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Fillmore Glen State Park Campground permits pets on tent sites, RV spots and in cabin accommodations. Both tent and RV campers with pets have access to clean bathroom facilities with showers, picnic tables and fire rings. Families camping with dogs enjoy the spacious grassy areas between sites, though privacy between camping spots is minimal. The park's hiking trails welcome leashed dogs, with the gorge trail featuring nine foot bridges crossing over the river and several waterfalls. Yellow Lantern Kampground and Country Hills Campground also accommodate pets, with Country Hills offering drinking water, electric hookups and sewer connections for RV campers with dogs. Campgrounds maintain clean facilities with regularly serviced bathrooms, particularly in the mornings.
Empire Haven Nudist Park allows pets at their campground, offering rustic cabins for campers who prefer not to tent camp with their dogs. Cortlands Country Music Park and Campground provides electric and water hookups at each pet-friendly site, with Sunday entertainment at the Opry Barn for campers and their families. Morgan Hill State Forest offers primitive dispersed camping options for backpackers with dogs, though these areas require hikers to follow Leave No Trace principles and camp at least 150 feet from any water source. Trails throughout the region are well-marked but can form confusing networks, requiring maps for navigation with pets. The Finger Lakes Trail system includes several primitive tent sites accessible to hikers with dogs, particularly along Bucks Brook where flat camping spots are available about a quarter-mile hike from Ridge Road. Campers should be prepared for ticks in spring and early summer, requiring appropriate repellent for both humans and pets when hiking or camping in wooded areas.
"region of Upstate New York."
"Awesome little park in the Finger Lakes region with nature on site and lots more to do and explore nearby (wine trails!)."
from $17 - $67 / night
Check Availability"Taughannock Falls State Park is one of my favorite parks in New York."
"Went for a quick getaway to this little gem of a state park in the finger lakes region of New York. I’ll be coy, and use their slogan ‘Ithaca is Gorges’ and Gorgeous!!!"
from $20 - $67 / night
Check Availability"Buttermilk Falls State Park is a great state park in central New York. The scenery is what makes this park stand out."
"Short drive out of Ithaca proper near one of the Finger Lakes. Medium to easy trails (the ones near the gorges are steep but with nice rock steps)."
from $21 - $66 / night
Check Availability"Located in Tompkins County, Ithaca New York has beautiful gorges and hiking trails. Robert Treman is a treat and a gorgeous place to camp in the Ithaca, NY area."
"A waterfall cascades through a gorge here, ending in a beautiful pool for swimming at the base of the falls, with a trout stream flowing out of it towards nearby Cayuga Lake. "
from $20 - $128 / night
Check Availability"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
Check Availability"Watkins Glen boasts one of New York’s most beautiful state parks! I last camped here in 2012 and absolutely loved hiking along the gorges. Also- the camping was next to perfect."
"I absolutely love coming to Watkins Glen Campground, especially when I went to get away from the busy city. This park has gorgeous waterfalls, and great paths to walk and hike on."
from $20 - $58 / night
Check Availability"This is a small state forest campground in the Morgan Hill forest from which you can directly access the Onondaga Trail branch of the National North Country scenic trail."
TravelerWonderful location and marvelous hosts. We were welcomed with chocolate chip cookies as we checked in. Bathrooms were beautiful and clean. Two wineries we could walk to and dozens more nearby. Our site was spacious and the dog park gave our pups plenty of time off leash. We definitely plan on returning.
RangerThe park itself is pretty small but it’s in a really cute area with a lot of outdoor recreational activities. Lovely but simple views all around and rolling green hills in the distance. Campground is well-kept and relatively modern but not particularly memorable. Nice little stopover on a road trip. Lots of day use activity. Dog park is kind of annoying with all the barking and owners shouting futile commands, try to camp away from it. Ditto for train noise, stay by the river. It does what it does well, so five stars!
GuidePinecreek is a beautiful park in a great area 10 minutes from downtown Ithica New York and Lake Cayuga. The area has everything you could possibly want or need. Fabulous State Parks with spectacular waterfalls, a farmers market right on the lake front, Cornell University and so much more. That being said it may be the reason the campground doesn't offer any planned activities. They do have a swimming pool and what appears to be a large clubhouse/meeting area that is not or was not used while we were there, nor were any activities publicized. They do have a small arcade but it did not stay open past 8 pm and did not appear to be air-conditioned.
Our campsite was a full hookup with a large grassy area for setting up our outside chairs and picnic table. Although we enjoyed our stay we felt it was a bit overpriced for not having much to offer. They also have a very long list of rules & while they do allow pets there is a list of breed restrictions you need to be aware of before booking a reservation. They also charge for electricity on any stays one week or longer which we had not encountered previously at campgrounds where we have stayed.
Overall we enjoyed our stay but not sure we would stay again.
RangerWatkins Glen boasts one of New York’s most beautiful state parks! I last camped here in 2012 and absolutely loved hiking along the gorges. Also- the camping was next to perfect. Sites are decently sized and well secluded from one another.
in addition, the park is so well situated within the Finger Lakes and all the various wine trails! Made for a perfect girls weekend! Definitely recommend!
LegendJake 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!
GuideIt is a very nice open area to camp in. It is a first come first serve campground. The dog park is a great addition to the park. There is always something going on. Also allows for an easy place right off Route I-86 to rest while driving across MY. Some of the best river access there is to paddle through a great small town.
GuideI absolutely love coming to Watkins Glen Campground, especially when I went to get away from the busy city. This park has gorgeous waterfalls, and great paths to walk and hike on. It's located in Upstate New York, so it's close enough to the city but you feel like you are far away from the city. The campsites are great, clean and well kept. This park does get pretty busy though, because it is open to campers and people who just want to visit for the day to walk the trails. I love that they have trails that lead very close to the waterfalls..lots of rim trails that literally overlook the waterfalls and gorges. In the campground they do offer a pool, which again, does get busy because it's open to everyone regardless if you are camping or not. There also is tours you can take in the summer that will take you along the waterfalls and gorge, they have a playground for kids and an area with picnic tables. I went mid July and it was extremely busy, not sure when a good time to go during the summer when it's not as busy. That was the only downside I would say, is how crowded it was. There is also Seneca Lake nearby that many people go to fish in, however I didn't go on this trip but plan to next time. There are restrooms on site, however I didn't think they were that clean. Toilet paper and seat covers were out in most stalls, so I would advise to bring your own when you go. There is also some gift shops and food stands set up...one food stand has some pretty good hot dogs! The hikes to the gorge and waterfalls is pretty well maintained, however there are quite a bit of stairs. There were some people with kids in strollers that had to turn around because the stairs made it difficult. Not handicap friendly. I would advise to wear a good pair of walking shoes, and not sandals because it is slippery in some spots and again, a lot of stairs! I would highly recommend coming here, even if you don't decide to stay the night!
GuideNew York State pretty much has abandoned this park. Trees fallen down across the sites. Might be ok for a tent but that’s all.
LegendJake here from the Dyrt! Harpy hollow not only has a great location in northern New York but is veteran owned and operated and ready to host more campers. Check them out and leave a review on the Dyrt when you stay!
The Finger Lakes region surrounding Homer, New York sits within a glacially-formed landscape characterized by rolling hills and deep valleys. Summer temperatures typically range from 70-85°F during peak camping season, with cooler nights in the 50s. Most campgrounds in the area are situated between 1,000-1,500 feet above sea level, creating moderate temperature shifts between day and night.
Gorge trail hiking: The gorge trail at Watkins Glen State Park Campground features 19 waterfalls along narrow stone walls. "Watkins Glen is beautiful and scenic. If you enjoy hiking and scenery this is the place for you. I would describe the hikes as moderately difficult. The main one has a lot of steps but lots of walkway in between them so it's not just up up up more steps," notes Jennifer W.
Natural swimming: The swimming area at Fillmore Glen State Park Campground offers a spring-fed pool. "Kids loved the park and swimming in the waterfall beach," shares Charyssa G. The pool typically operates from late June through early September, with lifeguards on duty.
Wine trail exploration: The Seneca Lake Wine Trail runs near many dog friendly campgrounds. "From the gorgeous hike up the gorge to kayaking at sunset on Owasco Lake to enjoying some wine from the grapes grown in the region, the Finger Lakes region is hard to beat for total family entertainment," says Shari G.
Private forested sites: Many campers appreciate the wooded camping areas at Robert H. Treman State Park Campground. "Went in the fall, very quiet, and peaceful. Woke to snow on the tent. Had a great time listening to the birds and enjoying the trails," shares Scott M. Sites are typically spaced 20-30 feet apart.
Clean facilities: The bathroom facilities at many dog friendly campgrounds near Homer receive high marks. "Bathrooms are very clean and close to all campsites," notes Charyssa G. about Fillmore Glen State Park. The bathhouses are typically serviced twice daily during peak season.
Sunday entertainment: At Country Music Park and Campground, campers can enjoy weekend performances. "Small campground near NY finger lakes. Electric and water at site. There is an Opry Barn with entertainment every Sunday," explains John D. Performances typically run from 2-4 PM during the summer season.
Road noise: Some campgrounds experience traffic sounds from nearby highways. "The road noise at night (from rt13 below) and the sound of the bathroom door slamming did not make for a good night sleep," reports Amy A. about Buttermilk Falls State Park.
Swimming restrictions: At Buttermilk Falls State Park Campground, the pool opening times vary seasonally. "One thing that we were kind of disappointed in, is that the campground pool doesn't open until the end of June," mentions Jennifer W. Check official websites for current opening dates.
Trail limitations: While most pet friendly campgrounds welcome dogs on trails, some have restrictions. "Dogs are allowed but they are not allowed on the gorge trail. I'm ok with this I just wish I had known before we got there," says Lindsay C. about Watkins Glen State Park.
Playground access: Many family-oriented campgrounds offer play areas. "The campground has playgrounds and areas for various sports but is pretty 'rustic' overall," Kim B. notes about Fillmore Glen Park. Most playgrounds are suitable for children ages 3-12.
Field spaces: Open areas provide room for children to play at several pet-friendly campgrounds. "The grassy field is great for kiddos to run-amok and there is a playground at the far end of it so parents can keep an eye on the kids while enjoying time with their friends and family," describes Shari G.
Educational trails: Green Lakes State Park Campground offers learning opportunities for children. "The hiking includes an easy 3.1 mile loop with much shade around two glacier formed turquoise lakes," explains Sheri S. Most trails feature interpretive signs explaining the geological formations.
Site selection: At Taughannock Falls State Park, consider which sites best accommodate RV hookups. "Check out which side the hookups are on. Some not situated on the right side so you'll need extra long cords," advises Beth.
Leveling challenges: Some campgrounds require additional equipment for RVs. "Electric sites are not the best though. Rocky and unlevel. Not made for large campers," Victoria notes about Robert H. Treman State Park.
Full hookup options: For complete services, certain dog-friendly sites offer comprehensive amenities. "This state park campground is one of the few that offer full hook ups," Sheri S. says about Green Lakes State Park Campground. Full hookup sites should be reserved 3-6 months in advance during peak season.
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