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Best Tent Camping near Akron, NY

464 Reviews

Tent camping options near Akron, New York include several established campgrounds within driving distance. Dream Lake Campground in Warsaw offers tent sites approximately 20 miles south of Akron, with seasonal availability from May 1 through October 25. Streamside Eriegrove provides more primitive tent camping with drive-in, hike-in, and walk-in access options about 40 miles southwest of Akron.

Most tent sites in the Akron area feature basic amenities with varying levels of service. Dream Lake Campground provides drinking water, toilets, showers, and trash disposal for tent campers. Sites typically include picnic tables and allow campfires with firewood available for purchase on-site. Streamside Eriegrove offers more rustic accommodations with toilet facilities and picnic tables but lacks showers or drinking water sources. Both campgrounds permit pets and alcohol, though site-specific rules may apply. Campers should confirm seasonal availability, as most tent sites in the region operate primarily during warmer months.

The tent camping experience varies significantly between the available options. Dream Lake Campground provides more developed facilities suitable for family tent camping. A recent review noted, "Nice friendly environment, clean facilities. Lots to do for kids and adults. Weekend activities." However, another camper mentioned management concerns affecting the atmosphere. Streamside Eriegrove delivers a more secluded experience for tent campers seeking primitive sites, earning perfect ratings from visitors. Tent campers appreciate the picnic tables and fire rings at both locations, creating comfortable base camps for exploring the surrounding area. The region's rolling terrain and seasonal weather patterns influence campsite conditions, with late spring and early fall offering the most comfortable temperatures for tent camping near Akron.

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Tent Camping Reviews near Akron, NY

464 Reviews of 4 Akron Campgrounds

  • Jess W.
    Aug. 19, 2018

    Letchworth State Park Campground

    Amazing state park, crappy campground

    The state park is breathtaking. The campground is horrendous. The restrooms were disgusting. The site barely fit our one tent (8man Coleman) even though it was advertised as a two tent site. The camp fire ring had no solid base- it just sat on the grass and fires would not stay lit. The quiet hours were not enforced. Yelling and loud music kept us up until ridiculous hours. I would not rate this as family friendly.

  • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 28, 2023

    Evangola State Park Campground

    Great campground

    We stayed here three nights to ride out a heat wave and really liked it. Sites are electric only, with a dump station available at the entrance and one in the campground loop. There are potable water spigots throughout the campground, where you awkwardly pull over to the side of the road and fill your tank. Sites are pretty much wide open, with zero separation between you and your neighbor. Most are out in direct sun but the ones along the edge have some tree cover and shade. 

    There are yurts here as well, and a playground, and a huge disc golf course. You can walk to the beach from the campground (dogs aren’t allowed on the beach). The nature center is right in the campground, by the basketball and tennis courts. 

    Showers were dirty and buggy, but they’re free and you can actually choose your own water temperature. NY State campgrounds require proof of rabies vaccinations for your dogs.

     Good cell reception for Verizon, ATT wasn’t great but the cell booster helped. Trash bins, but no recycling. Beautiful sunset on the lake.

  • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 28, 2023

    Evangola State Park Campground

    Great campground

     We stayed here three nights to ride out a heat wave and really liked it. Sites are electric only, with a dump station available at the entrance and one in the campground loop. There are potable water spigots throughout the campground, where you awkwardly pull over to the side of the road and fill your tank. 

    Sites are pretty much wide open, with zero separation between you and your neighbor. Most are out in direct sun but the ones along the edge have some tree cover and shade. 

    There are yurts here as well, and a playground, and a huge disc golf course. You can walk to the beach from the campground (dogs aren’t allowed on the beach). The nature center is right in the campground, by the basketball and tennis courts. Showers were dirty and buggy, but they’re free and you can actually choose your own water temperature. 

    NY State campgrounds require proof of rabies vaccinations for your dogs. Good cell reception for Verizon, ATT wasn’t great but the cell booster helped. Trash bins, but no recycling. Beautiful sunset on the lake.

  • Randall K.
    Aug. 25, 2023

    Genesee Country Campground

    Great spot - esp for tents!

    What a great place this was!

    Everyone was very nice and bathrooms were so clean! To top it off the sites for tents are amazing - so private and pretty. In fact it’s so private we were able to set up our own portable toilet and have complete privacy.

    Nice little store too! Overall this place was great and we’d stay here again in a heartbeat. Very easy place to spend the night.

    Also they have golfing here and tent areas back up to the 9th hole (but still separated so you don’t feel like you are right on top of it) so you can easily knock around there and do a little golfing too!

  • Danielle S.
    Oct. 11, 2020

    Four Mile Creek State Park Campground

    Field Camping

    It's not all bad! It took a while to find our site in the dark as site markers are small. The sites are decent size, the bathrooms are clean but spiders will hang out. Showers are hot. Sites are available with electric and there is an RV dump station if you have one. There are a lot of RVs at this campground, a large playground, and a field with soccer goals (no net). Niagara Falls is 15 or so miles away, and Buffalo NY is a short drive. The bathroom building has an outdoor sink with heated water, and this is also where the trash bins are.  Firewood is available in front of many nearby homes (a couple of miles, max,and $4-5 a bundle). The fire pits are either low or leaning, so we found a camp stove to be essential. It can get quite windy, we saw a tent buckle and our stakes were pulled up from the wind. It can get loud at night and it doesn't seem as if quiet hours are enforced. I'd stay again but only if a more private campground was unavailable.

  • Leah L.
    Aug. 2, 2020

    Golden Hill State Park Campground

    Quiet Campground Over Lake Ontario

    We camped at Golden Hill over the weekend of July 24-26, 2020. Due to COVID, advance reservations are required to book a spot at any NY state campground. We had site 47 in loop C, which was across the road from the lake view sites. I recommend sites 40-45 for lake-front views. Loops A and B were more crowded and more suitable to RV trailers and rigs (we were camping in a pop-up camper). Site 47 was large and had a few trees. The campfire ring was right against the pad, which made it difficult to position our pop-up so that it was away from the fire ring. 

    Things to consider: There are 2 bathrooms in the campground, one near the A-B loops and one near the entrance. It was quite a hike in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom from our site. Some sites in the A-B loops are right next to each other, and we preferred the space for the sites in the C loop. 

    Wonderful things: The views are spectacular, particularly at sunset. The campground was quiet at night. The Niagara Wine trail is close to this campground, and Niagara Falls is about a 50 minute drive away. We hiked Devil's Hole and Whirlpool State Parks on this camping trip. The showers in the bathrooms were phenomenal - very clean with hot water and a private dressing area next to the shower. Showers were ADA compliant and had shower seats.

  • D
    Jul. 31, 2022

    Hamlin Beach State Park Campground

    Is this a spot? Dirty and loud but a nice beach

    Big park with several loops.  Separate and across two roads from the Beach section of the Park. Got a reservation for Friday and Saturday but the spot in loop D was an inclined driveway next to the high voltage boxes for the campground.  Had to move the fire ring after smoking ourselves out the first night.  Right across from the building they called a bath house.  Filthy, urinal broken, one shower broken in mens.   Feces on the floor in womens.  Friday night quiet hours did not exist.  Spent Saturday early am listening to the neighbor loudly declare her preferences in music, men and liquor.  No Ranger in sight.

    Minor redeeming qualities:  Nice beach and bike trails across road from campground.  Three lane dump station (only one for a four loop campground with 100s of "spots")

    Beware:  Rigs approaching from East there are very low bridges (11' 3') between Rochester and the Park on the Parkway.

  • Michael M.
    Jun. 23, 2020

    Letchworth State Park Campground

    Beautiful Park

    So Letchworth State Park is beautiful. It's also tremendous, 18 miles long covering the east and west side of the Geneseo River. There is over 100 miles of trails intersecting the park. The campground itself is made up of loops with only electrical hookups , no water or sewer connections , just water spiquets positioned throughout the loop and 1common bathroom in each loop. There is no wifi in any of the camping areas so if you are dependant on it for any reason this is not the place for you. Only at certain points in the park will you get a signal

  • Erin H.
    Sep. 14, 2020

    HTR Niagara Campground

    Covid update on one of my favorites

    Once again, the Branches of Niagara comes through stunningly. Even in the midst of the lockdowns and augmented restrictions, TBON went above and beyond to be sure we had the safest and most enjoyable time we could during our stay.

    Bathrooms, as usual, were pristine, with regular visits from the staff to disinfect and make sure campers were satisfied. This is a campground of several lakeside cabins and mostly RVs, so they were also seldom in use, making them even more accommodating for us during this time of distancing. They notified us in advance that they were still open and what was functional under the strict and ever changing NY requirements. Note: as of Summer 2020, masks were required to enter the store and check in areas, but not required elsewhere. Kids activities were augmented to allow for distancing and remain completely outdoors.

    We got site 10, which was excellent both for proximity to everything, hookups, privacy, space and views. This particular site had ample, mowed and cleared room behind the spacious site as well where you can set up your hammocks and relax in the wooded shade. Directly in front of the site is a clearing which allows a view to the pool and pond-side of the campground. It was quiet and clean.

    Stef is always friendly, and the camp store rents a number of items to add to the fun - paddle boats, kayaks, 4 seater bike surreys, peddle carts, and other fun things. Zip lines were both still open. Activities were updated to reflect safety during C-19.

    Beautiful, peaceful, spacious campground with so many hidden gems. The lake is pretty and the campground’s access from the Grand Island side of Buffalo to Niagara Falls is very convenient, yet away from the loud commotion and traffic. We highly recommend!

Guide to Akron

Tent camping near Akron, New York occurs primarily from May through October when temperatures average 55-75°F during summer months. The terrain features gently rolling hills with elevations ranging from 600-700 feet above sea level. Campsites in the region typically receive 36 inches of annual precipitation with summer thunderstorms common in July and August.

What to do

**Fishing access: Dream Lake Campground offers on-site fishing with no license required for registered campers. One camper noted, "I love this campground very family friendly lots of activities been going here 6 years now and never have had a bad time."

**Weekend activities: Many campgrounds schedule organized events during summer weekends. A regular at Dream Lake Campground shared, "The snack house food is great, if you don't feel like cooking they offer a nice menu almost anyone would love."

**Hiking trails: The region's rolling terrain provides moderate hiking opportunities within 15-20 minutes of most campgrounds. Most trails range from 1-3 miles in length with minimal elevation gain, making them suitable for beginners and families.

What campers like

**Clean facilities: Tent campers consistently mention facility cleanliness as a top consideration. Regular maintenance schedules at most campgrounds ensure bathroom facilities remain serviceable throughout the season.

**Site privacy: Streamside Eriegrove receives high marks from campers seeking secluded tent sites. A recent visitor declared it "Absolutely Perfect! Will become your go to campsite!"

**Campfire amenities: Most tent sites include fire rings with grates suitable for basic cooking. Firewood availability varies by location, with many campgrounds selling bundles on-site to prevent transportation of invasive species.

What you should know

**Limited primitive options: Truly rustic tent camping is scarce near Akron. Most sites provide at least basic toilet facilities and vehicle access rather than true backcountry experiences.

**Seasonal availability: The camping season typically runs May through October, with limited shoulder season options. Most facilities close completely during winter months due to snow accumulation and freezing temperatures.

**Management variations: Campground experiences can vary based on management approaches. One KOA Campground Medina Wildwood Lake visitor observed inconsistent rule enforcement affecting overall atmosphere.

Tips for camping with families

**Activity planning: Schedule arrivals to coincide with weekend programming at family-oriented campgrounds. Dream Lake Campground frequently offers organized activities suitable for children of various ages.

**Weather preparation: Summer temperatures typically range from 55-85°F with occasional thunderstorms. Pack lightweight rain gear and extra tarps for tent protection during July and August when afternoon storms are most common.

**Noise considerations: Riverview Camp Ground & Marina enforces quiet hours from 10pm-7am, creating a family-friendly atmosphere. Tent camping areas are generally separated from RV sections to minimize generator noise disruption.

Tips from RVers

**Site selection: Most tent camping areas near Akron accommodate small to medium tents (up to 8x10 feet) on designated pads. Request corner sites when available for additional privacy and space for extra equipment.

**Water access: While most established campgrounds provide potable water, the spigots may be centrally located rather than at individual sites. Bring water containers with 2-5 gallon capacity for convenience at tent sites without direct hookups.

**Temperature management: Summer humidity can make tent interiors uncomfortable during daytime hours. Select sites with afternoon shade coverage when possible, and consider portable battery-powered fans for improved air circulation.

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