Green Lakes State Park Campground accommodates pet owners with designated pet-friendly sites across tent, RV, cabin, and glamping options. Dogs must be leashed at all times on the park's 10 miles of hiking trails. The campground maintains clean, well-maintained facilities with new restrooms and playgrounds near the pet camping areas. Oneida Shores County Park permits pets at their lakefront campsites but requires advance registration for animals. Some campers have experienced issues with dogs slipping their collars and running loose, so secure restraints are essential. Both campgrounds feature picnic tables at each site and allow campfires, making evening relaxation with pets convenient.
The lakeside locations provide excellent opportunities for dog owners to enjoy water activities while camping. Green Lakes features two unique meromictic lakes with crystal-clear waters and peaceful shorelines ideal for leashed dog walks. Pleasant Lake Campground offers a private lake where dogs can accompany owners during fishing excursions. The surrounding forests provide shaded walking paths during summer months when temperatures rise. Most pet-friendly campgrounds in the region enforce quiet hours to minimize excessive barking disturbances. Campers should note that the RV section at Green Lakes lacks shade, potentially creating uncomfortable conditions for pets during hot weather. Wildlife encounters are common in these wooded settings, so keeping dogs properly secured prevents unwanted interactions with local fauna.
$20 - $116 / 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"
"Great place for trails, fishing, swimming & plain camping. There are electric & non-electric sites as well as a Cabin Colony. Pet friendly"
"We had a great and relaxing time until Saturday evening when the three dogs at a neighboring site all slipped their collars and began running around the campground growling and charging at other patrons"
"Great access to beach. Friendly campers and quiet. Easy to find. Not a lot of shade. Showers not conveniently located."
"A beautiful private lake for fishing, swimming and other water sports. Beautiful woodsy location. Special events that the family will enjoy."
"I found this location to have very clean sites with plenty of amenities. Had no issues with the Wi-Fi watching Bills games and play a few video games."
$27 - $29 / night
"Nice small state park, our site had a water spigot right behind our site hook up hose and filled camper. Lake is dirty but the had a nice splash pad for the kids."
"Campground sits on the edge of Lake Oneida with a nice camper’s beach and trail on the lake front. We stayed at site 11. As you can see sites are spacious and this one was right on the lake’s edge."
$55 - $110 / night
"Very nice and great to see kids ridding bikes and walking around without adults. It is safe and they can be kids."
"For the fisherman, it's located on Salmon River and appears to have quite a lot of large salmon this time of year. I was shocked at the size of the fish that were being cleaned."
"Well worth the short drive up from Syracuse, or a longer drive from elsewhere!"
$65 - $75 / night
"Neighbors keep to themselves and kind of stare le us down when we pulled in and during dog walks…maybe just an outlier experience? Staff very kind."
"For activities, there are some great hikes around the campground, as well as excellent playgrounds, fishing, an awesome pool, and of course, free shuttle rides to the Turning Stone Casino right up the"
LegendJake from the Dyrt here! Nature Lover's Paradise is new to the Dyrt and they have an awesome spot to share with access to a vast network of trails in upstate New York. Check them out and make sure to share some pics of your adventure!
RangerDelta Lake State Park sits at the foothills of the Adirondack Park, just outside Rome, New York. Pretty and well-kempt, Delta Lake is a nice option for those looking to stay close to home and within proximity to civilization. You can enjoy the great outdoors, while only being a few miles away from a restaurant or grocery store.
The campground isn‘t the best I’ve experienced, a bit on the crowded side-similar to a woodsy suburb- but this could have been distinctive to Loop A where I stayed. I stayed in site 35 and was intermixed with all the campers and RV’s, so it got a bit noisy. Not that restful, secluded experience I typically go for, but I should have planned further in advance.
However, what the park lacked in terms of its campground, it totally made up for in its beach, swimming and picnic areas! This place was awesome for hosting a birthday party for my niece and relaxing at the beach/ day facilities. They have plenty of picnic tables, charcoal grills, a huge beach and locker rooms. This is really a great place to spend a day with your family!
GuideThis is our 4th experience at a Jellystone. The campground was clean and staff was super nice. Organized the Halloween activities nicely. Yogi and the characters were very involved. For the fisherman, it's located on Salmon River and appears to have quite a lot of large salmon this time of year. I was shocked at the size of the fish that were being cleaned. My husband believes that area of the river was a private sector for the campground. Smaller campground than others I have been too but made it nice for kids to rides bikes safely since there weren't golf carts located at this campground. What I didn't enjoy as much. 1) The sites were muddy, especially when it had recently rained. Luckily we came after it rained and it had dried out some. 2) the dog park was a walking area, not a fenced in yard for them to let some of their energy out 3) No sewer hookups available but does had a dump station on your way out.
GuideThere is TONS of beach to explore at this little State Park in New York. I used to visit here as a kid years ago because my grandparents owned a cottage on the lake. Since they sold it, visiting Southwick is the next best thing. Lake Ontario is an amazing lake to be on and the water is pretty warm in the summer time. the waves don't get too big, so it is very safe for kids. Southwick itself has great camping spots right next to the beach. It is a little pricey if you only want to visit for the day, $8, but you can get a tent spot for $18 which is comparable to other state parks. Showers are available, and there are some short trails that are good for running or probably cross country skiing in the winter. There is also a sizable playground near the beach that is great for the kids.
LegendThis is a great example of what a state park should be. It not only preserves a place of unique biological diversity and geologic interest, it is also well set up and well maintained to maximize low impact outdoor recreation and environmental education. A new state of the art regional environmental education center is being built now that will open in spring, as well as new handicapped access kayaking docks that complement Accessible trails and campsites throughout the park. This is a great destination for families, handicapped campers, and natural history enthusiasts. There are several campgrounds, one is large and open and meant for large RVs, others are drive-in forested tent sites or trailer sites with hookups, and several walkin sites. There is also a colony of rustic camper cabins. The campgrounds have brand new restroom facilities and playgrounds, and the main lake has a new beach house. 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 and very deep. There are hiking trails, paved bike trails, a nature preserve for bird watching at Round Lake, a golf course, and great kayaking or canoeing. It is also located right next door to the Erie Canal State Park for those who want to hike or bike the historic Erie Canal. Though you might expect a park like this to be in a remote location, it is actually just a short distance east of the suburbs of the Syracuse metro area, so it is an easy park to get to, plus staying there also provides easy access to stores for supplies, or access to local cultural activities or restaurants for those who want that. One of my favorite state parks in New York!
TravelerMy husband and I camped here from 6/17/22 - 6/19/22.
We had a great and relaxing time until Saturday evening when the three dogs at a neighboring site all slipped their collars and began running around the campground growling and charging at other patrons. One of them came at myself and my parents who were visiting. I absolutely came very close to being bit by a dog that was trying to charge at my mother but my husband intervened and began swinging a hot dog poker at the dog which caused it to bolt towards a campsite that had multiple little kids at it.
Someone called the Onondaga county police who came and spoke to the campground manager and I believe they warned the dog owners. But in the end the dogs were allowed to stay.
All in all we had a nice time. My only wish would be that the management would be more unaccepting of obviously dangerous pets.
There are mens and womens bathrooms, each with multiple stalls. Showers are available but a bit far from the actual campground. Water was warm but the water pressure wasn’t great. Ice and firewood for sale at the campsite.
LegendThis is a small campground set up on the periphery of Butternut Hill farm which is located on the main Route 20 in Bouckville NY. At the time I submitted my review, I was not able to make edits on the basic campground listing; I am not sure why the Dyrt platform wouldnt let me update the important details, but you can get more info and make reservations on the campground webpage which is here:
https://butternuthill.net/
The campground is in a convenient location in Bouckville, a small upstate NY village with a concentration of numerous antique shops, which is a draw for collectors in the area. There is also a famous Inn and restaurant, the Landmark Inn, which anchors the town, adjacent to a trailhead for a hiking trail along the historic Chenango Canal, an offshoot of the Erie Canal.
The meadows and fields of Butternut Hill are the superb festival setting for several regional events, including several Antique shows, the Central New York Fiber Festival, a craft fair and a car show, events that are scheduled a few times a month throughout the summer.
The campground is adjacent to the festival fields, lining a forest edge with expansive views of the surrounding valley. During special events, vendors and exhibitors have a convenient and inexpensive place to stay that is not far from the exhibit tents and festival fields, but people attending the events can stay there too, or campsites may be reserved at other times through the summer, on a daily, weekly or even monthly basis.
Many of the sites are for RV's, which have electric and water hookups along with a picnic table and fire pit; rates fro these rang $40-50. There are also primitive tent sites which have a grassy tent area and fire pit but no picnic table and cost $30 per night. There is a cozy log camper cabin available, at a very inexpensive price of $60 per night (bring your own linens). All camping spots are in close walking distance to the bath house, which has water, showers, and bathrooms. (Additional porta potties are set up during festival events.)
I was there during the Fiber Festival, and I was impressed at how well organized the programing was, and how clean everything was despite large attendance. In addition, it rained really hard one day of the event, and though the access roads got a little muddy, the campsites seem well drained and did not get muddy. The campsites all back to the woods on the west side, so this serves as a good windbreak too.
The campground office has some basic camping supplies available, but an advantage of being there during a festival event was a nice food tent and a variety of food trucks offering delicious fare! If you were coming from a distance to attend one of the local special events, this is a good place to stay, though of course busy during the day. If you wanted to camp here at a non event time, you would find it to be a quiet pastoral location with access to some hiking and fishing spots in close proximity. For staying in the area, the camper cabin would be a great all-weather option if you can get it!
LegendWe visited 6 state parks in the Finger Lakes region of New York this past summer. Fillmore Glen State Park was our favorite for hiking, but probably our least favorite for camping. The trails are uncrowded and well maintained. We hiked along the south rim trail and the gorge trail. The gorge trail is especially cool, with 9 foot bridges crisscrossing over the river. There are several gorgeous waterfalls, and the walk was shady and cool, even though it was a hot day. After hiking through the glen, we were hoping to cool off with a swim, but the swimming area was closed. Not sure why, but you can only swim when lifeguards are on duty, and there were No Swimming signs everywhere.
The campground at Fillmore Glen was totally full when we stayed there. The sites offered little privacy and were very close together, plus you could here road noise loud and clear all through the night. The water faucet near our site was out of order, and the bathrooms were only clean in the morning. The sites were all wooded and shaded, with nice flat spots for tents, but I probably wouldn’t stay there again during the busy summer months. If you’re headed out that way, I would definitely recommend Fillmore Glen for a day trip, but I’d camp at either Robert Treman or Buttermilk Falls state park in Ithaca.
ScoutHave been camping here off & on since I was 12 (1975). Great place for trails, fishing, swimming & plain camping. There are electric & non-electric sites as well as a Cabin Colony. Pet friendly
Camping near Cicero, New York offers access to the Oneida Lake region with its distinctive glacial lake formations and mixed northern hardwood forests. The area maintains average summer temperatures around 80°F with cooling evening temperatures in the 60s. Several campgrounds operate seasonally from May through October, with most sites closing by mid-October before the first freeze.
Fishing excursions: At Pleasant Lake Campground, campers can enjoy fishing on the private lake. "A beautiful private lake for fishing, swimming and other water sports. Beautiful woodsy location," notes Victoria B.
Kayak rental alternatives: While Green Lakes restricts personal watercraft, other campgrounds offer more flexibility. At North Bay Campgrounds, "No swimming allowed but can use motor boats, canoes, kayaks, etc. Very reasonable rates," according to Terri P.
Hiking options: For trails beyond the Green Lakes circuit, try Verona Beach State Park Campground with its lakefront trail system. "The campground sits on the edge of Lake Oneida with a nice camper's beach and trail on the lake front," reports Rachelle W.
Winter camping preparations: For late-season visits, select sites with proper amenities. "We camped at Oneida Shores Park in a Tent. Good peaceful," notes Devin, emphasizing the quieter atmosphere after summer crowds depart.
Private bathroom facilities: Some campgrounds feature individual bathroom units. At Green Lakes State Park Campground, "The bathrooms have been remodeled and most are private with a toilet, shower and sink which makes this a wonderful family campground," reports Sheri S.
Budget-friendly water activities: Many campgrounds offer affordable water recreation. "Nice clean park" with "$7/hr for row boat rental," mentions Sheri S. about Green Lakes.
Unexpected amenities: Look beyond basic facilities. "There is a pavilion that is enclosed for everyone's use," notes Mary H. about Verona Beach State Park, providing shelter options during inclement weather.
Less crowded fishing spots: Smaller campgrounds often provide quieter fishing experiences. "We love it there!" says Victoria B. about Pleasant Lake Campground, noting the private lake access.
Pet security requirements: At dog friendly campgrounds near Cicero, secure restraints are critical. At Oneida Shores County Park, "Three dogs at a neighboring site all slipped their collars and began running around the campground growling and charging at other patrons," reports Nicole V., emphasizing the importance of proper pet restraints.
Seasonal closures: Most campgrounds shut down by mid-October. "May 1 - Oct 13" is the typical operating season for Pleasant Lake Campground, similar to most facilities in the area.
Shower facilities vary: Shower quality differs between campgrounds. "The showers still suck. I'll never understand why parks use the misting shower heads," notes Chelsea B. about Green Lakes, suggesting campers plan accordingly.
Wi-Fi reliability: Some campgrounds maintain usable internet connections. "Had no issues with the Wi-Fi watching Bills games and play a few video games," reports Ryan G. about Pleasant Lake Campground.
Kid-focused activities: Yogi Bears Jellystone Park Camp Resort offers structured programming for children. "So much to do here for the little ones... parades, just non stop action to keep them going and tire them out!" shares Michael O.
Beach safety considerations: Many campgrounds maintain guarded swimming areas. "The beach area is nice and clean. Life guards around. Nice playground and bathrooms available," says Sara H. about Oneida Shores.
Playground options: Several campgrounds feature updated play equipment. "Nice playgrounds. Bathrooms and showers were very clean," notes Sara H. about Green Lakes State Park.
Family-friendly layout: Some campgrounds are designed with safety in mind. "Smaller campground than others I have been too but made it nice for kids to rides bikes safely since there weren't golf carts located at this campground," reports Justin F. about Jellystone Park.
Full hookup availability: The Villages RV Park at Turning Stone offers comprehensive RV services. "All sites are full hookups (i think) and paved. Definitely geared towards the RV or trailer crowd," explains Michael O.
Site levelness: Look for campgrounds with level sites to minimize setup time. "Sites are spacious, lots to do for kids, facilities are new and clean," notes Keri about The Villages RV Park.
RV shuttle services: Some campgrounds offer transportation to local attractions. "24 hour shuttles to the casino 5 minutes away, yet quiet and beautifully maintained," mentions April L. about Turning Stone.
Site access considerations: Choose sites based on rig size and maneuverability. "We had no problem getting a nice paved spot for our 34' class A," reports Frank M. about The Villages RV Park.
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