Category: Local Camping

Four Hikes in Westchester, NYFour Hikes in Westchester, NY

We’ve been exploring different spots north of the city, and these hikes are perfect for a day trip—especially when you end with ice cream, because snacks on the trail are

Four Hikes in Queens, NYFour Hikes in Queens, NY

Queens has more green space than most people realize, and you can get a real hike in without ever leaving the borough and maybe cap it off with an ice

Closed for 2026 Camping Season

CLARENCE FAHNESTOCK STATE PARK will be closed for the 2026 Camping Season!CLARENCE FAHNESTOCK STATE PARK will be closed for the 2026 Camping Season!

https://parks.ny.gov/parks/133/details.aspx “Construction of a new campground bathhouse is scheduled to begin this fall. To carry out these improvements efficiently without compromising the patron experience, the campground will close as of

Fahnestock State Park Campground OverviewFahnestock State Park Campground Overview

Fahnestock is our favorite campground to tent camp in. You get a large site and it is inexpensive. You can park your car next to most sites. We have done

Ward Pound Ridge Campground OverviewWard Pound Ridge Campground Overview

Ward Pound Ridge is one of our top three campgrounds. We have gone back many times. We’ve stayed in tent sites, lean-tos in the campground, and a dispersed lean-to site.

AMC Harriman Outdoor Center Campground OverviewAMC Harriman Outdoor Center Campground Overview

This is our favorite campground for cabin camping. The campground is well maintained, the bathhouses are newer and clean, and the cabins are in great condition. The staff is enthusiastic