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The best beach camping in New York

Name: New York
Address: New York
Rating: 4.781000000000001

New York’s beaches are made for summer and spread throughout the state, from New York City to the Canadian border. If you’re looking for a traditional beach vacation, opt for a waterside campsite on Long Island. Suffolk and Nassau Counties house RV campgrounds, cabin rentals, and state parks mere steps from the sea. If you’d rather opt for a lakeside retreat, try a unique vacation rental along the shorelines of Lake Ontario or Lake Erie, lakes so massive that you’d never realize you’re not actually on the ocean. Spend your summer water skiing and tubing—or simply laying out beneath the sun with a beach read. In the cooler months, swimming is out of the question, but an off-season New York beach campsite is as tranquil as it gets, with fewer crowds and uninterrupted nature views.

96% (2K) • 8,330 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds in New York

Mountaineer Campground @Massawepie

1. Mountaineer Campground @Massawepie

98%

(41)

Tupper Lake, NY · 18 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Located on a 3,769 acre property with a private, mile-long lake, miles of hiking trails, and endless opportunity for outdoor adventure—Camp Mountaineer is one of the Adirondack’s best-kept secrets. Located at the historic Massawepie Scout Camps in Piercefield, NY, Mountaineer can serve as your vacation spot, home away from home, or gateway to Adirondack exploration. Camp Mountaineer is located at Massawepie Scout Camps, 65 Massawepie Road in Piercefield, NY - just west of Tupper Lake. The campground features a variety of camping options to suit your group’s needs—cabins, RV sites, tent sites, and group campsites are all available. Various amenities are provided to make your stay even more enjoyable. Situated in the North Central Adirondacks, Camp Mountaineer provides an opportunity for great on-site outdoor recreation as well as a jumping off point to adventures throughout the Adirondack Park. The facilities and services available at Camp Mountaineer make this a great choice for your family or groups’ adventure. Camp Mountaineer is owned and operated by the Seneca Waterways Council, Boy Scouts of America headquartered in Rochester, NY. First opened as a Scout camp in 1953, Mountaineer now serves as a campground equipped to suit your group’s needs. Any group can make a reservation. Our 2026 Rental Season runs July 2 -August 7

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Ugly Apple Farms

2. Ugly Apple Farms

97%

(273)

Port Jervis, NY · 5 sites

Ugly Apple Farms was started by my Wife and to try to bring fresh organic/permaculture food to our community. We love to play music and get together with our friends and have been hosting people for some time. We thought that hipcamp could introduce people to our mission and make some extra money to get the farm off the ground. Ugly Apple Farms is a diverse place. We have opportunities for farm classes, pick your own veggies and more. We also have 1800 feet of access to the Neversink River. We recommend four wheel drive for some of our sites so please ask about them. We are an off grid farm with access to some solar for charging. We have tent sites and room for campers. Our camping is primitive but there is access to potable water and sanitation if needed. All extras are first come first serve if not reserved in advance. We love and welcome any questions! Thanks for looking!! Randall and Melissa

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Mission Hemlock Grove

3. Mission Hemlock Grove

92%

(246)

Conesus, NY · 4 sites · Tents, RVs

Welcome, Mission Conesus, originally built by Franciscan Catholics. These lands were likely chosen for many reasons. Suffice it to say there is something special here. Come discover for yourself. Lose yourself here, or maybe find yourself, among the Hemlocks. First, a bit about the terrain. There is much in the way of forest, very mature, and a broad array of plant species. Elevation differences are vast, land to the west is uphill for quite a ways, and downhill to the east, to Hemlock lake below, so the world here can feel a bit tilted. We adjoin 150 acres of nature conservancy lands that nobody seems to know about. These lands are for respectful public daytime use. We also adjoin 6600 acres of NY state forest which is public property. Exploring all that is here would take a very long time! Want to get away? Welcome to our little slice of heaven. See the provided map for site locations. Site 1 is open field and is near the pavilion, sites 2 and 3 are along the woods, and site 4 is the most private and tucked into the woods. We looking forward to hosting you, at the mission.

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Catskill State Park

4. Catskill State Park

97%

(83)

State park in New York · 708 sites

Escape the hustle of NYC with a retreat to the expansive Catskills.

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Allegany State Park

5. Allegany State Park

95%

(22)

State park in New York · 625 sites

Natural history meets lakefront fun at this Western New York state park.

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Riverfront Adirondack Camping

6. Riverfront Adirondack Camping

Thurman, NY · 4 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Riverfront private camping in the Adirondack Mountains. Our tent sites and yurt glamping site are located right on the river's edge providing a serene camping experience with sounds of the river flowing by, scenic views of the river & mountains and only steps away to enjoying a dip in the river. Enjoy private riverfront natural beach access and chill at night by the river with a stone fire pit while having a cookout with your family and friends. Our camp is centrally located between the gateway to the Adirondack state parks and Lake George. A quick 10 min. drive to the quaint village of Warrensburg, NY for restaurants, a brewery and shopping. This is a very laid back camp so come enjoy a camp fire down by the the river and chill. If you are feeling not so chill, you can walk over to the white water rafting tour company a few hundred feet up the road from us. Our camp sits on 32 acres of mountain and trails. You also have access to a public rail trail that runs through our property and follows the river. Things to note: This is a brand new camp! We are are off grid and operate on solar. We offer fresh potable water from a newly drilled modern well and spigot which only runs on a solar panel during daylight hours. There is a new construction communal outhouse and a separate fresh water sink for washing hands, dishes etc. We ask that you are respectful of the provided facilities so other campers can enjoy a clean and relaxing vacay.

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Smith Memorial Park Campground

7. Smith Memorial Park Campground

80%

(25)

Hector, NY · 14 sites · Tents, RVs

Welcome to the Finger Lakes A park and campground on Seneca Lake Smith Park is a classic lakeside park and campground built on the slopes of Seneca Lake in the 1970’s — enjoyed by many since the 1800’s. In the heart of New York State’s Finger Lakes and along the Seneca Lake Wine Trail, the park and campground’s location offers the best of both nature and socializing. Open daily from dawn to dusk, visitors can access Seneca Lake by foot from the “Green” in the middle of the park, or dirt roads on both the north and south ends of the park.

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Big Indian Wilderness Paradise

8. Big Indian Wilderness Paradise

99%

(90)

Big Indian, NY · 2 sites · Tents, Lodging

This woodland meadow in just yards from the crystal clear Esopus Creek. Wonderful for swimming or fishing or just enjoying the quiet of a country escape. Close to the charming country town of Phoenicia with charming restaurants and a short drive to Woodstock.

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The Heron Farm & Event Center

9. The Heron Farm & Event Center

97%

(657)

Panama, NY · 45 sites · Tents, RVs

The Heron is an Organic Farm, Event & Wedding Venue, and Campground. A place to connect deeply with nature & art, eat real food and create lasting memories! We are the home of the Great Blue Heron Music Festival and the Green Heron Growers. For more information on our farm, our Farm Store and our Events, visit our website, theheron.org You'll notice a handful of weekends that the campground is closed or would appear fully booked; those may be times that we have ticketed music festivals happening, in which case you can find that information on our main website. Our many camping and lodging options allow families to relax, enjoy nature, and create memories. We have around 100 sites throughout our 300 acres, some woodsy, some with views of the rolling hills and some with electric service. The Heron grounds boast a swimming and fishing pond, and over 4 miles of on-site hiking trails. Located on over 400 acres in beautiful Chautauqua County, NY, we are a working organic farm with a shiitake mushroom yard and on-site farm store. We host weddings, educational workshops, retreats, private events, captivating music festivals, and much more! We offer many different options for camping, from tent sites nestled in the woods to RV sites with electric hook-ups (electric site reservations are to be made on that specific listing and are limited). We allow pets, all dogs must on a leash 6ft or shorter in length and held by an adult, there is a $20/stay pet fee for pets that can be paid prior to arrival. Beach/Swimming Rules: Two adults 18 or over are required to supervise when there are children swimming. (Even if only one child is present.) No swimming outside of the designated/roped swim area. No watercraft allowed anywhere in the pond. Do not use soap in the water, we have showers! No alcohol, no glass or open containers. On-site Phone is for Emergencies only (located in the beach hut to the left of the beach area). Creating a reservation is your agreement with this rule. Local Attractions: Panama Rocks, Chautauqua Institute, Chautauqua Lake Overland Trail (The Westside of Trail) over 35 miles of hiking, Chautauqua Gorge, Audubon Nature Center, Rails to Trails, Ellicottville Brewery, Southern Tier Brewery & Distillery, Lake Erie Wine Trail, and much more! Please contact us with questions and inquiries. Come and share the Magic of The Heron! Welcome Home!

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Fair Haven Beach State Park

10. Fair Haven Beach State Park

95%

(11)

State park in New York · 214 sites

Fair Haven isn't an ocean beach, but it may as well be during the summer months.

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Buttermilk Falls State Park

11. Buttermilk Falls State Park

100%

(12)

State park in New York · 51 sites

Imagine 600 feet of water cascading gently into a shallow pool. Welcome to Buttermilk Falls.

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Chenango Valley State Park

12. Chenango Valley State Park

100%

(5)

State park in New York · 206 sites

Comprised of two small kettle lakes (ice-age glacial deposits), Chenango Valley is truly a natural wonder to see with your own eyes. As expected, the two lakes (Chenango and Lily), are the main attraction(s). Swing by for a swim in the summer, and when Old Man Winter pays a visit to the area, it’s a little like the winter Olympics out here with ice fishing and ice skating.Perhaps the largest attraction to the park is birdwatching. Even if you’re not looking for ‘em you can’t miss spotting a unique sight out of hundreds of species in the area. So next time you’re in Broome County, pick out a campsite and perhaps cultivate your inner bird nerd while you’re here!

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Hither Hills State Park

13. Hither Hills State Park

100%

(13)

State park in New York · 153 sites

This New York park boasts sand dunes and ocean views.

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PRIVATE WATERFALL @ Davey Falls ADK

14. PRIVATE WATERFALL @ Davey Falls ADK

98%

(30)

Crown Point, NY · 4 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

4 acres on a dead end road. Our property begins at the Waterfall and runs 1500' along the creek. There are hiking trails, ponds, ATV trails literally across the street from the property. Fishing for huge pike, bass and perch in Penfield pond for a small fishing fee paid to Penfield foundation to support the historic site. Our family, tent sites and Camper rental share the property. There is plenty of space for all to enjoy. POTABLE WATER AVAILABLE IN FRONT OF PARKING SPACES

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Adirondacks Best Riverfront Campsit

15. Adirondacks Best Riverfront Campsit

96%

(130)

Keene, NY · 3 sites · Tents, RVs

Ausable riverfront sites. Porta potty on site Close proximity to hiking, kayaking, fishing, mt biking and lake placid. High peaks within a 5 minute drive. Firewood for sale Please when you arrive, don’t go up Manning’s way!!! Neighbors are getting aggravated. We are across the street from Manning’s way on the river side of the road. Message me for physical address

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Letchworth Valley Campground & Reso

16. Letchworth Valley Campground & Reso

93%

(45)

Bliss, NY · 41 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Letchworth Valley Campground & Resort is a newly acquired 147 Acre property with a 26 acre lake located 10 minutes from Letchworth Park. Wiscoy Creek famous for trout fishing also runs through a portion of the property. There's canoeing, hiking, fishing, & swimming in an all natural setting. We have 25 primitive tent sites, 16 RV sites that have water and electric, 4 hotel rooms, 5 premium cabins and 5 rustic cabins. Wildlife including a pair of bald eagles, geese, herons, turtles, and birds of all kinds live on the property. All sites have a fire ring with grill and a picnic table. We are pet friendly up to 2 pets. Open May 15th - October 30th Closed October 31st - May 14th

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Bridgeview Harbour Marina

17. Bridgeview Harbour Marina

96%

(101)

Port Henry, NY · 3 sites · Tents, RVs

Bridgeview Harbour Marina is a family owned and operated full service marina, event space, and camping area on the Adirondack shore of Lake Champlain. Established in 2020 the Marina provides seasonal and overnight slips and moorings to boaters, fisherman, and lake-goers, three camp sites, and an on-site cafe. Marina services are available May thru October each year, with other events and services available throughout the year. The marina is set on 33 acres along Lake Champlain and hosts ~4150 feet of lake-frontage, it is accessible via car, boat, or via the adjacent Amtrak rail line. Prior to becoming a marina in 1989, the property was home to a very large Iron Foundry, rail yard, and barge-loading operation known as Cedar Point. Cedar point, part of the larger Witherbee-Sherman Mining Company, operated in the late 19th and early 20th centuries smelting iron ore to be shipped throughout the world via the Lake Champlain Canal and Hudson River, and is credited with providing iron to some of America's leading projects at the time. Some remains of the sites industrious past can be observed throughout the property. From Father's Day to Labor Day, the Marina hosts the Port Henry Waterfront Farmers' Market every Friday between 5PM and 8PM. The Market features farms, makers, artists, food trucks and Live Music every week

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Spring lake retreat on the farm

18. Spring lake retreat on the farm

100%

(79)

Wolcott, NY · 2 sites · Tents, RVs

Learn more about this land:Enjoy yourselves on this quiet Iittle farm with beautiful views. Bring a saw and cut your own firewood. Hike the mowed trails and enjoy the wildlife! There's water available if needed and one bathroom with just a sink and toilet accessible from outside. If we are here you are more than welcome to interact with the farm animals..Bonnie Blue the horse, Gater Goat luke, and the cow's. Just minutes from Port Bay , Fairhaven State Park and Chimney Bluffs State park to the North and the Montezuma wildlife refuge to the south.

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Wood Spring Club, Inc. (since 1957)

19. Wood Spring Club, Inc. (since 1957)

98%

(228)

East Aurora, NY · 31 sites · Tents, RVs

Wood Spring is a private members only rustic camping club. Hipcampers have access to all 52 acres including our pond, meadow, Little Buffalo Creek, and our hiking trails. You’ll get a gate combination after confirming your stay. Enter through the gate on our one lane road, cross the shallow creek and end at our large open meadow. If the creek is ever too high to cross, park in the grassy area and walk across foot bridge. GPS coordinates will be shared of your site. Enter those in your map software. Welcome to our club you are a Wood Spring Member during your stay. *Day Members shall have access to Corporation amenities and facilities and follow all rules. Day Membership includes an overnight stay. Day Membership is non-voting, and does not include status in the event Wood Spring were to dissolve. Day Members are not required to participate in Workdays

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Adirondack Adventure Base

20. Adirondack Adventure Base

99%

(76)

Paul Smiths, NY · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Overlook Lean-To, Treehouse, primitive campsites, and so much more! This is glamping at its finest. Our property was originally used as a seasonal hunting/fishing camp in the 1920's. Sheila and Bob bought it in the early 80s and have turned it into an amazing compound built for their family. They blinked their eyes and their children are gone, so this beautiful 50 acre diverse property and its private trail system are meant to be shared. Nestled in a mature, private pine forest, this well cared for property boasts abundant wildlife and a network of walking, skiing and mountain biking trails which take you past wetlands, cliffs and a variety of forest types. They have all kinds of lodging options from a beautiful vacation cabin they rent, to an Adk lean-to, to a Treehouse, and primitive campsites. You'll find a little bit for everyone at Adirondack Adventure Base.

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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Edwin

3 days ago

Weekend Trip to Big Indian Wilderness Paradise

This was a great experience. The camp site is clean. It really great not having any wifi. I felt i had to do everything like my old way . Thank you for everything I will recommend you to all my friends.

Tracie

1 week ago

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Bridgeview Harbour Marina

Great view! Nice, quiet space lots of nature to observe!

ashley

1 week ago

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Bridgeview Harbour Marina

We love how secluded the pump house was. There was a lot of space for setting up. I would not suggest this spot for anyone with very young children as there are drop offs and poison ivy along the wooded areas. Over all this was a great site. We loved the cafe! 10 out of ten would recommend trying the cafe! The bathrooms and laundry were clean and a huge bonus.

Steve

2 weeks ago

19 ft travel trailer

With pets

2 nights at Bridgeview Harbour Marina

Nice place to stay...plenty of room. And when we parked the camper "backwards" we have a great view of Lake Champlain while enjoying cover from the sun. Bathrooms were clean. No complaints.

Michael

2 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Ugly Apple Farms

Incredible stay! What a perfect place to launch or end a river trip, hang out on a farm or enjoy a quiet weekend in the woods. Will def return for more river trips soon!!

Peregrine

2 weeks ago

Tent

1 night at Spring lake retreat on the farm

Lovely spot, nice view, sweet cows and the birds in the morning were wonderful!

Laura

April 2026

20 ft campervan

1 night at Spring lake retreat on the farm

We loved Tommy’s spot on the farm. When we arrived, he met us at the barn and led us up the hill to the site. So beautiful! He’s got a picnic table, fire pit, and a bench to sit and enjoy the fire under the stars. Loved watching the sun rise over the field the next morning. And we got to meet the cows on our way out.

Joe

April 2026

Tent

Weekend Trip to Bare Camping

Easy directions. Site is next to a nice bubbling creek. Nice fire pit. There is some debris around the area but nothing too bad. Has a nice awning that helped a lot during the rain.

Adriana

April 2026

Tent

Group trip

2 nights at Ugly Apple Farms

We had a great time at this magical place. We enjoyed the view of the river and the beautiful trees. Randal was very accommodating and helpful. We got some milk and honey from their farm and it was delicious. This place is perfect to connect with nature and to relax. We were so lucky to see an Alcon and an eagle! We will be back!

Isabel

April 2026

Tent

Weekend Trip to Mission Hemlock Grove

Very cool spot with lots of places to explore! Porta potty was pretty full but nothing wrong with using the great outdoors! The camp sites were nicely spread out and I was able to find which was which by using the map on the hipcamp site.

Steve

January 2026

Tent

2 nights at Mission Hemlock Grove

Had a nice couple wintery days at Koreys place. He was very responsive and great to deal with. I cant comment too much on the sites as I kinda stayed put most of the time. But the area is beautiful and can't wait to return in the warmer months!

Michael

November 2025

34 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Tomtuga on the Erie Canal

Beautiful place to camp the host was great and very accommodating. We definitely recommend nice level site great 50 amp service. Can’t wait to go back.

Natacha

November 2025

35 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Tomtuga on the Erie Canal

Our stay at Thomas' was perfect. Due to all campsites being closed for the season, had Thomas' place not been accepting reservations we would have been forced to drive 14hrs+ all the way home to Montreal. It was a lifesaver for sure. We got to his place around 6:30pm. He drove us right into our spot and help us setup. Great guy, great place. Only had electric, but that's all we needed for one night's stay. Thank you Thomas!

Hailey

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Spring lake retreat on the farm

This was our second time staying, we absolutely love staying here. We can’t wait to come back when it warms up!

Peter

October 2025

13 ft travel trailer

2 nights at Tomtuga on the Erie Canal

Thomas was a very helpful host, met me upon arrival and helped me set up my trailer on the site. Not great at backing up my trailer yet but he gave me some helpful instruction! Gave me lots of information on what to see in the area as well. I'll definitely come back for a visit in the future!

Rebekah

October 2025

18 ft campervan

1 night at Spring lake retreat on the farm

The land was lovely, the animals were sweet, Tommy was so friendly and made sure we knew he was available if we needed anything, and it was handy to have access to the indoor bathroom.

sun beams in the early morning illuminating the campsite

Nicole

October 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Big Indian Wilderness Paradise

We had a great weekend at John and AC’s spot! Great set up - our kids loves running around, playing in the stream, roasting marshmallows. Overall great experience!

Gillian

October 2025

Weekend Trip to The Spotted Sandpiper

Spent 3 nights in Glamp 1 in October of 2025. It was 40s at night and rained 2 of the nights, but we stayed warm with the heater (and an electric blanket we brought)! It was dry inside the tent despite the rain. Area is beautiful. Due to weather, didn't spend any time on the lake, but did make use of the shower areas, which worked well - hot water and shower/bathroom walkable from Glamp 1. Kate answered all questions before and during the stay. Shampoo/conditioner and towels provided. Great affordable glamping experience!!

Jay

October 2025

29 ft travel trailer

4 nights at Spring lake retreat on the farm

We had such a wonderful birthday trip on Tommy’s land and in the surrounding area. Our site was the hilltop overlooking the rolling hills on one side and the forest on the other. It was perfect! Very private although the other site down the hill wasn’t occupied. They are spread apart quite a ways and both have picnic tables and fire rings. Tommy and his wife, Laura, both very nice and generous hosts, brought us plenty of free wood for our stay. Upon check-in, he greeted us and was very hospitable, offering suggestions for area must-sees for scenery, parks, wineries, food etc. They do offer usage of a flush toilet and sink in the end of their house, if desired. We’re pretty self-contained campers and didn’t utilize them. The property is very neat and clean in a rural area. We especially loved seeing the horse and cows each day as we are both originally from small farming towns. We would highly recommend this Hipcamp to anyone wanting a serene getaway with beautiful landscape and gracious host. Was a perfect trip! While you’re here, check out the Chimney Bluffs on Lake Ontario. They are super cool!