15 best places to camp in New York: See the list
Fifteen New York campsites were included in Hipcamp's list of best camps in every U.S. state. The app, which is similar to Airbnb but for camping, compiled its data for the ranking through bookings, reviews and ratings across over 500,000 active sites that had a recommendation rate at or above 95% and received 5 or more completed bookings in 2024.
Here's which New York camping sites made the list.
What are Hipcamp's best places to camp in New York?
Starting prices for the 15 campsites range from $23 to $145 per night as of Aug. 5. The following places made Hipcamp's list:
in Ferndale, Sullivan County
in Gardiner, Ulster County
in Watkins Glen, Schuyler County
in Vernon, Oneida County
in Hillsdale, Columbia County
in Glen Spey, Sullivan County
The Dominion House Farm and Trails in Blooming Grove, Orange County
in Walden, Orange County
in Keeseville, Clinton and Essex counties
in Sullivan, Madison County
in Ithaca
in Glen Spey
in Big Indian, Ulster County
in Savona, Steuben County
in Kerhonkson, Ulster County
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Which New York camping sites received additional Hipcamp awards?
Three camping sites in New York — The Dominion House Farm, The Mountain Top at Wright's Farm and Historic Riverside Farm — were further recognized by Hipcamp. Here's which additional awards they received and what to know about them.
The Mountain Top at Wright's Farm
This over 450-acre site was also selected as one of the Best Farmstays in the U.S. and received the Legacy Award, which means it's been a Hipcamp property for over five years and is proven to be among the best. Located in Ulster County, The Mountain Top at Wright's Farm is home to Gardiner Brewing Co. and provides visitors with breathtaking views of the Shawangunk Mountain Range.
The location has four RV and tent sites and three tent-only sites and is a 10-minute drive from Minnewaska State Park and the Mohonk Peserve.
Cost: Starts at $45.
The Dominion House Farm and Trails
This historic renovated ranch was also named one of the Best RV & Van Spots in the U.S. Located in Orange County, The Dominion House Farm and Trails consists of four sites and 40 acres of walking trails as well as miles of rail trails for hiking and mountain biking.
You can also grab a bite to eat at a local winery or breweries, spend the day exploring the Storm King Art Center, the Motorcyclepedia Museum or LEGOLAND or do some shopping at the Woodbury Commons Premium Outlets.
Cost: Starts at $30.
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Historic Riverside Farm
This Orange County site also received the Legacy Award and is listed as both a state and national historic landmark. Located 80 miles from both Manhattan and Albany, the 50-acre Historic Riverside Farm has 1,600 feet of direct river access as well as ponds, rolling meadows and woodlands.
The four-site location open for RVs or tents is a short drive to the Angry Orchard Cider House, several wineries and craft breweries, Minnewaska State Park, Mohonk Mountain House and Bashakill Preserve. Visitors are also not far from some city life and can take a 20-minute drive to Newburgh's waterfront and the Walkway Over the Hudson.
Cost: Starts at $54;
Emily Barnes reports on consumer-related issues for the USA TODAY Network's New York Connect Team, focusing on scam and recall-related topics. Follow her on X and Instagram @byemilybarnes. Get in touch at ebarnes@gannett.com.
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