Fahnestock is our favorite campground to tent camp in. You get a large site and it is inexpensive. You can park your car next to most sites. We have done several one-night trips there since it is so easy to get to. Even one night in the woods is great!
They have a nice swimmable lake with a beach across the street from the campground. The beach has a separate bath house as well as a snack stand. They also have cross country skiing there in the winter.
They have several trails for hiking. We have gone there for the day to hike only without staying over, especially when it is colder.
Remember they will be closed for the 2026 camping season!
https://parks.ny.gov/parks/133/details.aspx
Location: Route 301, Carmel, NY 10512
Distance from NYC: About 60 miles — 1 hour 21 minutes depending on traffic
🏞 Setting & Scenery
- Type: Forest / Lakefront / Beach (Lake)
- Privacy: Large wooded sites with fire pit and picnic table
- Parking: Available at most sites
- Noise: Can be noisy, especially on weekends
⛺ Campsites
- 80 tent sites only
- Site sizes tend to be large
- Some sites are on the bathhouse lawn, others are semi-remote
- Each site includes a fire pit and picnic table
🚻 Amenities
- Bathrooms: Flush toilets and hot showers (two bathhouses)
- Water spigots near sites
- Cell service: Spotty
🎯 Activities
- Several hiking trails onsite and nearby
- Swimable lake with beach across the street
- Bathhouse and small snack bar/store at the lake
- Boat rentals available
💲 Cost & Reservations
- $17–$21 per night per site
- Reservation system: Online
- Book ahead: Highly recommended, especially for summer weekends
👍 Pros
- Large campsites with fire pit and picnic table
- Inexpensive
- Lake and beach access
👎 Cons
- Bathhouses are clean but older
- Can be loud on weekends
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