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Camping

With nearly 18,000 acres of open space, miles of trails, scenic views and a host of recreational opportunities, Westchester County Parks offer ideal settings for year-round camping adventures. Whether you're a seasoned camper or just getting started, we have accommodations and facilities to suit your camping needs, from full service cabins with all the amenities to tent camping and lean-tos to test your self-reliance. There are even recreational vehicle sites available with full electric and water hookups.

Campers will find a wide range of things to see and do, and places to visit during their stay in county parks. You can hike, bike, fish, study nature and the outdoors or discover our local history. There are six public golf courses where you can practice your putt, an authentic early 1900s working farm, an arboretum, and the famous Playland Park, where you can thrill to exciting rides, entertainment and non-stop family fun.

Please read our General Camping Rules and Regulations
Before making a reservation please read our camping rules and regulations.

Want to make a reservation? Call the park directly. Camping permit holders must be 21 years of age or older. 

Sunset at Croton Point Park

Croton Point Park

Situated on a peninsula overlooking the scenic Hudson River, this 500-acre park offers cabins and sites for tents and recreational vehicles. Recreational options include a beach, hiking trails, picnic areas, ball fields, boat launch and fishing. In addition, the Croton Point Nature Center offers weekly events and programs throughout the year. During the summer months, the park hosts several major special events, fairs, festivals and concerts. Learn more about Croton Point Park camping amenities and fees.

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Overlook view from Sal J. Prezioso Mountain Lakes Park

Sal J. Prezioso Mountain Lakes Park

The 1,082 acre Mountain Lakes Park is Westchester’s northernmost county park. It is characterized by a rugged landscape and native hardwood forest with miles of trails. The park boasts five lakes and a spectacular overlook for breathtaking hiking destinations. Learn more about Mountain Lakes Park  camping amenities and fees.

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Tall pine trees at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation

Ward Pound Ridge Reservation

This 4,315-acre park is the largest in the Westchester County Parks system. Amenities include wooded areas, open spaces, miles of marked hiking and equestrian trails, picnic areas, fishing in the Cross River and cross-country skiing and sledding in winter. The on-site Trailside Nature Museum houses wildlife exhibits and offers weekly interpretive nature programs all year long. Camping facilities include open-faced lean-tos and tent sites. Learn more about Ward Pound Ridge camping amenities and fees.

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Lake view at Blue Mountain Reservation

Blue Mountain Trail Lodge (Groups Only)

Located at the scenic Blue Mountain Reservation in Peekskill, this 1,538-acre park in the northwest section of Westchester County features miles of trails for mountain biking, strolling and nature study, and offers challenging hikes to the tops of two large peaks, Mt. Spitzenberg and Blue Mountain. The rustic Trail Lodge offers dormitory-style accommodations that sleep up to 30 people. It features a kitchen and a dining hall with a large fireplace and shower facilities. It is heated and available throughout the year for rental by groups. To reserve, call (914) 231-4575 or (914) 862-5275. Learn more about The Trail Lodge camping amenities and fees.

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