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Robert H. Treman State Park Campground accommodates pets at tent, RV and cabin sites with picnic tables and fire rings. Pet owners must keep dogs leashed throughout the camping area and on hiking trails. Buttermilk Falls State Park, another pet-friendly option nearby, offers similar accommodations with spacious sites where pets are welcome. The campsites remain shaded and comfortable for animals during summer months. Watkins Glen State Park Campground provides additional pet-friendly options with drinking water, electric hookups, and waste disposal facilities. Sites typically require proof of current vaccinations, and park staff enforce quiet hours to minimize barking disturbances. The waterfalls and gorges create pleasant environments for morning and evening dog walks when temperatures are cooler.
Numerous hiking trails accessible from these campgrounds welcome leashed pets, with the gorge trail at Robert H. Treman particularly noted for its pet-friendly terrain. Taughannock Falls State Park Campground allows pets at all accommodation types including glamping options. During summer months, visitors should exercise caution with pets on hot surfaces and provide adequate shade and water. Most parks enforce standard leash requirements of six feet or less. Firelight Camps accepts pets at their glamping facilities while Pine Creek Campground permits pets at tent, RV, cabin and glamping sites. Local regulations prohibit leaving pets unattended at campsites or allowing excessive barking. The swimming areas at most parks remain off-limits to pets, though numerous streams and shallow water access points throughout the region allow dogs to cool off safely.
"Located in Tompkins County, Ithaca New York has beautiful gorges and hiking trails. Robert Treman is a treat and a gorgeous place to camp in the Ithaca, NY area."
"A waterfall cascades through a gorge here, ending in a beautiful pool for swimming at the base of the falls, with a trout stream flowing out of it towards nearby Cayuga Lake. "
from $20 - $128 / night
Check Availability"Buttermilk Falls State Park is a great state park in central New York. The scenery is what makes this park stand out."
"Short drive out of Ithaca proper near one of the Finger Lakes. Medium to easy trails (the ones near the gorges are steep but with nice rock steps)."
from $21 - $66 / night
Check Availability"Taughannock Falls State Park is one of my favorite parks in New York."
"Went for a quick getaway to this little gem of a state park in the finger lakes region of New York. I’ll be coy, and use their slogan ‘Ithaca is Gorges’ and Gorgeous!!!"
from $20 - $67 / night
Check Availability"Watkins Glen boasts one of New York’s most beautiful state parks! I last camped here in 2012 and absolutely loved hiking along the gorges. Also- the camping was next to perfect."
"I absolutely love coming to Watkins Glen Campground, especially when I went to get away from the busy city. This park has gorgeous waterfalls, and great paths to walk and hike on."
from $20 - $58 / night
Check Availability"region of Upstate New York."
"Awesome little park in the Finger Lakes region with nature on site and lots more to do and explore nearby (wine trails!)."
from $17 - $67 / night
Check Availability"Pinecreek is a beautiful park in a great area 10 minutes from downtown Ithica New York and Lake Cayuga. The area has everything you could possibly want or need."
"This is a campground set in a nice forest location, but close by to Treman State Park and Ithaca, so a good base for day trips."
"Even with the restrictions we had a great visit and felt safely distanced from other campers and staff. Great hiking trails because it is attached to Buttermilk Falls State Park."
"we just returned to philly after a long weekend here. this was our 6th consecutive summer visiting here. very secluded. we let the kids and dogs run pretty much wherever without worry. and close to ithaca"
from $85 / night
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TravelerWonderful location and marvelous hosts. We were welcomed with chocolate chip cookies as we checked in. Bathrooms were beautiful and clean. Two wineries we could walk to and dozens more nearby. Our site was spacious and the dog park gave our pups plenty of time off leash. We definitely plan on returning.
RangerThe park itself is pretty small but it’s in a really cute area with a lot of outdoor recreational activities. Lovely but simple views all around and rolling green hills in the distance. Campground is well-kept and relatively modern but not particularly memorable. Nice little stopover on a road trip. Lots of day use activity. Dog park is kind of annoying with all the barking and owners shouting futile commands, try to camp away from it. Ditto for train noise, stay by the river. It does what it does well, so five stars!
GuidePinecreek is a beautiful park in a great area 10 minutes from downtown Ithica New York and Lake Cayuga. The area has everything you could possibly want or need. Fabulous State Parks with spectacular waterfalls, a farmers market right on the lake front, Cornell University and so much more. That being said it may be the reason the campground doesn't offer any planned activities. They do have a swimming pool and what appears to be a large clubhouse/meeting area that is not or was not used while we were there, nor were any activities publicized. They do have a small arcade but it did not stay open past 8 pm and did not appear to be air-conditioned.
Our campsite was a full hookup with a large grassy area for setting up our outside chairs and picnic table. Although we enjoyed our stay we felt it was a bit overpriced for not having much to offer. They also have a very long list of rules & while they do allow pets there is a list of breed restrictions you need to be aware of before booking a reservation. They also charge for electricity on any stays one week or longer which we had not encountered previously at campgrounds where we have stayed.
Overall we enjoyed our stay but not sure we would stay again.
RangerWatkins Glen boasts one of New York’s most beautiful state parks! I last camped here in 2012 and absolutely loved hiking along the gorges. Also- the camping was next to perfect. Sites are decently sized and well secluded from one another.
in addition, the park is so well situated within the Finger Lakes and all the various wine trails! Made for a perfect girls weekend! Definitely recommend!
LegendJake 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!
GuideIt is a very nice open area to camp in. It is a first come first serve campground. The dog park is a great addition to the park. There is always something going on. Also allows for an easy place right off Route I-86 to rest while driving across MY. Some of the best river access there is to paddle through a great small town.
GuideI absolutely love coming to Watkins Glen Campground, especially when I went to get away from the busy city. This park has gorgeous waterfalls, and great paths to walk and hike on. It's located in Upstate New York, so it's close enough to the city but you feel like you are far away from the city. The campsites are great, clean and well kept. This park does get pretty busy though, because it is open to campers and people who just want to visit for the day to walk the trails. I love that they have trails that lead very close to the waterfalls..lots of rim trails that literally overlook the waterfalls and gorges. In the campground they do offer a pool, which again, does get busy because it's open to everyone regardless if you are camping or not. There also is tours you can take in the summer that will take you along the waterfalls and gorge, they have a playground for kids and an area with picnic tables. I went mid July and it was extremely busy, not sure when a good time to go during the summer when it's not as busy. That was the only downside I would say, is how crowded it was. There is also Seneca Lake nearby that many people go to fish in, however I didn't go on this trip but plan to next time. There are restrooms on site, however I didn't think they were that clean. Toilet paper and seat covers were out in most stalls, so I would advise to bring your own when you go. There is also some gift shops and food stands set up...one food stand has some pretty good hot dogs! The hikes to the gorge and waterfalls is pretty well maintained, however there are quite a bit of stairs. There were some people with kids in strollers that had to turn around because the stairs made it difficult. Not handicap friendly. I would advise to wear a good pair of walking shoes, and not sandals because it is slippery in some spots and again, a lot of stairs! I would highly recommend coming here, even if you don't decide to stay the night!
LegendJake here from the Dyrt! Harpy hollow not only has a great location in northern New York but is veteran owned and operated and ready to host more campers. Check them out and leave a review on the Dyrt when you stay!
GuideNew York State pretty much has abandoned this park. Trees fallen down across the sites. Might be ok for a tent but that’s all.
Robert H. Treman State Park Campground sits within a hardwood forest area at 1100 feet elevation, offering a mix of shaded and partially sunny campsites near Etna, New York. The campground operates seasonally from April to November with temperatures ranging from 45-85°F during camping season. Sites typically measure 30-40 feet in length with moderate tree coverage.
Gorge swimming: The natural swimming area at Robert H. Treman State Park Campground features a diving board into a waterfall-fed pool. "Sure there is a diving board into a swimming hole filled by a waterfall which draws so many but the camping is great too," notes reviewer Paully B.
Winter wildlife viewing: Seasonal campers can experience the area's fauna during cooler months. "Went in the fall, very quiet, and peaceful. Woke to snow on the tent. Had a great time listening to the birds and enjoying the trails," shares Scott M. about his experience at Robert H. Treman.
Fishing access: Multiple water bodies offer fishing opportunities throughout the region. At Taughannock Falls State Park Campground, campers can fish in designated areas. "The campground is very walkable to the swimming area, which goes to 12 feet deep and has a dock to jump off of," reports Barbara S.
Spacious sites: Many campgrounds offer generous site dimensions. "Site 54 at Robert H Treman is very large, flat, nonelectric and well shaded with areas of sun," explains reviewer not S., adding that "Old loop has plenty of trees, but sites are much smaller."
Natural swimming pools: Fillmore Glen State Park Campground provides a unique swimming experience. "Kids loved the park and swimming in the waterfall beach," writes Charyssa G., while another visitor mentions its "spring fed swimming area."
Level terrain: The topography at many sites accommodates easy setup. "The sites are nice and flat and the grounds have lots of good amenities, restrooms with showers. Good drinking water, tables and fire rings," notes Elliott B. about Taughannock Falls State Park.
Campground layout variations: Campground layouts differ significantly across the region. At Buttermilk Falls State Park Campground, "The sites are close together which is ok for short stays but I prefer some space. The hill you climb to the camp sites is riddled with pot holes," warns Amy A.
Site selection factors: Consider terrain and location when booking. "The new loop is a large field--we got one of the few shady sites in the new loop," explains not S. about Robert H. Treman, while Deb S. notes about Watkins Glen that "The sites are good sized, they offer cabins as well."
Seasonal availability: Operating seasons vary by campground. Buttermilk Falls operates from "May 20 to October 10" while Robert H. Treman has a longer season from "April 22 to November 20," allowing for early spring and late fall camping options.
Playground access: Watkins Glen State Park Campground offers recreational facilities for children. "Great playgrounds for the kids. Good central location for exploring the Finger Lakes," mentions not S., while Jennifer W. adds there's "a large playground."
Trail difficulty assessment: Evaluate hiking trails based on children's abilities. "There are a total of 19 waterfalls on your way up, all of them absolutely beautiful," notes Jennifer W. about Watkins Glen, but cautions the hikes are "moderately difficult" with "a lot of steps."
Water safety considerations: Swimming areas have varying depths and features. "The swimming area was closed for the season by the time we arrived," notes Emma N. about Robert H. Treman, highlighting the importance of checking seasonal availability.
Site accessibility: Some campgrounds have challenging access roads. At Pinecreek Campground, "The campground is cute and quiet... My only complaint is the condition of the roads. They are in dire need of grading and new gravel. Be careful!" warns Mindie C.
Electric site limitations: Not all sites accommodate larger RVs. "Electric sites are not the best though. Rocky and unlevel. Not made for large campers," cautions Victoria about Robert H. Treman State Park.
Hookup sharing arrangements: Some campgrounds have unconventional utility setups. "Some sites have shared fresh water hookup between the sites," notes Jennifer D., which requires coordination with neighboring campers at Robert H. Treman.
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