The best dog-friendly campgrounds near Walden, New York

Bring your dog and a sense of adventure—Walden makes camping with pets straightforward. With over 2,300 pet-friendly options, you’re not short on choice. Prices range from $10 to $80 a night on average, so you can keep it simple or upgrade for a few extras. Expect sites that welcome campfires, offer toilets, and won’t blink twice at a muddy paw print. Wildlife-watching, swimming, and hiking are all on the table, and you’ll find campsites along creeks, at the edge of quiet woodlands, and tucked away in open meadows. For tried-and-tested picks, Paradise Valley Homestead (798 reviews), BeaverWood Farm (no children) (599 reviews), and The Mountain Top @Wright's Farm (411 reviews) have earned loyal followings. If you want practical, pet-friendly camping near Walden, this is the place to start.

97% (8.3K) • 465 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Walden

Bring your dog and a sense of adventure—Walden makes camping with pets straightforward. With over 2,300 pet-friendly options, you’re not short on choice. Prices range from $10 to $80 a night on average, so you can keep it simple or upgrade for a few extras. Expect sites that welcome campfires, offer toilets, and won’t blink twice at a muddy paw print. Wildlife-watching, swimming, and hiking are all on the table, and you’ll find campsites along creeks, at the edge of quiet woodlands, and tucked away in open meadows. For tried-and-tested picks, Paradise Valley Homestead (798 reviews), BeaverWood Farm (no children) (599 reviews), and The Mountain Top @Wright's Farm (411 reviews) have earned loyal followings. If you want practical, pet-friendly camping near Walden, this is the place to start.

97% (8.3K) • 465 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Walden

1. The Awakening Garden

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(12)

42mi from Walden · 4 sites · Lodging

This piece of land was developed by my mother, and named after my grandmother: The Awakening Garden is a translation of her name in Chinese. It is tucked in between the Hudson River (8 miles to the East) and the Catskill Mountains (10 miles to the west). It is just 6 miles from the Village of Saugerties and 14 miles to Woodstock, NY. The piece available for camping is 10 acres, but the entire Garden is comprised of 98 acres of rolling land (most of it in a forestry protection plan) bordered on the west by acres of marshland. Many trails criss-cross the Garden and lead one to pretty or interesting vistas including a large mountain laurel patch, ancient graveyard, and different stands of mixed wood forests. There’s lots of wildlife both on land and in the marshes.

2. Palsgraf estates

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(23)

41mi from Walden · 2 sites · Lodging

This is private property located in the Catskill mountains which boarders state land with a short hike to the roaring kill stream. There are 2 cabins with their own fire pits completely off grid.there is a very clean Porto potti for use. Great views of mountains and stars at night. Plenty of wood for campfires and a outdoor barbeque for each cabin.

3. Campsites at Stonewall

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(94)

6.8mi from Walden · 7 sites · Tents, RVs

Fall is here the leafs are changing. Come spend the next couple weekends with us!! The weather looks beautiful all weekend..We have a wonderful panoramic views with the best sunsets and star gazing . We have horses. Ponies, goats, ducks, chickens, and turkies on site!!! We are kid and pet friendy And lots of other wildlife. We are Close NYC and all major highways. Surrounded by tons of loca attractions. Hiking and fishing close by. There are fantastic local restaurants, wineries and breweries cise bye. This beautiful and private 97 acre horse farm is made up of beautiful rolling fields filled with horses. The property is nicely surrounded in beautiful woods with plenty of nature to watch. The property was originally used for farming then converted to dairy. And now a horse farm. This farm was established around 1815. . We enjoy meeting new people and being able to share this wonderful property!

4. Peaceful And Private Pocono Cabin

48mi from Walden · 1 site · Lodging

Tucked into ten private, forested acres and bordering thousands more of protected wilderness, Standing Stone Cabin is the perfect basecamp for year-round outdoor adventure—or a peaceful retreat from everyday life. It’s a special place to spend quality time with family and friends while reconnecting with the natural world. Inside, the open layout features a vaulted great room with a freestanding stone fireplace at its center. Settle onto the comfortable couches for a cozy evening, roast s’mores, or set the vibe with the 55" smart TV and sound system. The well-equipped kitchen includes a breakfast bar and a large dining table, perfect for family meals and game nights. Up the cantilevered staircase, you’ll find three bedrooms (K, Q, Q), a nook with a queen futon, and a second full bathroom. Step onto the back deck to relax in the hot tub, sway on the swing, or dine while overlooking the quiet forest. The backyard also offers a fire pit and charcoal grill. Set hundreds of feet from the road for ultimate privacy, you’ll feel immersed in the state forest. Keep an eye out for local wildlife such as deer—and even the occasional black bear. Stay connected with high-speed SpaceX Starlink Internet (~120 Mbps). The area is an outdoor paradise with endless activities. Hike directly from the property, fish or canoe on nearby lakes, ride ATVs, or explore numerous waterfalls. In winter, enjoy skiing at Shawnee or Camelback, plus indoor waterparks. Twin cot available upon request. Exploring the Area: • Backs up to State Forest trails • Little Mud & Peck’s Pond (fishing/canoeing): 3–7 min • Maple Run ATV Trailhead: 9 min • Waterfalls galore (Bushkill, Dingmans, Raymondskill—the tallest in PA, & more): 13–25 min • Promised Land State Park: 25 min • Shawnee Mountain Ski: 27 min • Historic Milford & Hawley (shops, breweries): 28 min • Delaware River (canoeing, rafting, swimming): 28–30 min • Lake Wallenpaupack: 29 min • Camelback & Kalahari Resorts: 45 min

5. Upper Esopus Creekside Camp

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(166)

37mi from Walden · 3 sites · Tents

Primitive Camp on the Esopus Creek in the Big Indian-Oliverea Valley surrounded by seven 3500' Catskill High Peaks including Slide Mountain, the tallest in the Catskills. Our PRIVATE camp (no other campers) is situated on 100 acres of land in the middle of the Catskill State Park. We are the closest HipCamp site to Slide Mountain, the Catskills tallest peak at 4180 feet. A perfect base camp for some of the best hiking in the Catskills, the site is bordered by Forever Wild Forest and is minutes from the trailheads to Balsam, Giant Ledge, Panther, Big Indian, Slide Mountain and dozens more peaks within 30 minutes or so away. Though the base fee covers up to 4 campers, the site accommodates up to 14 campers. The additional fee is $20.00/per camper per night on top of the base fee. Our drive up camp has a 10X12 covered tent platform, several individual tent sites with private fire rings, as well as a bunkhouse and a leanto for day use. The camp table and cook pit are covered from the elements. For toilet use, we have a CleanWaste loo which is a 5 gal bucket in a toilet seat box. You lift the lid, place a CleanWaste bag in the bucket which has a kitty litter like powder called Poo Powder in it. You do your business, the powder absorbs all the odor and gels all the matter. When done, you lift the seat, take out the bag, tie it up and throw it in the trash. There are camp rules about how to handle trash, recycling, and compost so as to minimize the possibility of black bear visits. Follow those rules so as to avoid a penalty fees of $50.00 if trash, recycling, and compost are not followed. A detailed message about trash, recycling, and compost practice will be sent to campers days before the booked trip. Seasoned bundled 16" firewood is available by honor box cash payment on Brown rd across the camp entry road.

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Harris

2 weeks ago

Weekend Trip to The Awakening Garden

We had a great time at this cozy cabin! Would love to stay again!

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Gordon

2 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Upper Esopus Creekside Camp

This was our second time staying at the camp and the location is unbeatable. Pierre is a great host and hopefully you'll get to meet Buster, his Maine Coon cat.

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Mike

December 2025

Weekend Trip to The Awakening Garden

I had a fantastic time at Peter’s Awakening Cabin. It was incredibly peaceful - I enjoyed using the fire pit out front and the wood burning stove inside. Perfect place to read audiobooks, think, and enjoy time in nature.

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Erika

November 2025

19 ft Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Campsites at Stonewall

I have to say, first initial sight, I was confused. I didn't know where I was at. Im glad raplh had us meet because I would have probably driven to the wrong portion of the land. The land is huge. I needed an electrical for my van but I didn't have the right outlet. Ralph helped me with that. He's great. We had such a lovely stay. Everyone we encountered in the town was just amazing and friendly. Ralph was very helpful with any questions we had and very patience.. Overall, we had such a great time. Ty again for everything.

Duane

October 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Campsites at Stonewall

Ralph is an amazing host. The county park we intended to stay at was closed, however, a county employee recommended Ralph. We contacted him very late in the afternoon and he responded within 10 minutes!!! Several sites with grassy areas, plenty of room for our 45' truck/trailer. Power is available if needed. Very quiet location, our dogs loved to run across the fields. ATT-2

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huzaifa

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Palsgraf estates

It was lovely staying at Williams cabin. He is a very welcoming and gracious host. Helped us with our campfire and shared so much knowledge and history of the area with us. It was a great overall experience, would definitely recommend!

Jill

October 2025

13 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Campsites at Stonewall

We loved camping on Ralph's horse farm with our small teardrop camper. We used a site that had electric hookup and Ralph filled our fresh water tank from his well. He and his dog Minnie gave us a great tour of the property. The horses are beautiful. Ralph was super friendly and accommodating. We highly recommend it!

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Lillian

October 2025

Weekend Trip to The Awakening Garden

My partner and I were able to spend a really lovely weekend at the Twin Oaks cabin on Peter's campgrounds. We spent most of our time riding around on motorcycle and got in after dark on both nights. The view of the stars just overhead of the cabin was gorgeous. It felt gratifying to build the fire in the woodstove each night, which heat up the little cabin in no time. We got to see more of the thoughtful details in the cabin and even in the outhouse and outdoor shower as we were packing up on our last morning there. We'll be back in the area this time next year and would love to make it a new tradition to come back to theTwin Oaks cabin! Thank you for offering this space!

Dalton

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Upper Esopus Creekside Camp

This place is the best! We spent an October weekend here with our dog, and it was a wonderful experience. We lucked out that the moon was nearing new, so the stars were incredible! The creek is absolutely beautiful and right by the camp, so you can fall asleep to the sounds of the river running. The grounds were perfect for our dog to explore while we sat by the river and read books. If you like to cook over the fire, there is a separate pit with a grate for you to use. Pierre was a warm and welcoming host and was readily available when we had any questions. Highly recommended! We hope to come back in the summer and swim in the creek!

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Elizabeth

October 2025

19 ft campervan

1 night at Campsites at Stonewall

The landscape is breathtaking…..then you add in horses grazing so peacefully, what could be better. Wonderful area to walk and take in all the natural beauty of the property. Luna, resident kitty 🐈‍⬛ is a joy, and Minnie is Ralph’s sidekick and sweet as can be. Just a wholesome place to spend the end of the day and sleep in a quiet bubble. This is my second stay and plan on more. Ralph is a special host, you will feel right at home as he shares his property with you.

S

October 2025

Tent

With kids

5 nights at Campsites at Stonewall

I loved the site! Ralph is very friendly and my family and I had a lovely time. I would highly recommend it.

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Key

October 2025

With kids

1 night at Palsgraf estates

Unfortunately, it rained, but the indoor propane heater kept it warm, and we enjoyed ourselves under the porch. The ground wasn’t muddy, and the autumn leaves in the rain were beautiful.

Jess

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Campsites at Stonewall

Beautiful property! Campsite 1 is perfect - very secluded and surrounded by nature. Ralph went the extra mile to make sure we had a great stay - we will be back!

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Patrick

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Campsites at Stonewall

Unique property with beautiful horses and other animals. Ralph was super helpful and welcoming, and his son gave my kids a tour of the barn/property (and then they all played together on the playset). Campsite itself was private and well maintained. Would recommend!

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Elizabeth

September 2025

19 ft Class A

1 night at Campsites at Stonewall

I arrived late and Ralph was there to guide me in to my spot and help me set up power. So peaceful and serene. In the morning found a walk on the property to be both refreshing and absolutely beautiful. Loved meeting the horses, goats, chickens, turkey, farm dog Mitzi (sp?) and kitty! They were delightful! Ralph was a special Host giving me his time and company on a tour of the property. Loved hearing the history!! Missed the sunset….I’ll be back for that and soak up more farm life.

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Nicole

September 2025

23 ft Class C

With kids

Weekend Trip to Campsites at Stonewall

Ralph and his family were so welcoming and kind. Their property is beautiful with lots of room to walk and check out their farm where they care for all types of animals. The camp sites are private which was great for our kids. We had a wonderful stay and will be back again, for sure.

Upper Esopus Creekside Camp - View of creek directly in front of camp

Erica

September 2025

Tent

With kids

2 nights at Upper Esopus Creekside Camp

Pierre’s land leaves nothing to be desired. Beautiful views and thoughtful touches to make camping even more enjoyable. Thank you, Pierre!

Nyier

September 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Palsgraf estates

We were looking for a place to stay close to our Catskills hike. We really enjoyed unplugging in this cabin. There was a cooler of water waiting (we did bring our own as indicated, but it was nice that there was some already there), plenty of firewood, picnic tables, and while we were happy to snuggle up in our sleeping bags, there were clean soft sheets, pillows and comforters on the beds. Very clean porta-potty. William lives a short walk away and couldn’t be nicer. The two cabins are a little close, so you are not really secluded from other people staying there. Would be great to take both as a larger group. Wish we could have stayed another day!

C

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Upper Esopus Creekside Camp

Beautiful location, it's amazing to see what they have created! It was great to learn about the development of the property and how it's evolved over time. Great spot for a larger group.

Cathy

September 2025

16 ft campervan

With pets

3 nights at Campsites at Stonewall

Ralph was more than accommodating and Minnie was a sweetheart! A gem of a spot, I highly recommend for a private, peaceful getaway. The only thing small about this place is the number of spots, they are HUGE though! Lots of gravel paths through the farm to walk along. Not your typical campground, a special place of it's own.