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Best Campgrounds near Depew, NY

513 Reviews

Depew, New York provides convenient access to a variety of established campgrounds within 30 miles, with options ranging from state parks to private facilities. Several developed camping areas offer cabin accommodations alongside traditional tent and RV sites, including Sleepy Hollow Lake Campground in Akron and Darien Lakes State Park Campground. Many campgrounds in the region maintain seasonal operations, typically opening from May through October, though some facilities like AA Royal Motel & Campground remain open year-round for travelers needing winter accommodations.

Camping season in western New York generally runs from spring through fall, with most facilities closing for the winter months. "The sites are full hook up or water/electric only. There are pull throughs and back-ins, 30amp and 50amp sites," noted one camper about the AA Royal Motel & Campground. Advance reservations are strongly recommended during summer weekends and holidays when campgrounds throughout the region reach capacity. The climate features warm summers and cold winters, with July and August being the peak camping months. Most campgrounds in the area offer varied amenities including electric hookups, showers, and drinking water, though site quality and maintenance can vary significantly between locations.

Family-friendly amenities represent a common theme among campground reviews in the Depew area. Sleepy Hollow Lake Campground receives particular mention for its recreational offerings. One visitor reported, "Great campground, they have it all, a huge lake to swim in, a salt water pool, fitness center, well stocked store, small restaurant with finger foods." Darien Lakes State Park provides a quieter alternative with hiking trails and water recreation opportunities. Several reviews note the significant difference between weekday and weekend experiences, with one camper observing, "Monday thru Friday the campground is quite and mostly empty. Friday brings the weekend families and their dogs, still very enjoyable and definitely entertaining!" Proximity to regional attractions like Niagara Falls serves as a primary draw for many campgrounds in the area, making them popular bases for exploring the region.

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Best Camping Sites Near Depew, New York (88)

    1. HTR Niagara Campground

    36 Reviews
    Grand Island, NY
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (716) 773-7600

    $77 / night

    "This is a campground of several lakeside cabins and mostly RVs, so they were also seldom in use, making them even more accommodating for us during this time of distancing."

    "The staff was very pleasant and knowledgeable, the price was high but not unexpected considering the location. Our site was pleasantly shaded with rubbish bins a short walk away across the road."

    2. Darien Lakes State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    Darien Center, NY
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (585) 547-9242

    $20 - $29 / night

    "The lake is awesome, and great for all water activities. I really enjoyed stand up paddle boarding as well as fishing with my parents!"

    "I live local to the area and still find a time to setup the tent and enjoy some peace and quiet away from the noise of daily life. There are miles of hiking trails, nice "lakes" to fish and swim in."

    3. Niagara Falls/Grand Island KOA Holiday

    23 Reviews
    Grand Island, NY
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (716) 773-7583

    "With it being close in proximity to the Niagara Falls made nice but many turn over of campers making this a busy park. The sites were level and our site had full hook ups."

    "Stayed here to easily get back and forth to the NY side and border crossing at the falls. Nice sites and access right to the amusement park located next door."

    4. Sleepy Hollow Lake Campground

    11 Reviews
    Akron, NY
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (716) 542-4336

    $30 - $42 / night

    "Plenty of activities around the campground. Golf cart rentals available. Clean restrooms near the store."

    "Clean bathrooms near the campground store."

    5. Six Flags Darien Lake Campground

    17 Reviews
    Darien Center, NY
    16 miles
    Website

    "Unless you're a season ticket holder at Darien Lake, you will be forced to purchase tickets to the Darien Lake amusement park when camping here."

    "Walking distance to the theme park. Campground fees include admission to the theme park. The sites are very nice and well maintained."

    6. Cherry Hill Campground

    12 Reviews
    Darien Center, NY
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (585) 813-5099

    $39 - $69 / night

    "We got there by renting a car on Rental24h.com and took a tent with us and had a great time"

    "We have stayed at Cherry Hill a couple times, mostly for Darien Lake concerts. It's VERY convenient to get to the convert as the campground offers shuttles before the events."

    7. Four Mile Creek State Park Campground

    54 Reviews
    Youngstown, NY
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (716) 745-3802

    $20 - $100 / night

    "The sites were right next to the bathrooms/showers/laundry. The bathrooms were very clean. The showers had 2 separate privacy shower curtains and a bench to put your things in the shower stall."

    "The quick walk down to the waterfront was easy and I loved the rocky beach and dips in the refreshing waters of Lake Ontario. There is a camp store on site for ice, firewood, and other supplies."

    8. Niagara Falls Campground & Lodging

    9 Reviews
    Sanborn, NY
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (716) 731-3434

    $72 - $78 / night

    "It’s right off the main road and nearby trains blared their horns throughout the night. Might not be that bad if you’re in a camper."

    9. Cinderella Motel & Campsite

    8 Reviews
    Grand Island, NY
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (716) 773-2872

    $60 / night

    "It is very close to Niagara falls and for the money it is the best campground here.  KOA and Branches CGs are nicer but they are also triple the price which for us did not seem worth it. "

    "For our first camp out session, we feel blessed to have chosen site 26 closest to the woods and farthest away from the office."

    10. AA Royal Motel & Campground

    4 Reviews
    North Tonawanda, NY
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (716) 693-5695

    "This campground is open year around which is really hard to find in this area. We needed to come here for personal reasons before any other campground was opened."

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  • Scott H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 13, 2025

    Big Guys Campground

    Activities for all ages!

    There is so much to do at this camp! They have a jump pillow, pool arcade, movie room, RC track, and bingo for everyone. They have live music at tavern on the property with great food! They have a disc golf field, fishing, and so many places to go on the golf carts! They also go in big on their themed weekends. Great place to go if you want the kids exhausted at the end of the day!!

  • Jeff P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 28, 2025

    Lake Erie State Park Campground

    A very nice park and campground

    The facilities are old and outdated like most state parks but it's all clean. The staff is friendly and helpful and the camp sites are a decent size. The views of the lake aren't great but you can find it.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 6, 2025

    Niagara Falls North / Lewiston KOA

    Niagra Falls

    We enjoyed this campground. Attendant advised he had a full connect site available and upgraded. Gravel pad farely level. Filled propane while there. They do trash pickup every morning.

  • alicianlv The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 5, 2025

    Niagara County Camping Resort

    Niagra County Camping Resort

    Arrived late at night to this established site. This is a mixed accommodation campground with established long term residents & short term sites.

    Some sites include a table, power access and tire rim for fire-ring. Showers & flushing toilets are near RV sites in back area. Small camp store, swimming pond & fishing pond. Manager, Christine very nice & helpful.

    Campground is relatively close to scenic drives along Lake Ontario & Niagra State Park, Niagra Falls.

  • Christopher T.
    Aug. 30, 2025

    Evangola State Park Campground

    What a shame

    This used to be real nice but NY has let all it's park go to pot with lack of funding and no updates

  • MacKenzi G.
    Aug. 22, 2025

    Sleepy Hollow Lake Campground

    Kid friendly but Bee Problem

    We had a lot of fun here and there’s a lot of activities for kids I would typically give this campsite 5 stars but our only problem was there were bees everywhere. I get some bees are apart of the camping experience and nature but we’ve never ran into this problem elsewhere. They were all over the campground it was very unpleasant and there was a nest under the playground we did advise management of.

  • SkipperAllen C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 21, 2025

    Four Mile Creek State Park Campground

    Niagara Falls visit

    We stayed here when seeing the falls easy 18 min drive to the falls. One perk we were not aware of was free parking at one of the three New Yark park parking lots with our campground pass. Showers clean and warm. Staff helpful and friendly.

  • Scott H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 16, 2025

    Hamlin Beach State Park Campground

    Relaxing 2 weeks

    The camp store is closed along with no firewood and no laundry.

    We stayed for 2 weeks and it was so relaxing. We loved biking through the loops and by the beach at the park. There was live music at the park during the week. The campground has an activity room full of things to do. As a state park, there are a lot of different people with different values, so be ready for the occasional obnoxious family. Our site was secluded and in the pines. We love it here and will definitely do this again!

  • Miranda
    Aug. 15, 2025

    Woodstream Campsite

    Rip off

    Have to stay at least 2 nights. Employees say one thing. Then boss charges me even though I was told it was okay. Aren't willing to reason with. Also traffic very loud at night

Guide to Depew

Camping near Depew, New York, offers a variety of experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. From beautiful parks to family-friendly campgrounds, there’s something for everyone looking to enjoy nature.

What to do:

  • Hiking and Exploring: Many campgrounds, like Letchworth State Park Campground, have extensive trails. One visitor mentioned, “The gorge itself is fantastic, and the trails are pleasant.” You can also find trails at Stony Brook State Park Campground, where another camper said, “The gorge trail has all the waterfalls and you can walk right next to them.”
  • Water Activities: If you enjoy being near water, Four Mile Creek State Park Campground is right on Lake Ontario. A reviewer noted, “The beach is beautiful!” This is a great spot for swimming and relaxing by the water.
  • Wildlife Watching: Campgrounds like Allegany State Park offer chances to see wildlife. One camper shared, “We did have visits from wildlife, which was great.”

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. At Darien Lakes State Park Campground, one visitor said, “Bathrooms were dated, but pretty clean for the amount of traffic.”
  • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds provide ample space between sites. A reviewer at HTR Niagara Campground mentioned, “The sites are very nicely spaced and level.”
  • Family-Friendly Activities: Campgrounds like Niagara Falls/Grand Island KOA Holiday have plenty of amenities. One camper noted, “So much to do that’s included in the price of the stay.”

What you should know:

  • Crowded on Weekends: Many campgrounds can get busy, especially on weekends. A visitor at Lake Erie State Park Campground said, “The campground was very crowded the night we were there.”
  • Limited Privacy: Some sites are close together, which can affect privacy. A camper at Hamlin Beach State Park Campground mentioned, “You’re still pretty close to your neighbors so not a ton of privacy.”
  • No Alcohol Allowed: Certain campgrounds, like Niagara Falls/Grand Island KOA Holiday, do not allow alcohol. A reviewer pointed out, “NO alcohol allowed.”

Tips for camping with families:

  • Playgrounds and Activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and family activities. At Four Mile Creek State Park Campground, one camper said, “The bathrooms were clean! It’s a quick easy drive to Niagara Falls.”
  • Plan for Meals: Some campgrounds don’t have stores nearby. A visitor at Evangola State Park Campground noted, “If you forgot an essential item, you've got to go out from the park.”
  • Bring Outdoor Games: Campgrounds often have open spaces for games. A camper at Darien Lakes State Park Campground mentioned, “It looked like a great place for kids that included at least one playground.”

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Size: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at Hamlin Beach State Park Campground said, “If you go here in a camper you better be super confident & comfortable maneuvering it.”
  • Look for Electric Hookups: Many campgrounds offer electric hookups, which can be a big plus. A camper at Branches of Niagara Campground noted, “Every campsite is spaced apart so you have room to relax.”
  • Be Aware of Low Bridges: If you're driving an RV, keep an eye out for low bridges in the area. A visitor at Lake Erie State Park Campground warned, “There are some low bridges in the area.”

Camping near Depew, New York, has a lot to offer, whether you're looking for adventure, relaxation, or family fun.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Depew, NY?

According to TheDyrt.com, Depew, NY offers a wide range of camping options, with 88 campgrounds and RV parks near Depew, NY and 4 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Depew, NY?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Depew, NY is HTR Niagara Campground with a 4.8-star rating from 36 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Depew, NY?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 4 free dispersed camping spots near Depew, NY.

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