R-pod Owners Forum : NYC & Niagara Falls area https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Camping Adventures : NYC & Niagara Falls area Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 05 Sep 2026 06:42:23 +0000 Mon, 06 May 2019 20:46:38 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=12538 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ NYC & Niagara Falls area : I was visiting Niagara Falls for... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12538&PID=123573#123573 Author: wooleeman
Subject: 12538
Posted: 06 May 2019 at 8:46pm

I was visiting Niagara Falls for my grandson's LAX tournament last year.  I stayed at an older campground called Cinderella on Grand Island.  Since I was only using it for a base of operations I found it convenient and it was nice to park under the trees. The KOA across the street was crowded, open area, and much more expensive.  Although the facility was older and not updated I found it very clean.  There is an older motel at the grounds that appears to have some permanent residents but they were nice enough.  They advertise cable and wifi but both are weak but I didn't care because I would rather read.]]> Mon, 06 May 2019 20:46:38 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12538&PID=123573#123573 NYC & Niagara Falls area : Sounds great kup-pod, thanks. https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12538&PID=123560#123560 Author: mjlrpod
Subject: 12538
Posted: 06 May 2019 at 4:56pm

Sounds great kup-pod, thanks.]]> Mon, 06 May 2019 16:56:59 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12538&PID=123560#123560 NYC & Niagara Falls area : Welcome to Canada!! If you're... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12538&PID=123517#123517 Author: Kup-Pod
Subject: 12538
Posted: 04 May 2019 at 8:13pm

Welcome to Canada!!  If you're in the Niagara Falls KOA (on Lundy's Lane) make sure they don't put you in the back.  There is a large retaining wall there but right behind is a freight train track that has trains running back and forth throughout the night.  Many years ago we made the mistake of taking a site there when we were in tents with little kids.
In the RPod, you'll probably be fine but it's better to be aware.

Enjoy Niagara Falls... if you like cycling (even if you don't have bicycles with you, you can easily rent) there is a beautiful paved trail along the parkway all the way to Niagara on the Lake.  Lots of scenery, wineries, fruit stands and restaurants along the way.  We often go there in the summer just for a day of biking.

]]> Sat, 04 May 2019 20:13:36 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12538&PID=123517#123517 NYC & Niagara Falls area : Actually, I just booked Niagra... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12538&PID=123508#123508 Author: mjlrpod
Subject: 12538
Posted: 04 May 2019 at 5:21pm

Actually, I just booked Niagra for mid july. I'm doing 5 days in the KOA in canada. I've never been, and I'm hoping for a good trip.]]> Sat, 04 May 2019 17:21:31 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12538&PID=123508#123508 NYC & Niagara Falls area : It has been about 8 years, but... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12538&PID=123501#123501 Author: HandsCamping
Subject: 12538
Posted: 04 May 2019 at 1:57pm

It has been about 8 years, but we stayed at Black Bear Campground in Florida, NY. It is a private campground and is a 17 mile drive to the train station. We rode the train into NYC and loved every minute!
https://blackbearcampground.com/

Good luck on your trip!
]]> Sat, 04 May 2019 13:57:57 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12538&PID=123501#123501 NYC & Niagara Falls area : Camping near Niagara Falls, NY... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12538&PID=120072#120072 Author: craigwood
Subject: 12538
Posted: 27 Jan 2019 at 4:57pm

Camping near Niagara Falls, NY - you can't beat 4 Mile Creek State Park in Youngstown, NY.  Right on Lake Ontario with views across the Lake to the skyline of Toronto, Ontario Canada. Can often see big lake freighters plying the waters.  Easy freeway access to the Falls with a bonus of being able to park for FREE in Niagara Falls at the State Park parking area - the closest to the Falls.  From there it is easy walking distance to the edge of the Falls as well as Canada via the beautiful Rainbow Bridge (walk or drive) - best Falls views are from the Canadian side.  Bring your passport.  We spent 6 days there last October (drove from Idaho) and the autumn leaves were incredible throughout the Niagara area.  Enjoy!]]> Sun, 27 Jan 2019 16:57:57 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12538&PID=120072#120072 NYC & Niagara Falls area : NYC is not a vacation stop for... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12538&PID=119704#119704 Author: Richand Cindy
Subject: 12538
Posted: 17 Jan 2019 at 4:16pm

NYC is not a vacation stop for RVers.  There is Liberty Park in Jersey City, NJ.  As was stated above nothing more than a parking lot and very expensive (over $100).  However it is most convenient to walk to a train station and be in NYC in ten minutes.  You will have to leave the highway and maneuver city streets to get to it so not for the faint of heart.  Do a YouTube search of Traveling Robert New York City and you will see what it will be like.  The only other campgrounds are in Sussex county in the Northwest part of NJ and no mass transit to NYC or the New Jersey Shore which does have some trains going into NYC.  But slow and will take 90 minutes.  Best bet is to stay at either location whichever is cheaper and drive to Secaucus, its right off the NJ turnpike park in lot and take train in NYC (ten minutes).  Niagara Falls has lots of options for camping.  And there is plenty to see taking a trip from Niagara Falls to NYC (eg. Baseball Hall of Fame, Lucille Ball museum and National Comedy Center, Herkimer Diamonds (not real diamonds but you can mine them and keep all you dig up which you will dig up they are in the Smithsonian museum, Curtis Wright museum, Corning museum, Howe canverns etc etc etc.  Great road trip
]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2019 16:16:48 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12538&PID=119704#119704 NYC & Niagara Falls area : I would look in New Jersey. There... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12538&PID=119696#119696 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 12538
Posted: 17 Jan 2019 at 10:54am

I would look in New Jersey. There is regular train service between New Jersey and NYC. Heck, the whole state of New Jersey is relatively small, you could probably walk across the state in a day.

]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2019 10:54:52 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12538&PID=119696#119696 NYC & Niagara Falls area : Thanks. I will research it. https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12538&PID=119688#119688 Author: rawest50
Subject: 12538
Posted: 16 Jan 2019 at 9:49pm

Thanks. I will research it. ]]> Wed, 16 Jan 2019 21:49:42 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12538&PID=119688#119688 NYC & Niagara Falls area : There is a state park about 10-15... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12538&PID=119685#119685 Author: fischersinpa
Subject: 12538
Posted: 16 Jan 2019 at 8:47pm

There is a state park about 10-15 minutes northeast of the the falls, right on the lake. You can see the Toronto skyline on a clear day. Sadly I can't remember the name of the state park, but it shouldn't be too hard to find on the internet. There are also a couple state parks on the southwest side along Lake Erie, would say an hour or so away from the falls that are worthy too.]]> Wed, 16 Jan 2019 20:47:35 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12538&PID=119685#119685 NYC & Niagara Falls area : Check out Liberty Harbor it is... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12538&PID=119662#119662 Author: Capt Kidd
Subject: 12538
Posted: 16 Jan 2019 at 10:39am

Check out Liberty Harbor it is just a parking lot with hook-ups but it is just across the river from the city.]]> Wed, 16 Jan 2019 10:39:11 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12538&PID=119662#119662 NYC & Niagara Falls area : I want to stay outside NYC and... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12538&PID=119660#119660 Author: rawest50
Subject: 12538
Posted: 16 Jan 2019 at 10:14am

I want to stay outside NYC and drive to a train terminal to go into manhattan. I am not pulling a trailer into NYC. Long Island would be an option. That way I would miss all the city traffic. ]]> Wed, 16 Jan 2019 10:14:10 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12538&PID=119660#119660 NYC & Niagara Falls area : Check out NY's Parks, Recreation,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12538&PID=119654#119654 Author: StephenH
Subject: 12538
Posted: 16 Jan 2019 at 9:42am

Check out NY's Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation web site for information about camping in state parks in NY. The link is:  https://parks.ny.gov/camping/campsites/default.aspx
Other than that, you could use the RV Parky app to locate campsites. I have used this app quite a bit. There are several listed in the Niagara Falls area, both on the US and Canadian sides. It also lists several areas on Long Island, but not much choice in NY City itself.
]]> Wed, 16 Jan 2019 09:42:44 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12538&PID=119654#119654 NYC & Niagara Falls area : I'm not sure about NYC but... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12538&PID=119634#119634 Author: Kup-Pod
Subject: 12538
Posted: 16 Jan 2019 at 6:03am

I'm not sure about NYC but on your way to Niagara Falls it would be a good idea to plan a couple of days in the Finger Lakes region.  Lot's of state parks, small towns & beautiful scenery in the area.  Skaneateles is a nice little town.]]> Wed, 16 Jan 2019 06:03:41 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12538&PID=119634#119634 NYC & Niagara Falls area : https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12538&PID=119633#119633 Author: Kup-Pod
Subject: 12538
Posted: 16 Jan 2019 at 6:01am

]]> Wed, 16 Jan 2019 06:01:33 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12538&PID=119633#119633 NYC & Niagara Falls area : Can anybody provide camping info... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12538&PID=119627#119627 Author: rawest50
Subject: 12538
Posted: 15 Jan 2019 at 10:34pm

Can anybody provide camping info for the New York City area? I have bee to NYC in a car and it was frightening. Want a place we can camp and drive to a train or subway terminal.

Also the Niagara Falks area. Camp grounds?]]> Tue, 15 Jan 2019 22:34:09 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12538&PID=119627#119627