Hudson Valley residents don't have to travel far if they went to experience one of the best places to camp.

Love camping? Looking for a fun outdoor adventure? Well, local residents don't have to leave the Mid-Hudson Region.

Travel + Leisure recently released its list of the "12 of the Best Places to Camp in the U.S." One campsite in the Hudson Valley made the list.

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Travel + Leisure believes that if you want to have the best time camping, you should "skip the crowds (and the pricey entrance fees) and head to a nearby state park."

Travel + Leisure believes state parkers are less crowded and less expensive, which is great for someone looking to spend the night.

So what campsite from the Hudson Valley made the list?

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Sam Pryor Shawangunk Gateway Campground was ranked by Travel + Leisure as one of the best places to camp in the U.S.

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The campground is located on Route 299 in Gardiner, not far from "the dreamy" Minnewaska State Park Preserve

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"Just two hours north of New York City is the dreamy Minnewaska State Park Preserve, a hefty chunk of land on the Shawangunk Mountain ridge with waterfalls, lakes, and 50 miles of trails for hiking and biking. The tent-only campground includes 24 drive-in spots, 26 walk-in sites, a cooking area, and a pavilion (no RV camping is available). Before you pack up and head north, keep in mind the campground is," Travel + Leisure writes about the campground.

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The 2022 camping season at Sam Pryor Shawangunk Gateway Campground starts on April 15 and runs until Nov. 13. Officials are now taking reservations for the upcoming season.

Members pay $24 a night per campsite while non-members pay $38, according to the Sam Pryor Shawangunk Gateway Campground website. All sites accommodate up to two tents.

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"Campers may access Mohonk Preserve, New York State’s largest nonprofit nature preserve, via a connector trail to the Preserve’s Visitor Center and historic carriage road network for world-class rock climbing and bouldering, hiking, mountain biking, trail running, and nature exploration. Memberships and day-use passes are available at the Visitor Center and all Preserve trailheads," the Sam Pryor Shawangunk Gateway Campground website states.

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Now if you do want to travel, or experience all 12 of the best campsite here are the 11 other campsites that made the list:

  • Goblin Valley Campground, Goblin Valley State Park, Utah
  • City of Rocks Campground, City of Rocks State Park, New Mexico
  • Southend Campground, Moran State Park, Washington
  • Hammonasset Beach Campground, Hammonasset Beach State Park, Connecticut
  • Atlatl Rock Campground, Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada
  • Goose Creek Campground, Goose Creek State Park, North Carolina
  • Center Lake Campground, Custer State Park, South Dakota
  • Colorado Bend Campground, Colorado Bend State Park, Texas
  • Roaring Brook Campground, Baxter State Park, Maine
  • Emerald Bay Boat Camp, Emerald Bay State Park, California

9 Things You'll Need For Camping

Here is a quick list of essentials you may want to get before you head to your favorite camping spot.

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