The best waterside campgrounds in Hudson Valley

In the Hudson Valley, waterside camping means pitching your tent or parking your camper next to rivers, lakes, and streams that wind through forests and farmland. With over 2,400 options in this region, you’ll find sites that let you cast a line, dive in for a swim, or just listen to the current while you sip your morning coffee. Average nightly rates run about $75, but you can snag a spot for as little as $25. Campsites here often allow campfires, offer showers, and welcome pets. Fishing, hiking, and swimming top the to-do list. Local favorites include BeaverWood Farm (no children) (599 reviews), Historic Riverside Farm (312 reviews), and Boulder Point Camp (285 reviews)—all known for riverside access and easygoing vibes. Bring your gear, your dog, and your sense of adventure. The river’s waiting.

98% (5.8K)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Bare Camping

79%

(68)

6 sites · Tents · Stony Point, NY

Property was bought just as another project. However, after realizing the beautiful surroundings it only made sense to share it with others.

2. Harriman State Park

77%

(15)

137 sites · Stony Point, New York

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Campfires

Showers

In the Hudson Valley, waterside camping means pitching your tent or parking your camper next to rivers, lakes, and streams that wind through forests and farmland. With over 2,400 options in this region, you’ll find sites that let you cast a line, dive in for a swim, or just listen to the current while you sip your morning coffee. Average nightly rates run about $75, but you can snag a spot for as little as $25. Campsites here often allow campfires, offer showers, and welcome pets. Fishing, hiking, and swimming top the to-do list. Local favorites include BeaverWood Farm (no children) (599 reviews), Historic Riverside Farm (312 reviews), and Boulder Point Camp (285 reviews)—all known for riverside access and easygoing vibes. Bring your gear, your dog, and your sense of adventure. The river’s waiting.

98% (5.8K)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Bare Camping

79%

(68)

6 sites · Tents · Stony Point, NY

Property was bought just as another project. However, after realizing the beautiful surroundings it only made sense to share it with others.

2. Harriman State Park

77%

(15)

137 sites · Stony Point, New York

Toilets

Campfires

Showers

Public campgrounds in and near Hudson Valley

77%

(15)

Beaver Pond Campgrounds

137 sites · Tents, RVs · in Harriman State Park

Stories from the community

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Samantha

September 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Bare Camping

Very nice, exactly what we were looking for. Not too close to civilization, but also not in the middle of nowhere. Spot was spacious and very cute.

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Yuriy

July 2025

Tent

2 nights at Bare Camping

Just returned from Bare Camp, - what a wonderful escape! The place is quiet, peaceful, and has a beautifully archaic charm. Perfect spot to unwind and reconnect with nature. Definitely recommend it for anyone and planning to come back again!

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Bray

June 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Bare Camping

This camping trip was an amazing experience, the site was great and all but the cherry on top were the friends we made their. They were so nice they gave us all alcohol, fire wood, and even offered to take us to the cemetery at night, 10/10 recommendation and yk they jack harding pl around there

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jayme

May 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Bare Camping

this campsite felt like a hidden oasis in their backyard! there was enough privacy where we felt like we were alone and the sound of the stream at night put us right to sleep.

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Ruth

May 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Bare Camping

Nice spacious grounds. The stream in the back is also calming.

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Samantha

April 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Bare Camping

It was a pretty cute little spot, the creek was probably the best part, we loved sitting beside it. The little shelter made the rain even better, we stayed inside the tent and listened to the rain while My husband played guitar

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Joshua

April 2025

Tent

Group trip

1 night at Bare Camping

Really nice spot right next to a little creek. Great fire pit and sufficient space. Would highly recommend and would love to come back