Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Clinton, NY

The Villages RV Park at Turning Stone welcomes pets at its spacious full-hookup sites, with both shaded and sunny options available. Delta Lake State Park Campground and Green Lakes State Park Campground also accommodate dogs with electric sites and waterfront camping options. Turning Stone provides dog-friendly amenities including a small treat for visiting canines and plenty of grassy areas for walking pets. The first time visitors spent a weekend at Lake Chalet, the owner cut up firewood and was attentive to campground needs while making guests feel welcome. Most campgrounds require pets to be leashed at all times, properly supervised, and waste picked up promptly. Pet owners should note that Delta Lake's waterfront sites are especially popular for those camping with dogs, as the gravel beach areas provide easy water access.

Delta Lake State Park features hiking trails suitable for leashed dogs, with mature trees providing ample shade even during midday summer heat. Herkimer Diamond Mine KOA and Verona Beach State Park Campground offer pet-friendly cabins for those preferring solid accommodations. Verona Beach State Park provides lake access where dogs can cool off during warmer months. Campground neighbors are generally friendly and respectful of quiet hours, making evening dog walks peaceful. West Canada Creek Campground remains open from April through mid-October, offering a longer season for camping with pets. Pet owners should bring proof of current vaccinations, as some campgrounds may request documentation upon check-in. For emergencies, veterinary services can be found in nearby Rome and Utica, within 30 minutes of most camping areas.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Clinton, New York (96)

    1. The Villages RV Park at Turning Stone

    10 Reviews
    Oneida, NY
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 361-7275

    $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"

    2. Delta Lake State Park Campground

    15 Reviews
    Westernville, NY
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 337-4670

    $24 - $32 / night

    "There’s a few steps down to a gravel beach and an expansive view of the delta lake. There were bathrooms in the middle of our loop which was great and easy to walk to and it was very clean."

    "A very nice, tidy campground located on a peninsula jutting into Delta Lake in Central NY."

    3. Herkimer Diamond Mine KOA

    17 Reviews
    Herkimer, NY
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 891-7355

    "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"

    "I have a full review on my blog openboxreviews Cons: low water pressure at our site

    Firewood is expensive and you don't get much

    Sites are close together and little to no privacy

    Pros:

    Pet friendly"

    4. Green Lakes State Park Campground

    42 Reviews
    Kirkville, NY
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 637-6111

    $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"

    5. Tilden Hill Farm

    1 Review
    Oneida, NY
    9 miles
    +1 (315) 334-3914

    $30 / night

    6. Lake Chalet Motel and Campground

    3 Reviews
    Waterville, NY
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 822-6074

    "The first time that myself and friends spent the weekend at Lake Chalet Ron cut up our firewood for us and was very attentive to anything around the campground."

    7. Verona Beach State Park Campground

    9 Reviews
    Verona Beach, NY
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 762-4463

    $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."

    8. West Canada Creek Campground

    4 Reviews
    Poland, NY
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 826-7390

    $64 - $999 / night

    "Cons: $5 per dog "surprise" when we arrived."

    "Heated pool, great store, large sites, surrounded by trees, events, soft serve ice cream, tube rentals to float on the creek (river). FHU as well as tent sites and cabins."

    9. Glimmerglass State Park Campground

    21 Reviews
    Springfield Center, NY
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (607) 547-8662

    $14 - $26 / night

    "Best of all, you can bring your pets!"

    "It is pet friendly. We stayed with our 3 small children. Enjoyed bike riding through the park. water was beautiful. Lots of waterfront access."

    10. Stoney Pond State Forest Camping Area

    3 Reviews
    Morrisville, NY
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (607) 674-4036

    "The spots are big and great walks as well if you have dogs. Easy access to the pond too. 20 minutes to waterfall state park & there is a maple shop not too far as well for treats etc."

    "There are 15 drive-in campsites widely spaced and set into the woods, and two developed walk-in sites on the west shore."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Clinton, NY

366 Reviews of 96 Clinton Campgrounds


  • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 24, 2020

    Cooperstown KOA

    Nice Park

    This park is located approximately 12.5 miles from downtown Cooperstown and is set in the quiet rural countryside of New York. The mature trees make for beautiful scenery in the fall. There is a mix of sites varying from tent, RV, rental trailers, and camping cabins/cottages/lodges bringing the total number of sites to 120. Back-in and pull-thru sites are available. Site types include full hookup, water and electric, and no hookup with prices varying depending upon site. You can choose between 30/20 or 50 amp electric service. Interior roads are gravel and some site pads are gravel while others are grass. 

    The park is nicely terraced and all the sites are level. Patios were a grassy/dirt area with a picnic table and fire pit. Our site (#41) was a pull-thru but there was no way we could drive our 45’ motorhome forward out of the site because of a large tree and narrow roads. So we ended up having to back out. The free wifi worked well as did our Verizon 4G phone and hotspot. We picked up a dozen or so television channels with our antenna. The park does have a fair amount of trees that would interfere with roof-mounted satellite dishes so you would have to pick your site carefully. But, there are some 30 amp and no hook-up sites that are clear. This is a typical KOA with lots of amenities including a swimming pool(which was closed for the season when we were there), a playground, volleyball court, basketball court, jump house, pavilion, recreation room, bicycle rental, and horseshoes. Showers, restrooms and laundry are also present and clean. There is a propane filling station. While there is no fenced-in dog park there is a pet walking area. The surrounding area is pretty rural and the closest town (Richfield Springs– which is very small) is five miles away and where you will find restaurants, gas station, grocery store, and more. A few miles from the park is a creamery that has a café. 

    Approximately five miles away is Glimmerglass State Park which was great for hiking and kayaking Otsego Lake. There is a also a historic house at the park that you can tour and the country’s oldest covered bridge. Cooperstown is a little over twelve miles away from the park but well worth a trip. Not only is Cooperstown home to the National Baseball Hall of Fame but it is a charming downtown well worth exploring. Other nearby attractions include The Farmers Museum, Fenimore Art Museum, Hero’s of Baseball Wax Museum, Glimmerglass Opera, and Cooperstown Brewing Company.

  • Sue C.
    Jul. 17, 2021

    Cooperstown K O A Campgrounds

    Great place

    This is our 2nd time here and may come back again. Great variety of things to do and they have a pool and Great kids area. Also have a dog park

  • Jake C.The Dyrt ADMIN User
    Jul. 14, 2023

    Nature Lover's Paradise

    Tent Camping for Hikers & Runners

    Jake 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!

  • Rachel P.
    Jul. 13, 2018

    Delta Lake State Park Campground

    Delta Lake State Park

    Delta 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!

  • Deborah W.
    Oct. 2, 2021

    Unadilla KOA

    Affordable KOA

    A bit off the beaten path for a KOA, but nearly sold out in early October nonetheless. Sites range from typical large rig to dispersed tents next to a creek. The tent sites with electric like the one we took used 240v 50A plugs, so we had to borrow a converter plug form the office for our 120v equipment. Only one bath house and it’s a bit dated. Very pet friendly including a dog play pen. Pool looked nice and was still open in early October.

  • Rachel Y.
    Aug. 4, 2018

    Cooperstown KOA

    Perfect little get away

    This was the first KOA I ever stayed at and I was very impressed. The bathrooms were very nice and so were the showers, which were separate from the bathrooms. The pool, along the dog park, bounce house and swing set were well taken care of. The camp site was on grass and staff made it a point to check on us and invite us to the community bonfire they were doing that night. They also had WiFi and laundry at this campground. I would stay at this campground again.

  • Secc P.
    Jul. 24, 2020

    Bowman Lake State Park Campground

    A dump

    New York State pretty much has abandoned this park. Trees fallen down across the sites. Might be ok for a tent but that’s all.

  • Philip D.
    Oct. 24, 2021

    DevilDoc Campsites

    Awesome Primitive Spot on Private Land

    My buddy and I were looking for a campsite for a quick overnight stay before a bike trip around the Adirondacks, and this spot was a perfect fit. Coming in late after driving all day, we unfortunately didn’t get to meet Rich in person. He did however give us good directions to navigate the narrow driving path in the dark to reach the pond camping area, and even had a large two room tent already set up that we were able to use - a convenient and kind gesture! The old school bus was a fun perk to check out in the morning as well. Most state ran parks in New York close up before the middle of October, and this is a great option for an off season camping spot in the area. Thanks Rich!

  • Janet R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 6, 2017

    Ludlow Creek Lean-To Campsite

    Ludlow Creek Lean-to

    This is a beautiful primitive hike-in campsite alongside the Ludlow Creek section of the Finger Lakes Trail in Chenango County, New York. It is located in a beautiful, unspoiled and seldom visited region of state forest, providing a wilderness type experience fairly close to several nearby villages, and only a half hour drive from the town of Norwich and less than an hour from the city of Binghamton.. The campsite is perfect for groups or individuals willing to hike in a short distance to this secluded spot. There is a large relatively new Adirondack-style lean-to in great condition, perched on an heavily wooded overlook above Ludlow Creek. The hike in from the trailhead to the north is relatively short, and recommended for easy overnight access. The hike is longer coming in from the south. The campsite is maintained by local volunteer members of the Bull Thistle Hiking Club, http://www.bullthistlehiking.org/p/about-us.html, which is a member chapter of the Finger Lakes Trail Conference http://www.fingerlakestrail.org/ If camping here, be sure to pack in water and plan to pack out garbage and leave no trace. Detailed maps of this trail section can be found in the Finger Lakes Trail East Passport Guide, see map E07, p. 21 at http://www.fltconference.org/trail/files/3814/0154/4940/Passport_East_View.pdf, or visit the interactive trail map at https://fltconference.org/trails/P/TrailConditionMaps/Interactive/Seg_Cat.html?Vifw#"


Guide to Clinton

The Villages RV Park at Turning Stone accommodates dogs with paved sites and spacious areas for walking pets. Campsites offer pet-friendly amenities including clean grounds and access to hiking trails around the campground. Delta Lake State Park Campground, Herkimer Diamond Mine KOA, and Green Lakes State Park also welcome pets with designated areas where dogs can exercise. Most campgrounds require pets to be leashed at all times, properly supervised, and owners must clean up after their animals. Spacious full hookup sites from full sun to full shade make camping with pets comfortable, while the knowledgeable staff at several locations provide treats for dogs upon arrival.

Waterfront sites at Delta Lake State Park give pets and owners easy access to shorelines for walks and swimming. The park offers electric hookups at all sites with nearby water spigots, making it convenient for campers with pets. Seasonal considerations include higher bug activity in summer months, so pet owners should bring appropriate insect repellent. Lake Chalet Motel and Campground receives praise for pet-friendly owners who are attentive to campers' needs. Charles E. Baker State Forest provides free dispersed camping options for those seeking a more rustic experience with pets, though facilities are limited with no toilets or showers. Most campgrounds in the region maintain clean facilities with accessible bathroom locations, important for campers staying overnight with pets.

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