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    Country Roads Campground in Gilboa allows pets at all 118 sites including tent areas, RV spots, cabins, and glamping accommodations. Max V. Shaul State Park Campground, located in nearby Fultonham, also welcomes pets with designated pet-friendly areas throughout the park. Most campgrounds in the region require pets to remain on leash at all times, with leashes typically limited to 6 feet in length. Nickerson Park Campground provides water stations and waste disposal areas specifically for pets. North-South Lake Campground features hiking trails suitable for dogs with varying difficulty levels. Campgrounds typically require proof of current rabies vaccination upon check-in, with park rangers actively checking documentation. The sites are well-spaced with ample room for pet owners to set up comfortable camping areas away from neighboring campers.

    Burnt Rossman State Forest and Duck Pond Campsite offer more primitive camping options for those traveling with pets, providing a more secluded experience for dogs that may be reactive to other animals or people. These dispersed camping areas have minimal facilities but allow greater freedom for pets to explore natural surroundings. Kenneth L. Wilson Campground features a fenced dog park where pets can exercise off-leash, particularly appreciated by campers with high-energy dogs. During summer months, early morning or evening walks are recommended to avoid hot ground surfaces that can damage paw pads. Wildlife encounters are common in the area, so keeping dogs leashed protects both local animals and pets. The campgrounds near Gilboa maintain clean facilities with most bathrooms and shower areas being state park clean, though not luxurious. Nearby Woodstock offers veterinary services approximately 30-45 minutes from most camping areas.

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    Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Gilboa (132)

      1. Nickerson Park Campground

      3.5(8)1mi from GilboaRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "We had reservations about being side by side with other RVs but the site we were in was so big and being in a valley with huge trees all around a large open grassy area in the middle made everything feel"

      "Our site was on top of the creek, close to the path down to the water and close to a hiking trail. During our visit we drove around the nearby towns and didn't find much to see or do with our time."

      2. Max V. Shaul State Park Campground

      4.8(8)10mi from Gilboa31 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Friendly staff, lots of dogs, all on leash!"

      "Watched a video on YouTube that was a walk through of each site. So peaceful. Lots of good hiking. Sinks for dishes, clean bathrooms and showers."

      from $17 - $50 / night

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      3. North-South Lake Campground

      4.5(44)25mi from Gilboa214 sitesRVs, Tents

      "Our first campground was in New York Aug 8th. Unfortunately, Debbie was socking New York hard. North South Lake Campground in the Catskills was our camping home."

      "This is a truly beautiful and scenic campground, easily one of the best places we have visited in New York State."

      from $22 - $44 / night

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      4. Country Roads Campground

      5.0(3)3mi from GilboaRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "There are water spigots near all the tent sites and they are nice and spread out. They have special events in a pavilion near the RVs including bingo"

      from $34 - $55 / night

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      5. Burnt Rossman State Forest - Westkill Camp

      5.0(2)7mi from GilboaRVs, Tents

      "Entrance is soft"

      "Was a great location for winter camping. Site easily accessible from road. Beautiful, peaceful, great time!"

      6. Duck Pond Campsite

      4.5(2)8mi from GilboaTents

      "After driving unpaved dirt road for a while, we arrived a surprisingly well maintained beautiful campsites. The pond is small so the mosquitos were not too bad."

      "Intermittent cell service which was frightening while driving on these rough roads"

      7. Woodland Valley Campground — DEC

      4.2(29)25mi from Gilboa67 sitesRVs, Tents

      "This campground had easy access to excellent hiking trails. Woodstock, NY was about 30 min away and we enjoyed exploring the area on our non-hiking day. Very dog friendly."

      "water to play in right behind tent. I do prefer fire pits over the brick stove. this had the stove. more advanced hiking in walking distance. no cell service. my gps on phone was able to track though."

      from $20 / night

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      8. Little Lake Campground

      4.5(2)9mi from GilboaRVs, Tents, Cabins

      9. Betty Brook Camp

      4.5(2)10mi from GilboaRVs, Tents

      "I live near this campground. I'm about a mile away and I pass it every day. It is rather remote, but it is right along West kill road."

      10. Devil's Tombstone Campground

      2.9(13)21mi from Gilboa23 sitesRVs, Tents

      "A short drive to these rustic tent-only spots, dog friendly, nice rangers and great trees for hammocks! This is my go-to in the summers."

      "this is close by to many catskill hiking trails"

      from $16 / night

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    Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Gilboa, NY

    509 Reviews of 132 Gilboa Campgrounds


    • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
      May. 24, 2020

      Cooperstown KOA

      Nice Park

      This park is located approximately 12.5 miles from downtown Cooperstown and is set in the quiet rural countryside of New York. The mature trees make for beautiful scenery in the fall. There is a mix of sites varying from tent, RV, rental trailers, and camping cabins/cottages/lodges bringing the total number of sites to 120. Back-in and pull-thru sites are available. Site types include full hookup, water and electric, and no hookup with prices varying depending upon site. You can choose between 30/20 or 50 amp electric service. Interior roads are gravel and some site pads are gravel while others are grass. 

      The park is nicely terraced and all the sites are level. Patios were a grassy/dirt area with a picnic table and fire pit. Our site (#41) was a pull-thru but there was no way we could drive our 45’ motorhome forward out of the site because of a large tree and narrow roads. So we ended up having to back out. The free wifi worked well as did our Verizon 4G phone and hotspot. We picked up a dozen or so television channels with our antenna. The park does have a fair amount of trees that would interfere with roof-mounted satellite dishes so you would have to pick your site carefully. But, there are some 30 amp and no hook-up sites that are clear. This is a typical KOA with lots of amenities including a swimming pool(which was closed for the season when we were there), a playground, volleyball court, basketball court, jump house, pavilion, recreation room, bicycle rental, and horseshoes. Showers, restrooms and laundry are also present and clean. There is a propane filling station. While there is no fenced-in dog park there is a pet walking area. The surrounding area is pretty rural and the closest town (Richfield Springs– which is very small) is five miles away and where you will find restaurants, gas station, grocery store, and more. A few miles from the park is a creamery that has a café. 

      Approximately five miles away is Glimmerglass State Park which was great for hiking and kayaking Otsego Lake. There is a also a historic house at the park that you can tour and the country’s oldest covered bridge. Cooperstown is a little over twelve miles away from the park but well worth a trip. Not only is Cooperstown home to the National Baseball Hall of Fame but it is a charming downtown well worth exploring. Other nearby attractions include The Farmers Museum, Fenimore Art Museum, Hero’s of Baseball Wax Museum, Glimmerglass Opera, and Cooperstown Brewing Company.

    • Kirstin T.
      Sep. 14, 2017

      Catskill/Kenneth L Wilson Campground

      Lots of fun

      The campsite was great. Big and going after Labor Day means there was tons of space. Well priced. We did have neighbors that had a trailer and used their generator early in the morning and late at night. Beside that it was fantastic. We had planned on driving to hiking but there was so much to do around the camp site we just walked around and did the hiking near by. The dog park is wonderful. Our dog loved it.

    • Sue C.
      Jul. 17, 2021

      Cooperstown K O A Campgrounds

      Great place

      This is our 2nd time here and may come back again. Great variety of things to do and they have a pool and Great kids area. Also have a dog park

    • D
      Oct. 4, 2021

      Catskill/Kenneth L Wilson Campground

      Big Widely Spaced Sites

      Lots of room in many sites for my 24 ft RV and 30 ft trailer. Big meadow in middle with new full playground set.

      Dry camping but water available and a sewer dump. Gotta haul your own trash.

      Two ponds to play in and a fenced dog park.

      Some nice hiking in the park.

    • T
      Sep. 19, 2022

      Catskill/Kenneth L Wilson Campground

      Nice stay and very friendly staff

      Such a clean and well maintained campground. Staff were so nice and friendly. Only one shower area that was a bit of a trek from our site, a bike would have been nice to get around. We had to move our tent as we had set it back too far and was not on the site pad and park ranger Brian who was very lovely came and asked us to move it and we had a nice chat. Lovely big dog park. There are some nice little walks and small hikes on the ground with a lake that you can rent kayaks or canoes. Close to Woodstock which is a cute town. Our site was a little exposed but the sites either side of us were closed for restoration thankfully. There are some more secluded and set back sites too though.

    • Cynthia K.
      Aug. 29, 2024

      North-South Lake Campground

      New York

      We were on a 5 state East Coast camping trip. Our first campground was in New York Aug 8th. Unfortunately, Debbie was socking New York hard. North South Lake Campground in the Catskills was our camping home. Thursday & Friday it was Neverending rain & wind. Saturday was the nice day.

      North South Lake has no electricity. The sites are almost all beautiful, tucked in under shady trees. Not a good way to try out our solar panel! Some are by a stream. A few are by the lake. This is a tent campers paradise. New York tent campers are hard core camping during Tropical Storm Debbie!

       There are 7 loops. We were in loop 2. Site 85. There are some sites with an incline down to the site. That might give some rvs trouble. It did for us & I had to be driven out of the campground to call 911. Thank you Mary!! It all ended well & we got a different site.

       There are bears that visit the campground & one came one of the nights & visited our camping neighbor's site. They showed us a picture- it was a large black bear. 

      Generators are allowed for 5 hours & they tell you when you can use them. 

      The bathrooms/showers are state park clean- which means not very.

       There is NO cell service & just forget about WiFi. You are unplugged.

      This is a hiking park & for this middle aged overweight flatlander they are pretty strenuous. Kaaterskill Falls is an exception - short, easy trail, but the parking fills up quickly. Then they close it! You'll have to take a shuttle to get in.

      The trail to the Mountain House Site is also pretty easy, with more of an incline.

      There's 2 nice lakes with beaches. 

      The Catskills are very scenic& we enjoyed our time there!

    • Kristen B.
      Sep. 13, 2016

      Catskill/Kenneth L Wilson Campground

      Nestled in The Catskills

      This campground is nestled in the Catskills, New York, with easy access to New Jersey and Connecticut. With large campsites and most surrounded by trees, you will find just the right mix of privacy and community depending upon what you are looking for. Although the showers aren't top notch, they do have them and a great recycling center for all of your garbage. If hiking is what you enjoy, they have nearly 4 miles of trails within the campground and surrounding areas that circle two nearby ponds and their day use area. If you are looking for something offsite, don't miss the Giant Ledge hike, a 30 min drive and about a 3 mile out and back hike to Giant Ledge for amazing views overlooking the entire area. Head out to watch the sunrise one morning with awesome views looking east. When you need a break from cooking, don't miss the nearby Phoenicia Diner for some great breakfast and coffee! All of the Park Rangers are very helpful and will provide recommendations and maps, just ask!

    • Tara L.
      May. 21, 2018

      North-South Lake Campground

      NYS camping.

      North South lake is one of the larger public camp grounds in New York. The sites are well spaced out. Great for families. The lake is huge.

      Avoid holidays to avoid the crowds.


    Guide to Gilboa

    Dispersed camping options near Gilboa, New York, provide alternatives to established campgrounds in the western Catskill Mountains. The area sits at elevations ranging from 1,000 to 3,000 feet with a humid continental climate bringing warm summers and cold winters. Fall camping features colorful foliage while spring brings muddy conditions on forest roads.

    What to do

    Hiking at Burnt Rossman State Forest: Access multiple hiking trails with varying difficulty levels for day hikes from Burnt Rossman State Forest - Westkill Camp. "Site easily accessible from road. Beautiful, peaceful, great time!" notes camper Felix R. who enjoyed winter camping in the area.

    Creek access: Many campsites offer direct stream access for fishing, wading, or just relaxing. At Woodland Valley Campground, the creek provides natural ambiance. Camper John N. shares, "The mountain creek is like nature singing a lullaby - sleeping next to it was very relaxing."

    Water recreation: Swimming and boating options exist at larger campgrounds with lake access. "Two lakes. Highly recommended," writes Luka M. about North-South Lake Campground. The campground offers swimming beaches, boat rentals, and fishing opportunities from May through October.

    What campers like

    Spacious sites: Campers appreciate the room to spread out at many Gilboa area campgrounds. At Country Roads Campground, Tom R. found "Beautiful campground. Stayed in The Pines section. Spacious sites. Super friendly and helpful staff."

    Clean facilities: Modern bathhouses with hot showers make longer stays comfortable. "The bath house is clean and modern," says Tom S. about Max V. Shaul State Park Campground, adding that it costs "$27.50/night for non-resident."

    Privacy between sites: Many campgrounds offer good spacing between campsites. William R. notes about Country Roads Campground, "Mainly an RV ground, but they have about 10-15 great tent sites back beyond the RV area. There are water spigots near all the tent sites and they are nice and spread out."

    What you should know

    Cell service limitations: Connectivity varies widely in the mountainous terrain. Sam L. warns about Devil's Tombstone Campground: "There is NO cell service here. You have to drive about 5 minutes towards Hunter to get service."

    Road conditions: Forest roads to primitive sites can be challenging. At Duck Pond Campsite, one camper cautions, "The road in on old cemetery rd was pretty rough, so we decided to go out the other way, which was way worse... the years taken off the life of my truck was not worth it."

    Water quality concerns: Water quality varies by campground. About Nickerson Park Campground, Peter S. reports, "THE WATER! ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING! I'm guessing the new owners didn't do as much as the previous owners as far as water treatments. It smelled like raw sewage, loaded with sediment and very discolored."

    Seasonal considerations: Campgrounds operate mainly from May through October, with most closing after Columbus Day. Weather conditions change dramatically by season. "This spot is right off the road. Nice and quiet. There is enough room for 2 to 3 campers. Parking across the street if it's wet. Entrance is soft," notes one camper about Burnt Rossman State Forest.

    Tips for camping with families

    Water activities: Children enjoy the water features at several dog friendly campgrounds near Gilboa. Jennifer P. recommends Nickerson Park Campground: "They had a pool and water slides for the kids. The owner and staff were so friendly and welcoming."

    Playground access: Several campgrounds offer play equipment for children. Yasmin S. mentions about Devil's Tombstone Campground, "There is a playground for kids so you don't have to watch over them while you set up."

    Off-peak timing: For quieter family camping experiences, avoid major holidays. Tara L. advises about North-South Lake Campground: "Great for families. The lake is huge. Avoid holidays to avoid the crowds."

    Activities for children: Some campgrounds organize special events. William R. notes about Country Roads Campground, "They have special events in a pavilion near the RVs including bingo."

    Tips from RVers

    Site selection: Choose campgrounds with appropriate hookups and site sizes for your RV. Benjamin C. appreciated Little Lake Campground: "Electric, water, and septic hookups were all modern and in great shape."

    Pull-through availability: Some campgrounds offer easier access sites. "There are many pull through sites, lots of wooded sites, and open areas for kids to play," Benjamin C. adds about Little Lake Campground.

    Size restrictions: Larger RVs won't fit at all campgrounds. Sam L. cautions about Devil's Tombstone Campground: "We had a VW Westfalia, which we had no trouble pulling into our site. If we had something bigger, it might have been an issue."

    Seasonal site options: Many pet-friendly campgrounds near Gilboa offer both temporary and long-term options. Benjamin C. notes that Little Lake Campground is "about 50/50 permanent sites and rentals."

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