subject: Getaways In Ny: A Visitor's Guide To New York State Camping Parks [print this page] NYC is a wonderful and exciting city, but from time to time you may need an escape from the concrete jungle. You can go camping near New York City at a number of private and public camping sites. You will find accommodating amenities available at most campsites including picnic tables, swimming pools, and even wireless internet. You will find a range of activities you can get into such as kayaking, hiking and fishing at most camping sites in New York. Whether you want to be active or relaxed, you will never be bored or idle unless you opt to do nothing and enjoy the exquisite scenery.
- Within a short drive north of New York City is the Catskills region offering visitors flourishing cascading rivers, tranquil lakes, sweeping meadows and miles of trails to explore.
- Another couple of hours drive north of the Catskills is the Adirondack Park. This enormous park is about 6 million acres with amazing views and long, tranquil waterways. Nearly all of the major highways that go through the park's spectacular landscape have been officially chosen as Scenic Byways.
- A few hours drive north west of New York City is the Finger Lakes region, a water-lover's utopia, with abundant lakes, rivers and creeks. It is also one of the best wine growing areas in the world.
- An hour drive from New York City is the Long Island region, where you will find 32 state parks known for their beautiful beaches, excellent fishing and golfing. Campers can enjoy many of the top parks and recreational facilities in the nation. Jones Beach State Park provides miles of wonderful sandy beaches.
You can stay at one of New York state camping parks and enjoy the majestic rivers and lakes, surrounded by stunning scenery overlooking canyons. You can reserve your camp site and camp at New York state camping sites from 1 day to 9 months in in advance or you can make a spur-of-the-moment visit, provided that space is available. Some of the campsites are booked weeks ahead of time, so it is suggested that you make a reservation as early as possible. New York state camping parks have a base reservation fee and a few of the campsites may charge additional fees for amenities.
New York state camping sites are exceptionally beautiful with their epic landscape, rugged and striking terrain and stunning vistas. Whether you're camping at Lake George in the Adirondacks or Finger Lakes, camping in New York is just a few hours away from hustle and bustle of New York City. Camping in NY could be the ideal weekend getaway from the city and it will be a pleasing experience you will never forget.
