Camping spots near Franklinville, New York range across western New York's rolling hills and forested terrain, sitting at elevations between 1,500-2,000 feet. The region receives approximately 50 inches of precipitation annually, with summer temperatures averaging 70-80°F. Winter camping remains possible at select locations, though access roads to primitive sites often close with seasonal snowfall that can exceed 100 inches annually.
What to do
Fishing access points: East Otto State Forest offers primitive camping with fishing opportunities along nearby creeks. One camper mentioned, "Nice campground, free, fishing, secluded, everyone needs to start picking up their trash though."
Water activities: Arrowhead Campground provides direct river access with a private boat launch. A visitor noted, "Campground is right on the river with a private boat launch. NO CREDIT CARDS; cash or check only."
Hiking opportunities: Boyce State Forest connects to the Finger Lakes Trail system where hikers can access a lean-to shelter about a half-mile from the parking area. According to a camper, "If you walk/hike 1/2 mile you will find a lean-to with fire pit and privy."
Playground facilities: Multiple campgrounds feature playground equipment for children. At Triple R Camping Resort, "The campground has so many fun things for kids. It is a very clean campground and well maintained."
What campers like
Clean facilities: Triple R Camping Resort consistently receives positive reviews for cleanliness. One camper stated, "By far the best campground we have ever stayed at. Had an awesome time for both Halloween weekends. Owners make you feel like family."
Peaceful environment: Many campers appreciate the quiet atmosphere at several campgrounds. A visitor to Arrowhead Campground described it as "Private and quit. A nice place to relax by the stream."
Seasonal events: Halloween weekends are popular at several campgrounds in the area. At Jellystone Park of Western New York, "They have the best fireworks for July 4 and their Halloween weekends are full of fun and fright!"
Dog-friendly options: Shamrock Pines Campground features a fully fenced dog park. A camper mentioned, "Fully fenced dog park that was great for our pup. A couple of ponds for kids to fish and what looks like a nice pool."
What you should know
Payment methods: Some campgrounds have specific payment requirements. At Arrowhead Campground, "NO CREDIT CARDS; cash or check only. It makes it a little clunky to get a reservation because you have to mail in a check."
Cell service limitations: Connectivity varies significantly between campgrounds. One camper at Boyce State Forest reported good service, while at East Otto State Forest a visitor warned, "It said there would be verizon cell service, there was absolutely nothin."
GPS accuracy issues: Finding some of the more remote camping areas can be challenging with standard GPS. A visitor to East Otto State Forest advised, "I used the Dyrt provided gps coordinates and was dropped into a residential area. Used the map on the parks website to get back on track."
Seasonal conditions: Weather impacts camping conditions, particularly in spring and fall. At Boyce State Forest, one camper reported, "Trail was more of a stream than a trail. You'll spend more time beside the trail then actually on it. Would recommend to come in dryer season or to bring rubber boots."
Tips for camping with families
Water recreation options: Allegany State Park - Quaker Area features a lake with a new modern beach house. A visitor mentioned, "We enjoyed the hiking trails and the beach with a new modern beach house. There were lots of nature programs put on by the park."
Entertainment amenities: Many campgrounds offer recreational facilities for children. At Jellystone Park of Western New York, "Put put was free. So many things to do with the kids. Heated pools. Beach was clean."
Campsite selection: Consider how close campsites are to each other if privacy is important. At Allegany State Park - Quaker Area, "This area, all of the camp sites are right on top of each other. It was great for the kids because they were able to find instant friends and ride their bikes around."
Wildlife education: Several campgrounds offer nature programs. A visitor to Allegany State Park noted, "They runs daily activities you can go to and learn about different things in nature."
Tips from RVers
Dump station setup: Some campgrounds have unconventional facilities. At Shamrock Pines Campground, "The dump station is simply just a pipe off one of the driveways with a water hose. Not a problem and it works, just not typical of dump stations."
Winter options: For cold-weather camping, several areas remain accessible. An Allegany State Park visitor mentioned, "The cabins are awesome all year round. The park has a lot to do in the summer but a group can still have a blast in the winter."
Campsite layout: At Campground Adventures, which features 50 sites, "This campground just changed hands and there alot of changes in store for the coming year's. It sets along the Ischua creek which has good fishing and kayaking."
Firewood considerations: Purchase firewood outside park boundaries for better value. A camper at Allegany State Park advised, "The park service asks you not to transport fire wood. We understand why, my problem is when you get to the park the small bundles way over priced 35$ lasted for a night. The next day we found camp wood 32"x60" rack for 15$ that lasted us 2 days."
