| New York is a wonderful and exciting city, but once | | | | with rivers, springs, waterfalls, lakes, meadows and |
| in a while you may need a refuge from the concrete | | | | miles of trails to explore. |
| jungle. Camping in NY can be the perfect weekend | | | | A couple of hours drive further North is the |
| getaway from the city. You can go camping near | | | | Adirondack Park. The enormous natural park is about |
| New York City at the various private and public | | | | 6 million acres with stunning views and long, serene |
| camping sites. You will find accommodating amenities | | | | waterways. Most of the major highways that go |
| available at most campsites including parking space, | | | | through the park's spectacular landscape have been |
| swimming pools, picnic tables, playgrounds and even | | | | officially selected as Scenic Byways. |
| wireless internet. You will find a range of activities | | | | A few hours drive North West of the City is the |
| you can do such as hiking, kayaking, canoeing, | | | | Finger Lakes region, a water-lover's utopia, with |
| mountain biking, swimming, fishing at most camping | | | | lakes, waterfalls, rivers and creeks. It is also one of |
| grounds in New York. Whether you want to be | | | | the best wine-growing areas in the world. |
| active or relaxed, you will never be bored or idle | | | | You can pitch your tent at one of New York state |
| unless you choose to do nothing and enjoy the | | | | camping parks and enjoy the majestic rivers and |
| magnificent scenery. | | | | lakes, surrounded by beautiful scenery overlooking |
| Within an hour drive East of New York City is | | | | canyons. You can make a reservation to stay at |
| the Long Island region, where you will find 32 state | | | | New York state camping parks from 1 day to 9 |
| parks known for their breathtaking beaches, great | | | | months in advance or you can make a spur of the |
| fishing and golfing. Campers can enjoy some of the | | | | moment visit, provided that space is available. Some |
| best parks and recreational facilities in the country. | | | | campsites are booked weeks in advance, so it is |
| Jones Beach State Park provides miles of incredible | | | | recommended that you make a reservation ahead of |
| sandy beaches. | | | | time. New York state camping parks have a base |
| Within a short drive North of New York City is | | | | reservation fee and some campsites may charge |
| the Catskills region offering visitors flourishing forests, | | | | additional fees for amenities. |