Decent RV Park near NYC?

[GateMaster97]

Hi everyone,

I'm new to the forum. I had a question.... Me and my family will be towing our travel trailer to DC in June. We want to take a few days and go to NYC as well, but there doesn't appear to be any sites in NYC except one. Then, there are tons of sites in NJ, etc. that are at least 1.5 hours away. Any ideas of a good site that is close to a rail transport to take us into NYC but is also a decent campground? I'm not familiar with the area, so any help or input is appreciated. Thanks.

[michelb]

If you want another option, we'll be staying at a County Park in Long Island (Suffolk County). I believe it's about a 45min to 1hr train ride into NYC but my kids are actually really looking forward to that so it's not a huge issue for us. There are quite a few options on Long Island.

[RockyRoadCamper]

Yes, Liberty harbor the way to go.

[D___M]

You don't want to drive into NYC. It's costly, and not a place for pilgrims. You need to stay on the Jersey side and take mass transit.

Liberty Harbor is best bet. Geting there is not a problem, traffic wise. You have your choice of the PATH train (about 5 blocks up Mairn Blvd.), or during the week you can hop on the communter ferry that docks right across the parking lot from your RV.

[Wishbone51]

We really liked Black Bear campground... Nice facility and nice staff

https://blackbearcampground.com/

About 45min away from NYC... Or a 15 minute drive to the train to Manhattan. My wife drove our truck in Manahattan... and drove like a local. We're from a small town in Oregon where people drive nicely 🙂 She did rather well. 🙂

[GateMaster97]

Jaybird wrote:
Park in Washington, DC and take Amrtak, best of both worlds

Interesting thought on Amtrak from DC. I'm actually going to be in Washington DC for a few days before making the trek to NYC. How long is the Amtrak ride to NYC and could it be done in a day (leave early morning and come back late evening)? If so, that would be much easier as I could stay in the park I'm already scheduled at for DC without moving and driving 3 hours north....

[Jaybird]

Park in Washington, DC and take Amrtak, best of both worlds

[RockyRoadCamper]

Liberty Harbor is not that hard to reach after you have driven to it a few times.

Do not drive there during peak traffic hours in the morning. We usually drive in mid morning on a Monday. Sunday afternoon could be terrible because of the crowds coming back into town from the Jersey shore.

[slay]

Liberty Harbor is closest and most convenient for seeing New York. But it is in a congested corner of the state. When did you intend to arrive? The best time would probably be Sunday morning. You might consider spending Saturday night in the Poconos of eastern Pa. or the Allentown, Pa., area depending on your route east and drive to Jersey City in the morning. Ask Liberty Harbor how early you can arrive on a Sunday.

[GateMaster97]

Thanks, great information... Liberty Harbor sounds like a good plan.

[1775]

New Jersey is not Manhattan though Liberty Harbor is in an urban area. Look at the location on Google Maps with satellite view turned on and you will see exactly what it will be to get in and out of the campground. The advantage here is the location and its fast access to NYC. In any of the campgrounds Upstate along the Hudson, you can spend your day on a commuter train at a very high cost per ride and hope it is not delayed that day as they frequently are or you can stay right outside NYC and spend the majority of your day sightseeing in NYC rather than traveling to get there and back.

[cruzr4-2]

Croten Point Park. Google it for info. I said reasonable, well maybe it went up or we just got use to paying the rates.
We would stay there again
have fun
Dennis

[cruzr4-2]

In 2008 we were in the area and stayed at a very nice, I believe County park, in Croten on Hudson. The park was right on the Hudson River, full hook ups, reasonably priced and a rail station near the entrance to the park.
As I remember about 45min ride down the Hudson to Grand Central Station.
We went into the City two days, enjoyed the train and NYC.
If we come up with the name of the park I'll be back.
We would highly recommend it.

[sdianel_-acct_c]

Newburgh NY KOA in Plattekill is convenient to the train station in Beacon NY. About an hour train ride into NYC. The Newburgh KOA also has a wonderful luxury bus tour that leaves the RV park at 7am and gets back about 7pm. Hits all the highlights and lunch on your own. Includes tickets to Empire State Bldg and ferry ride to Statue of Liberty. Nice park.

[GateMaster97]

Thanks for the replies! My only hesitation for Liberty Harbor was worry that the traffic would be really tight getting in and out (I'm thinking NYC traffic) or is it outside the main city enough that it's easy to get in/out?