Top 7 Campsites Along The Hudson Valley Greenway Trail
Many bikers attempt to ride the entire Hudson Valley Greenway Trail in four or five days. The question then becomes: What about overnight plans? Should you pay for a hotel or camp? Staying in a hotel is convenient, but can be costlier than camping.
Camping may cost you a fraction of what you'd pay in a hotel room when you carry your own gear.
The 315-mile journey along the Hudson Valley Greenway Trail starts at Battery Park and ends at Waterford City. You'll pass through several towns starting in the north, including Cornwall, Newburgh, Beacon, Poughkeepsie, Hyde Park, Rhinebeck, Kingston, Saugerties, Catskill, Hudson, Germantown, Athens, Coxsackie, and Albany.
Overview: Five days, four stops.
Trip: From Manhattan to Albany.
While the first half of the journey has few campsite options, there's no shortage of hotel options in these cities. Hotels include The Inn at Mahopac with modern rooms and suites and American cuisine. In Poughkeepsie, there's the Hilton Garden Inn with modern amenities including room service and complimentary WiFi. At your endpoint in Albany is the Comfort Inn which provides free WiFi and breakfast. The Albany Resort is another hotel near Nassau with a championship golf course, private villas, a luxury spa, and suites.
Empire State Trail Outfitters aims to make the trail accessible to all and easy to travel along. We hope to create or fund future campsites along the Hudson Valley Greenway Trail. In the meantime, here are 7 top New York campsites where you can stop during your four-day biking journey.
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Nearest Camps to New York, 54.5 miles Into Your Journey
Stop: Mahopac
Your first campsite stop will be at the Mahopac stop on the trail. You can find the listing on HipCamp, off the trail in Putnam Valley.
Page Forest
Page Forest is about 10 miles off the Mahopac stop of the trail. You can camp in the field by the creek or hike up the mountain if you are a hiker. There are RV sites with electrical hookups as well.
Amenities include fire pits, barbecues, campfire rings, picnic tables, dump stations, and toilets and showers. You can spend time in the local state park watching wildlife; along the lakes fishing, canoeing, and kayaking; or swim in the swimming hole. There's also an open grass area for sports. You'll have access to the Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown areas 20 to 25 minutes away.
Midway Campsites 47.5 Miles Up The Road From Mahopac
Stop: Poughkeepsie
There are more campsites about 102 miles into your journey. You will stop at Poughkeepsie. You can find a collection of private, Airbnb-like fashion tents listed on the Tentrr website. There are private campgrounds in the middle of the trail near Poughkeepsie.
Lower Pond Tent Rental
This Tentrr location in Lower Pond treats you to a unique camping experience in a rural, secluded area. You can find the pond off the trail to the left by Poughkeepsie. You'll find peace and relaxation in a fully-furnished private tent on a secluded waterfront property, complete with a private fire pit, hammock, and picnic table. Enjoy fishing, kayaking, and exploring surrounding trails. Treat yourself to some of the finest natural attractions including spectacular hiking if you are a hiker, beautiful waterfalls, and rock climbing. New Paltz town is just 20 minutes away so you can spend your day checking out restaurants and shopping centers.
Vista Valley Wooded Pond
This Tentrr location near the Vista Valley Wooded Pond is off the trail to the right just before Kingston, nestled among sprawling meadows and rolling hills. Camp on either primitive and RV sites with water and electric hookups. There are picnic tables, a fire pit, hot showers, and restrooms. Enjoy outdoor activities like swimming, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and fishing. You can also play sports and games in the playground and large open field.
Creekview CampGrounds
Creekview CampGrounds is a private and secluded location that gives you a home-like feel just like your backyard farm. You'll access a wide variety of amenities, from RVs to tent sites, picnic areas, restrooms, hot showers, a playground, a swimming pool, a game room, and a camp store. Enjoy lots of fun outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, biking, and hiking. It is close to Fingerlake's attractions so you can visit renowned sites like the Silver Springs Winery and the Corning Museum of Glass.
3-Quarters Way, 40.5 Miles Up The Road From Poughkeepsie
Stop: Tivoli
There are more campsites about 40 miles up the road at a stop in Tivoli in Ancram.
Cokertown Campground
The Cokertown Campground in Redhook, 7 miles from Tivoli, is a charming campground. Spacious RVs and tent sites with full hookups, picnic tables, fire pits, and a camp store await you. You can take a walk through the woods, camp around the lake for a fantastic view, or go row or paddle boating in the lake.
The campground has a playground, swimming pool, and a grassy area perfect for frisbee. Enjoy a variety of family-friendly activities such as nature walks, scavenger hunts, and hayrides. Gettysburg and Lancaster towns are only a short drive away.
Almost There, 45 Miles Up The Road From Tivoli
Stop: Nassau
There are a few campgrounds approaching the end point before Albany in Nassau.
Kinyons Canyon Campsite
Kinyons Canyon Campsite off the trail to the right of Nassau is surrounded by tall pine and oak trees. Conveniently located near the trails, you can hike, bike, and enjoy horseback riding. There are several fishing and swimming spots near the creeks. Enjoy great amenities including several RV and tent spots, as well as fire pits, picnic tables, restrooms, and a camp store.
Schodack Island State Park
The Schodack Island State Park is located to the left of Nassau, on a beautiful river. The Park offers a campground with 92 sites for tent and trailer camping, a group tenting area, cabins, and four primitive sites. Amenities include showers, flush toilets, and a dump station. You get to enjoy camping, fishing, hiking, and boating or relax and enjoy the view of the large beach on the Hudson River. The large playground and picnic area provide lots of room to play and socialize. There are several trails leading to scenic overlooks of the river and surrounding areas.
Enjoy Nature's Beauty as You Camp Along The Hudson Valley Greenway Trail
Campgrounds along the Hudson Valley Greenway Trail have numerous amenities for your comfort while providing easy accessibility to nearby areas. In the future, Empire State Trail Rentals is hoping to create and furnish more campgrounds for bikers along the trail. We will especially focus on areas with less access to national parks and other options.
Read our guide to traveling the Hudson Valley Greenway Trail in four days and follow Empire State Trail Rental for more advice, tips, and tricks. Use our resources to help you plan ahead and get ready for the specifics of the trail.
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