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Green Lakes State Park Campground offers multiple pet-friendly camping options near Fayetteville, with designated areas that allow dogs throughout its pine woods loop. Sites vary in size, with some spacious and others more compact, featuring electric hookups and full-service options in certain areas. The campground maintains clean, modern bathroom facilities and provides access to two distinctive glacial lakes with hiking trails that welcome leashed pets. Other pet-friendly options include Oneida Shores County Park, Verona Beach State Park, and The Villages RV Park at Turning Stone, all with varying pet policies but consistent accommodation for dogs. Tent campers, RV owners, and cabin guests can bring their pets to most facilities in the region. Campers browse The Dyrt when exploring the best sites near Fayetteville, New York.
The well-maintained 3.1-mile loop trail around Green Lakes offers dog owners an easy, shaded path for exercising pets while enjoying views of the park's unique meromictic lakes. Pets must remain leashed on all trails and in camping areas, with designated swimming areas restricted to humans only. The beaches at Green Lakes do not permit dogs, but several nearby campgrounds provide water access points where pets can cool off. Whispering Woods Campground and Ta-Ga-Soke Campgrounds also welcome dogs with various amenity levels. The bathrooms at Green Lakes have been recently renovated, providing private facilities with toilets, showers, and sinks that make managing pet care easier during camping trips. Wildlife in the area requires keeping pets secured at all times, particularly around Morgan Hill State Forest's dispersed camping areas where natural habitats remain undisturbed.
"The lake is a fascinating meromictic lake with clear calcium-rich waters that are not only pristine and beautiful to look at, but also great for swimming and snorkeling as the waters are crystal clear"
"Great place for trails, fishing, swimming & plain camping. There are electric & non-electric sites as well as a Cabin Colony. Pet friendly"
from $20 - $116 / night
Check Availability"We had a great and relaxing time until Saturday evening when the three dogs at a neighboring site all slipped their collars and began running around the campground growling and charging at other patrons"
"Great access to beach. Friendly campers and quiet. Easy to find. Not a lot of shade. Showers not conveniently located."
"Nice small state park, our site had a water spigot right behind our site hook up hose and filled camper. Lake is dirty but the had a nice splash pad for the kids."
"Campground sits on the edge of Lake Oneida with a nice camper’s beach and trail on the lake front. We stayed at site 11. As you can see sites are spacious and this one was right on the lake’s edge."
from $27 - $29 / night
Check Availability"Neighbors keep to themselves and kind of stare le us down when we pulled in and during dog walks…maybe just an outlier experience? Staff very kind."
"For activities, there are some great hikes around the campground, as well as excellent playgrounds, fishing, an awesome pool, and of course, free shuttle rides to the Turning Stone Casino right up the"
from $65 - $75 / night
Check Availability"The spots are big and great walks as well if you have dogs. Easy access to the pond too. 20 minutes to waterfall state park & there is a maple shop not too far as well for treats etc."
"There are 15 drive-in campsites widely spaced and set into the woods, and two developed walk-in sites on the west shore."
"A beautiful private lake for fishing, swimming and other water sports. Beautiful woodsy location. Special events that the family will enjoy."
"I found this location to have very clean sites with plenty of amenities. Had no issues with the Wi-Fi watching Bills games and play a few video games."
"This location has a set of 2 large trailhead parking lots for hikers and backpackers accessing the vast trail network of the Morgan Hill State Forest."
"Close to the nice village Skaneateles. It was a welcome difference from the common/look-alike campgrounds everywhere else. We will definitely come back! The Breuk family from the Netherlands"
"Woonton Family Farms is new to the Dyrt and offer a stunning farm with trails, water and forest to explore. Check them out and make sure to leave a review of your stay here on the Dyrt!"
from $45 - $55 / night
Check Availability"Site however was very close to other sites and not very private.  had to pay with quarters to shower not a problem but inconvenient."
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!
RangerDelta Lake State Park sits at the foothills of the Adirondack Park, just outside Rome, New York. Pretty and well-kempt, Delta Lake is a nice option for those looking to stay close to home and within proximity to civilization. You can enjoy the great outdoors, while only being a few miles away from a restaurant or grocery store.
The campground isn‘t the best I’ve experienced, a bit on the crowded side-similar to a woodsy suburb- but this could have been distinctive to Loop A where I stayed. I stayed in site 35 and was intermixed with all the campers and RV’s, so it got a bit noisy. Not that restful, secluded experience I typically go for, but I should have planned further in advance.
However, what the park lacked in terms of its campground, it totally made up for in its beach, swimming and picnic areas! This place was awesome for hosting a birthday party for my niece and relaxing at the beach/ day facilities. They have plenty of picnic tables, charcoal grills, a huge beach and locker rooms. This is really a great place to spend a day with your family!
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.
GuideThis is our 4th experience at a Jellystone. The campground was clean and staff was super nice. Organized the Halloween activities nicely. Yogi and the characters were very involved. For the fisherman, it's located on Salmon River and appears to have quite a lot of large salmon this time of year. I was shocked at the size of the fish that were being cleaned. My husband believes that area of the river was a private sector for the campground. Smaller campground than others I have been too but made it nice for kids to rides bikes safely since there weren't golf carts located at this campground. What I didn't enjoy as much. 1) The sites were muddy, especially when it had recently rained. Luckily we came after it rained and it had dried out some. 2) the dog park was a walking area, not a fenced in yard for them to let some of their energy out 3) No sewer hookups available but does had a dump station on your way out.
GuideTaughannock Falls State Park is one of my favorite parks in New York. The camp grounds are excellent, there are TONS of trails nearby, the swimming area of the lake is close, and the water is very clean. The crown jewel of the place is Taughannock Falls, which is a short flat hike to one of the tallest single drop waterfalls on the east coast. It really is quite the sight. There are cool playgrounds for the kids, grills, restrooms, showers, and plenty of activities to do, such as stand up paddle boarding. Taughannock has it going on, and I will be back!
LegendThis is a great example of what a state park should be. It not only preserves a place of unique biological diversity and geologic interest, it is also well set up and well maintained to maximize low impact outdoor recreation and environmental education. A new state of the art regional environmental education center is being built now that will open in spring, as well as new handicapped access kayaking docks that complement Accessible trails and campsites throughout the park. This is a great destination for families, handicapped campers, and natural history enthusiasts. There are several campgrounds, one is large and open and meant for large RVs, others are drive-in forested tent sites or trailer sites with hookups, and several walkin sites. There is also a colony of rustic camper cabins. The campgrounds have brand new restroom facilities and playgrounds, and the main lake has a new beach house. The lake is a fascinating meromictic lake with clear calcium-rich waters that are not only pristine and beautiful to look at, but also great for swimming and snorkeling as the waters are crystal clear and very deep. There are hiking trails, paved bike trails, a nature preserve for bird watching at Round Lake, a golf course, and great kayaking or canoeing. It is also located right next door to the Erie Canal State Park for those who want to hike or bike the historic Erie Canal. Though you might expect a park like this to be in a remote location, it is actually just a short distance east of the suburbs of the Syracuse metro area, so it is an easy park to get to, plus staying there also provides easy access to stores for supplies, or access to local cultural activities or restaurants for those who want that. One of my favorite state parks in New York!
LegendThis is a beautiful primitive hike-in campsite alongside the Ludlow Creek section of the Finger Lakes Trail in Chenango County, New York. It is located in a beautiful, unspoiled and seldom visited region of state forest, providing a wilderness type experience fairly close to several nearby villages, and only a half hour drive from the town of Norwich and less than an hour from the city of Binghamton.. The campsite is perfect for groups or individuals willing to hike in a short distance to this secluded spot. There is a large relatively new Adirondack-style lean-to in great condition, perched on an heavily wooded overlook above Ludlow Creek. The hike in from the trailhead to the north is relatively short, and recommended for easy overnight access. The hike is longer coming in from the south. The campsite is maintained by local volunteer members of the Bull Thistle Hiking Club, http://www.bullthistlehiking.org/p/about-us.html, which is a member chapter of the Finger Lakes Trail Conference http://www.fingerlakestrail.org/ If camping here, be sure to pack in water and plan to pack out garbage and leave no trace. Detailed maps of this trail section can be found in the Finger Lakes Trail East Passport Guide, see map E07, p. 21 at http://www.fltconference.org/trail/files/3814/0154/4940/Passport_East_View.pdf, or visit the interactive trail map at https://fltconference.org/trails/P/TrailConditionMaps/Interactive/Seg_Cat.html?Vifw#"
GuideWent 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!!! The falls trails were all well defined and excellent for a beginner, moderate hiker. More advanced trails were also offered as well as biking trails, so plenty for any level of adventurer!! Lots of educational posters along the way to keep you informed of what you were seeing and the history about how it was created. The locals were pleasant, and eager to share fun facts about their area. We stayed at the campground in the park. It was cozy, clean, and just right for a little off the grid fun. No electricity or water hook ups available, but nice big public baths and plenty of water access all around the camp ground. (Say one water spot every 3-4 camp sites). There was also a dump station and trash dumpsters easily accessible at the entrance. Can not wait to go back, planning a week long trip next year and will do all three tours, wine, beer, and cheese!! Till next September!! Stay Gorges!!!
LegendThis is a small campground set up on the periphery of Butternut Hill farm which is located on the main Route 20 in Bouckville NY. At the time I submitted my review, I was not able to make edits on the basic campground listing; I am not sure why the Dyrt platform wouldnt let me update the important details, but you can get more info and make reservations on the campground webpage which is here:
https://butternuthill.net/
The campground is in a convenient location in Bouckville, a small upstate NY village with a concentration of numerous antique shops, which is a draw for collectors in the area. There is also a famous Inn and restaurant, the Landmark Inn, which anchors the town, adjacent to a trailhead for a hiking trail along the historic Chenango Canal, an offshoot of the Erie Canal.
The meadows and fields of Butternut Hill are the superb festival setting for several regional events, including several Antique shows, the Central New York Fiber Festival, a craft fair and a car show, events that are scheduled a few times a month throughout the summer.
The campground is adjacent to the festival fields, lining a forest edge with expansive views of the surrounding valley. During special events, vendors and exhibitors have a convenient and inexpensive place to stay that is not far from the exhibit tents and festival fields, but people attending the events can stay there too, or campsites may be reserved at other times through the summer, on a daily, weekly or even monthly basis.
Many of the sites are for RV's, which have electric and water hookups along with a picnic table and fire pit; rates fro these rang $40-50. There are also primitive tent sites which have a grassy tent area and fire pit but no picnic table and cost $30 per night. There is a cozy log camper cabin available, at a very inexpensive price of $60 per night (bring your own linens). All camping spots are in close walking distance to the bath house, which has water, showers, and bathrooms. (Additional porta potties are set up during festival events.)
I was there during the Fiber Festival, and I was impressed at how well organized the programing was, and how clean everything was despite large attendance. In addition, it rained really hard one day of the event, and though the access roads got a little muddy, the campsites seem well drained and did not get muddy. The campsites all back to the woods on the west side, so this serves as a good windbreak too.
The campground office has some basic camping supplies available, but an advantage of being there during a festival event was a nice food tent and a variety of food trucks offering delicious fare! If you were coming from a distance to attend one of the local special events, this is a good place to stay, though of course busy during the day. If you wanted to camp here at a non event time, you would find it to be a quiet pastoral location with access to some hiking and fishing spots in close proximity. For staying in the area, the camper cabin would be a great all-weather option if you can get it!
Dispersed camping options near Fayetteville offer alternatives to the more developed state parks in the area. Morgan Hill State Forest provides primitive backcountry camping with no facilities and requires adherence to Leave No Trace principles, including camping at least 150 feet from any water source. The region's camping season typically runs from May through mid-October, with average summer temperatures ranging from 58°F to 80°F and frequent afternoon thunderstorms in July and August.
Fishing at Ta-Ga-Soke Campgrounds: The campground provides convenient water access and boat launch facilities for anglers. "Site was very close to water and boat launch and that was great," notes camper Tate T., who appreciated the proximity to fishing spots despite the closely spaced campsites.
Lake swimming with lifeguards: Verona Beach State Park Campground offers supervised swimming during summer months. "There is a public, life guarded beach," explains Mary H., adding that "it is a wooded area on beautiful Oneida Lake." The park also features "a splash pad and the state recently revamped some of the playgrounds," according to Joe D.
Hiking forest trails: Morgan Hill State Forest Dispersed provides an extensive network of marked trails for day hiking or accessing backcountry campsites. Janet R. recommends preparation: "Be sure to download a copy of the forest map with the trails network marked, as the various trails are blazed and have occasional signs, but they crisscross in a confusing network and you can get easily turned around without a map."
Private bathrooms: Several campgrounds in the area feature updated facilities. At Green Lakes State Park Campground, Sheri S. highlights "The bathrooms have been remodeled and most are private with a toilet, shower and sink which makes this a wonderful family campground."
Seasonal activities: Oneida Shores offers different experiences throughout the camping season. "Beach area is nice and clean. Life guards around. Nice playground and bathrooms available," shares Sara H., who visited in June when conditions were "muddy" but still found plenty to enjoy.
Free shuttle service: The Villages RV Park at Turning Stone provides convenient transportation to nearby attractions. Michael O. appreciates that there are "free shuttle rides to the Turning Stone Casino right up the street," making this a popular option for campers wanting entertainment beyond nature activities.
Pet policies vary by location: Many dog friendly campgrounds near Fayetteville have specific rules for pet owners. At Oneida Shores County Park, Nicole V. notes that management takes pet safety seriously: "My only wish would be that the management would be more unaccepting of obviously dangerous pets," after an incident with unleashed dogs during her stay.
Site privacy differences: Campgrounds range from open layouts to secluded spots. Verona Beach State Park sites have limited separation, as Ali T. explains: "The campsites are spacious but you're pretty much camping on the same lawn as your neighbors with very few trees in between you so you'll have to be okay with hearing others snoring at night within 15 feet of you."
Seasonal limitations: Most campgrounds operate from May through mid-October. Visitor Rachelle W. recommends purchasing firewood from camp hosts where available, noting at Verona Beach that "Wood was for sale by camp host at 50 cents a piece."
Beach and playground options: Several campgrounds offer designated swimming areas with family facilities. "Swimming is available at the large beach. You can rent a kayak and enjoy the beautiful lake," Cindy H. says about Green Lakes State Park, which also features multiple playgrounds throughout the park.
Consider bathroom proximity: When booking sites with children, check the location of restrooms. At Whispering Woods Campground, families appreciate the pet-friendly policies and amenities. Arnie T. simply states, "We camped there a few times, very people friendly place!"
Water activities for various ages: Many local campgrounds offer different water options. Chelsea B. from Green Lakes notes, "The trails around the lake are great! Beautiful water and various difficulties on the trails make it pretty fun to explore," providing options for families with children of different hiking abilities.
Site surface considerations: Campgrounds offer varying levels of site development for RVs. At Turning Stone, Frank M. appreciated that "we had no problem getting a nice paved spot for our 34' class A," making setup easier than at more primitive sites.
Hookup availability: Stoney Pond State Forest Camping Area offers limited facilities for RVers. Janet R. advises: "Site number 1 is quite flat and open and could accommodate a trailer or camper van but isn't very scenic. The other sites are great for tenting but the drive-ins are variable."
WiFi reliability: Some campgrounds offer surprisingly good connectivity. Ryan G. from Pleasant Lake Campground reports, "Had no issues with the Wi-Fi watching Bills games and play a few video games," making it suitable for families wanting to balance outdoor time with modern conveniences.
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