Best Tent Camping near Gowanda, NY
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Best Tent Sites Near Gowanda, New York (11)
1. Streamside Eriegrove
1 Review•1 SaveIrving, New York- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
- Group
$80 - $100 / night
2. Allegany Parallel Bova Loops — Allegany State Park State Park
4 Reviews•8 Photos•6 SavesSteamburg, New York- Pets
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3. Firefly Acres
1 Review•9 Photos•6 SavesPortville, New YorkIf you're passing through town on your travels or a local looking for a private get away, this is the perfect place to kick back, relax and enjoy some peace and quiet. You can sit by the fire, look across to see fireflies in the field or tilt your head back to have an amazing star-gazing experience. A one of a kind property to make memories with friends, family, or for a special romantic get away. Access to 93 acres with trails to walk or mountain bike on, fields to wander through and wildlife to observe.
- Includes Firepit; if you need a cooking grate, please request it;
- Bundles of firewood available for purchase, request before your trip so we can have it there waiting for you
- Trails to explore on foot or mountain biking
- Wildlife including deer, birds, bunnies, black bears, turkeys and more
- Mountain views
- Solar lights around the permitter and 2 tiki torches for ambiance
- All garbage is carry out; please don't leave food out it will attract animals
- You can bring your own alcohol, please drink responsibly.
- Pets are welcome; please clean up after them. Friendly pets only.
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
- Cabins
$35 - $89 / night
4. Hidden Valley Camping Area
1 Review•3 SavesFrewsburg, New York- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Tents
- Picnic Table
- WiFi
5. Dream Lake Campground
2 Reviews•1 Photo•28 SavesWarsaw, New York- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
6. Warner Road Dispersed Camping in North Harmony State Forest
2 Reviews•6 Photos•19 SavesPanama, New York- Pets
- Fires
- ADA Access
- Tents
- Equestrian
- Dispersed
7. Compass campgrounds
1 Review•12 Photos•8 SavesRipley, New YorkLocated on 50 acres of beautiful forest with lots of trails and wildlife. Only a couple miles from the shores of Lake Erie. This is wine country with wineries to the left and to the right. Many surrounding towns that will take you back in time. Fun day trips in the area: Presque Isle, Niagara Falls, Panama Rocks, Lilydale, casinos, Chautauqua Institute, Waldameer, Lucille Ball museum. Something for everyone!
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Reservable
- Tents
- Cabins
$25 - $60 / night
8. Big Oak Hill
2 Reviews•6 Photos•7 SavesClymer, New YorkThis is a newly created campsite that has picturesque view of surrounding farmland and of Peek-n-Peak. Located conveniently off of Rt426 with a slight drive along a field to reach the destination. Private and out of the way. Plenty of wildlife (family of fox and usually mamma deer and her babies, can normally be seen doing what animals do. Close to Peek-n-Peak and Findley Lake and its many amenities.
This is a little campsite on top of a hillside besides, you guessed it, a big oak. This is on a working hay farm, so depending on when you arrive you might be able to see hay being harvested. Again, this a new campsite so improvements will be made based on demand.
To enter the property, you will use a field entrance right off Harrington Hill Road (coming from the west it will be on your left-hand side). We have the way marked for you with posts/markers so hopefully it will take you right there. Please be aware this is located on top of a hill (with a big oak, hence its name :)) and you will be going through an active hay field to reach it.
- Pets
- Fires
- Reservable
- Tents
- Trash
- Firewood Available
$20 / night
9. Bella Vista Campground
Be the first to review!•2 SavesFrewsburg, New York- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Tents
- Cabins
- Picnic Table
10. Allegheny Wild and Scenic River
1 Review•9 SavesIrvine, PennsylvaniaIn 1992 (Public Law 102-271) added 87 miles of the Allegheny River to the National Wild & Scenic River System classified as Recreational. The goal is to protect the existing outstanding and remarkable values and preserve a free-flowing condition for present and future generations. This designation applies to the following three sections: 7 miles from below Kinzua Dam to Route 6 bridge in Warren 48 miles from Buckaloons Campground to Alcorn Island (by Oil City), and 32 miles from south of Franklin to Emlenton. The corridor boundary runs along the plateau ridge on both sides and has extensive areas of privately owned lands with many homes and seasonal recreational residences along the shoreline. Public access is good generally from both sides and few hazards make this an ideal river for novice and family canoeing. Oak forests predominate along steep side slopes and there is wooded-riverine habitat in some of the floodplains. It contains the seven Allegheny Wilderness Islands often used by boaters for dispersed camping and fishing. The Allegheny Islands Wilderness contains seven islands stretched between Buckaloons and Tionesta along the Allegheny Wild and Scenic River. The islands are popular for dispersed camping, exploration, and viewing scenery and wildlife. They are mostly vegetated with fine riverine forests of sycamore, silver maple, shagbark hickory, and green ash. Dense grasses and other thick vegetation make access limited. There are no developed trails or other facilities on the islands. The Allegheny River is one of the primary tributaries to the Ohio River. It joins with the Monongahela River to form the Ohio River at the "Point" in Pittsburgh, PA. The Allegheny starts in Pennsylvania, near Cobb Hill, meanders into New York into Cattaraugus County, near Salamanca, before heading back into Pennsylvania northeast of Warren. The course of the river forms much of the northwestern boundary of the Allegheny National Forest before reaching Franklin where the river turns southeast. Within the borders of the Allegheny National Forest the river is fed by Kinzua Creek, Conewango Creek, Brokenstraw Creek, Tionesta Creek, Oil Creek and French Creek. The Clarion River joins the Allegheny near Kittanning.
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Recent Tent Reviews near Gowanda, New York
422 Reviews of 11 Gowanda Campgrounds
- Backpacken P.
Guide
East Otto State Forest
Loved it , primitive friendly for sure
Hot tent camp no problem it was awesome
- JJoJo S.
Scout
Riverhurst Park Campground
Peaceful
My family and I had a wonderful stay tent camping here. The grounds are huge and very well maintained, including the grass being mowed. There are large, beautiful trees to tent camp in the shade. There’s lots of amenities like volleyball, basketball, playground, swings, all in a safe area away from roads. There’s entrance spots to kayak/ play in the river. Other than a few mosquito bites, we left with a peaceful, wonderful time and memories. Including seeing an eagle fly over the river!
Sam E.
Traveler
HTR Niagara Campground
Beautiful
My dog and I had the best first tent camping trip here. The bathrooms were sparkling and it was very well maintained.
- TThomas G.Guide
Niagara Falls/Grand Island KOA Holiday
Good base camp to see the area
The tent sites are fairly level. Tent sites with water and electricity are well maintained and work as advertised. There is little shade in the campground which can make tents hot during the day. Campground services are good. Bathrooms were generally clean and functioning. The two pools are a nice feature in the summer heat. Laundry area is open 24/7. There are two dog run areas. Camp store has essentials as well as extras. They also have excursion packages for sale to local sites. Staff are friendly and responsive to any issues.
Robert D.Scout
Darien Lakes State Park Campground
A great getawey Darieb lake
Good swimming I only used Tent Camping wonderful hiking trails last time I went hiking Great place to take a family. amusement park around the corner to
- Cara B.Traveler
Niagara Falls/Grand Island KOA Holiday
Cute place
Great for families. Very safe, spaces were a bit small for a tent site. Great amenities pool/showers/ games for kids. Very safe feeling and friendly staff
- KKelsey B.Traveler
Willow Bay Recreation Area
Beautiful
Most beautiful and peaceful place to tent camp! Definitely a long drive for us but it was beautiful before we got the snow and even during (what we could see). One thing I didnt like was we have to drive to the hiking trails.
- David A.Traveler
Red Bridge Recreation Area - Allegheny National Forest
Big Woods!
If your looking for no frills camping in the forest, this is the place! Couple full hookup sites, some electric but most are rustic, great tent sites! No playgrounds etc, just camping in the woods!
Tori K.
LegendNiagara Falls/Grand Island KOA Holiday
Close to Niagara Falls
I've always been a huge fan of KOA campgrounds since my parents always used them when I was little and we were traveling with the camper. I've stayed in cozy cabins before as well, but was tent camping here. Close to Niagara falls (probably why most of you are interested).
- KK H.Traveler
Niagara Falls/Grand Island KOA Holiday
Loud highway, unclean bathrooms, poor tent site, easy access to Niagara
KOAs aren't my first choice - I don't use the extra amenities and the tent sites are often pretty out in the open. That said, usually I am happy enough with what I get and can count on almost always get a site last minute. This KOA was terrible -- the tent sites didn't have the standard nice flat KOA tent pad and the only level spots put you inches from the road. No trees, bushes, etc between them (but that's not unusual). Bathrooms (main and family cabins, which were a nice option) were not busy but also not clean at all - no set schedule and we never saw anyone cleaning them while we were there. Next to busy loud highway (not something they can do anything about, just an fyi). at least average KOA niceness for $50/night - the experience fell far short of that.
- Melissa N.
RangerNiagara Falls/Grand Island KOA Holiday
Convient location, GREAT pool
My child had a blast. the tent site wasn’t private or fancy but the rest of the facility was great. staff super nice. we arrived in middle of night and paid the next morning. very convenient. the pool is awesome.
Amy M.Scout
Red House Area — Allegany State Park State Park
ASP
This is our absolute favorite park to camp! You can stay in Red House area or Quaker Area. You have the option of staying on a tent site or in a cabin. Great fishing and hiking and lots of other stuff to do!
- Jenn G.Traveler
Four Winds Campground
One of our favorites
We have camped here at least 1x a year for the last 5 years and we love it. They have made some improvements thought the years. As a family who tent camps this place has big grassy areas which is always appreciated. It's very close to Letchworth and a short drive to stony Brooke state park.
- Landon H.Scout
Bide A Bit Campground
Great little mom and pop campground
The tent sites were great and spaced apart. The owners were very friendly and there was a nice pond. Showers could need updated but it was about what I was expecting. I love little campgrounds like this so it was even better than I was hoping.
April L.RangerNiagara Falls/Grand Island KOA Holiday
Close to NY side falls and local attractions
Stayed here to easily get back and forth to the NY side and border crossing at the falls. Nice sites and access right to the amusement park located next door. Playgrounds, pool, dog play area, cabins, tent sites and full hook up back ins and pull through sites.
- Mary H.Traveler
Six Flags Darien Lake Campground
Wonderful. Very convenient and affordable.
This is a large campground. Walking distance to the theme park. Campground fees include admission to the theme park. The sites are very nice and well maintained. There are campers for rent, cabins for rent, tent sites, RV sites and premium RV sites. It is a great family campground.
- MMichele H.Traveler
Quaker Area — Allegany State Park State Park
Largest State Park in NYS
This campground has something for everyone-camper and RV sites with and without electric, tent sites, single cabins, group cabins, etc. It has two beaches, several hiking trails that range in difficulty, points of interest (ex-thunder rocks is a must see), two camp stores, a museum, gift shop and restaurants. It truly has something for every kind of camper.
Bill G.GuideWillow Bay Recreation Area
Quiet nights, Easy days
Willow bay campground is run by the National Forest Service. The reservable lots are wide and numerous for a out of the way sight. The campground services tent sites, RV sites as well as small cabins with electricity. There is a central bathhouse near the oak loop. Closer to the boat ramp sites- most of which are tent ready, there are vault toilets. These sites are less than a mile from the North Country Trail. Other, smaller trails are here as well. The New York State lone is less than five miles away- providing access to Allegheny State Park. The closest town of note is Bradford, which is about 18 miles away. It has all you need to get your necessities. The cabins were small- one twin bed and a set of single bunks. You need to bring your own sheets. There is a small heater imbedded in the wall. It keeps things from getting too cold, as it was when I was there. Fire ring and picnic table provided. Charcoal grill as well. The only problem I had was with the wildlife. A mouse or something kep crawling in the space between the roof and ceiling. There is no cel service here, and you shouldn’t need it either. Places to visit are too numerous to mention, but I will give a shout out to the zippo case museum, absolutely a must.
- RRob L.Traveler
HTR Niagara Campground
Beautiful campground
This is a fairly new campground on Grand Island near Niagara Falls. There a lot to do here, kayaking the pond, 2 zip lines, miniature golf and great pools. The bathroom/showers are spotless. The sites have a decent amount of room and many have a lot of shade. They have back in or pull through sites, cabins, tent sites and even yurts.
Marilyn C.Scout
Sprague Brook Park
Beautiful park
I loved everything. The sites are neat. We tent camped with no electric. $23 per night. Fishing allowed in the pond. Bathrooms with showers were spotless. Grass maintained. One small complaint is checkin and out times not enforced. Checkin states 3 pm but we saw many checking in as early as 8 or 9 AM. We could have gained a whole day! Next time!
Lots of very wet, muddy sites where even mulch would have been helpful.
David W.TravelerChautauqua Family Campgrounds
Horrible. Worst camping experience I ever had
Place was horrible. We were tent camping and the area they offer for that is up a muddy hill in a mud pit. Getting stuck is likely. Even without that, the seasonal campers are nuts. I was driving slowly up the road and this lady ran out in front of my car and stopped (which I was clearly able to do because I was going very slow) and she screamed that I needed to slow down and that I was "driving too fast." I am guessing she was on some kind of substance or something. Don't ever go to this dump.
Erin H.RangerNiagara Falls/Grand Island KOA Holiday
Grand island / Niagara KOA
You kind of know what to expect at a KOA - pool, playground, lodge or rec space, etc - but this KOA was also quite clean, a short ride from a fun little amusement park and only a 10-15 min drive from the falls! We had so much fun - this was a great "family campground". We tent camped, but they also had hook up sites up to 50 amps and some nice looking cabins for rent. There was fishing for the kiddos, and I was surprised to find that it was a year round campground as well. Snow camping!
- SSean C.Traveler
Willow Bay Recreation Area
Willow Bay
The camp grounds were great. Staff was very helpful and nice. Camp sites were decently spaced out. Fire wood was priced fairly well but they don’t usually deliver($).and they sell worms at the gate along with ice.
The RVs had their own loop and tents and cabins were on the water down a wooded trail.
The reason this was 4/5 is because you have to unload the car then walk everything to the camp. There is no drive up access for tent camping. A wagon is highly encouraged
Additionally, vault toilets on the tent side and plumbing and showers on the RV side. Bathrooms were very clean and didn’t smell, the showers were hot.
I saw some boats anchored at sites which I thought was nice. I also got to peek into a cabin and it was pretty cozy.
- Kim D.Traveler
Evangola State Park Campground
Some Sites Have a View of Lake Erie
Unfortunately, my site did not.
However, my site wasn't crowded and the electricity was reliable. This campground has three loops. One has 30 amp power, one has 50 amp power (with a 30 amp outlet on the same pedestal) and the third loop is for tent camping. There are several places to get water in the camp, so be sure to fill up your tanks before you park. There is a dump station. None of the sites are full hook up.
Each site has a picnic table and a grill.
There are two bath houses. The newer one - between loops one and three - also has laundry facilities.
Your payment for your campsite entitles you to admission to the beach, which is a hike or a drive away.
- FFrank B.Scout
Houghton / Letchworth KOA
Nice and quiet
ntmnet. Overall, this is a nice place to go camping. We camp in a tent and our site was wonderful (PT1). We were pretty much alone. The facility was nice and kept up. The bathrooms were clean and well stocked. My only complaint would be that the pet rules are not enforced. I would see five dogs from my site and only one was on a leash all the time. My dog. One dog was free to roam wherever it wanted. Owners would walk with him and let him go. He came to our site several times. We did our best to keep our dog quiet but it was difficult. The dog ended up taking "a dump" on our site. The owners had not intention of cleaning it up till I talked to them when they walked by. They sent a child who didn't clean it toroughly so I had to. Called the office but no answer. Never saw an employee making rounds checking things out. Not going back.
Stephanie B.Traveler
Woodstream Campsite
A great campground
We went during their Christmas in July weekend. They had a good list of activities from cookie decorating to visits with Santa. The store is small, but fairly priced. A salt water pool had just been added and was going to open soon. One of the coolest things was rafting on the creek! There was also mini golf and multiple playgrounds. A lot of the sites were right on the creek. The scenery was beautiful. The tent site we had, had access to the creek which was neat. The bathrooms are outdated, but clean. Some of the showers cost a quarter and some don't, which was peculiar. Overall, one of the better campgrounds we stayed at this year. I would definitely recommend this for families which kids of any age.
Christine J.GuideRed Bridge Recreation Area - Allegheny National Forest
Campground in Allegheny National Forest
Nice location near the water. Campground has three sections to it. Once you come in the main enterance, off to your right are nice walk in tent sites. Off to the left are two loops for tent and RV camping. There are two bath houses, one near each loop. They each have three hot water showers, flush toilets and sinks. All sites have a fire ring. Some sites offer more shade than others. (We were at site #31 and it didn't have much shade.) Ice and firewood is avaliable. You are better off getting firewood down the road as you will get more wood for the money. Current price is $10 a bundle. Ice is only $2 a bag. Closest grocery store is in Kane. There are hiking trails nearby. The only thing that I didn't like was that it seemed that many of the sites were quite muddy because all of the grass was worn out. Not much grassy area for tents. Other than that it was great.
Guide to Gowanda
Nestled in the scenic landscapes of New York, tent camping near Gowanda offers a perfect escape into nature, with a variety of campgrounds that cater to outdoor enthusiasts.
Tips for tent camping near Gowanda
- Streamside Eriegrove provides a serene environment where pets are welcome, making it a great choice for families traveling with furry friends.
- Allegany Parallel Bova Loops features ample space and easy access to water and bathrooms, ensuring a comfortable camping experience.
- Firefly Acres is ideal for those looking for a mix of relaxation and adventure, with nearby trails for hiking and mountain biking.
Local attractions for outdoor enthusiasts
- Dream Lake Campground is not only family-friendly but also offers weekend activities and a snack house with a diverse menu, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploration.
- Compass Campgrounds boasts numerous trails for wildlife spotting, making it a fantastic base for nature lovers eager to discover the local flora and fauna.
- Hidden Valley Camping Area is a newer site that promises a unique camping experience, with the charm of a Jellystone campground and plenty of activities for kids.
Tent campers appreciate these amenities
- Chautauqua Heights Campground & Park is big rig friendly and offers 50 amp hookups, catering to those who enjoy a bit more comfort while camping.
- Bella Vista Campground features electric hookups and showers, ensuring that campers have access to essential amenities during their stay.
- Warner Road Dispersed Camping allows for a more primitive experience, perfect for those who enjoy a quiet, back-to-basics camping adventure without the usual facilities.
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