Class A RVing near NYC

missnmountains wrote:
We stayed a week at Black Bear in Florida, NY. Very nice. They have a bus that takes you downtown NY City.

Ken

I love black bear and very good fishing too

We stayed at Black Bear in Florida, NY. Very nice park and the tour

into NY City was one of the best we've ever had.














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I've been to Liberty Harbor twice and loved it. My suggestion is to just do it. I don't think the park will be open for long. I see development all around the property and I think they plan to sell out to developers in the not too distant future. You may never have the opportunity to camp so close to NYC in your lifetime.

The last time I was there, the entrance ramp to the highway was closed and I had to drive a few miles through tight city streets to get back on the highway. That was very scary and way too close for comfort a couple of times. I suggest you call ahead and ask them what the widest path in is. Be sure to check Google Maps for street closures and don't arrive or leave close to rush hour.

Liberty Harbor is the only choice for convenience.

Another vote for Croton. The park is well maintained and very spacious.

Stayed at Liberty Park for a week and was happy with the location for going to NYC. Subway is about a 3-4 block walk from the park and with advice from the locals, you can get to wherever you want to go in the city. The spots are tight but doable. When we were there they had a night watchman in a tower overseeing the park and surrounding area. The drive in is tight because the streets are close but it is okay if you look out for the crazies. Make reservations well in advance because there are not a lot of sites. Have fun. It is a great trip.

X2 - Croton Point

Almost walking distance to Metro North station...

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Croton+Point+Park+Campground/@41.1814792,-73.8952377,16.74z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x89c2c7e0f832dbdd:0x260ffd41fcf610c7!8m2!3d41.1791102!4d-73.8944748

Run by Westchester County... little pricey at about $55 for full hookups... but right where you are looking to be.

Stayed there twice and had a great time... close to Jockey Hollow and Van Cortland Manor...

Supermarket within a mile... 40+ OTA TV channels and great Verizon cell service...


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The best options I know of are Liberty Harbor (closest to midtown in terms of travel time), Croton Point park in Croton-on-Hudson (maybe an hour or slightly more to midtown), and Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn (part of the Gateway NRA, on Jamacia Bay, maybe an hour and half to midtown including a decent walk from the campground to the bus stop at the other side of the park).

I have stayed at Floyd Bennet Field. It is affordable, and the RV sites--really just chunks of a large concrete parking lot--are spacious. There are no hookups, but there is a dump station and showerhouse on site. Getting there is an adventure in driving through the city; from the northish direction, I suggest just taking Flatbrush Ave down from the expressway.

In general, probably Liberty Harbor is the best for seeing the city.

We stayed a week at Black Bear in Florida, NY. Very nice. They have a bus that takes you downtown NY City.

Ken

Been to Liberty Harbor many, many times. Highly recommend it. Grove street path is 3 blocks away. Water taxi to World Trade is right there. Very safe area.