Where to stay near NYC

jfkmk wrote:
For everyone suggesting Liberty Harbor, I believe it is the one op was referring to when he said the one in Jersey City is full.

Good point, when we were there a few yrs ago, we had noticed at least half of the rvers at LH were rental class C's. I would bet they get alot of no shows and cancellations. (which included the no show on our site when we wanted to extend 1 day, we ended up moving to a differant site)

Maybe the OP can call back and hopefully get in on a cancellation.

Mike

Thanks everyone....I was able to get in to Liberty Harbor due to a cancellation...It seems like the most convenient.

mdcamping wrote:

Good point, when we were there a few yrs ago, we had noticed at least half of the rvers at LH were rental class C's. I would bet they get alot of no shows and cancellations. (which included the no show on our site when we wanted to extend 1 day, we ended up moving to a differant site)

Drifting off-topic a bit, but are you suggesting that rental RV users would be more likely to be a no show or a cancellation than people who own RVs? I would have guessed the opposite, since a rental is usually for a specified short time and the trip is likely to be carefully planned out in advance from start to finish. That said, I am completely just guessing.

Less off-topic, it's great that the OP snagged a site. This really is their best option from the sounds of things.

DrewE wrote:

mdcamping wrote:

Good point, when we were there a few yrs ago, we had noticed at least half of the rvers at LH were rental class C's. I would bet they get alot of no shows and cancellations. (which included the no show on our site when we wanted to extend 1 day, we ended up moving to a differant site)

Drifting off-topic a bit, but are you suggesting that rental RV users would be more likely to be a no show or a cancellation than people who own RVs? I would have guessed the opposite, since a rental is usually for a specified short time and the trip is likely to be carefully planned out in advance from start to finish. That said, I am completely just guessing.

Less off-topic, it's great that the OP snagged a site. This really is their best option from the sounds of things.

My thinking would be they are spending $$$ on a possible once in a life time type trip so they don't care if they either over book a day or 2 or not show at up all do to who knows what. My guess experience is going to play a part in this also

Also LH will charge you $40 if you do not check out. This is posted in multiple places on their web site and I remember LH telling us at check in. I'm going to guess the reason for this policy is because they have had problems with folks leaving their rvs at their sites or at the very least some where in the LH lot past check out time so they can get in another day visiting NYC. I would bet experience is playing a part in this too. IMO :)

X2 on the OP getting a site! :C

Mike

My choice would be Croton point park in Westchester county. It's one mile from the Metro North station. A nice 45 minute train ride and you will be in Grand Central terminal.

jbrack wrote:
... I found one park in Jersey City that didn't look too bad with a ferry boat to the WTC within walking distance ....

Liberty Harbor is also a short walk from the NJ metro, known as the PATH system, which will take you into midtown Manhattan. It's cheaper than the ferry and it runs more frequently and later at night.