Campsites in the Hudson Valley

Sleeping under the stars, roasting marshmallows, hiking through the wilderness. 

What’s not to love about camping?

There are several campsites that are easily accessible to Hudson Valley families this summer for those who like to rough it out in a tent or those who prefer a cooled cabin with modern amenities.

Here’s our list of local campsites:

Blue Mountain Reservation - Welcher Avenue, Peekskill (914) 862-5275

This 1,538-acre park features trails for mountain biking, hiking and walking. The onsite Sportsman Center features recreational facilities and target ranges.  

Click here for details on the park and here for camping and parking fees.

Croton Point Park – Croton Point Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson (914) 862-5290

This 500-acre park overlooks the Hudson River and offers swimming at the pool or beach, hiking trails, picnic areas, ball fields, a boat launch and fishing. 

Click here for details on the park and here for camping and parking fees.

Sal J. Prezioso Mountain Lakes Park – Hawley Road, North Salem (914) 864-7312

Hiking, fishing, rowboat rentals and a challenging high and low rope course, along with five lakes are all a part of this 1,082-acre park.

Click here for details on the park and here for camping and parking fees.

Ward Pound Ridge Reservation - Route 35 and 121 South, Cross River (914) 864-7317

This is the largest among Westchester’s parks at 4,700-acres and includes hiking, equestrian trails, fishing and picnicking, along with the Trailside Nature Museum.

Click here for details on the park and here for camping and parking fees.

Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park – 1498 Route 301, Carmel

Located in Putnam and Dutchess County, this 14,086-acre park includes hiking tails, a beach, picnic areas, boating, hunting, fishing and birding. 

Click here for more information on the park and here for camping and parking fees.

Copake Falls at Taconic State Park – Route 344, Copake Falls (518) 329-3993

These campgrounds are located in the Taconic State Park along 16 miles of the Taconic Mountain Range and share a boarder with Massachusetts and Connecticut. It offers hiking trails, campgrounds and cabins, a beach, biking, fishing, hunting and more.

Click here for more information on the camp and here for camping and parking fees.

Beaver Pond Campgrounds at Harriman State Park – 700 Kanawaukee Rd. in Pomona (845) 947-2792

This site has 140 spots and offers a beach, boat launch, hiking and fishing.

Click here for more on the site and here for camping and parking fees.

Click here or a full listing of New York State Park campsites and tell us in the comments what your family’s favorite camping spot is.