Best Tent Camping near Great Valley, NY

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Best Tent Sites Near Great Valley, NY (12)

    Camper-submitted photo from Allegany Parallel Bova Loops — Allegany State Park State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Allegany Parallel Bova Loops — Allegany State Park State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Allegany Parallel Bova Loops — Allegany State Park State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Allegany Parallel Bova Loops — Allegany State Park State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Allegany Parallel Bova Loops — Allegany State Park State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Allegany Parallel Bova Loops — Allegany State Park State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Firefly Acres
    Camper-submitted photo from Firefly Acres
    Camper-submitted photo from Firefly Acres
    Camper-submitted photo from Firefly Acres
    Camper-submitted photo from Firefly Acres
    Camper-submitted photo from Firefly Acres

    2. Firefly Acres

    1 Review
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    6 Saves
    Portville, New York

    If 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

    Camper-submitted photo from Forestry Road Dispersed Campsite
    Camper-submitted photo from Forestry Road Dispersed Campsite
    Camper-submitted photo from Forestry Road Dispersed Campsite
    Camper-submitted photo from Forestry Road Dispersed Campsite
    Camper-submitted photo from Forestry Road Dispersed Campsite
    Camper-submitted photo from Forestry Road Dispersed Campsite
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      4. Streamside Eriegrove

      1 Review
      1 Save
      Irving, New York
      • Pets
      • Fires
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • Tents
      • Group

      $80 - $100 / night

      Camper-submitted photo from Riverside Park Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from Riverside Park Campground

      5. Riverside Park Campground

      1 Review
      2 Photos
      11 Saves
      Wellsville, New York
      • Pets
      • Electric Hookups
      • Phone Service
      • Tents
      • Standard (Tent/RV)
      • Trash
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        6. Hidden Valley Camping Area

        1 Review
        3 Saves
        Frewsburg, New York
        • Pets
        • Fires
        • Electric Hookups
        • Tents
        • Picnic Table
        • WiFi
        Camper-submitted photo from Dream Lake Campground

        7. Dream Lake Campground

        2 Reviews
        1 Photo
        27 Saves
        Warsaw, New York
        • Pets
        • Fires
        • Electric Hookups
        • Phone Service
        • Reservable
        • Tents
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          8. Allegheny Wild and Scenic River

          1 Review
          9 Saves
          Irvine, Pennsylvania

          In 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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            Camper-submitted photo from Warner Road Dispersed Camping in North Harmony State Forest
            Camper-submitted photo from Warner Road Dispersed Camping in North Harmony State Forest
            Camper-submitted photo from Warner Road Dispersed Camping in North Harmony State Forest
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          Recent Tent Reviews in Great Valley

          473 Reviews of 12 Great Valley Campgrounds


          • Rose J.
            Camper-submitted photo from Red Bridge Recreation Area - Allegheny National Forest
            Oct. 25, 2024

            Red Bridge Recreation Area - Allegheny National Forest

            Red Bridge Recreation Area - Allegheny National Forest

            The Red Bridge Recreation Area, located within the Allegheny National Forest in Pennsylvania, is a picturesque destination that offers a wide range of outdoor activities. Nestled along the Allegheny River, this area features beautiful scenic views, picnic spots, and access to hiking trails. For more information if anyone want to know about baixar freecine visit here https://baixarfreecine.com/

          • HThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Lake Erie State Park Campground
            Oct. 7, 2024

            Lake Erie State Park Campground

            Nice stop on way to Niagara Falls

            Beautiful State Park with friendly staff and campers. Windy, clean bathrooms w showers, flat sites. Sites on lake are not open - but sites across have good views as well. Lots more than just the campground

          • CThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Letchworth State Park Campground
            Oct. 2, 2024

            Letchworth State Park Campground

            Beautiful park with lots to see

            Nice trails and lots to do. Verizon coverage at our campsite was mostly non-existent. Showers were spacious but floors were always wet from floors not being sloped properly. Yea, we're shower snobs. :). Beautiful waterfalls and gorge!

          • vThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Kanakadea Park
            Sep. 15, 2024

            Kanakadea Park

            Noisy

            Big open campground with lots of sites both electric and non electric. Many rigs in non electric sites running generators 24 hours. Very noisy. Would not recommend

          • Cynthia K.
            Camper-submitted photo from Chautauqua Lake KOA
            Aug. 28, 2024

            Chautauqua Lake KOA

            One Nighter

               Although this is a KOA Holiday, we used it as a KOA Journey on our way to the Catskills. Not too far from the Interstate & there was no highway noise at the campground. 

              We arrived right at 5pm, which is when they close up, but Victoria went above & beyond & took us right to our site. Good thing, since we were at the back of a confusing layout.

             There are sites in this section that have a partial view of the lake, but they looked like seasonal sites. All the sites looked well cared for. We had a pull through on Chestnut Drive.  Y1

            If you have kids, most of the activities they would be interested in are at the front entrance. If you don't have a golf cart, you may have to drive to the front for the pool, mini golf, basketball court & jumping pillow. 

            It doesn't look like they have many cabins. 

             There's another playground in the back that was getting used. There was supposed to be a splash pad, but I didn't see an evidence of that. 

            The bathroom/shower house are duel toilet/showers. Not my favorite, but we didn't have any trouble getting in. 

            We used the back exit on our way out, which was convenient. At least we didn't have to go back to the front entrance!

             BTW, Victoria is a treasure! She's friendly & goes above& beyond for customer service. We really appreciated the time she took with us.

          • Eliezera M.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Forestry Road Dispersed Campsite
            Aug. 28, 2024

            Forestry Road Dispersed Campsite

            Quiet little campground

            I have a 25-foot travel trailer and found several suitable spots on SF-160. Since it rains frequently here, keep your slip-on shoes handy near the door. This area offers great hiking and biking opportunities. The campsite next to the hiking trail has WiFi about 70% of the time. Experience duck life right now!

          • L
            Camper-submitted photo from High Pines RV Park
            Aug. 26, 2024

            High Pines RV Park

            High Praise for High Pines

            What a beautiful campground with the sweetest owners, Jack and Debbie! Our 3 night stay was just not long enough. We will definitely be back! Shout out to Debbie for being highly instrumental in the creation of the High Pines App, which is absolutely amazing and chock full of useful information. Another shout out to both Jack & Debbie for warmly welcoming our South African Mastiff despite her intimidating size and appearance. We appreciated that we, the owners, would be judged. Not the dog and certainly not her breed. Thank you for a wonderful camping experience!

          • Ian B.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Forestry Road Dispersed Campsite
            Aug. 26, 2024

            Forestry Road Dispersed Campsite

            Nice, peaceful and free

            If you don’t mind roughing it a bit, it’s really quite nice. Sites are first come first serve and there is a bit of day traffic to get to Hector Falls. Which is a nice little 2 mile hike. Some good exploring. Bring tick/bug spray. Found several on my boys and me.

          • Kevin C.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Camp Seneca
            Aug. 5, 2024

            Camp Seneca

            Quiet and secluded

            We came I to the area on a Monday and this camp was completely empty. We picked the biggest site next to the creek. The tree canopy over our site was dense enough that w3 did not get very wet when it rains.

            This campground had several designated sites and most have a fire ring and picnic table.

            There was a porti-poty on site that had plenty of paper was pretty clean.

            We had a few hikers come through and one other camper that chose not to stay.

          • Nate & His Reina Puertorriqueña H.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Darien Lakes State Park Campground
            Aug. 2, 2024

            Darien Lakes State Park Campground

            Great experience.

            Check-in was quick and easy. Our site was spacious, clean, and pretty darn level. Bathrooms were dated, but pretty clean for the amount of traffic. Water was hot and had great pressure. We were there for @KingdomBound2024. The campground was 6 minutes from Darien lake Amusement Park. We will definitely be back next year.

          • RThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Sprague Brook Park
            Jul. 17, 2024

            Sprague Brook Park

            Beautiful well maintained.

            We have stayed at both a full hook up and a no hook up site, and both were roomy and clean. The park is awesome. I absolutely love the memorial park .

          • Maddie C.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from East Otto State Forest
            Jul. 14, 2024

            East Otto State Forest

            Great spot!

            We went for a quick weekend trip with 3 people and 4 dogs. What a great spot! We were nice and secluded, which was great for the dogs to run around, be safe, and not bother other campers. It was relatively easy to find and the campsite is pretty close to Zoar Valley for a nice day trip! We will definitely be back :)

          • Brandon L.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Letchworth State Park Campground
            Jul. 12, 2024

            Letchworth State Park Campground

            Amazing place to stay

            We had a great time here we stayed for a whole week to get the extra savings and we loved every day of it. There was something new every day. The waterfalls were amazing. The rec center had tons of activities and sports for the kids to do. They had a really cool playground, which was like a rope course.

          • Rose S.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Warner Road Dispersed Camping in North Harmony State Forest
            Jul. 7, 2024

            Warner Road Dispersed Camping in North Harmony State Forest

            fine site, messy

            The site was fine, fire pit, primitive spot so no services. We arrived late at night so couldn’t see so well but stopped in a clearing on the road toward the coordinates.

            Kind of a gross site, the previous people who stayed at our site were messy and left litter, but it served its purpose as a free place to sleep along a longer trip.

          • Sue H.
            Camper-submitted photo from Evangola State Park Campground
            Jun. 24, 2024

            Evangola State Park Campground

            Need to learn to clean bathrooms

            Love the campgrounds and beach. However, this year the restrooms were disgusting!!!. We were here for 3 nights and the same washcloths were on the floor all weekend. Sinks and counter never cleaned, mouse feces were everywhere. Even after going in right after the 2 young girls were done "cleaning", it looked like it was never touched except toilet seats were up and trash empty. Was really disappointed. We were in the last loop.

          • Janet R.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Hanging Bog Big Bass Serenity Camp
            Jun. 19, 2024

            Hanging Bog Big Bass Serenity Camp

            Hanging out at the Hanging Bog

            This is a gem of a campground, located on a private homestead adjacent to the Hanging Bog Unique Area, a special state forest preserve maintained by the DEC. Because you are off the beaten path, it feels like you are in the wilderness, although you are in driving distance of a hamlet where you can get supplies. I was there in October, at the peak of fall colors, so the camping and hiking trails and on the forest road to the bog was exquisite. The host has created a wonderful haven here, with tent sites, a few places where camper vans can park, and a glamping cabin option. Each site has a nice fire pit supplied with firewood, and you can drive up right to your site or get there by a short walk. The campground has a central cabin with a sitting room where you can hang out in the evening or if it is raining; a great retreat spit for writing or reading or journaling! There is potable water and a privy, and also a shelter where you can wash up dishes etc after campfire cooking. This is an amazing place for a retreat; I only stayed one night with my dog, but would live to come back for a week to fully enjoy camping here!

          • SThe Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Trout Run Camp Resort
            Jun. 17, 2024

            Trout Run Camp Resort

            Trout Run Review

            Bathrooms were very clean. Lots of things to do for young ones; heated pool, splash pad, pickleball court, basketball hoops and Gaga ball court. Opportunity to rent kayaks, bikes and golf carts.

          • Mateo G.The Dyrt PRO User
            Camper-submitted photo from Red Oak Campground
            Jun. 16, 2024

            Red Oak Campground

            Super friendly and communal campground

            It was fairly full when I went, the staff was very friendly and helpful. There was a band playing in the middle of the campground at dusk which made for a great experience. Great campground overall!

          • Marilyn C.
            Camper-submitted photo from Sprague Brook Park
            Jun. 15, 2024

            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.


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          Guide to Great Valley

          Tent camping near Great Valley, New York, offers a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in nature while enjoying a variety of amenities and activities. With several well-reviewed campgrounds in the area, you'll find the perfect spot to pitch your tent.

          Tent campers appreciate these amenities

          • At Allegany Parallel Bova Loops, you'll find easy access to water and bathrooms with showers, making your stay comfortable.
          • Firefly Acres features a reservable site with the option for campfires, allowing for cozy evenings under the stars.
          • Streamside Eriegrove offers picnic tables and firewood, perfect for a classic camping experience.

          Tent campers like these nearby activities

          • Enjoy hiking and mountain biking trails near Firefly Acres, which provide plenty of adventure for outdoor enthusiasts.
          • Allegany Parallel Bova Loops is close to scenic hiking trails, including the Hemlock Hollow and Conservation Trails, ideal for nature lovers.
          • Families will love the activities at Allegany Parallel Bova Loops, which include guided nature trails and biking options.

          Some prices for tent camping range from $0 to $30

          • Camping at Streamside Eriegrove is budget-friendly, offering a great experience without breaking the bank.
          • Firefly Acres provides a reservable site for a reasonable price, making it accessible for all campers.
          • For a unique experience, check out Allegany Parallel Bova Loops, where you can enjoy tent camping at an affordable rate.

          Frequently Asked Questions

          • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Great Valley, NY?

            According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Great Valley, NY is Allegany Parallel Bova Loops — Allegany State Park State Park with a 5-star rating from 4 reviews.

          • What is the best site to find tent camping near Great Valley, NY?

            TheDyrt.com has all 12 tent camping locations near Great Valley, NY, with real photos and reviews from campers.