campground near Manhattan NY?

kelvingrove wrote:

michelb wrote:
I believe Liberty Harbor is easily the closest one but it's pretty much just a parking lot. Also it's not cheap, at 34' plus your tow vehicle, you'll be over the 45' site length so it will cost your $100/night.

When I put in the length of our trailer, I am quoted an online rate of about $90/ night. Are you saying that I will be charged extra to park my vehicle because it won't fit on the site or is the difference just the tax?

For those who have stayed there, are there any specific site numbers that you can recommend that will fit my 34' trailer and extended cab truck?

In addition, are there any sites that are preferred by those on this forum for their view, ease of entry, location etc.? Of course, overall length is my priority.

Thanks

Stayed at Liberty Park a month ago for 4 nights. First of all-it's a gravel parking lot in front of boat storage. For that $90.00/night you get electricity and water. No sewer (dump station available) or cable TV. It's 5 blocks to the train. Safe to walk during the day - I would be back before dark or take a taxi after dark. It's slim pickings near NY for RV parks. They do reserve the right to charge you to park your tow vehicle if it doesn't fit in your space.

There is a market and mall close by to Liberty RV. You have TO PAY to park at the mall.

Has anyone stayed at Liberty Harbor with at least a 34' long trailer plus extended cab tow vehicle, or equivalent? I am curious about the actual space available at the sites, from people who have experienced it.

michelb wrote:
I believe Liberty Harbor is easily the closest one but it's pretty much just a parking lot. Also it's not cheap, at 34' plus your tow vehicle, you'll be over the 45' site length so it will cost your $100/night.

When I put in the length of our trailer, I am quoted an online rate of about $90/ night. Are you saying that I will be charged extra to park my vehicle because it won't fit on the site or is the difference just the tax?

For those who have stayed there, are there any specific site numbers that you can recommend that will fit my 34' trailer and extended cab truck?

In addition, are there any sites that are preferred by those on this forum for their view, ease of entry, location etc.? Of course, overall length is my priority.

Thanks

If the purpose of the trip is to visit Manhattan, and if you are doing late-night stuff, then consider that the Liberty Harbor-Manhattan subway runs all night. New Jersey Light Rail (between Liberty Harbor and subway) runs until 2 am. (or it did when we were there 3 years ago). The area seemed safe, plus there was a 24-hour security guard.

Not as close but we'll be staying in a county park on Long Island this summer and taking the train into Manhattan for the day. Really depends on what you are looking for (for us, the kids are going to love the train ride into the city so it's part of the trip)

I believe Liberty Harbor is easily the closest one but it's pretty much just a parking lot. Also it's not cheap, at 34' plus your tow vehicle, you'll be over the 45' site length so it will cost your $100/night.

We have stayed at Liberty Harbor. Just across the river from Manhattan.