NYC’s nature lovers can now go camping in Central Park — here’s how and where to pitch your tent

Sleep under the stars as camping in Central Park starts on August 14. The NYC Parks Department has just rolled out a lottery for family camping all around New York City, where lucky winners may camp overnight with its Urban Park Rangers as their hosts and guides. From August 8 until September 18, folks can post up for some good ‘ol family-friendly camping programs. Some parks will feature Ranger-led nighttime hikes through the woods, storytelling and s’mores. The parks department will provide the tents and campers will only need to bring sleeping bags and bedding. The NYC Parks Department will choose campers for each event via a lottery Daniel Avila/NYC Department of Parks and Recreation The overnight camping events are all across New York City’s parks and on a rolling basis. Applications