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    Lebanon Reservoir Campground and Lake Chalet Motel and Campground offer pet-friendly accommodations near Hamilton, New York. Both campgrounds welcome pets with designated areas for dogs to exercise. Lebanon Reservoir provides full hookup sites with water, electric, and sewer connections for RV campers traveling with pets, while also offering tent sites and cabin options. Lake Chalet features similar amenities with picnic tables and fire rings at each site. Green Lakes State Park Campground maintains pet-friendly loops where dogs must remain leashed at all times. Stoney Pond State Forest Camping Area provides free primitive camping with pets allowed, making it an economical option for tent campers with dogs. The Villages RV Park at Turning Stone allows pets but requires proof of current vaccinations upon check-in.

    Trails throughout Charles E. Baker State Forest accommodate hikers with leashed dogs, providing access to wooded terrain and wildlife viewing opportunities. Campers report the K-9 area at nearby Herkimer Diamond Mine KOA features an off-leash dog park with agility equipment where pets can exercise freely after a day of camping. Bear Wallow Pond Dispersed Campsite in Pharsalia Woods offers primitive camping with no facilities but allows pets in a secluded natural setting. Most campgrounds in the region enforce standard pet policies including leash requirements (typically 6 feet or shorter), proper waste disposal, and restrictions on leaving pets unattended. Veterinary services are available in Hamilton and nearby Moravia for emergency pet care during camping trips. Seasonal considerations include tick prevention during summer months and providing adequate shelter for pets during cooler spring and fall camping seasons.

    Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Hamilton (95)

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      1. Green Lakes State Park Campground

      4.6(42)26mi from Hamilton140 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "The lake is a fascinating meromictic lake with clear calcium-rich waters that are not only pristine and beautiful to look at, but also great for swimming and snorkeling as the waters are crystal clear"

      "Great place for trails, fishing, swimming & plain camping. There are electric & non-electric sites as well as a Cabin Colony. Pet friendly"

      from $20 - $116 / night

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      2. Stoney Pond State Forest Camping Area

      4.7(3)9mi from Hamilton17 sitesRVs, Tents

      "The spots are big and great walks as well if you have dogs. Easy access to the pond too. 20 minutes to waterfall state park & there is a maple shop not too far as well for treats etc."

      "There are 15 drive-in campsites widely spaced and set into the woods, and two developed walk-in sites on the west shore."

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      3. The Villages RV Park at Turning Stone

      4.9(10)19mi from HamiltonRVs

      "Neighbors keep to themselves and kind of stare le us down when we pulled in and during dog walks…maybe just an outlier experience? Staff very kind."

      "For activities, there are some great hikes around the campground, as well as excellent playgrounds, fishing, an awesome pool, and of course, free shuttle rides to the Turning Stone Casino right up the"

      from $65 - $75 / night

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      4. Charles E. Baker State Forest

      4.5(2)9mi from HamiltonTents

      "Only found one designated campsite, which was available, but there’s a lot of good space for dispersed camping right nearby. Access at the end of a long, but well maintained, dirt road."

      "Beautiful forest with miles of trails. I found this spot passing through on my bike and had no problem pitching a tent in a secluded spot in the woods."

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      5. Lebanon Reservoir Campground

      4.0(1)3mi from HamiltonRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "The sites themselves are all in the open, imagine parallel parking your rig off the side of a road, with a nice forest behind you. That's kind of the deal here."

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      6. Lake Chalet Motel and Campground

      4.3(3)16mi from HamiltonRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "The first time that myself and friends spent the weekend at Lake Chalet Ron cut up our firewood for us and was very attentive to anything around the campground."

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      7. Bowman Lake State Park Campground

      3.9(8)23mi from Hamilton161 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "We had never been to site before so when we booked, we thought we were next to a bathroom. Turns out you had to walk through woods to get there in the mud."

      "There was a potable water spigot a few sites over and a bathroom with showers a short walk away. This is a great spot for tent camping, so if that’s your vibe this place is perfect."

      from $17 - $65 / night

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      8. Bucks Brook State Forest Primitive Tent Site

      4.0(1)15mi from Hamilton

      "There are both state forest roads and off road trails to hike on in the area; the Bucks Brook Forest Road follows a series of small waterfalls at the bottom of the gorge to the source of the creek near"

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      9. Bear Wallow Pond Dispersed Campsite in Pharsalia Woods

      4.0(1)15mi from HamiltonTents

      "The site is adjacent to a small parking area and fishing access on a really beautiful pond, which is unnamed on the map but is an impoundment of Bear Wallow Creek so it can be considered Bear Wallow Pond"

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      10. Pharsalia Y Pond

      5.0(1)17mi from HamiltonTents

      "This campsite is a hike in stop on the Finger Lakes Trail, but can also be accessed by a short walk-in from Elmer Jackson Rd, or by paddling in from the parking area in the west side of the pond."

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    • 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.

    • 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

    • Jake C.The Dyrt ADMIN User
      Jul. 14, 2023

      Nature Lover's Paradise

      Tent Camping for Hikers & Runners

      Jake from the Dyrt here!  Nature Lover's Paradise is new to the Dyrt and they have an awesome spot to share with access to a vast network of trails in upstate New York.  Check them out and make sure to share some pics of your adventure!

    • Rachel P.
      Jul. 13, 2018

      Delta Lake State Park Campground

      Delta Lake State Park

      Delta Lake State Park sits at the foothills of the Adirondack Park, just outside Rome, New York. Pretty and well-kempt, Delta Lake is a nice option for those looking to stay close to home and within proximity to civilization. You can enjoy the great outdoors, while only being a few miles away from a restaurant or grocery store.

      The campground isn‘t the best I’ve experienced, a bit on the crowded side-similar to a woodsy suburb- but this could have been distinctive to Loop A where I stayed. I stayed in site 35 and was intermixed with all the campers and RV’s, so it got a bit noisy. Not that restful, secluded experience I typically go for, but I should have planned further in advance.

      However, what the park lacked in terms of its campground, it totally made up for in its beach, swimming and picnic areas! This place was awesome for hosting a birthday party for my niece and relaxing at the beach/ day facilities. They have plenty of picnic tables, charcoal grills, a huge beach and locker rooms. This is really a great place to spend a day with your family!

    • Deborah W.
      Oct. 2, 2021

      Unadilla KOA

      Affordable KOA

      A bit off the beaten path for a KOA, but nearly sold out in early October nonetheless. Sites range from typical large rig to dispersed tents next to a creek. The tent sites with electric like the one we took used 240v 50A plugs, so we had to borrow a converter plug form the office for our 120v equipment. Only one bath house and it’s a bit dated. Very pet friendly including a dog play pen. Pool looked nice and was still open in early October.

    • Secc P.
      Jul. 24, 2020

      Bowman Lake State Park Campground

      A dump

      New York State pretty much has abandoned this park. Trees fallen down across the sites. Might be ok for a tent but that’s all.

    • Rachel Y.
      Aug. 4, 2018

      Cooperstown KOA

      Perfect little get away

      This was the first KOA I ever stayed at and I was very impressed. The bathrooms were very nice and so were the showers, which were separate from the bathrooms. The pool, along the dog park, bounce house and swing set were well taken care of. The camp site was on grass and staff made it a point to check on us and invite us to the community bonfire they were doing that night. They also had WiFi and laundry at this campground. I would stay at this campground again.

    • Janet R.The Dyrt PRO User
      Nov. 6, 2017

      Ludlow Creek Lean-To Campsite

      Ludlow Creek Lean-to

      This is a beautiful primitive hike-in campsite alongside the Ludlow Creek section of the Finger Lakes Trail in Chenango County, New York. It is located in a beautiful, unspoiled and seldom visited region of state forest, providing a wilderness type experience fairly close to several nearby villages, and only a half hour drive from the town of Norwich and less than an hour from the city of Binghamton.. The campsite is perfect for groups or individuals willing to hike in a short distance to this secluded spot. There is a large relatively new Adirondack-style lean-to in great condition, perched on an heavily wooded overlook above Ludlow Creek. The hike in from the trailhead to the north is relatively short, and recommended for easy overnight access. The hike is longer coming in from the south. The campsite is maintained by local volunteer members of the Bull Thistle Hiking Club, http://www.bullthistlehiking.org/p/about-us.html, which is a member chapter of the Finger Lakes Trail Conference http://www.fingerlakestrail.org/ If camping here, be sure to pack in water and plan to pack out garbage and leave no trace. Detailed maps of this trail section can be found in the Finger Lakes Trail East Passport Guide, see map E07, p. 21 at http://www.fltconference.org/trail/files/3814/0154/4940/Passport_East_View.pdf, or visit the interactive trail map at https://fltconference.org/trails/P/TrailConditionMaps/Interactive/Seg_Cat.html?Vifw#"

    • Janet R.The Dyrt PRO User
      Nov. 18, 2017

      Green Lakes State Park Campground

      Green Lakes is a model state park

      This is a great example of what a state park should be. It not only preserves a place of unique biological diversity and geologic interest, it is also well set up and well maintained to maximize low impact outdoor recreation and environmental education. A new state of the art regional environmental education center is being built now that will open in spring, as well as new handicapped access kayaking docks that complement Accessible trails and campsites throughout the park. This is a great destination for families, handicapped campers, and natural history enthusiasts. There are several campgrounds, one is large and open and meant for large RVs, others are drive-in forested tent sites or trailer sites with hookups, and several walkin sites. There is also a colony of rustic camper cabins. The campgrounds have brand new restroom facilities and playgrounds, and the main lake has a new beach house. The lake is a fascinating meromictic lake with clear calcium-rich waters that are not only pristine and beautiful to look at, but also great for swimming and snorkeling as the waters are crystal clear and very deep. There are hiking trails, paved bike trails, a nature preserve for bird watching at Round Lake, a golf course, and great kayaking or canoeing. It is also located right next door to the Erie Canal State Park for those who want to hike or bike the historic Erie Canal. Though you might expect a park like this to be in a remote location, it is actually just a short distance east of the suburbs of the Syracuse metro area, so it is an easy park to get to, plus staying there also provides easy access to stores for supplies, or access to local cultural activities or restaurants for those who want that. One of my favorite state parks in New York!

    Guide to Hamilton

    Hamilton, New York sits at approximately 1,100 feet elevation in Madison County, with surrounding terrain featuring rolling hills and small valleys. Summer temperatures typically range from 55-80°F with moderate humidity. The area includes several state forests with primitive camping options alongside more developed campgrounds with electric hookups and shower facilities.

    What to do

    Fishing opportunities: Green Lakes State Park Campground provides excellent fishing with a uniquely colored lake. "This park is beautiful and very clean. The water is Crystal clear and very blue, you will think you are in the Caribbean Islands. We visit this park very frequently to rent a boat or to hike the trails," notes Kenneth S.

    Hiking trails: Multiple trails range from easy to moderate difficulty in the region. At Bowman Lake State Park Campground, "The trails were not all that great and provided only minor enjoyment," according to Gerald L., suggesting focusing on lake activities instead.

    Mountain biking: State forest roads throughout Pharsalia Woods offer biking routes with minimal vehicle traffic. Bear Wallow Pond Dispersed Campsite connects to these areas. Janet R. mentions, "You can camp here, you can kayak or fish on the pond, go mountain biking on the network of state forest roads that are all part of the Pharsalia Woods Game Refuge."

    Water activities: Swim in designated beach areas with lifeguards at larger campgrounds. "Camped here on a Thursday night in late September... Water access at a lovely nearby pond," writes Cameron about primitive sites at Charles E. Baker State Forest.

    What campers like

    Privacy between sites: Spacing varies significantly between campgrounds. At Stoney Pond State Forest Camping Area, "There are 15 drive-in campsites widely spaced and set into the woods, and two developed walk-in sites on the west shore," according to Janet R.

    Full hookup sites: Several campgrounds offer complete utility connections. "This state park campground is one of the few that offer full hook ups. The bathrooms have been remodeled and most are private with a toilet, shower and sink which makes this a wonderful family campground," Sheri S. writes about Green Lakes State Park.

    Clean facilities: Bathroom and shower quality varies significantly. "Bathrooms are regular campsite bathrooms. Never very clean. Especially because it was wet out," notes Kelly J. about Bowman Lake, while other reviewers praise newer facilities at The Villages RV Park.

    Tree cover: Natural shade availability differs by campground. At Lebanon Reservoir Campground, "The sites themselves are all in the open, imagine parallel parking your rig off the side of a road, with a nice forest behind you... Way easy access, but not a ton of shade or privacy," according to Michael O.

    What you should know

    Site levelness: Many campgrounds have uneven terrain. "It was gravel and not super level, but we made it work," writes Oleńka S. about Bowman Lake State Park, suggesting wheel levelers are necessary equipment.

    Seasonal crowds: Summer weekends see heaviest usage at all campgrounds. The Villages RV Park at Turning Stone offers consistent availability and "Turning Stone is well maintained with nice sites. Memorial day weekend the weather is beautiful spring weather. All full hook up sites from full sun to full shade," according to Carl G.

    Transportation options: Some campgrounds provide shuttle services. The Villages RV Park offers "24 hour shuttles to the casino 5 minutes away, yet quiet and beautifully maintained," notes April L.

    Pet restrictions: Specific pet-friendly camping near Hamilton, New York includes designated loops or sites. Most campgrounds have standard policies requiring vaccination records and proper waste disposal, with some offering dedicated exercise areas.

    Tips for camping with families

    Playground access: Not all campgrounds have play equipment. "Nice place with swimming, fishing, and other things to do. Nice people," writes Scott A. about Lake Chalet Motel and Campground, though Bowman Lake visitors note "the kids were missing a playground."

    Swimming areas: Beach quality varies significantly between locations. Green Lakes State Park provides "a large beach" with "swimming available," according to Cindy H., while primitive sites lack designated swimming areas.

    Bathroom proximity: Consider distance to facilities when booking with children. At Bowman Lake, Pedro R. notes "depending where your camp site is it's a bit of a walk to it."

    Bug considerations: Insect activity peaks in summer months. "There are a lot of mosquitoes, but with some bug spray and a couple thermacell mosquito repellents, we were comfortable the whole time," advises Oleńka S. regarding Bowman Lake State Park.

    Tips from RVers

    Site specifications: RV sites vary significantly in size and accessibility. Stoney Pond offers limited options with "Site number 1 is quite flat and open and could accommodate a trailer or camper van but isn't very scenic," according to Janet R.

    Hookup availability: Electric and water connections aren't universal. "All sites are full hookups (I think) and paved. Definitely geared towards the RV or trailer crowd," notes Michael O. about The Villages RV Park.

    Generator policies: Rules vary by campground, with most state parks restricting hours or prohibiting use. Many campers recommend battery or solar power alternatives for dispersed sites.

    Road conditions: Access roads to primitive sites may challenge larger vehicles. Pharsalia Woods campsites require "a short walk-in from Elmer Jackson Rd, or by paddling in from the parking area in the west side of the pond," according to Janet R.

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