Cooperstown KOA
Great location and campground
Spaces were easy in/out. Mature trees between sites. Pool, office, pickleball, k9kamp, bathrooms were all nice.
The glamping options near Brookfield provide premium outdoor experiences with the comforts of home. Whispering Woods Campground stands out with its yurt accommodations, while other locations like Green Lakes State Park Campground and Herkimer Diamond Mine KOA offer glamping alternatives to traditional camping. These sites typically include electric hookups, comfortable beds, and climate control features not found in standard tent sites. Ta-Ga-Soke Campgrounds and Kayuta Lake Campground both provide glamping accommodations with access to water activities and scenic surroundings. According to one visitor, "Whispering Woods Campground is very people friendly and offers a welcoming experience for those seeking upscale outdoor stays."
Water recreation forms a centerpiece of the glamping experience in this region, with several glamping sites positioned near lakes and waterways. Delta Lake State Park features waterfront glamping with sunrise views over the reservoir and easy access for paddleboarding and swimming. Bass Lake Resort and Travel Resorts of America offer year-round glamping options with modern amenities including hot showers, flush toilets, and on-site markets for convenience. Many locations provide organized activities like hayrides and special events. A camper noted, "The site was very close to water and boat launch and that was great," highlighting the appeal of these glamping locations for water enthusiasts. Reservations are recommended, particularly for summer months when waterfront glamping accommodations book quickly.
"We stayed here a while ago while running the Boilermaker, at the time we had outfitted our twelve passenger van with a bed and used the electric hookups for our fans and chargers."
"It was pretty quiet especially after quiet hours everyone was very respectful. It got really windy at night which was nice to keep the bugs away. Friendly neighbors as well."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $24 - $32 / night
"The lake is a fascinating meromictic lake with clear calcium-rich waters that are not only pristine and beautiful to look at, but also great for swimming and snorkeling as the waters are crystal clear"
"There are many sites with electric available at every site. There are some sites with full hook-up available and also specific areas that allow pets. Swimming is available at the large beach."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $20 - $116 / night
"The sites are a good size with water and electric on each site. There is a dumping station to use, some sewer sites. There is a nice bathhouse, playground, basketball court, Beach and walking trails."
"Site however was very close to other sites and not very private.  had to pay with quarters to shower not a problem but inconvenient."
"Many fishing areas and several boat launch places with water access to large Oneida Lake. Bathrooms and showers are immaculate and well stocked. "
"Easy access, great staff, well kept facilities and a beautiful setting. What more can you ask for? The sites themselves are a good size."
"Bathrooms are a little old but very clean. Had fun shooting archery targets. They also have lazer tag but we didn't participate. No cable but you can buy 5g wifi."
from $57 - $67 / night
"An incredible plethora of things to do - river floating, great play ground and pool, well stocked store, the restaurant across the street at the mines is delicious, the diamond mines were AWESOME."
"Clean ...clean bathrooms ...large sites lots of fun activities for the kids fishing and tubing on the creek...well stocked store reasonable prices...pool is clean well maintained...pet friendly...enclosed"
"Very nice and great to see kids ridding bikes and walking around without adults. It is safe and they can be kids."
Campground full this weekend
from $66 - $81 / night
"Staff was very friendly and helpful. Very peaceful and quiet. I have grown kids but for what I could see, the kids there stayed busy with tons of activities."
Spaces were easy in/out. Mature trees between sites. Pool, office, pickleball, k9kamp, bathrooms were all nice.
I would never return to this campground. We rented a golf cart, and while going downhill, the rear wheel came completely off because the lug nuts were not secured. My 1-year-old and 6-year-old were on the cart, and we were extremely fortunate that no one was injured. When I expressed how serious and upsetting this was and how close my children were to being injured the owner’s response was,“But were they?” When I explained that my children were thankfully not injured but were shaken up by the incident, he sarcastically questioned whether my 1-year-old could be traumatized. They did provide us with another golf cart afterward, but I consider that the bare minimum after being given an unsafe rental. After the apparent lack of proper inspection of the cart and the ill-mannered response to such a serious safety issue, I would never recommend this campground.
Had an overnight stay here and it was really peaceful. The reservoir had been drained but it was still lovely to look out across the property. You definitely can’t beat $30 for an electric site! Restrooms were a bit dated but clean. Staff was very friendly. Our site was spacious and next to a short walking trail through the trees.
Clean, safe RV park off a small lake. Functioning electric and water hookups as well as sewage. Very kind and helpful owners and friendly campers.
We thought the campground was beautiful, tight to your neighbors on majority of sites, and lack of trash cans for pet waste especially since the campground is so big. It has ball field, 2 playgrounds, rec room, camp store, lake Ontario to swim, trails for multi use, and pavillions. Down fall for us was small site , lack of trash cans to toss pet waste, not being told about fill station because there is no water faucets like most state parks along campground. We were there for first time so not familiar with park. Office did not offer us a map to get to our site or clue us in on filling our tank prior to parking camper. Main gate personnel not on same information. bathrooms could be cleaned more often. bathhouse building is all gender with bathrooms on one side of building and showers on other. Bathroom and showers are private space rooms. Beach is very rocky with little sand area. Life guards only guard one side of beach making everyone crowded to one side
The campground facilities are very outdated. That's most likely due to the majority of "campers" having RV's and not needing to use the facilities. The restrooms/dish sink area Only having Cold water to wash up hands & dishes, the 1 and Only shower area for All 3 Loops reminded me of being in a horror film...full of dead insects everywhere, ther are signs posted letting you know its gonna take about 5 minutes to semi-heat up, and the shower spray directly on the floor vs staying contained withvh
The problems started before we even arrived. When I called to make a reservation, the owner was rude and impatient, repeatedly complaining that he couldn't hear me, despite me having full service. I discovered cell service at the campground was spotty, which made his attitude even more frustrating in hindsight. I told him it would be us and our dog, his immediate response was,"IT'S NOT A PIT BULL, IS IT?" in a hostile tone. I said no, she's an American Staffordshire, and my husband's service dog. He rudely replied that it was"THE SAME THING" and that they have breed restrictions. When I asked whether he was denying us, he avoided answering and demanded"legal paperwork" for her. I told him that no such paperwork exists, but she is trained to perform a task. He completed the reservation, took my payment, gave us a site number, and hung up. Since the office was closed and we had already been assigned a site number and paid, we assumed we could go directly to our site and finish any details in the morning. While setting up, the owner drove over and confronted us for not reporting to the office first. He then demanded proof of rabies vaccination, which is reasonable. We apologized that we had forgotten the paperwork and said we'd email it to him first thing in the morning. We were extremely annoyed that we saw multiple pit bulls as soon as we pulled in the campground. The next morning, we emailed the records to the campground around 10:10 AM, exactly as promised, as soon as our vet's office had opened. About 11:00, the owner left a voicemail demanding that we leave the property immediately because he had not received the paperwork. I called back and asked him to check his email again, he accused me of sending it to the wrong address. I told him that if he still couldn't find it after checking again, I would come to the office once I was dressed. 30 minutes later, he left another voicemail saying he had escalated it to the sheriff's office because we had not complied. Meanwhile, my husband was already walking to the office to handle things and the owner informed him that we were no longer welcome and that he had called the sheriff's office. Again, my husband told them to check their spam folder, and the email had been there all along. We communicated throughout the entire process and did exactly what we said we would do. The owner's son was far more reasonable and they did apologize, but it didn't make the situation right. The sites were tight, muddy, unlevel, and had awkwardly placed hookups. We were packed so close together that the row behind us overlapped the rear of our camper by a few feet. We had to share water with the neighboring site through a splitter at the spigot. We didn't use the restrooms or amenities because after our interactions with management, we felt completely unwelcome. We only stayed because we were in town for our grandson's first birthday and couldn't find another campground on such short notice.
We've stayed here half a dozen times, usually for an evening along our camping trips. We did stay an extra day once to do some of the activities available.
It's a bit of a haul to get to the campground and the first time we were sure that we had missed a turn as we left Herkimer and headed up smaller and more winding roads to the campground. The turn off to the campground comes up fast and is quite sharp so be on the lookout for it.
The campground has many sites including back in and pull through. Not the largest of sites, but lots of green space to give the campground a park like feel. Some camp sites are right along the West Canada Creek. You can swim/wade in it, in addition to riding rafts along it.
There is a working "diamond" mine at the campground where you can try your hand at mining, or just buy some of the crystals that someone else did the work to get. There is a nice restaurant open most days (we have always managed to miss the days that it's open) in addition to stands near the mine that sell hot dogs and burgers.
There is a nice, large pool. In the park like area around it they have stands that sell mixed drinks, and others that sell ice cream and other deserts. The camp store is medium-large and has supplies, food, souvenirs (including Herkimer Diamond), etc.
Long read, but so worth it! Below is the review that I posted last August after our vacation. Mind you, the vacation for my immediate family has been 10 years in a row and when I was a kid the same! The incident that happened was with our friends and therefore when I wrote the review, it stated what I witnessed! I was hoping that management changed and/ or they fixed the problems so I was willing to give it another try, I mean, this has been apart of my childhood and my children’s so why not! I called today, lady was super nice and helping me look through all the campsites because we come with so many people! I paid and then friends of ours called. After they called, our friends said that my reservation was cancelled. What??? So I called back thinking it was something on my end. I then had to wait for management to call back. Called back, and whoever I spoke with was extremely rude! She basically told me I was never welcome back and that the owners said so! Now mind you through this whole thing, I never talked to the owners. So do the owners only take one side of the story? I’m not even someone that this incident directly happened to! I said, well can I please speak to your manager or the owner. No, i am the manager, you are not welcome back. I told her that everyone in our party will probably cancel as well and her response was“I’m just waiting for 1 person to call me”! I said a few choice words and I hung up. CRYING. WHAT????? Are you discriminating me because of an issue you had with another camper???? I can’t believe what this has amounted to. So instead of dealing with your issues you just don’t allow people back? Instead of having the owner or management actually call and have a respectful, which was not had, conversation with someone you just brush it off! I have come to Herkimer longer than some of these people have worked there! I really don’t have words for how I feel. And to make matters worse I always go over my dad’s anniversary of his death, August 5, because this was his favorite place and now I can’t go and neither can my children. Great job herkimer diamond mines koa! I applaud you on your discrimination, disrespect and the lack of empathy you have for your campers! Especially the ones who have been a constant! I’m assuming Phil and his wife are still management, good luck! And to the campers that wish to go there, I really hope you enjoy yourselves because it truly is an amazing place. Unfortunately, my memories had to stop here! August 2025 This review is extremely hard for me to write, but what I had witnessed for a week of being there is disgusting& just simply not right. My family has been coming to Herkimer KOA for decades. Throughout the years, we have shown many other families this"gem"... or so we thought. This year was a bit different, there are new camp managers... This week I have witnessed human waste being sprayed all over campsites, management that discredits everything you say, management that thinks its okay to have charges on your bill that they cant even explain, ice cream cart that closes right before the last kid orders& leaves in tears, bathrooms that are disgusting! This is NOT THE HERKIMER I REMEMBER AS A KID! If you look on google, the owners of this campground is a family that has owned it for 50 years! That's amazing& kudos to them! But Phil, Phil is going to ruin every ounce of what they have worked so hard for!& being a business owner, you want management there representing YOU! Doing what YOU would do if you were there. Those owners should not be receiving mine& my friends reviews today if management did their job! Unfortunately, again very hard to say, we will not be returning if Phil is there.& I can honestly say, that the 14-20 families we bring every time, that spend thousands of dollars, will not be as well! Thank you Phil for ruining a vacation I personally held so close to my heart.& because you don't care about how you treat people& how you manage, you have lost years& years& years of loyalty.
Glamping in Brookfield, New York offers premium outdoor accommodations within a region characterized by rolling hills, mixed hardwood forests, and elevations ranging from 1,100-1,400 feet. The area experiences four distinct seasons with warm summers reaching 75-85°F and cold winters often dropping below freezing. Fall glamping is particularly popular when the surrounding maple and oak forests display vibrant color transitions typically from mid-September to mid-October.
Water activities on Delta Lake: Delta Lake State Park Campground features multiple boat launches with easy access for paddling. "The beautiful beach is well attended with life guards on duty keeping you safe but still allowing much fun on the very clean white sand. The lake is a flooded area foaming a reservoir stocked with game fish as bass, perch, and pike," notes Brian O.
Gemstone hunting opportunities: Herkimer Diamond Mine KOA offers unique mining adventures across from their campground. "I found some excellent diamonds!" shares Lisa L., while another camper describes it as part of their "gemstone trip which including sluicing, diamond mining, visiting the gemstone museum."
Trail exploration: Green Lakes State Park Campground provides hiking trails with varying difficulty levels. "The hike around the lake is about 2 miles and it totally worth it!" recommends Meag F. The glacial lakes have a distinctive blue-green color that makes them photogenic and scientifically interesting.
Tubing on West Canada Creek: Many campers highlight the river activities at Herkimer Diamond Mine KOA. "Lazy river flow with some faster spots, truly a perfect way to spend the days in the sun, hawks flying overhead and refreshingly cool and shallow water," describes Julia P. about the creek running through the campground.
Waterfront sites with sunrise views: Delta Lake State Park receives high ratings for its waterfront locations. "We had a waterfront hookup! So pretty especially in the morning with the sunrise. There were bathrooms in the middle of our loop which was great and easy to walk to and it was very clean," shares Tris W.
Year-round glamping options: Bass Lake Resort maintains operations throughout all seasons, unlike many seasonal operations in the region. "Very nice with lots of things to do. It is safe and they can be kids," notes Kelly J., highlighting the resort's family-friendly atmosphere.
Privacy and space considerations: Site spacing varies considerably between glamping locations. Michael O. from Kayuta Lake Campground notes: "The sites themselves are a good size. They aren't huge, but you'll have enough room to get creative with your parking. Plenty of trees to hang your hammocks on."
Clean facilities: Mayfair Campground maintains well-kept bathroom facilities despite basic amenities. "Restrooms are basic and minimal, having a single toilet and sink, a tiny mirror and hand dryer, however it was fairly clean and functional," reports Greg D.
Reservation timing considerations: Many glamping sites fill quickly during peak season. At Delta Lake, "We camped in the tent area with mature trees giving plenty of shade even at mid day," shares Brian O., highlighting the importance of securing shaded sites in advance.
Seasonal limitations: Most glamping operations in the Brookfield region operate from May through mid-October. According to Charles S., "Quiet campground. Hard to get a water site but over nice place," indicating competition for premium waterfront glamping sites.
Infrastructure variability: Ta-Ga-Soke Campgrounds has specific shower facilities that require quarters. "Had to pay with quarters to shower not a problem but inconvenient," notes Tate T., who otherwise found the location convenient for water activities.
Navigation challenges: Several campgrounds have limited signage. At Mayfair Campground, "There are no signs to direct you which way to go and the sites are poorly marked. With some help from friendly campers we were eventually able to find our site," reports Greg D.
Child-friendly amenities: Travel Resorts of America Bass Lake Resort offers structured activities for children. "I have grown kids but for what I could see, the kids there stayed busy with tons of activities," comments Karen S.
Playground facilities: Delta Lake State Park has recently upgraded recreational areas. "They have recently added electricity to the sites and a new playground at the beach. The concession stand at the beach will deliver to your camp site," shares Amy W.
Swimming accessibility: Green Lakes State Park provides safe swimming areas with lifeguards. "The beach can get busy during the summer however it is a great place to swim, camp, boat (there are rentals) and enjoy yourself!" advises Meag F.
Organized activities: Herkimer Diamond Mine KOA runs scheduled events. "Very beautiful campground with tons of planned activities for the kids. Outdoor pool and clean shower/bathrooms," notes Jeani B., making this glamping option particularly suitable for families seeking structured recreation.
Site leveling considerations: Most glamping sites require minimal leveling. At Delta Lake State Park, Charles S. reports "Nice spots in loop C. Loop A is quite open," suggesting different loops offer varying levels of privacy and shade.
Hookup availability: Green Lakes offers full hookups at select sites. "This state park campground is one of the few that offer full hook ups. The bathrooms have been remodeled and most are private with a toilet, shower and sink," explains Sheri S.
Access road conditions: Some glamping locations have challenging approach roads. "The road to get in was for the most part well taken care of," notes Tris W. about Delta Lake, though other locations may have more difficult access.
Navigation between amenities: Kayuta Lake Campground features an extensive property layout. Michael O. advises: "Also, the roadways are mostly one-way, which can make getting creative with your trailer landing position tough," important information for those with larger glamping rigs.
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