Best Tent Camping near Eden, NY

Tent campers near Eden, New York can access several established campgrounds across the region. Streamside Eriegrove offers primitive tent sites with drive-in and walk-in options, while Warner Road Dispersed Camping in North Harmony State Forest provides more secluded tent camping about 30 miles southwest of Eden. Dream Lake Campground also accommodates tent campers with seasonal availability from May through October.

Most tent sites include fire rings and picnic tables, but amenities vary significantly between locations. Walk-in tent sites typically require campers to park nearby and carry equipment a short distance to their campsite. North Harmony State Forest sites are primitive with no potable water or facilities, requiring visitors to bring all necessary supplies and practice proper waste disposal. Fires are permitted at most locations but seasonal restrictions may apply during dry periods. Campers should check current conditions before arrival as forest service roads can become difficult to navigate after heavy rainfall.

The tent camping experience around Eden offers access to hiking trails and natural areas. North Harmony State Forest provides quiet, secluded camping away from crowds, though visitors note the sites sometimes contain litter from previous campers. Dream Lake Campground offers more amenities for tent campers, including drinking water, showers and weekend activities. The area generally receives less traffic than more prominent camping destinations, allowing for greater solitude. According to one visitor, "The site was fine, fire pit, primitive spot so no services," while another noted that "many sites are quiet and dark" for those seeking a more authentic outdoor experience.

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Tent Camping Reviews near Eden, NY

519 Reviews of 10 Eden Campgrounds


  • Bill  G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 26, 2020

    Willow Bay Recreation Area

    Quiet nights, Easy days

    Willow bay campground is run by the National Forest Service. The reservable lots are wide and numerous for a out of the way sight. The campground services tent sites, RV sites as well as small cabins with electricity. There is a central bathhouse near the oak loop. Closer to the boat ramp sites- most of which are tent ready, there are vault toilets. These sites are less than a mile from the North Country Trail. Other, smaller trails are here as well. The New York State lone is less than five miles away- providing access to Allegheny State Park. The closest town of note is Bradford, which is about 18 miles away. It has all you need to get your necessities. The cabins were small- one twin bed and a set of single bunks. You need to bring your own sheets. There is a small heater imbedded in the wall. It keeps things from getting too cold, as it was when I was there. Fire ring and picnic table provided. Charcoal grill as well. The only problem I had was with the wildlife. A mouse or something kep crawling in the space between the roof and ceiling. There is no cel service here, and you shouldn’t need it either. Places to visit are too numerous to mention, but I will give a shout out to the zippo case museum, absolutely a must.

  • Mary S.
    Sep. 24, 2018

    Quaker Area — Allegany State Park State Park

    This is a great vacation area.....spend a week!

    Did you know this is NY's largest state campground? We stopped here on a rainy night, but what we saw convinced me we need to return. I know this campground is a vacation destination for families in western NY.

    Cain Hollow is in the Quaker Run area which includes Quaker Lake. There is another campground in the Red House Area, and there are also lots of cabins. This is definitely a 4 seasons park - hiking, biking, swimming, fishing, snowmobiling, cross country skiing....

    I was able to take photos of a few sites the next morning. You can see that sites are private and you're definitely in the woods. There are food storage boxes at all campsites because you're in bear country.

  • Jess W.
    Aug. 19, 2018

    Letchworth State Park Campground

    Amazing state park, crappy campground

    The state park is breathtaking. The campground is horrendous. The restrooms were disgusting. The site barely fit our one tent (8man Coleman) even though it was advertised as a two tent site. The camp fire ring had no solid base- it just sat on the grass and fires would not stay lit. The quiet hours were not enforced. Yelling and loud music kept us up until ridiculous hours. I would not rate this as family friendly.

  • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 28, 2023

    Evangola State Park Campground

    Great campground

    We stayed here three nights to ride out a heat wave and really liked it. Sites are electric only, with a dump station available at the entrance and one in the campground loop. There are potable water spigots throughout the campground, where you awkwardly pull over to the side of the road and fill your tank. Sites are pretty much wide open, with zero separation between you and your neighbor. Most are out in direct sun but the ones along the edge have some tree cover and shade. 

    There are yurts here as well, and a playground, and a huge disc golf course. You can walk to the beach from the campground (dogs aren’t allowed on the beach). The nature center is right in the campground, by the basketball and tennis courts. 

    Showers were dirty and buggy, but they’re free and you can actually choose your own water temperature. NY State campgrounds require proof of rabies vaccinations for your dogs.

     Good cell reception for Verizon, ATT wasn’t great but the cell booster helped. Trash bins, but no recycling. Beautiful sunset on the lake.

  • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 28, 2023

    Evangola State Park Campground

    Great campground

     We stayed here three nights to ride out a heat wave and really liked it. Sites are electric only, with a dump station available at the entrance and one in the campground loop. There are potable water spigots throughout the campground, where you awkwardly pull over to the side of the road and fill your tank. 

    Sites are pretty much wide open, with zero separation between you and your neighbor. Most are out in direct sun but the ones along the edge have some tree cover and shade. 

    There are yurts here as well, and a playground, and a huge disc golf course. You can walk to the beach from the campground (dogs aren’t allowed on the beach). The nature center is right in the campground, by the basketball and tennis courts. Showers were dirty and buggy, but they’re free and you can actually choose your own water temperature. 

    NY State campgrounds require proof of rabies vaccinations for your dogs. Good cell reception for Verizon, ATT wasn’t great but the cell booster helped. Trash bins, but no recycling. Beautiful sunset on the lake.

  • Danielle S.
    Oct. 11, 2020

    Four Mile Creek State Park Campground

    Field Camping

    It's not all bad! It took a while to find our site in the dark as site markers are small. The sites are decent size, the bathrooms are clean but spiders will hang out. Showers are hot. Sites are available with electric and there is an RV dump station if you have one. There are a lot of RVs at this campground, a large playground, and a field with soccer goals (no net). Niagara Falls is 15 or so miles away, and Buffalo NY is a short drive. The bathroom building has an outdoor sink with heated water, and this is also where the trash bins are.  Firewood is available in front of many nearby homes (a couple of miles, max,and $4-5 a bundle). The fire pits are either low or leaning, so we found a camp stove to be essential. It can get quite windy, we saw a tent buckle and our stakes were pulled up from the wind. It can get loud at night and it doesn't seem as if quiet hours are enforced. I'd stay again but only if a more private campground was unavailable.

  • Michael M.
    Jun. 23, 2020

    Letchworth State Park Campground

    Beautiful Park

    So Letchworth State Park is beautiful. It's also tremendous, 18 miles long covering the east and west side of the Geneseo River. There is over 100 miles of trails intersecting the park. The campground itself is made up of loops with only electrical hookups , no water or sewer connections , just water spiquets positioned throughout the loop and 1common bathroom in each loop. There is no wifi in any of the camping areas so if you are dependant on it for any reason this is not the place for you. Only at certain points in the park will you get a signal

  • Erin H.
    Sep. 14, 2020

    HTR Niagara Campground

    Covid update on one of my favorites

    Once again, the Branches of Niagara comes through stunningly. Even in the midst of the lockdowns and augmented restrictions, TBON went above and beyond to be sure we had the safest and most enjoyable time we could during our stay.

    Bathrooms, as usual, were pristine, with regular visits from the staff to disinfect and make sure campers were satisfied. 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. They notified us in advance that they were still open and what was functional under the strict and ever changing NY requirements. Note: as of Summer 2020, masks were required to enter the store and check in areas, but not required elsewhere. Kids activities were augmented to allow for distancing and remain completely outdoors.

    We got site 10, which was excellent both for proximity to everything, hookups, privacy, space and views. This particular site had ample, mowed and cleared room behind the spacious site as well where you can set up your hammocks and relax in the wooded shade. Directly in front of the site is a clearing which allows a view to the pool and pond-side of the campground. It was quiet and clean.

    Stef is always friendly, and the camp store rents a number of items to add to the fun - paddle boats, kayaks, 4 seater bike surreys, peddle carts, and other fun things. Zip lines were both still open. Activities were updated to reflect safety during C-19.

    Beautiful, peaceful, spacious campground with so many hidden gems. The lake is pretty and the campground’s access from the Grand Island side of Buffalo to Niagara Falls is very convenient, yet away from the loud commotion and traffic. We highly recommend!

  • M
    Oct. 7, 2021

    Letchworth State Park Campground

    Good Camping inside the Park

    The campgrounds are conveniently located inside the Park so easy to get to the amazing falls towards the south as well as the dam in the north. We were in loop 300 which does not allow pets. Decent bathhouses right opposite our site. Our site was a gravel drive with a grassy area containing the picnic table and fire ring. Unfortunately due to rain the day before the grass was extremely muddy which make it hard to get to the fire ring. There was also white a lot of noise from adjacent sites, we could hear everyone's conversations and screaming kids. There was a laundry facility but no dishwashing.


Guide to Eden

Tent campsites near Eden, New York range from primitive forest sites to more developed campgrounds with amenities. The region experiences four distinct seasons with summer temperatures averaging 70-80°F and winter lows frequently below freezing. Many campsites in the area sit at elevations between 1,200-1,600 feet, creating cooler microclimates even during summer months.

What to do

Hiking trails: Allegany State Park offers extensive trail networks for all skill levels. "Thunder rocks are really, really enjoyable," notes Emily S. about Allegany State Park, adding that families can enjoy "guided nature trails, biking, hiking" throughout the park.

Seasonal recreation: Winter visitors can access cross-country skiing and snowshoeing opportunities. Harry H. mentions that Allegany cabins are "open all year" with nearby options for "snowshoeing, XC skiing, leaf peeping" depending on the season.

Wildlife observation: North Harmony State Forest provides opportunities to spot local wildlife in a quieter setting. According to one camper at Compass Campgrounds, the area has "tons of trails so you can explore the area and search for local wildlife."

What campers like

Quiet camping atmosphere: Most tent campsites near Eden, New York offer a more secluded experience compared to larger campgrounds. Denise D. reports that sites at Warner Road Dispersed Camping are "quiet and dark," ideal for campers seeking minimal disturbance.

Weekend activities: Some campgrounds organize regular events for guests. Nick O. notes that Dream Lake Campground has "weekend activities" and "the snack house food is great, if you don't feel like cooking they offer a nice menu almost anyone would love."

Modern cabin options: Several campgrounds offer cabins as alternatives to tent camping. Harry H. describes Allegany's cabins as feeling "rustic but are new (2014?) and modern. Had everything we needed for a weekend with extended family, almost like a hotel in what they supply."

What you should know

Primitive conditions: Most dispersed camping sites lack facilities. Rose S. describes Warner Road camping as "primitive spot so no services" with just a "fire pit" at the site.

Maintenance concerns: Some dispersed camping areas have litter issues. Multiple visitors to Warner Road noted trash problems, with one camper stating "the previous people who stayed at our site were messy and left litter."

Weather considerations: Trail conditions can vary significantly after storms. Danielle S. reports that after winter storms at Firefly Acres, "trees fell all over the park" making some trails "grueling hikes" requiring significant cleanup efforts.

Seasonal availability: Most developed campgrounds operate on limited schedules. Dream Lake Campground runs from May through October, while Hidden Valley Camping Area has a season from "April 15 to October 15."

Tips for camping with families

Cabin camping for larger groups: Family-friendly cabins accommodate multiple people comfortably. Emily S. mentions that at Allegany State Park "our family of 6 fit comfortably in one cabin when we were all small."

Food storage precautions: Proper food storage is essential in some areas. Kate W. warns campers at Allegany to "not leave food out. The bears are very ambitious."

Activities for children: Some campgrounds specifically cater to families with children. Robyn M. describes Dream Lake as "very family friendly lots of activities" and mentions "never have had a bad time" during six years of visits.

Tips from RVers

Size restrictions: Not all campgrounds accommodate larger RVs. While some sites like Hidden Valley Camping Area are marked as "big-rig friendly," others have limited access roads or smaller parking areas.

Hookup availability: Electric, water and sewer connections vary significantly between campgrounds. Some tent campsites near Eden, New York provide partial hookups while more primitive areas offer none.

Management interactions: Campground atmosphere can be affected by management style. One long-term camper at Dream Lake noted significant differences in rule enforcement, suggesting campers should understand expectations before arrival.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular tent campsite near Eden, NY?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Eden, NY is Streamside Eriegrove with a 5-star rating from 1 review.

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