The Hudson Valley has a variety of campgrounds for comfortable and adventurous tent camping.  Campgrounds include resorts, county parks, and backcountry trails.

There are hundreds of pieces of nifty camping gear you can get, but all you really need is blankets or a sleeping bag, a tent, and a tent.  You can even keep cooking to a “bear” minimum by eating most of your meals in restaurants.  Check out our gear guide for the best deals on the necessities for camping in comfort.

For the best resort experience including a water park, playground, and scheduled activities, Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Lazy River in Gardiner, NY offers a phenomenal tent camping experience.  This campground is not rustic or back-country, it’s more like halfway between Disneyland and camping in a fun suburban neighborhood.

The Newburgh KOA is another resort camping experience in the Hudson Valley.  This campground is a bit more rustic and a bit more outdoorsy compared to the Jellystone Campground in Gardiner.  A tent camping adventure at the Newburgh KOA is accessible via the Short Line Bus service from NYC to Newburgh, then a cab ride to and from the Campground from the Newburgh bus stop.

Malouf’s Mountain Campground on Mt. Beacon offers a fantastic backcountry experience with a few luxuries, complete with a bathhouse and even a grocery service.  This campsite is very accessible from the Beacon Metro North Station.