Skyline RV Camp - Waterfront is a caravan park listed at 1 Noble St in Brooklyn, New York, positioned in the Greenpoint area along the East River waterfront. The listing carries a rating of 4 from 148 reviews, and the visitor accounts collected here describe a compact urban camping setup rather than a traditional tree-lined campground — one where the Manhattan skyline is the backdrop and the city itself is the draw.
The camp is reachable at +1 347-434-6891 and maintains a website at skylinervcamp.com, where current booking and site details would need to be confirmed. Because this listing is a Caravan Park in one of the densest parts of New York City, the reviews tend to focus on three things: the view, the access to public transport and ferries, and the condition of the bathhouse facilities.
Skyline RV Camp - Waterfront at a Glance
Listed as a Caravan Park in Brooklyn with RV camping permitted and a camping fee attached, Skyline RV Camp - Waterfront sits at the address 1 Noble St, Brooklyn, NY 11222, United States, in the Greenpoint vicinity. Its map coordinates place it directly along the waterfront edge facing the East River, and the listing is published with a rating of 4 based on 148 reviews. Contact is available by phone at +1 347-434-6891, and the operator maintains a website at https://www.skylinervcamp.com/. The listing labels it a caravan park with a price level that is not specified, and geolocation data pins it inside the America/New_York timezone. A Google Maps reference and a place identifier are included in the record, along with a location image hosted on Google's image service, all of which point to a single, clearly identified site rather than a chain of parks.
Beyond the location details, the record lists a long set of amenity attributes. Accessibility features noted include a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating and toilet, while an assistive hearing loop is marked as not available. A children's attribute references a playground with slides and swings. Parking attributes include on-site parking, a free parking lot, free-of-charge street parking and a paid parking lot. Payment attributes list credit card and debit card acceptance alongside a cash-only flag, and dogs are noted as allowed. Activity attributes cover hiking, a camping ground and RV camping, with a camping fee. Among amenities, the record lists gender-neutral toilets, a public shower, a transgender-safe space designation and a barbecue grill. It should be noted that the source record contains some internally inconsistent attributes, such as both free and paid parking and both card acceptance and cash-only, so these are best verified directly with the operator before arrival.
What Do Visitors Like About Skyline RV Camp - Waterfront?
Visitor sentiment in the supplied reviews is genuinely divided. Several reviewers describe the location and skyline view as the defining strength of the stay and say they would return, while others report operational and maintenance problems serious enough that they would not. The split is not so much about the setting — reviewers largely agree the position is exceptional — as about management consistency, site assignment, and the condition of the shower and restroom facilities. Because these are individual opinions rather than a consensus, they should be read as separate accounts of what different guests encountered rather than a single verdict.
1. The skyline view is the main draw
Nearly every supplied review that discusses the setting describes the view of Manhattan across the water as the reason the site works. One reviewer called it the perfect backdrop for a camping trip to the city, describing the Empire State Building and other skyline landmarks visible from the site, with ferries passing back and forth and lit up on weekends. Another framed the value plainly, saying the campground is not a traditional green RV park with trees and golf carts but is exactly what it was designed for, with a perfect Manhattan skyline view. A further reviewer recalled sunsets being excellent and families coming out each night to watch them.
That imagery is consistent with the waterfront location implied by the site's name and its coordinates on the East River edge in Greenpoint. It is a view-driven stay, and reviewers who came for the skyline generally found it delivered.
2. Transit and neighbourhood access are strong
Access to the city is repeatedly highlighted. One reviewer noted the site is two blocks from the G train and one block from a pizza slice shop, adding that they used city bikes to ride into SoHo and never felt at risk on the bike lanes. Another described Greenpoint as fun and said accessing Manhattan by ferry took an 11-minute walk from the site, with Williamsburg also walkable. A different reviewer explained that the ferry is a few blocks away and costs $4.50 for two hours of travel, which they used to reach Battery Park for the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island cruises, and identified the G at Greenpoint Ave and Manhattan Ave as the closest metro stop.
A reviewer travelling with three children reported the train station as a 12-minute walk and mentioned a deli and convenience store just up the street. Another described a short walk to the Greenpoint subway stop with many small restaurants and coffee shops nearby. Across these accounts, the pattern is consistent: the value of this site is heavily tied to being able to leave it easily and get into Manhattan and around Brooklyn without a car.
3. Bathhouse condition is the biggest complaint
The shower and restroom block is where visitor accounts diverge most sharply. One reviewer described the showers as sitting inside a greenhouse-like structure that was always warm, with nice hot water and clean bathrooms, calling the feel upscale and outdoorsy at the same time. Another said the showers are port-a-potty style but the pressure was great and the water very warm, while cautioning that they do not drain well and suggested bringing footwear and a wet bag to keep things dry. A further reviewer noted the restrooms were clean but arrived without toilet paper, which was corrected, and mentioned that the porta-potty style showers have only one hook for hanging items.
Critical accounts go considerably further. One reviewer described the restroom and shower facilities as converted shipping containers with poor craftsmanship and maintenance, reporting shredded toilet paper on the floor, no shower curtain, water splashing across the floor, and ants and spiders in the bathrooms. Another said the toilets are nice but the showers are in porta-potties, and that the whole bathhouse smelled bad. A more measured reviewer acknowledged the bathrooms are not great but considered it unimportant given the location. The common thread is that the facilities are basic and their condition appears inconsistent between visits.
4. Water, hookups and waste handling have limits
Several reviewers flagged practical constraints around water and waste rather than the site itself. One reviewer said there was no dump station on the property, another confirmed no dump station, and a third reported that none of the water spigots worked during their stay while noting it seemed like an easy phone call fix. A reviewer explained the water spigot at their site was out of service and they were told it would be repaired after departure, but they were able to fill up from a non-waterfront site. Another said they had to get creative to fill their water tank, and one account noted that during winter months water at the refill station is not available.
On trash, a reviewer noted there was no dumpster but that after emailing the campground, they were instructed to leave trash in the bathhouse. A separate reviewer mentioned opening the cover of the breaker box to find a handwritten number matching the breaker outside the bathhouse, which is a practical detail worth knowing on arrival. Taken together, these accounts suggest guests should plan for self-sufficiency on water and waste.
5. Site management and arrival experience vary
The arrival and check-in experience reads as inconsistent across accounts. One reviewer praised Frank, saying he explained everything and offered tips for navigating the city, ferries and parks. Another described Frank as awesome for greeting them and giving them the lay of the land, while also noting uncertainty over whether everyone received the same welcome, which in their account led to someone latching the gate from inside. A reviewer arriving for a multi-night stay said Frank told them to ignore the emailed site assignment and park elsewhere, and mentioned he was heading out of town.
Other accounts describe looser operations. One reviewer said people were parked anywhere, including in their assigned spot, and that others arrived to find their spots taken, with a single security guard appearing around 9:30 to corral RVs. The most serious complaint came from a reviewer who said their waterfront site was reassigned about a week before arrival because of a confirmed reservation, and that a discount was only offered after a complaint. Another reviewer described the location as great but the access tight, warning that although 40-plus-foot fifth wheels and Class A motorhomes were able to get in, caution is warranted, and noting the lot had been reduced in size, raising questions about manoeuvring when busy.
6. Security and quiet nights are appreciated
Multiple reviewers commented positively on safety and noise. One described the site as chill and really quiet at night, and another said the lot is private and monitored around the clock by security in an adjacent building, adding that they felt very safe even at night. A further reviewer called the site very secure and safe, and one stated plainly that it is safe with no trouble, contrasting this favourably with other parts of the city.
There is a caveat in the details. One reviewer noted an all-night security guard inside the building on the corner who was very helpful and friendly once found, but that finding him took a moment when returning late and discovering the lot closed from the inside. Another said the security guard was present for a few hours that they saw across a three-night stay. The record on security is therefore positive in tone but variable in description of coverage.