New York City North / Newburgh KOA Holiday Campground Blog

The Camping Trends Defining Travel in 2026

6/12/2026

Move over hotel lobbies—the most meaningful stays of 2026 are happening outdoors. Camping isn’t just trending; it’s reshaping how we travel. This year, the shift isn’t about going further or doing more. It’s about slowing down, simplifying, and being more intentional with how and where we spend our...

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Make the Most of the Longest Day of the Year

6/12/2026

Every summer solstice, the Northern Hemisphere gets a pretty sweet gift – between 14 and 16 hours of usable daylight, depending on where you live. Most people wake up at the usual time, work, eat dinner, scroll through their phones, and before they know it, another long summer day is gone.That’s not...

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5 Common Pet Problems While Camping

6/12/2026

Camping with pets is part of the adventure, but unexpected situations can happen fast when you’re away from home. A dog eats something strange near the campsite. Your pet starts limping after a hike. They suddenly seem sick, overheated, or exhausted. Here are some of the most common pet issues that...

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Make-Ahead Camping Meals

6/12/2026

Sometimes the best camping trips are the ones where you can skip the hustle and bustle of kitchen duties and get to what really matters – unwinding in nature. Pre-prepared meals let you spend less time cooking and more time making memories with your camping crew. We’ve gathered some of our favorite...

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2026 Events Near New York City North / Newburgh KOA

6/5/2026

Planning a Hudson Valley getaway in 2026? Here’s a great travel hack: stay at New York City North / Newburgh KOA and turn your favorite festival, ballgame, concert, fair or food event into a full camping trip. Located in Wallkill near Newburgh, the campground gives travelers a comfortable base camp...

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The Perfect Hudson Valley Camping Getaway

5/30/2025

Planning your stay at New York City North / Newburgh KOA HolidayReady to camp out in the scenic Hudson Valley with easy access to the Big Apple? Whether you're soaking in the peaceful campground vibe or heading into New York City for a day of sightseeing, New York City North / Newburgh KOA Holiday...

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Great Camping Activities and Ideas for the Whole Family!

9/9/2021

For many people, camping simply represents an opportunity to enjoy the restorative peace that quiet time in nature provides. However, many of us, especially those that take the great outdoors with our families and kiddos, know how important it is to have some fun camping activities at the ready to...

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Delicious Campfire Cooking – made easy!

9/9/2021

No matter how spectacular the scenery, meals around the campfire are often the highlight of the camper's day. Modern camp stoves and specialized cookware make the cook’s job easier, but nothing beats the taste and appeal of a meal cooked over the campfire.Building a Campfire for Cooking (with...

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S'More DELICIOUSNESS!

9/9/2021

The simplicity, the beauty of three perfect ingredients: gently warmed graham cracker, melty chocolate and the campfire toasted, gooey yumminess that is the marshmallow. And yet, sometimes your adventurous spirit kicks in and you wonder, what if I could take perfection and make it even better?We’re...

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Plan your Weekend Getaway with KOA!

4/20/2021

THE BEST WEEKEND GETAWAYS IN NEW YORK FOR EVERY SEASONWhen you think of a New York getaway, you might imagine yourself strolling through Central Park, taking in the sights and crowds of Times Square or shopping to your heart’s content in Manhattan. While New York City is a beautiful, bustling place...

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