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664 Reviews of 36 Hillsdale Campgrounds


  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Moosalamoo Campground
    Nov. 4, 2024

    Moosalamoo Campground

    Somewhat primitive, remote but peaceful

    Access to campground is on a gravel road but my van did okay. It is small and primitive and there is a camp host who is very nice. Within walking distance from the campground are accesses to hiking / biking trails. Sites are spacious and shady.

  • W
    Camper-submitted photo from Calvin Coolidge State Park
    Oct. 13, 2024

    Calvin Coolidge State Park

    A very quiet and accommodating location

    It was a very quiet location.  There was plenty of room between sites. The roads going in and leaving were well maintained. I accidently booked a tent site, and my popup camper and truck almost didn't fit.  We will have to go back and get a shelter site. This way we can get the beautiful views of the mountains. We both enjoyed the Coolidge State Park

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Emerald Lake State Park
    Oct. 5, 2024

    Emerald Lake State Park

    A Lot of Camping Sites at this State Part

    There are a lot of camping sites for tents at this location. Quite a few lean-tos to rest . Restrooms with coin operated showers. Every site has a picnic table.

  • Miccal  M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Patterson Brookside camp on West Hill Road
    Sep. 24, 2024

    Patterson Brookside camp on West Hill Road

    This is a wonderful place to camp

    There are a handful of sites to camp at along the river here, each offering a slightly different experience.  The dirt road along the river is an easy drive, though it is single lane in a few locations, so be aware of oncoming traffic.  Some of the sites are drive in, some are walk in, but all are primitive. 

    There is no electricity, no cell coverage, not outhouses in this area.  Be prepared to pack out everything you bring in.

    This area is being heavily use and some spots are being shut down from abuse, please be aware that you have a lot of impact, and that impact can be positive or negative. Choose Positive!

    This area is closed in the winter due to snow, by the GMNF

  • Janeth C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Getaway Mountain Campground
    Sep. 22, 2024

    Getaway Mountain Campground

    Avoid Getaway Mountain Campground

    I strongly urge anyone considering Getaway Mountain Campground to stay far away. Our experience here was nothing short of appalling. From the moment we checked in, the owners were extremely rude and unwelcoming. After staying for the weekend, we extended our stay due to the campground’s cleanliness, thinking it would be perfect for our family, including our three children with special needs and our service animals.

    Unfortunately, the owner’s behavior quickly escalated. One day, the man running the office drove by on his golf cart and began yelling and swearing at me, accusing us of not picking up after our dogs. I explained that we always clean up after them, but he refused to listen. We decided to leave for the weekend to avoid further conflict, but when we returned, we found piles of dog poop deliberately placed near our motorhome. Things worsened when one of our children, who is nonverbal, picked up a pile of the mess.

    When we addressed the issue with the office, the owner’s wife not only refused to acknowledge their behavior but also accused us of lying. The man’s hostile behavior escalated again, yelling and swearing at us in front of our children. He threatened to have us thrown out by the police, which he followed through on. The officers who responded could see that this was a personal issue and were baffled as to why they had been called. We were told to leave, but not before being denied a refund for the remaining days we had already paid for.

    To make matters worse, we’ve since learned that the owners of Getaway Mountain Campground have been actively calling around to other campgrounds, slandering our name. They falsely claim we don’t pick up after our dogs and that my husband chased the owner with a 2x4—an outright lie. The current campground we’re staying at informed us of this and has stated that they’ve seen no issues with us or our pets. In fact, the surrounding campers have no complaints, and the campground owner is willing to write a statement about the situation, including notifying the authorities of this baseless harassment.

    The entire experience left us feeling targeted and mistreated. We have traveled extensively throughout the U.S. and have never encountered anything like this. Save yourself the trouble and avoid this campground at all costs.

    Verdict: AVOID Getaway Mountain Campground.

  • Carol L.
    Camper-submitted photo from Bridgeview Harbour Marina
    Sep. 20, 2024

    Bridgeview Harbour Marina

    cool

    I like the atmosphere at Bridgeview Harbour Marina! The serene views and vibrant community make it a perfect spot to unwind. Speaking of unwinding, if you ever find yourself overwhelmed with writing assignments or projects, I highly recommend trying out domypaper.com writing service. They provide excellent support and can help you tackle any writing task with ease. Whether it’s for school, work, or personal projects, their team of experts ensures top-notch quality and timely delivery. So, after enjoying a day at the marina, consider getting some writing help to keep your stress levels down. Cheers to good times at the marina!

  • Kevin C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Green Mountain Camp on Town Road 11
    Sep. 19, 2024

    Green Mountain Camp on Town Road 11

    Beautiful view but no toilet

    Came in on a Wednesday afternoon in late September and found several available camp sites.

    There are no amenities at this campground. It is an open field on the left side of the road with two or three sites on the right side of the road that are walk in sites.

    The scenic beauty of this place is amazing. There was some color in the forest but most of it was still green. There are wide open views of 3 mountain ranges. There are many flowering plants, wild apple trees on the right side of the road. Lots of birds, butterflies, and bees (they were not agressive).

    The campground was very quiet at night except for an occasional owl hoot.

    We were fortunate to have perfect weather for our stay. This would be an awesome place to see the fall colors.

  • FThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Silver Lake State Park
    Sep. 4, 2024

    Silver Lake State Park

    A forested dream.

    In addition to the descriptions of this campground in other reviews, I add charm and utility of site design, and the friendliness and intelligence of the staff.  Enjoy the serenity of the forest surrounding you, while you glimpse stars, and warm your innards beside a fire.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Tree Farm Campground
    Aug. 31, 2024

    Tree Farm Campground

    4 Day getaway

    Nicely spaced sites, level and welcoming hosts. There are a few trails around the campground and it is close to Mt Ascutney which if you are feeling a bit lazy there is an auto rd that goes about 3/4 of the way up. 3 mi. Away Springfield as all the services you might need.

  • Kevin C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Somerset Airfield
    Aug. 30, 2024

    Somerset Airfield

    Good stopover location

    Only the first section of the campground was open due to flooding. As a result, there were puddles everywhere.

    Campsites are listed as disbursed but there are only 7 trees to separate 9 camp sites. The campsites are all next to the road and have fire circles.

    There is a single pit toilet at the end of the camping area. No garbage service, no water, no cell service. Basically a camp site where you can share a fire with the neighbors.

  • Drew H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Scaroon Manor Campground
    Aug. 27, 2024

    Scaroon Manor Campground

    Excellent views on the lake

    We stayed in the rustic campground right down the road from the main campground. We parked in a lot and walked about 5 minutes to the campgrounds on the lake. They were beautiful and well kept, even had a small pile of fire wood for us.

    The site had a relatively nice outhouse, a picnic table, a fire pit and a grate for grilling. It was right on the lake. There were a ton of other people in the main campground but only one other camper in the rustic area. $25 a night to camp.

    There was some noise from the highway but not too bad. Coyotes were howling all night and definitely heard some around our campground.

  • G
    Camper-submitted photo from Lee's Park Campground
    Aug. 25, 2024

    Lee's Park Campground

    Event Campground

    Despite only having 3 stars on dyrt, lees park is pretty cool to come to. Close to SPAC, lots of area to set up tents, dog friendly, campfire friendly, and there’s a lake minutes away. Some of the crowd seemed a little rowdy but overall nothing that was obnoxious. DONT GO IN THE WOODLINE you’ll get mobbed by mosquitoes.

  • DeAnna V.
    Camper-submitted photo from Rogers Rock Campground
    Aug. 22, 2024

    Rogers Rock Campground

    Worst Campground We Have Ever Been To

    Absolute worst campground we have ever been to(and we do a TON of camping in state parks both in NY and out of state and private campgrounds as well). When we arrived our site was covered in trash and the picnic table was in the site next to ours with old propane tanks sitting on them. Beer bottle caps and cigarette ends were EVERYWHERE on our site, crushed cans and bottles scattered around, tons of garbage throughout the site(plastic spoons, cardboard pieces, plastic wrappers, a huge metal pipe, etc.) We spent the first half hour there cleaning up all the trash on our site and we didn't even get it all. All of the sites next to us had just as much trash in them as well and were never cleaned up the duration of our stay either. When walking around we noticed tons of other sites with garbage left in them too. I don't think any of the sites are checked after checkout and if they are they are definitely not cleaned up at all after check out. We stayed on the'other side of the road' and the bathrooms were absolutely disgusting and falling apart. They were never cleaned at all during our stay(although we seen workers sitting in the golf cart goofing around and talking several times instead of actually cleaning the bathrooms). The only thing the workers did was add toilet paper(and not even enough because there were several times we went and there was no toilet paper). We were there 5 nights and the trash can wasn't emptied once and none of the garbage or toilet paper on the floor was ever picked up. There was also poop smeared across the wall and door in the one stall and poop all over one of the other toilets that was like that our whole stay as well. Mirror was literally tapped together with black tape, there was only one faucet handle and locks on the stall were broken. We had to go across the street into the other side of the campground to shower and the showers were absolutely disgusting. Black mold covered the shower curtains, was all in the lights and on the lower and higher sections of walls and it smelled like mildew. It was gross and cannot possibly be safe. This is definitely a party campground and no quiet hours are enforced. People were up partying, drinking and blasting music literally all night. It's such a shame because the location of this campground is amazing and it has the potential to be a great campground but we will never go back. We have never been to any campground this dirty, unkempt and with workers who literally just don't care or do their jobs. Such a disappointment. Wish I had seen all the other bad reviews before going.

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Woodford State Park
    Aug. 19, 2024

    Woodford State Park

    3 night getaway

    Had a pleasant stay at Woodford State Park. Sites near T38 have a great elevated view of the reservoir. Also a nice loop trail for those looking to do a little bit of hiking.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Rogers Rock - DEC
    Aug. 4, 2024

    Rogers Rock - DEC

    It’s a party camp ground

    Do you enjoy staying up until sunrise, underage drinking, staff that don’t give AF, and rules that don’t matter? Then this is the state park for you! I wanted to give the park a try even with all the bad reviews, because the location is awesome. Now I realize the views are not worth it if you’re sleep deprived. I thought since it was a not a holiday weekend it wouldn’t be that bad, I was wrong. If you still plan on coming, I’d avoid the first week in August. Some garbage family from New Jersey rents out a bunch of sites and gives their teenagers their own site, because they hate them too. All in all, it was not a good time. There are plenty of other parks around if you want to actually enjoy camping. This one isn’t it. 10/10 would not recommend 👎

  • Chris P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake George Escape Campground
    Jul. 29, 2024

    Lake George Escape Campground

    A Shell of Its Former Self

    Highlights of the trip included a somewhat secluded site by the river, pavilion tater tots and the pool. This campground was once thriving with activities and events and a real sense of community. Now, it seems hollow and unkept. Bathrooms and Showers were filthy.

  • Nicole S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Rogers Rock Campground
    Jul. 22, 2024

    Rogers Rock Campground

    Beautiful sites of Lake George

    This campground is the northwest side of the lake. There are not many amenities or services for the phones but that could be good if you want an off the grid type of camping. We were lucky enough to score a few days in one of the group sites. They had a bathroom with just a potty & sink. At the end of the site, they had water that was able to be used to clean dishes but not consume. The views out the camper were just amazing. The bathroom with the showers by the beaches were gross, and the amount of crap on the ground was super unacceptable, like people haven't cleaned it in weeks. The showers up closer to the sites were very nice and clean. They have a cool beach but make sure to bring water shoes because everything is gravel. I wish they had a playground for kids to play. We brought bikes but it was very hard to ride with the hills and gravel so we didn't use then often. We moored our boat directly out from out site and you could swim out to it. Great lake, super clean, beautiful breeze can't wait to go back.

  • Kaileigh K.
    Camper-submitted photo from Jamaica State Park
    Jul. 21, 2024

    Jamaica State Park

    Large level campsites

    This campground was perfect for our group that had 5 small children. The kids were able to safely ride bikes on the camp roads, sites were large and well spaced out from each other, great playground and fun playing in the river. Amazing programming options from the ranger staff each day

  • Dana M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Calvin Coolidge State Park
    Jul. 15, 2024

    Calvin Coolidge State Park

    Great Get-Away

    Campground is small and clean. We only stayed 2 nights and felt like we saw and did all it had to offer. Nice hike up Slack Hill!

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from White River & Gulf Brook
    Jul. 11, 2024

    White River & Gulf Brook

    Peaceful Night Spot

    Gravel road is well maintained, made it here in a prius easily. Less of established camping and more dispersed, but sites are clear and many have rock fire rings. Right on the river, super chill, nobody drove by our site the entire night on a weeknight in July.

  • Josie W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cod Pond Dispersed Pull-Off
    Jul. 9, 2024

    Cod Pond Dispersed Pull-Off

    Private Campsite

    Decent site right off of the “main” road. “Main” because it was quiet. Easy to access via a short dirt road, but also easy to miss. We only saw sites 3 and 6 marked and took #6. There was a fire ring and access to the river down a semi-steep bank. Beautiful to listen to at night. Site was big enough to pull our mid-size SUV down and unfold rooftop-tent, but we did have to back out in the morning; not enough room to turn around. Felt private despite the road.



Guide to Hillsdale

Camping near Hillsdale, New York, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and family-friendly activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun-filled adventure, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Explore the outdoors: Many campgrounds are near lakes and hiking trails. For example, at Emerald Lake State Park Campground, visitors enjoy a lovely lake with a swimming beach and great hiking trails. One reviewer mentioned, "The lake and beach is lovely, clean, and the water is warm and clear."
  • Enjoy family activities: Campgrounds like Lake George Escape Campground offer a full schedule of themed activities for kids. A camper noted, "There is a FULL schedule of themed activities for the kiddos, weekly."
  • Fishing and swimming: Many campgrounds provide access to fishing spots and swimming areas. At Woodford State Park Campground, one visitor said, "The lake next to the campground is beautiful and has plenty of picnic tables and grills for use."

What campers like:

  • Spacious sites: Campers appreciate the roomy sites at places like Moose Hillock Camping Resorts. One reviewer mentioned, "For a private campground, the sites are large and well spaced out."
  • Clean facilities: Clean bathrooms and showers are a big plus. A visitor at Jamaica State Park Campground said, "The bathrooms are BEAUTIFUL! the nicest I've seen yet."
  • Friendly staff: Many campers enjoy the welcoming atmosphere. At Lake George RV Park, one camper noted, "The staff treated us so nicely and the array of resort-level amenities are beautifully maintained."

What you should know:

  • Busy campgrounds: Some campgrounds can get crowded, especially during peak season. A camper at Lake George Escape Campground mentioned, "Most of the sites are a bit too close for our particular liking."
  • Limited amenities: Not all campgrounds have extensive amenities. A visitor at Moose Hillock Camping Resorts pointed out, "For the price of this place, we expected a packed schedule of activities."
  • Check for cleanliness: Some campgrounds may have cleanliness issues. A camper at Rogers Rock Campground expressed disappointment, stating, "The bathrooms were absolutely disgusting and falling apart."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Look for kid-friendly activities: Choose campgrounds that offer activities for children. At Lake George Escape Campground, one parent said, "There are tons of activities, lots of families and 'stuff' going on all the time."
  • Safety first: Ensure the campground has safe areas for kids to play. A camper at Emerald Lake State Park Campground noted, "The site and facilities are clean. It was very helpful to have a lean-to during a very rainy weekend."
  • Plan for meals: Some campgrounds have limited food options. A visitor at Woodford State Park Campground suggested stocking up before arriving, saying, "Make sure you stock up before you get there, stuff is expensive at the corner stores."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check site sizes: Make sure the campground can accommodate your RV size. A camper at Moose Hillock Camping Resorts mentioned, "Some campsites were pretty small and would not fit large RVs."
  • Be aware of road noise: Some campgrounds are near busy roads. A visitor at Lake George RV Park noted, "Road noise at night if you are camped near the front of the park."
  • Look for full hookups: If you need full hookups, check the campground's features. A camper at Emerald Lake State Park Campground mentioned, "This campground was great. Quiet, great fire pits, clean bathrooms."

Camping around Hillsdale, New York, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Just be sure to check the specific features and reviews of each campground to find the best fit for your needs!

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