping tents, two-bedroom luxury cottages, and Airstreams with private decks that have outdoor kitchens. Our resort amenities include swimming pool, vegetable garden, game room, clubhouse, camp store, multiple playgrounds, and event pavilions.
1446 Leeds Athens Road, Leeds, NY 12451
(518) 945-4513 • www.treetopiacampground.com
North South Lake State Campground
North-South Lake is the biggest and most popular state campground in the Catskill Forest Preserve, offering extraordinary scenic beauty, and historical sites, such as: Alligator Rock, Kaaterskill Falls, and the former site of the Catskill Mountain House. The provinces around the lake have long provided visitors with exceptional views of the surrounding countryside. It is said that on a clear day, you can see five states from the escarpment.
N Lake Rd, Haines Falls, NY 12436
(518) 589-5058 • www.dec.ny.gov
Orange
Black Bear Campground
Full hook-up sites, 50 amp service, and pull-thru sites. Pet-friendly. No tent camping. No motorcycles. In season: swimming pool, fishing pond, planned activities, and mini-golf. Cabins available for weekly rental. Year-round.
197 Wheeler Road, Florida, NY 10921
(845) 651-7717 • www.blackbearcampground.com
Deerpark KOA
70 scenic acres along the Neversink River featuring full hook-up RV sites, secluded tent sites, cabins, cottages, heated swimming pool, and miles of hiking trails. Pet friendly. Open year-round.
108 Guymard Tpke, Cuddebackville, NY 12729
(845) 754-8388 • www.deerparkkoa.com
Putnam
Clarence Fahnestock State Park
Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park offers an excellent range of activities for outdoor enthusiasts. This 14,086-acre park boasts hiking trails, picnic areas, scenic campgrounds, and abundant opportunities for boating, hunting, fishing, birding and many more activities for kids of all ages.
1498 Route 301, Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 225-7207 • https://parks.ny.gov/parks/133
Rensselaer
Adventure Bound Camping at Deer Run
Family-friendly. Tent, RV sites and cabin rentals. Planned activity program available.
200 Deer Run Drive Schaghticoke, NY 12154
(518) 664-2804 • www.abcamping.com/deerrun
Broken Wheel Campgrounds
The campground is situated in a valley between two mountain ranges and is located right where NY, VT and MA meet. We have big grassy sites with many pull-through areas.
61 Broken Wheel Road Petersburgh, NY 12138
(518) 658-2925 • www.brokenwheelcampground.com
Rockland
AMC Harriman Outdoor Center
An ideal destination for anyone looking for hiking, paddling, and camping opportunities in the heart of Harriman State Park at Breakneck Pond. Harriman State Park, New York’s second-largest park, is located just 30 miles from Manhattan and accessible by public transportation. The Center offers common space for outdoor programs, waterfront access to 64-acre Breakneck Pond, a dining hall, and group meeting space. Accommodations include group and family cabins, tent platforms, and three-sided shelters, offering a range of overnight experiences.
200 Breakneck Road, Haverstraw, NY 10927
(617) 523-0636 x652 • www.outdoors.org
Ulster
Glamping at Woodstock Meadows
Luxury campsite consisting of two tents, dining gazebo, firepit, two barbeques, outdoor shower/sinks and flushing portalet. All amenities (firewood, charcoal/propane, toiletries, towels, bathrobes) provided. Open June through October. Group friendly. Free WiFi.
334 Yerry Hill Road, Woodstock, NY 12498
(845) 594-5522 • www.glampingatwoodstockmeadows.com
Kenneth L. Wilson Campground and Day Use Area
Tent and RV sites. Boat rentals, fishing, launch site, lake, bike and hiking trails, fireplaces, picnic tables, hot showers, flush toilets and dumping station. No electric hookups. Check-in noon-9 p.m. Pets allowed (restrictions). Open mid-May to Columbus Day.
859 Wittenberg Road, Mount Tremper, NY 12457
(845) 679-7020 • www.kennethlwilsoncamp.com
Westchester
Croton Point Park
Situated on a peninsula overlooking the scenic Hudson River, this 500-acre park offers cabins and sites for tents and recreational vehicles. Recreational options include a beach, hiking trails, picnic areas, ball fields, boat launch and fishing.
1A Croton Point Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520
(914) 862-5290 • https://parks.westchestergov.com/croton-point-park
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation
This 4,315-acre park is the largest in the Westchester County Parks system. Amenities include wooded areas, open spaces, miles of marked hiking and equestrian trails, picnic areas, fishing in the Cross River and cross-country skiing and sledding in winter. Camping facilities include open-faced lean-tos and tent sites.
Route 35 and 121 South, Cross River
(914) 864-7317 • https://parks.westchestergov.com/ward-pound-ridge-reservation
