Lake Camping in New York City, New York: Best Lake Campsites 2024

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Serene in Jersey

1 site · RV1 acre · Lincoln Park, NJ

Space for 45 ft RV, tows/trucks. 50 amp, water. Dump on arrival/departure. Property: 1 acre on lake for fishing/boating. Pool use. Wood $10 per stack. 25 miles to NYC. Public trans nearby. Close to shopping, restaurants, hiking, Newark, Morristown, Hoboken.

Historical Lake Front Barn

1 site · RV, Tent10 acres · Mendham, NJ

Nestled in the mountainside in Morris County this 10 acre farm estate is home to a plethora of wildlife, small lake, and large brook that runs through the property. The lake is home to native wildlife and the brook is loaded with trout. There are a couple of professionally maintained landscaping areas perfect for camping and firepit. It comes with a firepit, and everything you need for an amazing night out in the wilderness. There are beautiful hiking trails on site as well as right across the way adjacent to the property that are highly regarded in the state. The most secluded property you can imagine, it is home to some truly magnificent wildlife. There is no littering, and absolutely no hunting. As a nature lover, the respect I have shown these animals, is the reason why they love it here. Who knows what you may see! Firewood is available for purchase at the top of the driveway. It is handcut and seasoned for 3 years and stored in a custom hutch. $5 a compartment money goes in the mailbox.

Bare Camping

6 sites · Tents1 acre · 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.

Lakefront Camping

1 site · Tent1 acre · Hewitt, NJ

Welcome to our tranquil lakefront property in a private lake community, where a serene and wooded environment awaits you, offering an amazing lake view accompanied by the melodic tunes of birds singing. Experience the joy of kayaking, fishing, or swimming in the lake during the summer, and revel in the magic of ice skating during the winter months. We believe that camping without a firepit is not true camping. Fear not, as we provide ample firewood for our guests, eliminating the need to bring your own. Enjoy the warmth and ambiance of a crackling fire as part of your authentic camping experience.

Fuller Preserve

1 site · RV, Tent3 acres · Warwick, NY

Great Hikes, Connects to Appacklin Trail, HikingNature Walking, Bird watching, ForestRiverViews, WildlifeThe Orange County Land Trust, which protected and maintains this 255-acre preserve, calls it “one of Orange County’s best kept secrets.” Actually, it belongs on any short list of the Hudson Valley’s “hidden” gems, well worth a drive to explore its myriad rock formations and, especially, to enjoy the 180-degree view at the Orange Trail’s apex. This vista encompasses the distant Catskills, Shawangunks and Hudson Highlands, with farm fields and a few outlier summits in the foreground. It takes a moderate uphill walk of less than a mile to reach this scenic nirvana, making it a great pre- or post-lunch outing for all ages.Learn more about this land:Great Hikes, Connects to Appacklin Trail, HikingNature Walking, Bird watching, ForestRiverViews, Wildlife The Orange County Land Trust, which protected and maintains this 255-acre preserve, calls it “one of Orange County’s best kept secrets.” Actually, it belongs on any short list of the Hudson Valley’s “hidden” gems, well worth a drive to explore its myriad rock formations and, especially, to enjoy the 180-degree view at the Orange Trail’s apex. This vista encompasses the distant Catskills, Shawangunks and Hudson Highlands, with farm fields and a few outlier summits in the foreground. It takes a moderate uphill walk of less than a mile to reach this scenic nirvana, making it a great pre- or post-lunch outing for all ages.

Dog-friendly getaways

Lakefront Camping

1 site · Tent1 acre · Hewitt, NJ

Welcome to our tranquil lakefront property in a private lake community, where a serene and wooded environment awaits you, offering an amazing lake view accompanied by the melodic tunes of birds singing. Experience the joy of kayaking, fishing, or swimming in the lake during the summer, and revel in the magic of ice skating during the winter months. We believe that camping without a firepit is not true camping. Fear not, as we provide ample firewood for our guests, eliminating the need to bring your own. Enjoy the warmth and ambiance of a crackling fire as part of your authentic camping experience.

Historical Lake Front Barn

1 site · RV, Tent10 acres · Mendham, NJ

Nestled in the mountainside in Morris County this 10 acre farm estate is home to a plethora of wildlife, small lake, and large brook that runs through the property. The lake is home to native wildlife and the brook is loaded with trout. There are a couple of professionally maintained landscaping areas perfect for camping and firepit. It comes with a firepit, and everything you need for an amazing night out in the wilderness. There are beautiful hiking trails on site as well as right across the way adjacent to the property that are highly regarded in the state. The most secluded property you can imagine, it is home to some truly magnificent wildlife. There is no littering, and absolutely no hunting. As a nature lover, the respect I have shown these animals, is the reason why they love it here. Who knows what you may see! Firewood is available for purchase at the top of the driveway. It is handcut and seasoned for 3 years and stored in a custom hutch. $5 a compartment money goes in the mailbox.

Bare Camping

6 sites · Tents1 acre · 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.

Fuller Preserve

1 site · RV, Tent3 acres · Warwick, NY

Great Hikes, Connects to Appacklin Trail, HikingNature Walking, Bird watching, ForestRiverViews, WildlifeThe Orange County Land Trust, which protected and maintains this 255-acre preserve, calls it “one of Orange County’s best kept secrets.” Actually, it belongs on any short list of the Hudson Valley’s “hidden” gems, well worth a drive to explore its myriad rock formations and, especially, to enjoy the 180-degree view at the Orange Trail’s apex. This vista encompasses the distant Catskills, Shawangunks and Hudson Highlands, with farm fields and a few outlier summits in the foreground. It takes a moderate uphill walk of less than a mile to reach this scenic nirvana, making it a great pre- or post-lunch outing for all ages.Learn more about this land:Great Hikes, Connects to Appacklin Trail, HikingNature Walking, Bird watching, ForestRiverViews, Wildlife The Orange County Land Trust, which protected and maintains this 255-acre preserve, calls it “one of Orange County’s best kept secrets.” Actually, it belongs on any short list of the Hudson Valley’s “hidden” gems, well worth a drive to explore its myriad rock formations and, especially, to enjoy the 180-degree view at the Orange Trail’s apex. This vista encompasses the distant Catskills, Shawangunks and Hudson Highlands, with farm fields and a few outlier summits in the foreground. It takes a moderate uphill walk of less than a mile to reach this scenic nirvana, making it a great pre- or post-lunch outing for all ages.

Serene in Jersey

1 site · RV1 acre · Lincoln Park, NJ

Space for 45 ft RV, tows/trucks. 50 amp, water. Dump on arrival/departure. Property: 1 acre on lake for fishing/boating. Pool use. Wood $10 per stack. 25 miles to NYC. Public trans nearby. Close to shopping, restaurants, hiking, Newark, Morristown, Hoboken.

Nearby parks

Explore the area’s public lands.

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Kittatinny Valley State Park

Andover, New Jersey

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(2)

Swartswood State Park

Crandon Lakes, New Jersey

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Round Valley Recreation Area

Lebanon, New Jersey

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Cheesequake State Park

Laurence Harbor, New Jersey

Wawayanda State Park

Highland Lakes, New Jersey

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Harriman State Park

Stony Point, New York

Lakeside camping in New York City guide

Overview

New York City isn’t exactly known for its lake camping, but look beyond the skyscrapers and let the area’s campsites surprise you. NYC beach campsites tend to border the Atlantic Ocean or the Hudson River, but lake campgrounds come just as far and wide with a little bit of roadtripping. Check in to a Hudson Valley campsite to explore Fahnestock State Park, where Canopus Lake welcomes swimmers, hikers, and picnickers. If you’d prefer a glitzy getaway, opt instead for an A-frame with a hot tub in the Hamptons. Or, try a rustic cabin in Lake George. For even more options, try taking a dip—not in the water, but in the tristate area’s pool of campsites. Lake campgrounds abound in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut, where you can book everything from a dog-friendly RV site to a lakefront cabin that caters to the whole family. With a New York City lake campsite, you’ll never run out of activities or amenities.