Best Tent Camping near Herkimer, NY

Join the fun near Herkimer. With tons of outdoor activities and scenic camping, this is an excellent vacation spot for all kinds of travelers. Discover secluded campsites where you can reconnect with nature. Or maybe you like to bring your family and friends along. Either way, there are Herkimer campgrounds just for you. Discover great camping spots near Herkimer, reviewed by campers like you.

Best Tent Sites Near Herkimer, New York (23)

    1. E16 Canal Lock

    1 Review
    St. Johnsville, NY
    15 miles
    Website

    "The Canal Corporation provides designated spots for tent and van camping along the canal. Stays are limited to a maximum of 48 hours."

    2. Fort Plain Lock 15 on Empire Trail

    2 Reviews
    Fort Plain, NY
    20 miles

    "It offers sounds of the highway and freight trains going by, my wife and I love it. If you need quiet, keep on moving. There are grills in the grassy area for tent camping, also a potable water tap."

    "Continue driving past the original coordinates until you reach the dirt parking lot on the right. You’ll see signs that say “No Vehicles Past This Point” — those apply only to the grassy picnic area."

    3. Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park — Betty & Wilbur Davis State Park

    1 Review
    Cooperstown, NY
    27 miles
    Website

    "Although there may be times when there may be people and groups around for day use, the small number of cabins and they way they are spread out will make you feel like you are at your own private retreat"

    4. Charles E. Baker State Forest

    2 Reviews
    Hubbardsville, NY
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (607) 674-4017

    "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."

    5. Grandpa's Back 40 Glamping

    1 Review
    Milford, NY
    28 miles
    +1 (518) 321-3734

    $125 - $145 / night

    6. North Lake Reservoir Campground

    2 Reviews
    Otter Lake, NY
    34 miles

    "32 sites all around the lake. Some are walk in right on the lake. Quiet, peaceful, and clean."

    "We got there after dark and it was beautiful to wake up to the view of the lake. Car camped, but there was enough room for a tent."

    7. O Land

    1 Review
    New Berlin, NY
    41 miles
    +1 (813) 841-4756

    $35 / night

    "We're happy to welcome this new listing to our platform. Check them out and come back here to leave them some love."

    8. Coyote Hollow Park

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    Mount Vision, NY
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (717) 623-7751

    $115 - $140 / night

    9. Duck Pond Campsite

    2 Reviews
    North Blenheim, NY
    44 miles

    "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"

    10. Pharsalia Y Pond

    1 Review
    South Plymouth, NY
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (607) 753-3095

    "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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Tent Camping Reviews near Herkimer, NY

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Guide to Herkimer

Tent camping near Herkimer, New York, offers a variety of scenic spots and unique experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you prefer a rustic setting or a more comfortable glamping experience, there are options to suit every camper's needs.

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Which is the most popular tent campsite near Herkimer, NY?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Herkimer, NY is E16 Canal Lock with a 5-star rating from 1 review.

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