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Best Tent Sites Near Alfred, NY (12)

    Camper-submitted photo from Riverside Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Riverside Park Campground

    1. Riverside Park Campground

    1 Review
    2 Photos
    11 Saves
    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Trash
    Camper-submitted photo from Holiday Hill Campground
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    2. Holiday Hill Campground

    2 Reviews
    7 Photos
    7 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Tents
    • Picnic Table
    • WiFi
    Camper-submitted photo from Colton Point State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Colton Point State Park
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    Camper-submitted photo from Colton Point State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Colton Point State Park

    3. Colton Point State Park

    7 Reviews
    25 Photos
    56 Saves
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    • Group
    • Cabins
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
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    4. Firefly Acres

    1 Review
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    6 Saves

    If you're passing through town on your travels or a local looking for a private get away, this is the perfect place to kick back, relax and enjoy some peace and quiet. You can sit by the fire, look across to see fireflies in the field or tilt your head back to have an amazing star-gazing experience. A one of a kind property to make memories with friends, family, or for a special romantic get away. Access to 93 acres with trails to walk or mountain bike on, fields to wander through and wildlife to observe.

    • Includes Firepit; if you need a cooking grate, please request it;
    • Bundles of firewood available for purchase, request before your trip so we can have it there waiting for you
    • Trails to explore on foot or mountain biking
    • Wildlife including deer, birds, bunnies, black bears, turkeys and more
    • Mountain views
    • Solar lights around the permitter and 2 tiki torches for ambiance
    • All garbage is carry out; please don't leave food out it will attract animals
    • You can bring your own alcohol, please drink responsibly.
    • Pets are welcome; please clean up after them. Friendly pets only.
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Cabins

    $35 - $89 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Patterson State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Patterson State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Patterson State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Patterson State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Patterson State Park

    5. Patterson State Park

    4 Reviews
    5 Photos
    24 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    Camper-submitted photo from Lawrence Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Lawrence Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Lawrence Recreation Area

    6. Lawrence Recreation Area

    2 Reviews
    3 Photos
    9 Saves

    Overview

    Lawrence Recreation Area is a day-use facility on the south side of Cowanesque Lake. It is conveniently located on State Route 49 approximately 4 miles west of Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania. The area offers a great location for picnicking and shoreline fishing.

    Natural Features:

    Cowanesque Lake is situated in the Endless Mountains region of Pennsylvania, along the Allegheny Plateau in the Appalachian Mountains. The surrounding land paints a scenic picture of rolling terrain and open fields.

    Recreation:

    Cowanesque Lake offers many outdoor activities including boating and fishing. A variety of native fish inhabits the areas streams and lakes. The North and South Tailrace areas provide access for fishing below the dam.

    The fields and forests around the lake are popular destinations for hunters looking for large and small game species that inhabit the eastern hardwood forests.

    Many miles of hiking trails surround the lake, including the Mid State Trail, which links the trails at Cowanesque and nearby Hammond Lake into a long path that extends all the way through Pennsylvania from Maryland to New York.

    Facilities:

    The Cayuga Shelter is reservable for group picnicking. It is fully accessible and comfortably accommodates groups of up to 100 people in a lovely lakeside setting.

    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
    • Group
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    7. Dream Lake Campground

    2 Reviews
    1 Photo
    27 Saves
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    • Reservable
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        9. Catbird Hill

        2 Reviews
        5 Saves

        This site is no longer available

        • Tents

        $50 / night

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        10. Glamorous Camping in the Finger Lakes

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        • Picnic Table

        $90 - $150 / night

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      Recent Tent Reviews In Alfred

      455 Reviews of 12 Alfred Campgrounds


      • CThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Letchworth State Park
        Oct. 2, 2024

        Letchworth State Park

        Beautiful park with lots to see

        Nice trails and lots to do. Verizon coverage at our campsite was mostly non-existent. Showers were spacious but floors were always wet from floors not being sloped properly. Yea, we're shower snobs. :). Beautiful waterfalls and gorge!

      • AThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Sugar Hill Recreation Area Camping
        Oct. 1, 2024

        Sugar Hill Recreation Area Camping

        Amazing campground

        Very well maintained. Some sites are close and some a spread out. About half of them are in the sun and half get shade all day. I switched sites after a day to get some solar charging. Clean bathrooms with flush toilets. Sign in near bathrooms on arrival. Dogs must be on a leash but I found a spot down the hill to the south where there are no campsites to let them play fetch for a bit.

      • SThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Conesus Lake Campground
        Sep. 15, 2024

        Conesus Lake Campground

        Conesus Lake Campground

        Cozy campground. Clean single person bathrooms. Golf cart, paddle board and kayak rentals available. Campground is on a very steep hill so it is difficult to walk around.

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        Camper-submitted photo from Kanakadea Park
        Sep. 15, 2024

        Kanakadea Park

        Noisy

        Big open campground with lots of sites both electric and non electric. Many rigs in non electric sites running generators 24 hours. Very noisy. Would not recommend

      • Emily F.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Stony Brook State Park
        Aug. 2, 2024

        Stony Brook State Park

        Review about sites 321 to 325

        I stayed here and it was very peaceful, but it was also pretty empty. Some of the sides are very close together, but if you look around, you can get one that has a little bit more privacy. Clean bathrooms, clean showers. Hikes from the site. Swimming as well!!

      • Greg W.
        Camper-submitted photo from Stony Fork Creek Campground
        Aug. 2, 2024

        Stony Fork Creek Campground

        Great experience

        We arrived on Saturday and departed the following Friday. The campground was exceptionally maintained, bathrooms and showers virtually spotless and the pool was clearly and consistently maintained at all times. Plenty of space to spread out and walk. All of the roads were paved and sites were very large.

      • RThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Sprague Brook Park
        Jul. 17, 2024

        Sprague Brook Park

        Beautiful well maintained.

        We have stayed at both a full hook up and a no hook up site, and both were roomy and clean. The park is awesome. I absolutely love the memorial park .

      • Brandon L.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Letchworth State Park
        Jul. 12, 2024

        Letchworth State Park

        Amazing place to stay

        We had a great time here we stayed for a whole week to get the extra savings and we loved every day of it. There was something new every day. The waterfalls were amazing. The rec center had tons of activities and sports for the kids to do. They had a really cool playground, which was like a rope course.

      • Janet R.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Hanging Bog Big Bass Serenity Camp
        Jun. 19, 2024

        Hanging Bog Big Bass Serenity Camp

        Hanging out at the Hanging Bog

        This is a gem of a campground, located on a private homestead adjacent to the Hanging Bog Unique Area, a special state forest preserve maintained by the DEC. Because you are off the beaten path, it feels like you are in the wilderness, although you are in driving distance of a hamlet where you can get supplies. I was there in October, at the peak of fall colors, so the camping and hiking trails and on the forest road to the bog was exquisite. The host has created a wonderful haven here, with tent sites, a few places where camper vans can park, and a glamping cabin option. Each site has a nice fire pit supplied with firewood, and you can drive up right to your site or get there by a short walk. The campground has a central cabin with a sitting room where you can hang out in the evening or if it is raining; a great retreat spit for writing or reading or journaling! There is potable water and a privy, and also a shelter where you can wash up dishes etc after campfire cooking. This is an amazing place for a retreat; I only stayed one night with my dog, but would live to come back for a week to fully enjoy camping here!

      • MJ B.
        Camper-submitted photo from Stony Fork Creek Campground
        Jun. 19, 2024

        Stony Fork Creek Campground

        Good Camping Option to the Grand Canyon of PA

        Stayed at this campsite, taking our pop-up camper on its maiden voyage to the Grand Canyon of PA. Was able to choose a location that worked best for us. The area we selected was not busy. Campsite appeared to have a lot of seasonal campers. My husband does not like staying in crowded campgrounds with people surrounding you and up all night screaming and singing. We go camping to relax and enjoy the peace and quiet. Not to listen to people pretending to relive their college days....lol. Area is open, not offering a lot of privacy, but we had shade and woods behind us, and the ground was grassy and level. The pool was nice and the rec center had a lot of activities for kids. The pond offered fishing and pedal boat rentals. We chose this campsite due to its proximity to the Leonard Harrison State Park. We had no issues here and would recommend.

      • SThe Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Trout Run Camp Resort
        Jun. 17, 2024

        Trout Run Camp Resort

        Trout Run Review

        Bathrooms were very clean. Lots of things to do for young ones; heated pool, splash pad, pickleball court, basketball hoops and Gaga ball court. Opportunity to rent kayaks, bikes and golf carts.

      • Marilyn C.
        Camper-submitted photo from Sprague Brook Park
        Jun. 15, 2024

        Sprague Brook Park

        Beautiful park

        I loved everything. The sites are neat. We tent camped with no electric. $23 per night. Fishing allowed in the pond. Bathrooms with showers were spotless. Grass maintained. One small complaint is checkin and out times not enforced. Checkin states 3 pm but we saw many checking in as early as 8 or 9 AM. We could have gained a whole day!  Next time! 

        Lots of very wet, muddy sites where even mulch would have been helpful.

      • Paulina B.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Sugar Hill Recreation Area Camping
        Jun. 7, 2024

        Sugar Hill Recreation Area Camping

        Dog Friendly Retreat near Watkins Glen

        We stayed at Sugar Hill for about 10 days, arriving right after Memorial Day weekend. The campground offers a variety of great options for various rig sizes, accommodating different needs comfortably. Its location is convenient, just a 15-minute drive from Watkins Glen, making it an ideal base for exploring the area.

        During our stay, the campsite never even got near half full, providing a peaceful and uncrowded experience. For those seeking more privacy, there are numerous secluded spots along the side roads throughout the park.

        However, it's worth noting that WiFi and phone service are pretty limited, typically ranging between 1-2 bars. Despite this minor inconvenience, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend Sugar Hill for its tranquility and proximity to local attractions.

      • Nicole S.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Watkins Glen / Corning KOA
        Mar. 13, 2024

        Watkins Glen / Corning KOA

        Mixed Feelings

        This was our families first SoLo trip with our camper. It had alot of things to do indoor/ outdoor pool, pirate ship, slide, big pillow, waterside, golf and rock wall. The campground and showers were clean. There were some things that didn't work like the army truck ride, zipline, and playground. The biggest downfall was being near the dump station and something going on with this makeshift site next to us where around our area smelled of sewer fumes all the time we went out for dinner one night because my 3 yr old was gaging. However the area was absolutely gorgeous we hiked so many waterfalls, went and rented a boat for the day to check out the lake, and drive to the next lake to check out the park.

      • P
        Camper-submitted photo from Finger Lakes Campground
        Dec. 29, 2023

        Finger Lakes Campground

        Scenic, pleasant campground

        Good size sites, mostly back-in, some gravel and some grass. New owner making daily improvements. Great manager doing her best to accommodate every camper. Very limited to non existent cell service, Reason for 4 stars.

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        Camper-submitted photo from Camp Elmbois
        Dec. 29, 2023

        Camp Elmbois

        Mostly Seasonal

        Owners on site, very friendly, and accommodating. Water and 30a, dump station. Some larger sites to accommodate up to 40’ rigs. Reasonable width sites.

      • Jake C.The Dyrt ADMIN User
        Camper-submitted photo from Quiet Valley
        Nov. 16, 2023

        Quiet Valley

        Country Glamping

        Jake from the Dyrt here! Quiet Valley is a glamping campground with canvas tents in a slowed down country setting in New York.  Check them out and leave a review about your stay on the Dyrt!

      • David M.The Dyrt PRO User
        Camper-submitted photo from Houghton / Letchworth KOA
        Oct. 7, 2023

        Houghton / Letchworth KOA

        Cozy, scenic and quiet

        Beautiful grounds and property, clean, new decks and fire pits. View over the pond is a beautiful view for your first cup of coffee in the morning !! The staff are wonderful, Emma at the store and Kyla and Ian who take care of the property are friendly good people who made our stay extra nice. Water pressure was low at times and there are no threads on the sewer connection but rocks work 😁👍. Centerville road to the campground is narrow and hilly but if you take your time it’s not too bad. Grocery stores nearby and Letchworth state park close.

      • Carl G.
        Camper-submitted photo from Keuka Lake State Park
        Oct. 2, 2023

        Keuka Lake State Park

        Another beautiful State Park

        Keuka Lake is small, boat launch, small beach playground at beach and camp ground. Hiking, biking. Not far from Penn Yan, nice city, winery's are all over. TV reception there is none, cell phone not great either. Lake is clean and clear, great for fishing, boating, and swimming. Park is clean and well maintained.

      • G
        Camper-submitted photo from Watkins Glen / Corning KOA
        Sep. 18, 2023

        Watkins Glen / Corning KOA

        Better than usual KOA

        Very convenient to Watkins Glenn State Park and the Speedway. Restrooms are modern clean and adequate. WiFi was good on a fall weekend with park pretty full. Some sites are concrete, ours was gravel and not particularly level. Good cable TV.



      Guide to Alfred

      Camping near Alfred, New York, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

      What to do:

      • Hiking and Waterfalls: Explore the stunning trails at Watkins Glen State Park Campground. One camper mentioned, "The access to Watkins Glen! My site was in Loop D which has a direct hiking trail to the trail along Watkins Glen!"
      • Paddleboarding: Enjoy some time on the water at nearby Seneca Lake. A visitor shared, "We went paddleboarding. We put in at a boat launch at the very southeastern corner of the lake near Seneca Lake Kayak."
      • Fishing and Swimming: At Letchworth State Park Campground, you can fish and swim in the beautiful waters. One reviewer noted, "The waterfalls were amazing. The rec center had tons of activities and sports for the kids to do."

      What campers like:

      • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Quaker Area — Allegany State Park said, "The bathrooms were super clean and well maintained."
      • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds offer generous space between sites. A reviewer at Sampson State Park Campground mentioned, "Sites are large and easy to access. Ours was so clean!"
      • Family-Friendly Activities: Campgrounds like Darien Lakes State Park Campground have playgrounds and swimming areas. One camper noted, "Place is great for kids. Lots to do with a couple of playgrounds, guarded swimming area, kayak rentals."

      What you should know:

      • Limited Cell Service: Some campgrounds have spotty cell reception. A visitor at Cherry Springs State Park Campground mentioned, "Stars were incredible and we were there when it was cloudy!!"
      • No Camp Store: Not all campgrounds have a store on-site. A camper at Stony Brook State Park Campground said, "If you forgot an essential item, you've got to go out from the park."
      • Check-in Procedures: Some campgrounds may have unique check-in processes. A visitor at Allegany State Park shared, "When we arrived at Cain Hollow registration we were greeted with a closed sign."

      Tips for camping with families:

      • Plan for Activities: Look for campgrounds with plenty of family-friendly activities. A reviewer at Letchworth State Park Campground said, "There was something new every day."
      • Choose Sites Wisely: Some sites offer more privacy than others. A camper at Watkins Glen State Park Campground suggested, "Pick a site on the outside of a loop and you’ll be good."
      • Bring Snacks: Not all campgrounds have food options nearby. A visitor at Sampson State Park Campground mentioned, "The camp store was great and even had a separate mini farmer's market with fresh veggies."

      Tips from RVers:

      • Check Electric Hookups: Make sure your site has the right electric hookups. A camper at Darien Lakes State Park Campground noted, "Ours had both 30A and 50A power."
      • Bring Extension Cords: Some sites have power poles that are far from the pads. A visitor at Sampson State Park Campground said, "The power poles are between sites and are often more than 20’ away."
      • Plan for Dump Stations: Know where the dump stations are located. A camper at Quaker Area — Allegany State Park mentioned, "Only 2 dump stations."

      Camping near Alfred, New York, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. With beautiful parks and plenty of activities, you're sure to have a great time!

      Frequently Asked Questions

      • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Alfred, NY?

        According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Alfred, NY is Riverside Park Campground with a 5-star rating from 1 review.

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