New York City North / Newburgh KOA

When you book an RV in Ulster County, you'll have access to many of New York's beautiful state parks. Franny Reese State Park is one of the closest parks to New York City North/ Newburgh KOA and covers roughly 250 acres of woodland along the banks of the Hudson River. One of the best activities is hiking, with over 2.5 miles of trails that follow a historic carriage road. Step back in time and explore the ruins of a 19th-century mansion that can be found along these trails. Picnic tables along the Hudson River make for an idyllic picnic spot, and an overlook gives you panoramic views of the Hudson and downtown Poughkeepsie.

If you're looking for a park close to the city, then plan a trip to Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park. Campers near the Big Apple will love this park as it's just 40 miles from downtown New York City. The park features a giant swimming pool that can hold over 3,000 swimmers, making it the perfect place to cool off after exploring the city. Moreover, this park contains Mohansic Lake and Crom Pond, which are ideal for various water sports, such as boating and fishing. Anglers can expect to catch perch, bass, and sunfish. The day-use area also allows dogs so feel free to bring your pup along for some much-needed exercise.

If you're looking for a huge open space to explore while motorhome camping at New York City North / Newburgh KOA, then consider visiting Bear Mountain State Park. This 5,000-acre park is an excellent place for hiking due to its rugged landscape and dense forests, and nature watching is also a popular activity, with deer, Canada geese, and foxes roaming around the park. If you hike to the top of Bear Mountain, you'll be able to access the Perkins Memorial Tower which will give you sublime panoramic views of the Hudson Highlands and forests below.

New York City contains some of the best historical monuments in the country, as well as many museums, art galleries, and some of the world's best shops and restaurants. A trip to New York City wouldn't be complete without stopping at The Statue of Liberty. Take a ferry trip to Ellis Island and enjoy the New York City skyline as you cruise down the Hudson River. A ticket on the ferry includes admission to the Immigrant Museum, where over ten million Americans began their journey. If you book ahead of time, you'll have the unique experience of being able to climb the Statue of Liberty, with beautiful views of the Hudson River from atop America's most famous monument.

When you camp in an Airstream near New York City, you should visit one of New York's amazing museums. The Metropolitan Museum of Art contains one of the largest collections of art in the world, and its collection spans 5,000 years of history. Some of the highlights include world-famous pieces of art such as portraits by Rembrandt, early works by Picasso and some of Van Gogh's most famous paintings including Wheat Field with Cypresses and Irises.

New York City contains many amazing zoos and the biggest in the city is the Bronx Zoo. This zoo covers over 700 acres and has many unique features, such as a gorilla forest which mimics the creatures' natural environment, as well as a butterfly garden with dozens of different species together in a greenhouse space. Other interesting critters you'll encounter include Komodo dragons, fennec foxes, and snow leopards. The zoo also has a few rides, including a monorail and zoo shuttle to make exploring the park easy.