Top Tent Camping near Dresden, NY
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Best Tent Sites Near Dresden, NY (14)
1. Back-Achers Campsites
4 Reviews•3 Photos•50 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
2. Harpy Hollow
3 Reviews•6 Photos•45 Saves89 wooded acres nestled between Seneca and Cayuga Lakes! Off grid property with no light solution and incredible star gazing! Walking distance to the Finger Lakes Trail (FLT) and Texas Hollow State Forest. A short drive and you can be wine tasting along the lakes. Plenty of activities nearby kayaking, biking and waterfall hikes. Only a few very spread out sites on this acreage. Veteran owned and operated. No fireworks allowed. Well behaved kids and dogs welcome.
- Pets
- Fires
- Tents
- Group
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
$45 / night
4. The PineApple Farm
1 Review•12 Photos•1 SaveReconnect with nature at this unforgettable escape. Unwind on our woodland trails adjacent to the Erie Canal trail. Try Camping Off grid with solar power and a 55 gallon water supply! To make your stay even more memorable we have an outhouse and a COLD solar shower. There are USB ports inside for charging your phone. The bedroom is 10x10 and fully enclosed with a small solar fan, lights and a few good books. For cooking: there is a fire pit also used for sunsets & stargazing!
This is CAMPING, completely “Off-grid” located in the woodland but close to the main house. It is cooled by the breezes and/or a small fan when needed on hot nights.
The living area is on the outdoor deck. A long bench in the “living room” and a great table for dining. The bedroom is a 10x10 space that is fully enclosed with windows that open on 3 sides for fresh air. The outhouse (a modern one - hole). and shower are “out back)
There is a smoking area in the field next to the fire pit. It is the ONLY place smoking is allowed.
There are over 20 acres of woodland in a DEC crop tree management program, the property connects to the Erie Canal hiking/biking trail that runs between Buffalo and Albany or in a more local sense, between Palmyra and Newark, NY
This is camping. You may see and hear deer, turkey, skunk, raccoons, birds, insects, reptiles and other “wild things” both day and night
Solar fan, lights and USB port is available for charging
There is a fire pit/grill and firewood is supplied, you can get eggs from our free range chickens and there is a campfire coffee pot if you are ready to cook over the campfire!
There is a Coleman cooler available for your ice and cold foods.
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- Fires
- Reservable
- Tents
- Cabins
- Glamping
$109 - $150 / night
5. Twilight on the Erie RV Resort
3 Reviews•17 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
6. Holiday Hill Campground
2 Reviews•7 Photos•7 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Tents
- Picnic Table
- WiFi
8. Cross Lake Park Campgrounds
1 Review•1 Photo•10 Saves- Reservable
- Tents
9. Gardner Hill Campground
1 Review•2 Photos•5 Saves- Pets
- Electric Hookups
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Market
- Picnic Table
10. Spruce Pond Camping Area - Morgan Hill State Forest
2 Reviews•24 Photos•1 SaveFrom the Spruce Pond Camping Area, wheelchair accessible features include the:
Primitive campsite (Site 1); and Portable toilet (seasonal)The campsite is approx. 75 feet from the parking area.
Primitive camping at Spruce Pond, from May 1 through September 30, requires a permit from the Lands and Forests office. Please call (607) 674-4036 ext. 600, M-F 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM to obtain a permit. For the remainder of the year, sites are available on a first come, first served basis.
- Fires
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
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Recent Tent Reviews In Dresden
494 Reviews of 14 Dresden Campgrounds
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Chris F.
Scout
Letchworth State Park
Beautiful park with lots to see
Nice trails and lots to do. Verizon coverage at our campsite was mostly non-existent. Showers were spacious but floors were always wet from floors not being sloped properly. Yea, we're shower snobs. :). Beautiful waterfalls and gorge!
- AAndrew S.
Guide
Sugar Hill Recreation Area Camping
Amazing campground
Very well maintained. Some sites are close and some a spread out. About half of them are in the sun and half get shade all day. I switched sites after a day to get some solar charging. Clean bathrooms with flush toilets. Sign in near bathrooms on arrival. Dogs must be on a leash but I found a spot down the hill to the south where there are no campsites to let them play fetch for a bit.
- RRandal D.Scout
Sterling Creek Campground
Lipstick on a pig
After 6 years of 2 weeks visits
Pros: New owners have made improvements to be up to code and qualifications for KOA standards.
Cons: Still has environment of nosy, trashy seasonal campers who are always being rude or commenting on your gear/unit.
If you are looking for a quick flip bit same ole suspects, this is the place for you.
- mmegScout
Cayuga Lake State Park
Tent camping in a backyard
Tent camping here felt like we were camping in a neighborhood backyard. We could hear so many different families talking and really doing everything you do while camping but the area felt so open and unobstructed voices carried and in the evening when everyone was building campfires the smoke could be overwhelming at times.
- Rui T.Guide
Sned Acres Campground
Great getaway time
5/5 Stars!
I recently stayed at Sned Acres Campground, and it was an incredible experience! The campground is beautifully maintained with stunning views of Cayuga Lake. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed. The facilities were spotless, and the campsites were spacious and well-kept. Whether you’re RVing or tent camping, there’s plenty of space and privacy.
The location is perfect for exploring the Finger Lakes region, with wineries, hiking, and local attractions just a short drive away. The peaceful atmosphere and serene surroundings made for a relaxing getaway. I can’t recommend Sned Acres enough – we’ll definitely be back!
- SSydney W.Guide
Conesus Lake Campground
Conesus Lake Campground
Cozy campground. Clean single person bathrooms. Golf cart, paddle board and kayak rentals available. Campground is on a very steep hill so it is difficult to walk around.
- vvirginia C.Scout
Kanakadea Park
Noisy
Big open campground with lots of sites both electric and non electric. Many rigs in non electric sites running generators 24 hours. Very noisy. Would not recommend
Jacob D.Guide
Foster Pond Camping Area
Relaxed Free Dispersed Camping
Right at the intersection of Potomac Road and Chicken Coop road in the Finger Lakes National Forest. If heading North on Potomac Road, turn left at the intersection and you’ll find a parking lot. Into the woods around the Lake you’ll find free dispersed camping.
My mom and I stayed just in the parking lot and had no issues and weren’t bothered. NO AMENITIES
- jjimlonesScout
Oak Orchard Marina And Campground
We here
I love it here
- Emily F.Guide
Stony Brook State Park
Review about sites 321 to 325
I stayed here and it was very peaceful, but it was also pretty empty. Some of the sides are very close together, but if you look around, you can get one that has a little bit more privacy. Clean bathrooms, clean showers. Hikes from the site. Swimming as well!!
Tero C.
Traveler
Creek n wood
Tero
Love the way you explain things. Very helpful! Solar
- Tero C.Traveler
Conesus Lake Campground
Tero
Thanks for providing such valuable information. Appreciate it! Solar
- Tero C.Traveler
Stay Bristol Woodlands
Tero
Love reading your posts. Always something new to learn. Solar
- Tero C.Traveler
Catbird Hill
Tero
This article was very enlightening. Appreciate the insights. Solar
- Brandon L.Guide
Letchworth State Park
Amazing place to stay
We had a great time here we stayed for a whole week to get the extra savings and we loved every day of it. There was something new every day. The waterfalls were amazing. The rec center had tons of activities and sports for the kids to do. They had a really cool playground, which was like a rope course.
Rose S.Traveler
Spruce Pond Camping Area - Morgan Hill State Forest
loud frogs
This was a nice spot, but the animals at the pond are very active and made a lot of noise in the night. Port-a-potty was available.
NikolasTraveler
Lake Bluff RV Park
Niko
Thanks for this wonderful article. It was very enlightening and useful. Solar
- NikolasTraveler
Monroe County Webster Park
Niko
Loved this post! It's very informative and well-written. Thanks. Solar
- NikolasTraveler
Canandaigua-Rochester KOA
Niko
Great insights! Thanks for providing such detailed and helpful information. Solar
- NikolasTraveler
Webster Park
Niko
Your blog always inspires me. Thanks for the amazing content. Solar
- PP J.Scout
Taughannock Falls State Park
Below average SP campground
As for RV camping, this place is outdated. Sites are on top of one another, but some have good shade. Ours, site 6 didn't. Really can't walk to beach area or store. Cheap enough at $25. T-storms knocked out power overnight.
Janet R.
Legend
Morgan Hill Forest—Onondaga Trailhead campground
Morgan Hill OT/NCST trailhead campground
This is a small state forest campground in the Morgan Hill forest from which you can directly access the Onondaga Trail branch of the National North Country scenic trail. Although the campsites here are primitive and free, they are official developed campsites and not really “dispersed” campsites. There are several basic tent spots, which are just cleared grassy areas adjacent to the trailhead parking circle; BUT in addition, there are two lovely developed campsites with parking spot right next to a cement pad with picnic tables and fire pits. These are very nice roomy wooded campsites, and the developed sites are supposedly ADA accessible —but while I agree that the picnic tables and cement pad around the fireplace can certainly accomodate wheelchairs, and the tenting area is roomy, note that there are NO OTHER ADA amenities at these sites, eg no water source and NO toilet or outhouse right at the campground. While you can drive right up to your campsite location, which is accessible, you would actually have to hike quite a long ways west on the OnondagaTrail to access a pit toilet, or to have stream access for obtaining water to boil, so you DO need to come prepared to use the bushes by your campsite and leave no trace, plus bring your own water. (See attached map where I circled the campground area in orange) That being said, this location is peaceful and quiet with mature trees and plenty of distance between neighboring campers, and would be an ideal setting for a group campout. Hiking the trail west on a day trip will bring you to the beautiful Tinker Falls, which may not be flowing during dry seasons but is still a gorge worth exploring! You can best access this campground from the south side of the forest; the entrance is from state route 13 on Morgan Hill Rd south, adjacent to a very nice farm stand that is a good stop for supplies, and there is a DEC forest sign to mark the turn off from Rt 13. After that, you are on your own and should bring a map to navigate as the hiking trails are marked with signs where they cross the roads, but the road to turn off from Morgan Hill Rd to the campground is not marked. You can set your driving directions on Google Maps beforehad, to this endpoint: https://www.google.com/maps/dir//42.767846,-75.997552/@42.7799792,-76.08097,12z?entry=ttu
You might also want to download the free Avenza map of the forest which will allow you to navigate real time even if you don't have cell service, that link is here: https://store.avenza.com/products/morgan-hill-state-forest-nysdec-map?queryID=eb824498ff4125babc1c06655b111da4&objectID=42626406056092
general info for this state forest is here:
Pork L.ScoutCamp Elmbois
Nice place
An ideal place to try difficult challenges geometry dash meltdown that I have never tried before.
- Janet R.Legend
Spruce Pond Camping Area - Morgan Hill State Forest
Morgan Hill Spruce Pond campsites
This review is for the Morgan Hill primitve campsites at Spruce Pond. Although dispersed primitive camping is allowed elsewhere throughout the state forest, this is a group of ten established and well maintained primitive campsites right on Spruce Pond with fishing available and an amazing network of hiking and cross country ski trails along with mountain biking along the forest roads. There are fire grills and nicely developed tents sites, one nestled in the woods and three with their own pond access, and one is actually handicapped accessible with its own accessible fishing landing and an easy access to the parking lot. There is a brand new outhouse with wide accessible doorway as well. The setting is scenic and peaceful, and you can easily paddle or fish on the pond. You can also easily hike from here to the Labrador Hollow overlook where area hang-gliders launch, you might see some in action or at least get an amazing view of the Labrador Valley!
Note: a detailed map of the campground is here: https://extapps.dec.ny.gov/docs/regions_pdf/sprucepond.pdf
You may camp at this campground for free, but you do need a permit and should review the campground map to select your preferred site
David M.GuideSned Acres Campground
Beautiful Wide Open grounds with a lot of flat nice grass
We stayed here for Memorial Day Weekend and really enjoyed Sned Acres. The Grounds are well taken care of (although some areas around the playgrounds and pool could have been weed whacked better) there is a lot of grass and wide open areas for playing games, walking your dogs and you can let your dogs drag their leashes so they have free roam and feel like they are running free. The large pond is nice, there were a lot of campers fishing. The general store is well stocked and the family running the campground and store are very friendly. There is a nice pool for the kids. The only thing that would make Sned better is a little more spacing between the sites, they are close (we were in F130) to where if you open your window shades in your camper your neighbors are 5-10 feet away from you. Would definitely stay again if in the area.
Paulina B.GuideSugar Hill Recreation Area Camping
Dog Friendly Retreat near Watkins Glen
We stayed at Sugar Hill for about 10 days, arriving right after Memorial Day weekend. The campground offers a variety of great options for various rig sizes, accommodating different needs comfortably. Its location is convenient, just a 15-minute drive from Watkins Glen, making it an ideal base for exploring the area.
During our stay, the campsite never even got near half full, providing a peaceful and uncrowded experience. For those seeking more privacy, there are numerous secluded spots along the side roads throughout the park.
However, it's worth noting that WiFi and phone service are pretty limited, typically ranging between 1-2 bars. Despite this minor inconvenience, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend Sugar Hill for its tranquility and proximity to local attractions.
- jjody M.Scout
Stay Bristol Woodlands
Clean and wellvrun
Site was level and well equipped (waste water disposal attach site!) Bathrooms clean and fullyvfunctional
Guide to Dresden
Camping near Dresden, New York, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking to hike, fish, or just relax by the water, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
What to do
- Hiking at Watkins Glen State Park: This park is famous for its stunning gorge trails. One visitor mentioned, "The access to Watkins Glen! My site was in Loop D which has a direct hiking trail to the trail along Watkins Glen!" Check out the Watkins Glen State Park Campground for easy access to these trails.
- Paddleboarding on Seneca Lake: Enjoy some time on the water! One camper shared, "We went paddleboarding. We put in at a boat launch at the very southeastern corner of the lake." The Keuka Lake State Park Campground is a great spot to start your adventure.
- Exploring waterfalls: The area is known for its beautiful waterfalls. A visitor at Sampson State Park Campground said, "You can drive to the many waterfalls nearby. I recommend Havana Glen Park for a short hike to the waterfall."
What campers like
- Clean facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. One reviewer at Watkins Glen State Park Campground noted, "Clean site, clean bathroom with hot water."
- Spacious sites: Many campgrounds offer generous space between sites. A camper at Sampson State Park Campground mentioned, "Sites are generous in size but the power poles are between sites."
- Family-friendly activities: Campgrounds like Sampson State Park Campground provide playgrounds and swimming areas, making it a hit with families. One reviewer said, "Place is great for kids. Lots to do with a couple of playgrounds, guarded swimming area, kayak rentals."
What you should know
- Limited cell service: Some campgrounds have spotty cell reception. A visitor at Watkins Glen State Park Campground reported, "ATT coverage is decent," but others may find it lacking.
- No camp store at some parks: Not all campgrounds have a store on-site. One camper at Robert H. Treman State Park Campground mentioned, "No camp store, but firewood & ice were available at check-in station."
- Electricity and water hookups vary: Some sites may not have electric or water hookups. A camper at Keuka Lake State Park Campground noted, "Only the inner sites had shared water connections."
Tips for camping with families
- Choose sites wisely: Some sites are closer to playgrounds and may be noisier. A camper at Cayuga Lake State Park Campground advised, "Be weary that some of the camp sites are closer to playgrounds than they appear on the map."
- Bring bug spray: Mosquitoes can be a nuisance, especially in the warmer months. A visitor at Blueberry Patch Campground mentioned, "The only disappointments were the little bit of garbage left by previous campers and the mosquitoes."
- Plan for activities: Make sure to have a list of activities to keep the kids entertained. One camper at Fillmore Glen State Park Campground said, "Lots of hiking trails, great facilities, and very new playground."
Tips from RVers
- Bring extension cords: Some sites have electric posts that are far from the pads. A camper at Sampson State Park Campground noted, "The power poles are between sites and are often more than 20’ away."
- Check for site size: Make sure your RV fits the site. A visitor at Taughannock Falls State Park Campground mentioned, "The sites are not very large but sufficient."
- Be prepared for road noise: Some campgrounds are near busy roads. A camper at Taughannock Falls State Park Campground said, "The sites were also very close to each other and rather shallow, thereby limiting privacy."
Camping around Dresden, New York, has something for everyone, whether you're in a tent or an RV. Enjoy the great outdoors!
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