| Camping in NY could be the ideal weekend getaway | | | | A short drive north of NYC is the Catskills region with |
| from the city and it will be a rewarding experience you | | | | flourishing cascading rivers, serene lakes, sweeping |
| will never forget. Whether you're camping at in the | | | | meadows and miles of trails to explore. Another two |
| Hudson Valley or Adirondacks, camping in NY is just | | | | hour drive north of the Catskills is the Adirondack Park. |
| a few hours away from the hustle and bustle of New | | | | This enormous park is about 6 million acres with |
| York City. | | | | stunning views and long, serene waterways. Nearly all |
| New York City is a magnificent and spectacular city, | | | | of the major highways that go through the park's |
| but every so often you may need a refuge from the | | | | impressive landscape have been officially chosen as |
| concrete jungle. You can go camping close to New | | | | Scenic Byways. |
| York City at a number of private and public | | | | A few hours drive north west of New York City is the |
| camping grounds. You will find accommodating | | | | Finger Lakes region, with plenty lakes, rivers and |
| amenities available at most campsites including picnic | | | | waterfalls. It is also one of the best wine growing |
| tables, playgrounds, and even wireless internet. You will | | | | areas in the world. |
| find a range of activities you can get into such as | | | | You can pitch your tent at one of New York state |
| kayaking, hiking and fishing at most camping grounds in | | | | camping parks and enjoy the majestic rivers and lakes, |
| NY. Whether you want to engage in the various | | | | surrounded by stunning scenery and incredible vistas |
| activities or just relax, you will never be bored or idle | | | | of canyons. You can reserve your camp site and |
| unless you choose to do nothing and enjoy the | | | | camp at New York state camping grounds from 1 |
| beautiful scenery. | | | | day to 9 months in ahead of time or you can make a |
| An hour drive from New York City is the Long Island | | | | spontaneous visit, provided that space is available. A |
| region, where you will come across 32 state parks | | | | few of the campsites are booked weeks in advance, |
| known for their breathtaking beaches, great fishing | | | | so it is recommended that you make a reservation as |
| and golfing. Campers can enjoy many of the finest | | | | early as possible. New York state camping parks have |
| parks and recreational facilities in the nation. Jones | | | | a base reservation fee and a few of the campsites |
| Beach State Park provides miles of incredible sandy | | | | may charge additional fees for amenities. |
| beaches. | | | | |