The best river, stream, or creek glamping sites near New York City

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Pack your sleeping bag—yes, even for the city that never sleeps. Look beyond the busy streets of Manhattan, Staten Island, and Brooklyn, and let NYC camping surprise you. Across the boroughs, hiking trails and camping sites abound. Tent sites at Floyd Bennett Field make for a unique camping experience, while Fort Wardsworth more than accommodates all kinds of campers. Once you’ve explored the actual city, try a camping set up in New York State, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania. Check into your lake campgrounds or pitch your tent in a state park. You’ll quickly realize there’s more to NYC’s great outdoors than Central Park.

98% (1.1K) 10 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near New York City

Oak Grove Acres

1. Oak Grove Acres

98%
(71)
49mi from New York City · 7 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Our 2 and a half acre property is situated in a very rural quiet area. The Wickecheoke creek, a tributary of the Delaware, runs through the property. There is a private seating area for serene enjoyment and private meditation. Each camp site has a small private firepit and picnic table and the cabin has a large firepit, a patio area, and back deck. Plenty of wood is available - free again this season. There is a wooded site, an open site for self contained campers and tent campers, the "lil log cabin" and a large open grassy area, fun for children or dogs to recreate. How about camping in a Vintage Camper! We have on its own site a 1965 Trotwood, canned ham style camper. This cozy piece of the past is restored for nostalgic reflection. It has fine appointments, kitchenette, indoor private potty. She will sleep 4 comfortably. Or, stay in 'little log cabin' our cozy and complete cottage with full kitchen, full bathroom, queen size bed, and a pull out sofa, extra cot and pack and play. (Sleeps 4). There are many parks, conservation reserves and nature trails to hike nearby. Your can bike along farm roads in the area and find places to have your picnic lunch. Forgot some supplies?- within 3 short miles are many shops, services and resturants, many deliver. Several varieties of wildlife are in the area: you will spot eagles, white tail deer, racoons, wild turkeys and red fox, to name a few, while you stroll, bike or drive throught the area. Stop at the many creeks and enjoy the vibrant sounds of the bubbling waters; fish, frogs , turtles, blue heron and the many critters who habitate the waters. For birders there are over 75 species of birds within a short walk. During changes of seasons you can often see many birds in flight migrating to far away places. Bring your binoculars and camera. For you shop and antique explorers, just a short drive to the Delaware River and its quaint villages only 10 miles away: Lambertville, New Hope and Frenchtown. Boutiques, art studios, antique shops and restaurants . Enjoy any one of the many local Brewers, Distileries and vineyards all within a short drive of Oak Grove Acres.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from 
$45
 / night
Glamp at Coyote Creek

2. Glamp at Coyote Creek

96%
(143)
50mi from New York City · 3 sites
Experience glamping in chic canvas tents on our local working farm within 65 miles of NYC. Enjoy picturesque views, a charming spring-fed creek, sprawling acreage, and private access to the Wallkill River. We are a hop-skip to many outdoor activities and situated between the towns of Warwick and Port Jervis - for some of the best LOCAL food, wine, and beer that Orange County, NY has to offer.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from 
$149
 / night
William H Pouch Scout Camp

3. William H Pouch Scout Camp

11mi from New York City · 1 site
Escape to William H. Pouch Scout Camp, an easily accessible oasis in Staten Island’s Greenbelt. This premier camping destination offers a variety of accommodations, including cabins, lean-tos, and tent sites, all surrounded by scenic hiking trails. With a climbing wall, archery range, and a lake for fishing and boating, Camp Pouch has everything needed for a memorable outdoor adventure in New York City. Scouts, families, and units can book a campsite, cabin, or lean-to, or reserve space at Berlin Lodge. Groups may also visit for hikes or unit meetings by completing a scheduling form to secure their spot. Discover adventure in your own backyard! William H. Pouch Scout Camp offers New York City and New Jersey families a scenic escape without the long drive. Nestled in a serene forest with a beautiful lake, Camp Pouch is ideal for day trips or weekend getaways—giving families the chance to unwind, explore nature, and connect, all within easy reach of the city.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from 
$136
 / night
Allaire State Park

4. Allaire State Park

79%
(7)
State park 40mi from New York City · 55 sites
Discover history, nature, and an antique steam railway.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
The New Weis Center

5. The New Weis Center

30mi from New York City · 5 sites
Come experience 152 acres of preserved forest in the beautiful Highlands Region of northern New Jersey. Our nonprofit nature center has a rich history and offers events rooted in arts, education, and recreation. We have four rustic cabins with electricity available for overnight stays of 1–7 nights. A mountain stream runs through the property, and there are plenty of casual outdoor seating areas to relax in. There is also a large recreation field and private trails to explore during your stay with us. Our property borders Norvin Green State Forest, which offers miles of hiking trails, including 360-degree views from Wyanokie High Point. The Highlands Natural Pool is also adjacent to our property, featuring a spring-fed, Olympic-sized swimming pool open from Memorial Day through the end of September.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from 
$60
 / night

Pack your sleeping bag—yes, even for the city that never sleeps. Look beyond the busy streets of Manhattan, Staten Island, and Brooklyn, and let NYC camping surprise you. Across the boroughs, hiking trails and camping sites abound. Tent sites at Floyd Bennett Field make for a unique camping experience, while Fort Wardsworth more than accommodates all kinds of campers. Once you’ve explored the actual city, try a camping set up in New York State, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania. Check into your lake campgrounds or pitch your tent in a state park. You’ll quickly realize there’s more to NYC’s great outdoors than Central Park.

98% (1.1K) 10 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near New York City

Oak Grove Acres

1. Oak Grove Acres

98%
(71)
49mi from New York City · 7 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Our 2 and a half acre property is situated in a very rural quiet area. The Wickecheoke creek, a tributary of the Delaware, runs through the property. There is a private seating area for serene enjoyment and private meditation. Each camp site has a small private firepit and picnic table and the cabin has a large firepit, a patio area, and back deck. Plenty of wood is available - free again this season. There is a wooded site, an open site for self contained campers and tent campers, the "lil log cabin" and a large open grassy area, fun for children or dogs to recreate. How about camping in a Vintage Camper! We have on its own site a 1965 Trotwood, canned ham style camper. This cozy piece of the past is restored for nostalgic reflection. It has fine appointments, kitchenette, indoor private potty. She will sleep 4 comfortably. Or, stay in 'little log cabin' our cozy and complete cottage with full kitchen, full bathroom, queen size bed, and a pull out sofa, extra cot and pack and play. (Sleeps 4). There are many parks, conservation reserves and nature trails to hike nearby. Your can bike along farm roads in the area and find places to have your picnic lunch. Forgot some supplies?- within 3 short miles are many shops, services and resturants, many deliver. Several varieties of wildlife are in the area: you will spot eagles, white tail deer, racoons, wild turkeys and red fox, to name a few, while you stroll, bike or drive throught the area. Stop at the many creeks and enjoy the vibrant sounds of the bubbling waters; fish, frogs , turtles, blue heron and the many critters who habitate the waters. For birders there are over 75 species of birds within a short walk. During changes of seasons you can often see many birds in flight migrating to far away places. Bring your binoculars and camera. For you shop and antique explorers, just a short drive to the Delaware River and its quaint villages only 10 miles away: Lambertville, New Hope and Frenchtown. Boutiques, art studios, antique shops and restaurants . Enjoy any one of the many local Brewers, Distileries and vineyards all within a short drive of Oak Grove Acres.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from 
$45
 / night
Glamp at Coyote Creek

2. Glamp at Coyote Creek

96%
(143)
50mi from New York City · 3 sites
Experience glamping in chic canvas tents on our local working farm within 65 miles of NYC. Enjoy picturesque views, a charming spring-fed creek, sprawling acreage, and private access to the Wallkill River. We are a hop-skip to many outdoor activities and situated between the towns of Warwick and Port Jervis - for some of the best LOCAL food, wine, and beer that Orange County, NY has to offer.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from 
$149
 / night
William H Pouch Scout Camp

3. William H Pouch Scout Camp

11mi from New York City · 1 site
Escape to William H. Pouch Scout Camp, an easily accessible oasis in Staten Island’s Greenbelt. This premier camping destination offers a variety of accommodations, including cabins, lean-tos, and tent sites, all surrounded by scenic hiking trails. With a climbing wall, archery range, and a lake for fishing and boating, Camp Pouch has everything needed for a memorable outdoor adventure in New York City. Scouts, families, and units can book a campsite, cabin, or lean-to, or reserve space at Berlin Lodge. Groups may also visit for hikes or unit meetings by completing a scheduling form to secure their spot. Discover adventure in your own backyard! William H. Pouch Scout Camp offers New York City and New Jersey families a scenic escape without the long drive. Nestled in a serene forest with a beautiful lake, Camp Pouch is ideal for day trips or weekend getaways—giving families the chance to unwind, explore nature, and connect, all within easy reach of the city.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from 
$136
 / night
Allaire State Park

4. Allaire State Park

79%
(7)
State park 40mi from New York City · 55 sites
Discover history, nature, and an antique steam railway.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
The New Weis Center

5. The New Weis Center

30mi from New York City · 5 sites
Come experience 152 acres of preserved forest in the beautiful Highlands Region of northern New Jersey. Our nonprofit nature center has a rich history and offers events rooted in arts, education, and recreation. We have four rustic cabins with electricity available for overnight stays of 1–7 nights. A mountain stream runs through the property, and there are plenty of casual outdoor seating areas to relax in. There is also a large recreation field and private trails to explore during your stay with us. Our property borders Norvin Green State Forest, which offers miles of hiking trails, including 360-degree views from Wyanokie High Point. The Highlands Natural Pool is also adjacent to our property, featuring a spring-fed, Olympic-sized swimming pool open from Memorial Day through the end of September.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from 
$60
 / night

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The best river, stream, or creek glamping sites near New York City guide

Where to go

The Gateway National Recreation Area

For a camping trip like no other, choose a park via The Gateway National Recreation Area. These NYC-area parks run the gamut, from Queens’ Breezy Point to New Jersey’s Sandy Hook. Check-in to your Sandy Hook tent site and savor your view of the Manhattan skyline. While you can certainly camp all over NYC, some of the best campgrounds are just a bridge away.

Long Island

If you’d rather go all-in on NYC’s beaches, look no longer than Long Island, which has long been a summer oasis for New York campers. Take your pick of beachfront tent sites, family-friendly RV campsites, and spacious state park campgrounds. Just don’t miss Hither Hills State Park, which is a relaxing place to spend your nights … and stretch out your days.

Make your way Upstate

For campers who prefer lush forests to sandy shorelines, drive north of NYC, where you’ll have your pick of quaint towns, gorgeous trails, and verdant trees. The Catskills are a popular getaway, as is New York’s other, major green space: the Adirondacks. If you’d rather stay on the other side of the Hudson River, explore Fahnestock State Park and Canopus Lake.

When to go

A NYC summer can’t be beat, when the city’s best outdoor spaces—we’re looking at you, Governors Island—become a picnicker’s playground. During the warmest months, tent sites, as well as lake campgrounds, are at their most accessible, though the shoulder seasons shouldn’t be overlooked. New York stuns during the fall, when campsites transform into their most colorful selves. It may be too chilly to swim, but what better time to roast s’mores around your campsite’s fire ring?