79% (234)
Top-rated campgrounds
79% (234)
Top-rated campgrounds
Public campgrounds near Rockville Centre
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Matt
November 2025
20 ft campervan
With pets
Such a unique location. Amazing view of Manhattan and surprisingly quiet considering it is NYC. Showers and bathrooms were clean.
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Morgan
November 2025
25 ft Class C
With pets
Great place to park if you're going to the city! Hookups and shower available! If you have a larger rig, use a Garmin to get there. Google will take you down roads with low clearance.
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Leigh
October 2025
20 ft campervan
With pets
Great communication, friendly hosts. Perfect fire pit. Easy to get to, right off highway pretty much. We used it as an overnight stop. You can hear the h8ghwa6 sounds but it's muffled and we couldn't hear feom inside our van. Field very open, so if in high summer would be warm but perfect for a fall overnight. Would use again.
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Lillian
October 2025
Tent
With pets
We had a perfect time at the orchard! Molly was the best host. She greeted us when we arrived and was always available. She also gave us firewood and water. The farm is beautiful and the camping spot is sequestered away from the main farm activities—it’s great. Would come back again anytime.
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Scott
October 2025
Tent
Molly was very responsive and a pleasant host. Due to a miscommunication we were not at the orchard site so I can’t comment on that, we were at a big open field site. There was plenty of room and Molly provided wood and water and stumps to sit on by the fire. We were very happy about the orchard popup there in the morning to get cider and apple donuts! Very fun stop on pur bike packing trip through Westchester.
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Peter
October 2025
18 ft campervan
Molly was terrific and the setting on the farm was great. Serene, private, beautiful. A little car noise, but quieted down at bedtime.
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Thomas
October 2025
Tent
Group trip
Our group of Boy Scouts loved tent camping at the farm. The setting was beautiful and quiet. Molly the host was super accommodating and made sure that we had everything we needed for a great stay. Amazing memories were made by all!
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Jessica
October 2025
Tent
This place is awesome! And so beautiful!! Molly was amazing. She always responded. Very helpful. I would definitely go back!!
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Gabe
October 2025
19 ft Class B
My second stay here, really love it as the only urban camping I’ve ever seen on HipCamp. Very safe, surprisingly quiet at night. Love the hot showers and Wi-Fi.
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Gabe
October 2025
19 ft campervan
This place is pretty remarkable, because I’m sure you’ve never considered camping in New York City. The positives: easy to get to without a lot of City driving, plenty of space, electrical hook ups, safe section of town, bathrooms with toilets and showers, shockingly quiet at night. The Wi-Fi was fast and steady and it was good enough for me to have zoom meetings. The negatives: most of the sites aren’t actually numbered so you just sort of pick one but everyone who arrives looks very confused, the parking lot surroundings aren’t very beautiful and there’s a lot of weird stuff being stored in the parking lot from the gym next-door, and the bathrooms aren’t great. But, come on, it’s New York City. You’re not staying at the Ritz and this definitely is not the Ritz. This is absolutely the least expensive way to stay in New York while sleeping in your own bed. The subway is about four blocks away and it takes about 25 minutes to get to Manhattan. I absolutely loved it and will definitely be back.
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Karen
October 2025
20 ft campervan
We weren’t at Sundial Farm much since we were in town for an art show, but it was such a lovely place to come back to each evening. The setting is beautiful and peaceful, and it was wonderful to have a fire every night. We really appreciated the provided water and firewood, such thoughtful touches. A comfortable, convenient, and relaxing stay!
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Jennifer
October 2025
Tent
With kids
This was a perfect camping experience for our family. The campsite was hidden from view but a short walk to the bathroom, and Molly provided firewood and water. So much more intimate and enjoyable than a public campground!
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Anne
September 2025
Tent
Our second stay at Mollys place. Wonderful! We will be back.
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Halley
September 2025
Tent
Group trip
Molly was a responsive, kind and helpful host. The property is very pretty and also very close to amenities and fun activities like tea town reserve. We loved the sunset field spot! In the fall there is an apple cider mill in the barn that sells cider and hard cider, apples, donuts and muffins and there is a great spot for kids to play. Both the field and the orchard are not a long walk from the barn to bathroom. This is a good place to do camping with a nice mix of nature and access to amenities.
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Ernest
September 2025
Tent
Sites are well kept and spread out. Host was friendly, communicative, and helpful. I would not hesitate to camp here again!
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Laurie
September 2025
22 ft Class C
With pets
I was in the non-view location. It was safe, peaceful, and friendly. I took the dog walking to the view every day, so I didn't miss being located on the river. It was an easy walk to the subway, and my dog walked right onto the train no problem. It's a super place to stay!
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Clara
September 2025
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maura
September 2025
Tent
Love this spot. Great family vibes and sweet farm setting. 2nd time and hope to be back again.
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Sam
August 2025
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Manami
August 2025
Tent
Great weekend escape from NYC.
Molly is a great host! She responded my message very quick and very welcoming!
Access: Took metro north from the city and got off at Croton - Harmon station. I called Uber (10min wait). I saw taxi station right in front of the station —easy access without car.
Campsite: Exactly as shown on the photos. If you are wondering about which site to pick;
Under apple tree location (the site I picked): more surrounded feeling by trees around. All the way back of the farm. Close to the busy road, so if you prefer to quiet location, I would recommend going the other one.
More open site (the site I did not pick this time): more open space on the small hill. If you would like to see open sky or let your kids running around, this site would be good for you. Close to barn/bathroom.
If you do not have a car, I would recommend finishing your shopping before taking the train (ShopRite is nearby the Croton-Harmon station but it is a bit hard to reach on foot due to the highway).
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