RV parks near Deansboro, New York sit within central New York's rolling landscape at approximately 700 feet elevation. The camping season in this region typically runs from mid-April through mid-October, with most facilities closing before the first frost. Winter temperatures regularly drop below freezing, explaining why nearly all Deansboro area RV parks operate seasonally.
What to do
Fishing opportunities: The region offers creek and pond fishing at several campgrounds. Spruce Creek Campground features a substantial waterway where "the beautiful creek, which is more like a river" provides swimming and fishing spots, with sites 2 and 3 offering "absolutely beautiful" waterfront access with "spruce trees and easy water access."
Hiking trails: The Villages RV Park at Turning Stone offers "some great hikes around the campground" according to visitor Michael O. The park also provides "paddleboat rentals" for water recreation on their fishing pond.
Golfing access: Streamside RV Park & Golf Course features a 12-hole golf course surrounding the campground. As one visitor noted, "There is a 12 hole golf coarse that surrounds the campground," making it popular with golfers.
Antique shopping: Butternut Hill RV Campground sits in Bouckville, "a small upstate NY village with a concentration of numerous antique shops, which is a draw for collectors in the area" according to Janet R., who also mentioned the nearby "trailhead for a hiking trail along the historic Chenango Canal."
What campers like
Spacious sites: Many campgrounds offer well-designed sites with adequate spacing. At Butternut Hill RV Campground, "the campsites all back to the woods on the west side, so this serves as a good windbreak" and reviewer Janet R. noted they "did not get muddy" despite heavy rain.
Quiet atmosphere: Treasure Isle RV Park is described as "nice and quite" by Heather R., who noted "the sites are a good size with water and electric on each site" along with amenities like "a nice bathhouse, playground, basketball court, Beach and walking trails."
Farm camping experiences: Woonton Family Farms offers a unique camping option with just two sites on a working farm. Visitors appreciate the "cozy and beautiful campsite with personal attention of the owner" and enjoyed "a great campfire, fresh blackberries and the option of canoeing."
Night sky viewing: Stargazing opportunities stand out at several campgrounds. At The Villages RV Park, Jessica D. mentioned "One of my favorite campgrounds in NY. Its so peaceful at night. My favorite time to come is August during the meteor showers."
What you should know
Seasonal operations: Most RV parks in the region operate from spring to fall only. Treasure Isle RV Park runs "April 28 to October 15" while Spruce Creek Campground operates "April 15 to October 15."
Road conditions: Internal campground roads vary in quality. At Spruce Creek Campground, "the roads within the campground are dirt and pretty rough," though visitors still rate the experience highly, calling it a "Diamond in the rough."
Train noise considerations: At The Villages RV Park, some sites experience rail noise. Michael O. warned about "the proximity to some railroad tracks, which can be somewhat active and very audible in some spots" and suggested "you'll want to stay towards the south / front of the park if this kind of thing bothers you."
Special event camping: Butternut Hill serves as both a regular campground and event hosting location. During festivals, "vendors and exhibitors have a convenient and inexpensive place to stay that is not far from the exhibit tents and festival fields" with options including RV sites ($40-50), primitive tent sites ($30), and a log cabin ($60).
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: For families with children, Spruce Creek Campground offers "a small playground available, the creek which both boys swam/waded in and our older son went fishing," according to Becky. Another visitor mentioned "the kids enjoyed the pirate ship and castle playground."
Swimming options: Several campgrounds offer water recreation for children. The Villages RV Park features "an awesome pool" according to Michael O., while creek swimming is available at Spruce Creek where "we swam in the creek and the kids enjoyed the pirate ship and castle playground."
Limited activities at some parks: Not all campgrounds cater to families with children. At Spruce Creek, one visitor noted "Not alot to do at the campground so if you're looking for alot of activities for the kids might not be a good place." Similarly, at Streamside RV Park, a reviewer mentioned "Everyone here is a golfer and there are no children."
Bath house proximity: Consider the distance to facilities when camping with children. At The Villages RV Park, "some sites aren't that close to a bath house, so if you're not planning on duecing in your box, you might be looking at a longer walk than others based on where your site is."
Tips from RVers
Level sites: Many rv parks near Deansboro, New York offer well-prepared sites. At The Villages RV Park at Turning Stone, Jen O. found "The sites were level and great size with nice spacing in between" and noted it was "easy to get in and out of."
Full hookup availability: Several parks offer complete services for RVs. At The Villages RV Park, April L. mentioned it has "maintained sites" and Boomer B. noted "Spacious FHU sites. Pull thru and back ins."
Big rig considerations: Some parks have limitations for larger RVs. At Spruce Creek Campground, "Big rigs have to be in the open areas, so you won't get a wooded site," while at Streamside RV Park, a visitor noted "All sites are a back in site yet it was long enough for us to stay hooked up."
Price considerations: Camping costs vary across the region. At Spruce Creek, one visitor reported "we got a water and electric site, ice, and a huge bundle of firewood for 38 bucks total" while at Streamside RV Park another paid "$37.50 for a one night stay" for full hookups, noting "That is a good price for full hook up."
