Many New York campgrounds sit in forests or the woods.
The state of New York is often defined by New York City, a populated city where people can go shopping, visit historical monuments, take in a show or go to a science or history museum. Along with its big cities, the state of New York offers green spaces for people to go horseback riding, golfing, hiking, boating, swimming, fishing, ice-skating, hunting, snowmobiling, skiing or bicycle riding, depending on the season. The state features 178 state parks, many of which have nature trails. Near the state's activities, you can find places to go recreational vehicle (RV) camping.
Locations
Upstate New York features a variety of campgrounds, including the Adirondack Camping Village in Lake George, near the Adirondack Mountains and Lake George.
Some RV parks in western New York, such as Niagara Falls Campground and Lodging and Taughannock Falls State Park, sit near Niagara Falls or in the Finger Lakes region, an area known for its 11 lakes and its wineries.
In southern New York, you can find privately owned and state park campgrounds, including the Beaver Lake Spring Campground and Blackthorne Resort, in or near the Catskills Mountains. Eastern New York offers campgrounds, such as the Adirondack Adventure Resorts, close to Saratoga Lake.
Weather
Areas around the Adirondack Mountains usually get colder weather. They see temperatures of around 16 degrees Fahrenheit in January, the coldest season, and other areas, such as Hudson Valley and Long Island, get temperatures of around 26 degrees or 31 degrees Fahrenheit in January, respectively, according to the New York State Climate Office.
During most summer days, different parts of New York get temperatures in the 80s. Some parts of New York, such as southern New York, see temperatures in the 90s and 100s during the summer, according to the organization.
Only a small portion of New York campgrounds, such as the Letchworth State Park, Allegany State Park and the Old Forge Camping Resort, are open throughout the year. Most campgrounds are only open during the spring and summer, from around April or May until October.
Connections and Fees
In most campgrounds in New York, at least some of the RV campsites come with water, electrical and sewer connections. At some sites, you can get cable TV or wireless Internet access, but many campgrounds charge additional fees for Internet access.
You can park your RV at some state parks, parking lots and truck stops for free, a practice known as "boondocking," for the night, as long as the places allow it and do not have a restricted sign, according to Rv-camping.org.
Amenities
The most basic amenities, which you will find at rustic campgrounds in New York, include bathrooms, picnic tables and fire pits. Many New York campgrounds feature swimming pools, boat-rental services, basketball and volleyball courts, softball fields, playgrounds, dumping stations, laundry rooms, rec rooms, horseshoe pits, shuffleboard courts or game rooms.
In some campgrounds, such as Chautauqua Heights Camping Resort in Dewittville, the Newburgh/New York City North KOA in Plattekill and Association Island RV Resort and Marina in Henderson, campers can find additional amenities, such as planned children's activities, ponds, golf courses, canoe and kayak-rental services, boating docks, bicycle-rental services, guided tours or miniature golf courses.
State Parks
Many state parks offer sites for RV and tent camping. If you stay at a state park campground, you can go hiking, biking or jogging on on-site nature trails.
Some state park campgrounds, including Beaver Pond Campgrounds at Harriman State Park, Chenango Valley State Park and Southwick Beach State Park, feature lakes or beaches, where people can go swimming, boating or fishing.
At some state parks, such as Golden Hill State Park, you will find other on-site attractions, such as nature centers, lighthouses or museums.
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