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Camp Rockaway, a campground with many amenities, is open on the banks of the Hudson River and the Champlain Canal in the Schuylerville area.
Located less than a mile from the village of Schuylerville and surrounded by revolutionary war history, the campground is designed for families, friends, couples and solo travelers looking to get away yet still have easy access to activities and amenities.
“I’m really excited to have Camp Rockaway opening in our region,” said Pete Bardunias, senior vice president, community advancement, for the Capital Region Chamber. “We have so many opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities in the Schuylerville area, and introducing ‘glamping’ to the mix will ensure that this historic community is on the cutting edge of today’s recreation choices.
“Visitors from New York City and other areas will be able to try activities ranging from fishing, bicycling and kayaking to boat cruises, waterfront dining, shops, a brewery, historic tours, nature walks and even apple picking, all within walking distance.”
Camp Rockaway at Schuylerville will feature fully furnished safari-style canvas tents, set on the banks of the historic canal near Lock C-5.
Sites include a pre-pitched 10×12 tent on a raised wood platform, a front deck with lounge chairs, and a shaded back porch with a hammock. Families and pods can add on a pre-pitched “pup” tent with cots and sleeping bags for kids or friends.
The village of Schuylerville is a short walk or a quick bike ride down the original Champlain Canal towpath, where guests can expect to find dining and entertainment.
Hudson Crossing Park offers picnic facilities, fishing and birding sites, a children’s play garden and more than two miles of nature trails with panoramic Hudson River vistas and Champlain Canal overlooks.
A floating dock and kayak launch provide access to the Hudson River and Champlain Canal. Also nearby is the “Caldwell Belle,” a paddlewheel tour vessel owned by Mohawk Maiden Cruises which operates the only cruise boat on the upper Hudson.
There is also a marina, waterfront restaurant, and brewery nearby.
The camping experience is made possible through the Reimagine the Canals initiative, and will operate from May 28th – September 8th (with a possible extension through early October.)
Camp Rockaway is now taking bookings online. For more information on the available offerings at the Schuylerville site, visit www.camprockaway.com,emailinfo@camprockaway.com or call 518-203-1269.