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Good place to fish and stay. Good welcoming friendly host also. Well come back
Best Campgrounds near Brantingham, NY
The Adirondack region surrounding Brantingham, New York features a mix of established campgrounds and dispersed camping options. Stillwater Reservoir provides free dispersed camping opportunities with high ratings from visitors, while nearby developed facilities like Whetstone Gulf State Park Campground offer more amenities. The landscape includes numerous lakes and forested areas, with campgrounds like Nicks Lake and Old Forge Camping Resort providing options for tent camping, RV sites, and cabin rentals. Most camping areas sit within day-trip distance of Old Forge and other small Adirondack communities.
Road conditions vary significantly throughout the region, with some campgrounds requiring travel on unpaved routes. Many developed campgrounds operate seasonally, typically from May through early October. "This is a state park campground which makes it more affordable than the private parks nearby," noted one camper about a nearby facility. Winter access becomes limited as snow accumulates, though some areas remain accessible for cold-weather camping. Cell service tends to be spotty throughout the region, with better coverage in towns like Old Forge. Most established campgrounds require reservations, particularly for weekend stays during summer months when visitation peaks.
Lake access represents a significant draw for campers in the Brantingham area, with multiple campgrounds situated on or near water bodies. Several visitors mentioned the presence of wildlife, including deer and loons, as highlights of their camping experience. Sites with water views tend to fill quickly, especially during holiday weekends and peak summer months. While some campgrounds cater primarily to RVs with full hookups, others maintain a more rustic atmosphere with basic amenities. "Not that they would do this place any justice, but I sincerely wish I had pictures," shared one camper about North Lake Reservoir, describing primitive sites that require hiking in but offer complete seclusion by the water. The region balances developed facilities with more remote options, allowing campers to choose their preferred experience level.
Best Camping Sites Near Brantingham, New York (102)
1. Nicks Lake Campground
17 ReviewsThendara, NY16 milesWebsite+1 (315) 369-3314$22 / night
"Great campground with nice sites and access to other areas in the ADK ... easy hikes up Bald Mountain or Rocky Point."
"I love camping anywhere where there is a lake. I love kayaking, so normally if there is a lake nearby, then I always bring my kayak."
2. Old Forge Camping Resort
19 ReviewsOld Forge, NY17 milesWebsite+1 (315) 369-6011"Great getaway in upstate New York"
"This is one of the most family friendly resorts and a perfect weekend getaway for those living in other parts of New York State."
3. Whetstone Gulf State Park Campground
4 ReviewsMartinsburg, NY9 milesWebsite+1 (315) 376-6630$17 - $26 / night
"We also hike the gorge hiking trail. What a wonderful hike. Mid level rigor but the view of the gorge from the top are truly breath taking!!"
4. Stillwater Reservoir
9 ReviewsOld Forge, NY19 milesWebsite+1 (315) 785-2239"Would recommend if you want to break away from technology because you get zero service out there"
"It's first come first serve so best to find another place if you intend to drive up to your campsite. The drive up campsite had an outhouse though so that was nice"
5. Whitaker Falls Park
1 ReviewMartinsburg, NY9 milesWebsite+1 (315) 286-6487"Clean bathrooms with showers, sites for tents and rv’s, and a breathtaking trail to overlooks and waterfalls."
6. HTR Adirondacks
7 ReviewsOld Forge, NY16 milesWebsite+1 (315) 369-2700"Well maintained and has beach access to river."
"The boys were never bored and loved walking around the camp site. We stayed for 2 nights .. if work would have allowed we would have stayed longer."
7. Francis Lake
1 ReviewCroghan, NY13 milesWebsite"Great for swimming, kayaking, and a gorgeous place to wake up next to the water. There are two access points to the water, the more hidden point is where you hike in for camping."
8. Kayuta Lake Campground and Marina
8 ReviewsForestport, NY20 milesWebsite+1 (315) 831-5077$57 - $67 / night
"And they are never more than a quick walk from your camper. Did I mention there is a pool? There is. And its HEATED."
"The lake linked to a river was great for kayaking and fishing. We arrived at night and they had left everything for us making check in very easy."
9. Adirondack Mennonite Camping Associates Inc
1 ReviewCroghan, NY14 milesWebsite+1 (315) 376-2640"Beaver Camp (or, officially Adirondack Mennonite Camping Assoc.), is a classic summer youth sleep-away camp on Beaver Lake."
10. Limekiln Lake Campground
12 ReviewsInlet, NY25 milesWebsite+1 (315) 357-4401$20 / night
"We loved our stay at Limekiln Lake! We had site 270, which was close enough to walk down to the boat launch at night to look at the stars (and the Milky Way!)"
"a small water passage off the lake leads you to a beautiful queit kayak trip through lily pads ans if you follow it leads to a beaver dam. My son loved it."
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Old Forge Camping Resort
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North Lake Resevoir
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Hall Island State Forest
Recent Reviews near Brantingham, NY
410 Reviews of 102 Brantingham Campgrounds
Abby H.
ScoutHerkimer Diamond Mine KOA
Disrespect & Discrimination
Long read, but so worth it! Below is the review that I posted last August after our vacation. Mind you, the vacation for my immediate family has been 10 years in a row and when I was a kid the same! The incident that happened was with our friends and therefore when I wrote the review, it stated what I witnessed! I was hoping that management changed and/ or they fixed the problems so I was willing to give it another try, I mean, this has been apart of my childhood and my children’s so why not! I called today, lady was super nice and helping me look through all the campsites because we come with so many people! I paid and then friends of ours called. After they called, our friends said that my reservation was cancelled. What??? So I called back thinking it was something on my end. I then had to wait for management to call back. Called back, and whoever I spoke with was extremely rude! She basically told me I was never welcome back and that the owners said so! Now mind you through this whole thing, I never talked to the owners. So do the owners only take one side of the story? I’m not even someone that this incident directly happened to! I said, well can I please speak to your manager or the owner. No, i am the manager, you are not welcome back. I told her that everyone in our party will probably cancel as well and her response was“I’m just waiting for 1 person to call me”! I said a few choice words and I hung up. CRYING. WHAT????? Are you discriminating me because of an issue you had with another camper???? I can’t believe what this has amounted to. So instead of dealing with your issues you just don’t allow people back? Instead of having the owner or management actually call and have a respectful, which was not had, conversation with someone you just brush it off! I have come to Herkimer longer than some of these people have worked there! I really don’t have words for how I feel. And to make matters worse I always go over my dad’s anniversary of his death, August 5, because this was his favorite place and now I can’t go and neither can my children. Great job herkimer diamond mines koa! I applaud you on your discrimination, disrespect and the lack of empathy you have for your campers! Especially the ones who have been a constant! I’m assuming Phil and his wife are still management, good luck! And to the campers that wish to go there, I really hope you enjoy yourselves because it truly is an amazing place. Unfortunately, my memories had to stop here! August 2025 This review is extremely hard for me to write, but what I had witnessed for a week of being there is disgusting& just simply not right. My family has been coming to Herkimer KOA for decades. Throughout the years, we have shown many other families this"gem"... or so we thought. This year was a bit different, there are new camp managers... This week I have witnessed human waste being sprayed all over campsites, management that discredits everything you say, management that thinks its okay to have charges on your bill that they cant even explain, ice cream cart that closes right before the last kid orders& leaves in tears, bathrooms that are disgusting! This is NOT THE HERKIMER I REMEMBER AS A KID! If you look on google, the owners of this campground is a family that has owned it for 50 years! That's amazing& kudos to them! But Phil, Phil is going to ruin every ounce of what they have worked so hard for!& being a business owner, you want management there representing YOU! Doing what YOU would do if you were there. Those owners should not be receiving mine& my friends reviews today if management did their job! Unfortunately, again very hard to say, we will not be returning if Phil is there.& I can honestly say, that the 14-20 families we bring every time, that spend thousands of dollars, will not be as well! Thank you Phil for ruining a vacation I personally held so close to my heart.& because you don't care about how you treat people& how you manage, you have lost years& years& years of loyalty.
Sierra W.TravelerNorth Lake Resevoir
So Beautiful and Peaceful
Still quite a bit of snow at the entrance once I got past that it was easy site are perfect right on the water with a little out house across. Breathtaking views!
- EEileen D.
GuideTilden Hill Farm
Beautiful campground
Beautiful and well- maintained. Very roomy sites. Owner is friendly and responds quickly to calls.
Janet R.
LegendSagamore Lake primitive camping, Adirondacks Blue Ridge wilderness
Beautiful backpack /paddle camping in the Adirondack Blue Ridge wilderness
This review is for primitive backpack or paddle in camping alogn the breathtakingly beautiful Sagamore Lake. On the southwest corner of the lake is located the historic Camp Sagamore, one of the so-called Great Camps of the Adirondacks and which is now a comfortable lodge and camping retreat which hosts lifelong learning workshops on crafts and history throughout the year. If interested in visiting it, see this link: https://www.sagamore.org/
However, beyond the grounds of the Camp is the vast Blue Ridge Wilderness of the Adirondack State Forest Park which completely surround the lake. Adhacent to camp Sagamore is a parking lot for campers and hikers, which includes an outhouse, picnic table, launch for canoes or kayaks, and trailhead for hiking and backpacking. The trail encircles Sagamore lake is is about 3.8 miles long. There is primitive and dispersed camping all along the trail and and along shore and beyond as long as you practice Leave No Trace principles. This basically means no campsite amenities other than the glorious woods and lake, but you will have your pick of remote spots to pitch a tent without having to backpack for hours. The trail does attract a fair number of day use hikers or paddlers, but few campers. The trail is reasonable to tackle for beginning dispersed campers, with the added safety of being able to hike out to the Camp within a couple miles in case of emergency. Highly recommended!
- Janet R.Legend
Brown Tract Pond Campground
Backwoods at Brown Tract Pond
This is a small rustic state forest off the beaten track, remote from but not too far from the village of Inlet in the Adirondacks. It is smaller than some of the other are forest campgrounds, and more quiet and peaceful. While in a rustic location at a distance from the main road, amenities do include picnic tables and firerings, flush toilets as well as privvies, and a trailer dump station 9but no hooksups) Sites are spacious and private and well shaded. You can paddle and fish right here, with lots of good hiking in the area. Fairly easy to get to from the Utica area, and with reasonably close access to a quaint Adirondack village, but still providing a remote expereince at the edge of the wilderness.
Note: just 3.5 miles from the campground is the very nique and special Ferd's Bog reserve. There is a floating boardwalk into the trail, under the shadow of Cascade Mountain. Myriad unique boreal plants for view by botany fans, about a 1.2 hike in and back, and easy trail access from nearby Uncas Road, more info here: https://cnyhiking.com/FerdsBogTrail.htm
- Janet R.Legend
Cranberry Lake Campground
Camping at Cranberry Lake
This has been one of my favorite campgrounds and I have camped there many times over the last several decades. Always well maintained, but peaceful state forest campground with spacious sites, many right on the water. There is an official beach, but the water sites really have their own access for canoes and nice swimming. The water is crystal clear, sunsets magnificent, canoeing and hiking opportunities abound, and even on a "busy" summer weekend the campground is quiet and the fellow campers are low key and respectful. For a tent camper, this is an ideal location and I love it. Fire ring, even tenting spot, picnic tables, etc. There are numerous accessible campsites, a shower building, and regular restrooms as well as privvies. Small trailers can fit and their is an RV dumpstation, but this is not a campground for big rigs and hookups. The campground is a little off the beaten path and in the further reaches of the Adirondacks for most campers, and the vicinity is one of the largest and most pristine areas in the ADK wilderness. Come well supplied with groceries and camping needs as there isnt much nearby. The SUNY Forestry school maintains a Ranger school at nearby Wanakena on the west side of the lake, and a Field Biology station on the south side of the lake. Nice hiking in the area
- Janet R.Legend
Golden Beach Campground
Semi-remote along the South Bay
The Golden Beach campground has two sections: one is the main campground, with the usual state forest amenities including bathrooms, showers and beach, shared with a couple hundred campsites along the east side of Racquette Lake. However, the campground also manages a string of more remotely placed campsites located along the shor of the south bay of Racquette Lake, removed from the main campground and its amenities but with much more space between sites and direct access to the lake. They also are clustered in small spurs directly accessible to Rt 28, which has pluses and minuses. For me, these quieter more rustic sites are preferable, especially with the easy access for canoeing right on the lake. Picnic table, tent site, parking spot and fire ring are all provided, right along the beautiful lake. The smallest spur has only 2 campsites, which is perfect when you want a quiet spot! Big trees, peace and quiet, beautiful Adirondack experience, also not too far from the main campground and many hiking trails in the area
Marc D.GuideOld Forge Camping Resort
Very large camping resort
This is a surprisingly large facility with multiple options, including cabins, tent, and RV sites. We were there in late October on a Saturday night when they were having a big Halloween festival, so very crowded but festive environment. Everybody packed up and left the following morning.Close to the town of old Forge and Lakes. Beautiful area.
Guide to Brantingham
The Adirondack area near Brantingham, New York sits between 1,500 and 2,000 feet elevation, creating distinct seasonal camping conditions throughout the year. Winter temperatures frequently drop below zero, while summer days reach the 70s with cool nights. Fall camping delivers peak foliage viewing from mid-September through mid-October when maples and oaks display vibrant colors.
What to do
Paddling excursions: Francis Lake offers secluded water access with minimal motorized traffic. "This spot is totally gorgeous, perfectly clean, and quiet. Great for swimming, kayaking, and a gorgeous place to wake up next to the water," notes a visitor to Francis Lake.
Snowmobile trails: Winter camping options include cabin rentals with direct trail access. "Snowmobiling is the real reason to come here. Dry cabins or cottages with bath and shower are available. Snowmobile trails are accessible from the campground and seasonal rentals are available," reports a winter visitor to Old Forge Camping Resort.
Gorge hiking: The region contains several notable gorge formations with established trail systems. A camper at Whetstone Gulf State Park described, "We also hike the gorge hiking trail. What a wonderful hike. Mid level rigor but the view of the gorge from the top are truly breath taking!"
What campers like
Private islands: Dispersed camping on islands provides complete seclusion. "We kayaked to Long Island and stayed for a weekend. It was quiet and had the whole island to our self. Would recommend if you want to break away from technology because you get zero service out there," explained a camper at Stillwater Reservoir.
Wildlife observation: Many campsites offer direct wildlife viewing opportunities. "You can catch sight of deer or a bear at any moment. (Just keep in mind to maintain a safe distance and respect their space!)," advises a visitor at Nicks Lake Campground.
Separation between sites: The dense forest creates privacy between many campsites. "A calm and peaceful campground with multiple driving loops separated by a generous amount of forest," notes one Nicks Lake Campground reviewer.
What you should know
Bear activity: Bears regularly visit campgrounds in this region requiring proper food storage. "Beware of the bear. We had one or two in and around our camp site almost every nite. Heed the warnings and lock car doors and don't leave coolers or grills out," warns a camper at Old Forge Camping Resort.
Limited cell reception: Expect minimal connectivity at more remote sites. "It was quiet and had the whole island to our self. Would recommend if you want to break away from technology because you get zero service out there," notes a Stillwater Reservoir visitor.
Site conditions vary: While some sites feature level terrain, others may require adjustments. "Sites: wooded. good privacy. some sites on water. some sites not very flat," reports a Nicks Lake visitor.
Limited services: Many locations provide minimal amenities. "This campsite is right down the road from the fire tower trail," explains a Stillwater visitor, though most dispersed sites lack facilities beyond basic outhouses.
Tips for camping with families
Day-trip locations: Multiple family attractions exist within driving distance. "The campground is within day-trip distance of Old Forge and other small Adirondack communities. "The grounds are a wonderful option for families, not only hosting a number of amenities (i.e. campers beach, hiking trails), but providing opportunities to observe the local wildlife," notes a visitor to Nicks Lake Campground.
Water safety: Most swimming areas lack lifeguards outside established beaches. "The beach is manned by a lifeguard until 6pm and is very well maintained. We love brining the kids here without worrying about loud crazy campers up until all hours of the night," explains a Nicks Lake camper.
Kid-friendly attractions: Regional water parks and recreational facilities cater specifically to families. "There is a bus from the campground that takes you to enchanted forest safari, which is a great way to avoid parking," mentions a visitor to HTR Adirondacks.
Tips from RVers
Site dimensions: Large RVs require careful consideration when selecting locations. "We have a 37ft fifth wheel & fit into our site no problem! Good cell reception & tons to do near by," reports a visitor to Nicks Lake Campground.
Power limitations: Some campgrounds experience electrical capacity issues. "30amp only but not truly providing that. We kept blowing the breaker and noted our lights flickering," reported one RVer at HTR Adirondacks.
Dump station access: Confirm availability of waste disposal facilities before arrival. "The roads and turns are not wide enough for a 45' rig even with the tow disconnected to make turns. Wide enough for travel trailers and 5th wheels but not a large class a," warns another HTR Adirondacks visitor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is fishing allowed at Brantingham Lake?
Is fishing allowed at Brantingham Lake?
Yes, fishing is allowed at Brantingham Lake, which is known for its variety of fish species including bass, pike, and panfish. The lake is regularly stocked and provides good fishing opportunities throughout the warmer months. Kayuta Lake Campground and Marina in nearby Forestport offers similar fishing experiences with boat rentals available. For those wanting to explore additional fishing spots in the region, Eighth Lake Campground provides access to quality fishing areas with boat launch facilities. Remember to obtain a valid New York State fishing license before casting your line.
What are the best camping options in Brantingham, NY?
What are the best camping options in Brantingham, NY?
Brantingham offers several excellent camping options in the Adirondack region. Birch's Lakeside Campground and Marina stands out with its full amenities including a general store, laundry facilities, and propane on-site. For those seeking a more secluded experience, Stillwater Reservoir provides drive-in access with a more primitive camping experience. The Brantingham area also serves as a great base for exploring the southern Adirondacks, with multiple state campgrounds within a short drive offering a range of experiences from waterfront sites to wooded seclusion.
What is the best time of year to visit Brantingham for camping?
What is the best time of year to visit Brantingham for camping?
The prime camping season in Brantingham runs from late May through early October, with July and August being the busiest months. Lake Durant Campground visitors note that early September offers a magical experience as the trees begin their color transformation while avoiding peak summer crowds. For those seeking vibrant fall foliage, Lewey Lake Campground provides stunning views of autumn colors typically peaking in late September to early October. Spring camping (late May to mid-June) offers fewer crowds but potentially cooler nights and more variable weather conditions. Many campgrounds in the region close for the winter season, reopening in May.
What amenities are available at Brantingham Lake campgrounds?
What amenities are available at Brantingham Lake campgrounds?
Campgrounds around Brantingham Lake offer varying levels of amenities. Delta Lake State Park Campground provides showers, bathrooms, and a dump station, along with recreational facilities like hiking trails and swimming areas. For those seeking more luxurious accommodations, Old Forge Camping Resort offers a comprehensive family-friendly experience with additional amenities. Most campgrounds in the area provide basic facilities including fire rings, picnic tables, and access to potable water. Some offer electrical hookups for RVs, while others maintain a more rustic experience. Boat launches are common at lakeside campgrounds, allowing easy water access for recreation.
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