Top Cabins near Ilion, NY

Camping cabins near Ilion are the charming alternative to a tent or a yurt. Find the best cabin camping near Ilion. Each cabin offers quick access to one or more of Ilion's most popular destinations.

Best Cabin Sites Near Ilion, NY (47)

    Camper-submitted photo from Glimmerglass State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Glimmerglass State Park
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    1. Glimmerglass State Park

    20 Reviews
    62 Photos
    154 Saves
    • Pets
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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Herkimer Diamond Mine KOA
    Camper-submitted photo from Herkimer Diamond Mine KOA
    Camper-submitted photo from Herkimer Diamond Mine KOA
    Camper-submitted photo from Herkimer Diamond Mine KOA
    Camper-submitted photo from Herkimer Diamond Mine KOA
    Camper-submitted photo from Herkimer Diamond Mine KOA

    2. Herkimer Diamond Mine KOA

    15 Reviews
    72 Photos
    54 Saves

    They're beautiful, fun to find and the whole family can mine for them at the Herkimer Diamond Mines, part of this KOA. Actually quartz crystals, the stones were faceted by nature half a billion years ago. Here, experience Upstate New York's largest jewelry store, museum, a fossil-and-gemstone sluicing area, "Randy" the authentic dinosaur skull and a new activity center. Stay in themed cottages and lodges (solar-powered, astronomy, robotics and more!). Enjoy a canal boat ride with Lil' Diamond III at the Herkimer Marina. Go through a lock that lifts you up and down 20 feet on the Erie Canal. Cherish your heroes at Cooperstown's Baseball Hall of Fame. Alongside KOA's campsites, West Canada Creek offers trout and fun for canoeists, tubers and kayakers. Dine at KOA's on-site cafe, pavilion or restaurant. Join in the many activities during Herkimer Diamond Mines' 61st anniversary.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Cooperstown KOA
    Camper-submitted photo from Cooperstown KOA
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    Camper-submitted photo from Cooperstown KOA
    Camper-submitted photo from Cooperstown KOA

    3. Cooperstown KOA

    6 Reviews
    22 Photos
    11 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Green Lakes State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Green Lakes State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Green Lakes State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Green Lakes State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Green Lakes State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Green Lakes State Park

    4. Green Lakes State Park

    42 Reviews
    83 Photos
    275 Saves

    Green Lakes State Park's outstanding features are its two glacial lakes surrounded by upland forest. Both Round and Green Lakes are meromictic lakes, which means that there is no fall and spring mixing of surface and bottom waters. Such lakes have a high potential for evidence of ancient plant and animal life. Another special feature of the park is an 18-hole golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones, where visitors can snowshoe in winter, and there are 10 miles of trails that cross-country skiers can use. Geography: Green Lakes State Park is located just east of the city of Syracuse, in upstate New York. Recreation: Considered a flagship facility, visitors can enjoy biking, boating, fishing, golf, hiking, picnicking, camping, and wintertime cross-country skiing. Facilities: The park's facilities include a beach, rowboat rentals, cabins and campsites, food concessions, a golf course, trails, picnic tables and pavilions, a playground, showers, and dumping stations.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $18 - $36 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from DevilDoc Campsites
    Camper-submitted photo from DevilDoc Campsites
    Camper-submitted photo from DevilDoc Campsites
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    5. DevilDoc Campsites

    14 Reviews
    45 Photos
    177 Saves

    Devil Doc campsites is rustic, yet offers all of the amenities needed for a comfortable stay. 15 tent sites and a small cabin with a loft are available for your stay. There is a gutted out school bus and and a small camping trailer available too. There are 4 RV spots for boondocking and 2 more with full hookups water and 50 amp electric . No gray or black water dumping but this service can be done nearby at a NYS campsite. Devil Doc also offers FREE firewood or can be purchased if you don't want to collect and build your owe fire. You can make friends and enjoy music at the communal patio or shoot some hoops at the basketball court. Also have a redneck outdoor gym too...lol.. There are 6 bikes for rental. Have outhouse toilets. Some campsites are totally private but not located at the pond location. Paddle boat is free on the pond first come first serve. The Devil Doc Campsite is within the Adirondack Park foothills with proximity to Northville and Gloversville. The PeckHill State Forest and many other lakes and hiking trails nearby. There is plenty fishing and mountain biking trails close by. Feel free to call me for any questions 518 844 1591, respectively Rich My address is 1430 COUNTY HIGHWAY 112, GLOVERSVILLE NY. My driveway into the Property is BUMP RD. Check in at log cabin and will escort to your campsite. Note although address is Gloversville l am only 2 miles from Caroga Lake and 6 other lakes within 6 miles of campsites.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $15 - $25 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from West Canada Creek Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from West Canada Creek Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from West Canada Creek Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from West Canada Creek Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from West Canada Creek Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from West Canada Creek Campground

    6. West Canada Creek Campground

    4 Reviews
    22 Photos
    24 Saves
    • Pets
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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $63 - $999 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Crystal Grove Diamond Mine & Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Crystal Grove Diamond Mine & Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Crystal Grove Diamond Mine & Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Crystal Grove Diamond Mine & Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Crystal Grove Diamond Mine & Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Crystal Grove Diamond Mine & Campground

    7. Crystal Grove Diamond Mine & Campground

    5 Reviews
    9 Photos
    50 Saves

    Come stay and play here at Crystal Grove! We have a full campground with Herkimer Diamond Quartz Crystal mining on site!

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents
    Camper-submitted photo from Cooperstown K O A Campgrounds
    Camper-submitted photo from Cooperstown K O A Campgrounds
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    8. Cooperstown K O A Campgrounds

    3 Reviews
    10 Photos
    3 Saves
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    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Chalet Motel and Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Chalet Motel and Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Chalet Motel and Campground
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    9. Lake Chalet Motel and Campground

    3 Reviews
    9 Photos
    5 Saves

    Lake Chalet Campground & Motel is nestled on a 6 acre private lake with 67 campsites, 6 cabins and onsite motel. Enjoy a sandy beach and flowing brook; both stocked for your fishing pleasure.

    Lake Chalet provides all the amenities you need to make your stay a relaxing and rejuvenating one. We offer hot showers in our bathhouse. Our on-site laundromat will keep the time you spend on this camping chore to a minimum.

    Our activities include outdoor fun with horseshoes, volleyball, basketball, swimming, fishing, badminton and a playground.

    Our beach is open to the public (daily admission), so come on out and join us for a great day at the lake!

    Get out on the water with our rental paddle boat, canoe, and kayaks.

    Our store stocks ice cream, snacks, ice, firewood, gifts, swimming and fishing supplies, camping supplies and more!

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Gilbert Lake State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Gilbert Lake State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Gilbert Lake State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Gilbert Lake State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Gilbert Lake State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Gilbert Lake State Park

    10. Gilbert Lake State Park

    9 Reviews
    20 Photos
    18 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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Recent Cabin Reviews In Ilion

242 Reviews of 47 Ilion Campgrounds


  • HThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Verona Beach State Park
    Oct. 14, 2024

    Verona Beach State Park

    Nice stop

    We needed a campground not too far off our route from Niagara Falls to NH and this was great. Very windy when we arrived. Our campsite 8 did not have a fire ring but others did. Right on water…can’t drive on path in front of the water sites so you are essentially on the water. Nice clean facilities.

  • Ashley L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from DevilDoc Campsites
    Sep. 21, 2024

    DevilDoc Campsites

    Primitive camping with a great host!

    I came up here with my dog for a solo camping trip for a couple of days to get away! Rich the host is super nice and answered any questions I had about staying/getting there. I had the whole camp ground to myself so that was even better. It is definitely off the beaten path but we'll worth it if your just trying to escape a little bit. But Verizon does get service. There are some nearby trails that are within 15 minutes of the camp ground which is also a plus. No need to bring Fire wood as there is a ton all around you. You can also buy from the host as well. There was a decent portapotty on the camp ground which is very nice to have. This was just what we needed. We really loved our stay and cant wait to go back! Thank you Rich!

  • Eric L.
    Camper-submitted photo from Beaver Valley Campground
    Sep. 4, 2024

    Beaver Valley Campground

    Clean, well laid out campground

    Clean, modern bathrooms.  Campsites were raked and ready for us when we arrived.  Super friendly staff!  Just a well laid out campground that was perfect for us.  Peaceful, a mix of wooded sites for RV's and open sites with their cabins.  2 swimming pools, really nice playground for the younger kids, 2 baseball fields.  Just a top notch place.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from West Canada Creek Campground
    Jul. 28, 2024

    West Canada Creek Campground

    Great Family Campground

    This campground has it all. Heated pool, great store, large sites, surrounded by trees, events, soft serve ice cream, tube rentals to float on the creek (river). FHU as well as tent sites and cabins. We love staying here, the facilities are clean and big showers.

  • Randall K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Green Lakes State Park
    Jul. 17, 2024

    Green Lakes State Park

    If you love a good bathroom…

    Yes, it’s true! You’ve hit the campground bathroom lottery here!

    Let’s start off with the pros: bathrooms are great! Super modern and clean and hot, free showers! Very handicap accessible as well.

    The whole campground is very well kept. Completely litter free and all the buildings and signs are modern and cool looking. Five stars all the way for the people running this place. They are doing an awesome job keeping it very fresh.

    Maintenance/facilities: 5 stars

    Camping sites:

    I’ll start with the positive. It was a simple and easy, level site. And we had electric. So it was good.

    The cons: There is zero privacy here. Virtually no trees or shrubs between sites and sites are close to each other. In the rolling meadow sites opt for the electric as the tent only sites are basically a sardine can of campers. I mean in one spot the tents were so close to each other I thought it was a group campsite but it was not. Like a group hostel room but with tents instead of bunks.

    We were only here for 1 night passing through and it was great for that but I would not feel comfortable hanging outside at my site in quarters so close. Maybe I’m just weird because many people did. I can’t imagine spending any longer than 1-2 nights here. I would stay again but would check out other camp spots first. In our area 118 and 120 seemed to the best that backed up onto trees as opposed to just other sites.

    Camping sites: 2 stars

    Amenities: there’s a lot to do here. However I feel I must say you cannot reach the lakes from the rolling meadow campground without a car, bike or very long walk. You can see a bit of round lake through the trees but it really isn’t accessible. Expectations are the doom of any trip so just keep that in mind. You’re not going to bed with any sort of lake views or sounds near you. Also you can only swim at the beach which is pretty small and guarded by some pretty enthusiastic lifeguards taking the job pretty seriously. I guess you will appreciate it if you have little kids to me it was a turn off as I don’t prefer to feel like a fish in a bowl when I swim. But again this is just personal preference! Also there were a lot of rules at this tiny beach - more than I have seen at pretty much any other beach anywhere in the world. Mostly I assume the rules are there to protect the water which I can appreciate but don’t expect a relaxing lake vibe here. Lots of picnic tables and a perfect place to have a picnic and chill for a bit. Very clean beach bath area and I really appreciated the charging station with 4 covered outlets available and a charging counter. I didn’t use it but was impressed someone thought to add that in to the building plans.

    With all the rules in place there is just one missing: No political propaganda of any type should be allowed at the campsites. We were almost blinded by idiocy each time we walked to the bathroom as we had to go past a full size Trump flag someone was flying in front of their site. Can’t even imagine the rage I would’ve felt if I had to camp next to that. Fortunately I found a cut through in the woods which I used to get around it on the way to the bathroom. Camping is where you go to get away from all of it! This is state owned land and they should not be allowing that sort of inflammatory full sized political flag in any area as it only raises the blood pressure instead of dropping it. You can’t bring your own SUP or kayak, face mask or list of any other things to the lake (rules) but you can have your heart attack inducing propaganda all over your site and in everyone else’s face - makes no sense.

    Would I stay here again: Yes. But only for 1 night passing through. I felt too crowded to be there for any length of time. It was hard for me to relax outside.

    Value was a 5 star because I had full electric for $30/night and there was plenty to do. I should note for kids this place is a goldmine! Great playgrounds everywhere and you can rent kayaks. And it’s great for bikes. And it was all very handicap accessible which I thought was very impressive. You can tell a lot of thought went into the facility side of park. If they cut out 1/4 of the camp sites it would be spacious and amazing. And the trumpeter is just a case of bad timing for me, not a permanent thing (although I do think they should ban that decoration of insanity at state run parks).

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Old Forge Camping Resort
    Jun. 30, 2024

    Old Forge Camping Resort

    Very tight, no grassy areas

    The roads are through the campground are very tight making backing into a spot very difficult. There was very little grass around the sites, mainly dirt. They also charge for every extra activity. In general just too tight for my liking.

  • Janet R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Glimmerglass State Park
    Jun. 11, 2024

    Glimmerglass State Park

    It glimmers like glass! The lake and more

    Both the Glimmerglass State Park and the Glimmerglass Festival Opera House list their location as Cooperstown, but in actuality the Park is 8 miles outside of Cooperstown on the northeast side of Otsego Lake, with the Opera House nearby on the northwest corner of the lake nearby. If you are going to visit one, you should also visit the other! In fact the park is an ideal spot to stay if you are wanting to take in any of the Glimmerglass music or theater productions which have quite a professional lineup in the summer season. If staying at the park you will also enjoy the amazing beach and waterfront on Otsego Lake, and great kayaking on the lake as well as the stream flowing into it. You can also hike, ot take a day trip into Cooperstown, especially for museums and all things baseball.

    The camping opportunities give you three options: the main campground by the park office, which is wooded and shady and has electric hookups as needed, and is close to the beach, but you will have a lot of neighbors. If you want a quiet tenting experience, choose the Beaver Pond primitive tenting campground! This offers a small number of large, well spaced and private tent only sites set back in the woods by a beautiful pond and by the Beaver Hiking trail. Very peaceful with more solitude than the main campground, but a longer walk to the beach. The third and newest option, the Travis Field campsites, reminds me of an overflow parking area at an outdoor festival, unfortunately just a bunch of basic tent campsites plunked in an open grassy field located in between the beach and the Beaver Pond sites. I am guessing the park has greater demand for campsites than the original campground offers, so they put these spots up in an open field, and maybe folks would rather have these sites than nothing if they want a week at the lake, but they would not be a first choice unless perhaps you have a group that wants to gather together and take a block of these sites. I didnt check out the cabins, but there are some, which might be especially good if you want to come in the winter as the park is open year round

  • Janet R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from BETTY and WILBUR DAVIS STATE PARK
    Jun. 11, 2024

    BETTY and WILBUR DAVIS STATE PARK

    Hidden gem for summer glamping or winter cross country ski getaway

    This is a small hidden gem of a state park where the only camping available is in camper cabins—and pretty amazing glamping for camper cabins! 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. The cabins are beautifully built with lovely settings, and well appointed though you need to bring your own linens. There are a couple of ponds for fishing, but if you want to swim you need to go over to nearby Otsego Lake. The trails wind through mature forest, and you can cross country ski here in winter—in fact, reserve one of the winterized cabins and come for a long weekend of cozy cabin time and quiet time outdoors on the winter trails. There is a beautiful picnic pavilion and playground, so kid friendly. Unfortunately, pets can come for day use but cant stay in the cabins. Reservations must be made in advance for the cabins, and you can be sure they will be filled on special event weekends in nearby Cooperstown, especially for events at the Baseball Hall of Fame or the Farmers Living History Museum. . The park is far enough on the outskirts of town to be away from crowds and noise, but close enough to run to town for activities, get supplies or check out unique cafes and bakeries

  • L
    Camper-submitted photo from West Canada Creek Campground
    Jan. 25, 2024

    West Canada Creek Campground

    Great campground

    I visited this campground. One of the notable features of West Canada Creek Campground is its proximity to outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, playing uno online, and kayaking. The West Canada Creek itself is known for its trout fishing, attracting anglers from various skill levels. Additionally, the surrounding area offers hiking trails that lead to scenic viewpoints and natural landmarks. The campground provides various amenities and facilities for campers. These may include spacious campsites suitable for tents and RVs, picnic tables, campfire rings, and clean restroom facilities. It's always a good idea to check with the campground directly or consult recent reviews for the most up-to-date information on amenities and services.

  • S
    Camper-submitted photo from West Canada Creek Campground
    Oct. 15, 2023

    West Canada Creek Campground

    Wonderful camping experience!

    My wife, our 3-year old son and myself had the pleasure of spending 10 beautiful weeks at West Canada Creek Campground.

    From our first interaction to the time we left and every moment in between the owners of the campground were welcoming, kind, friendly and just overwhelming pleasant.

    Under new ownership as of Summer 2022. The new owners, Imrana and Jason, made us feel welcomed from the moment we checked in. Whether it be making recommendations for food, sightseeing or things to do in the area. Jason even went as far as stopping by our site to make sure everything was up to our satisfaction.

    The property is clean and well manicured. The camp store is well stocked. The bathrooms and showers are clean and well kept. The laundry room is clean and machines are new.

    The West Canada Creek wraps around the entire property and provides such a tranquil backdrop. The sites are surrounded by lush oaks and pines. Makes it feel as though you are truly immersed in nature. Most of the sites are fairly level, either gravel or grass.

    The campground also has a tubing business on property with an upstream shuttle as well as an ice cream stand! There is a playground with slides and swings as well as a swimming pool. There is a beach volleyball court, half court basketball and horseshoe pits.

    We stayed on three different sites (2 partial hookups, 1 full hookup). Each site was level and easily accessible.

    Throughout our 10 weeks there, we encountered dozens and dozens of guests who have been returning to this campground year after year.

    Their themed weekends and accompanying activities throughout the season are wonderful. We had the pleasure of staying for Labor Day weekend in which they had a kids carnival set up among many other things. Their Halloween weekend is truly a must see, with wagon rides and trick-or-treating! This weekend like many others fill up nearly a year in advance. Return guests reserve their spot the following year before they even check out.

    There are a number of seasonal sites with repeat guests who return year after year. Everyone we met was friendly and hospitable. The seasonal guest sites are well kept and clean and gives the campground a safe and serene atmosphere.

    The guests at the seasonal sites are invested in this campground, volunteering for the themed weekends. A vast majority of them go all out for Halloween weekend, decorating their sites and RV’s.

    Having had the opportunity to be on property for an extended time, I personally witnessed the dedication and love the owners are pouring into this campground daily. They continue to make improvements and updates that not only made our time here more enjoyable, but will certainly guarantee current and future guests will be returning year after year.

    We had a tremendous time here and would highly recommend visiting. We will certainly be returning. We are so happy to have been apart of the West Canada Creek Campground family.

  • pjohnson3471
    Camper-submitted photo from Kayuta Lake Campground
    Oct. 2, 2023

    Kayuta Lake Campground

    Owner treats customers terribly

    Seasonal camper since 2011. On July 1st my wife and I along with a few others were struck by lightning. Owner made no effort to reach out to anyone and see how they were. I made our disappointment known and for that we were thrown out. Used the worst language you could imagine in front of our kids. Called us all miserable fucks and told us we could get the fuck out now. I don’t need your bullshit. Family oriented campground? It’s to bad you have to give any stars.

  • Renee J.
    Camper-submitted photo from Kayuta Lake Campground
    Oct. 2, 2023

    Kayuta Lake Campground

    Owner doesn’t care!

    We have been camping here Seasonal for 12 years. On July 1,2023 myself and husband we struck by lightning. My kids seeing this happening. 911 was called we were transported to the hospital. We thank all EMTS and Staff for everything they did for us! Both EMT from 2 different agencies stated they would like maps of the park as they never know where to go once in there. The Owner of this campground went onto another media platform bragging about how great everything was handled which it was. My husband and myself both commented our thanks and appreciation. Not once did the owner reach out via text, phone call, email and driving by our site looking the other way did he check on us! My husband and myself commented on this platform stating this! We were truly disappointed with the owner. The owner commented back to us that he was on our deck speaking with myself! He was not speaking with me as I was in the camper getting medical attention. He has no clue who his Seasonal campers are! Fast forward to getting our contract renewal we did not receive one after 12 years. We went to try to speak with the owner as we approached he started screaming get off my property or I’m calling the cops. Now my kids were with us watching this happen he went on to call us miserable fucks amongst many other nasty names! Then proceeded to text me harassing messages. Needless to say my kids could have lost both of their parents and they watched us get struck by lightning then watched him call us nasty names!! The owner is very unstable. Just one of the harassing messages I received from him! I was literally on your front porch checking on you BEFORE the paramedics even arrived. As you clearly stated, there were several people in and out of your camper checking on you, leaving no room for me to even enter. So, I stayed out of the way while making sure paramedics could get to you and the others. The paramedics official report shows that both of you went to the hospital ONLY as a precaution. So, Stop evolving your story to justify your undertones of bitterness. So, STOP playing the victim that I was rude and angry when you were on my front porch after you were so utterly disrespectful to me, my staff, and other seasonals. STOP complaining that I never got to know you and your children. Spin that one around. Why didn’t you come to any of the events we put together and be friendly and chatty with me? Tons of other seasonals do. Furthermore, try complaining to the CEO of Walmart that he doesn’t know who you are or what you look like. I have absolutely no need to approach any guest as long as they are happy and they aren’t bothering anyone.“The Owner” and“This Place”.“Take a minute out of his day”. I refuse to allow anyone in my park that has such underlying hate. Please have your seasonal friends throw their temper tantrums at me as well so I can kick them out as well if they’re going to behave like you.

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Deer Haven Campground and Cabins
    Oct. 2, 2023

    Deer Haven Campground and Cabins

    Nice convenient spot

    On top of hill right outside of town. Stayed during the week and was able to get a more secluded, wooded site. (Most of them are pretty open) It was quiet at night. You can hear some traffic from down below at busier times. Nice walking trail around the property through woods and field. Convenient WSE hookup right at site. Staff was friendly. It was hard to pre book a site though. You can’t do it online, you have to email, and it can take a while to hear back from anyone confirming a reservation. $50/night for full hookup.

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Herkimer Diamond Mine KOA
    Sep. 24, 2023

    Herkimer Diamond Mine KOA

    Amazing KOA

    One of the better KOA campgrounds I’ve been to. Beautiful campground, well-maintained nice staff. Like any campgrounds there’s good and bad spots. We parked our camper along the river in the back and it was fabulous. 

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Herkimer Diamond Mine KOA
    Sep. 6, 2023

    Herkimer Diamond Mine KOA

    Mohawk Valley Beauty

    A quaint little KOA along the banks of the West Canada Creek in the picturesque Mohawk Valley of Central NY. From Erie Canal cruising to tubing down the west Canada to mining for Herkimer Diamonds, there are plenty of things to see and do. Not too far from Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown and about 1.5 hours from Saratoga, there is plenty to se and do.

  • Jim G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cooperstown KOA
    Aug. 23, 2023

    Cooperstown KOA

    Quiet and unassuming

    This campground is your typical KOA in a pastoral setting. Being off the beaten track, and not actually in Cooperstown, it is very quiet except for the herd of cows across the street. Sites are decently sized, fairly level, and have good views of the surrounding hills. The WiFi is very good-- modern and surprising speeds (60Mbps) and cell phone for AT&T was decent. Staff is friendly and the store had the essentials. It's about 20 minutes from Cooperstown and the Baseball Hall of Fame so, naturally, there is a baseball theme. One annoyance is the water pressure seemed to drop on occasion and one night was low for quite a while due to the pool being filled. We had to wait to do dishes until the next morning (not a tragedy). However, we did get a few hours warning via text message, which was nice. 

    You can't park any vehicle over 20' in Cooperstown, but you can park for free (even a motorhome) in the Yellow Lot and take the Trolley into town for$2.50. Super convenient!

  • LL J.
    Camper-submitted photo from Singing Waters RV Park
    Aug. 7, 2023

    Singing Waters RV Park

    Before you make reservation

    Spent this weekend on a "full hookup site" in our class A motorhome. We used a surge protector when plugging in to electric. It wasn't long before our power kept kicking off. We contacted the office and a staff member came and advised us that they do not have enough power for all of the campsites they have and we should not have our hot water on electric. Until we get our LP fixed that is all we have so no hot water the whole weekend and our power kept kicking off the entire weekend. When we left the sewer backed up on our site when we emptied out tanks. The staff is not friendly and our site was mostly mud. Just an FYI before you go. Wish I knew these things before I made reservations.

  • Mark B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Singing Waters RV Park
    Jul. 29, 2023

    Singing Waters RV Park

    Total Dump

    Total Shi!-Hole.

    First let me start by saying that we are not new to rv parks or camping. We average about 10,000 miles a year in our coach.

    This particular trip is 5,000 miles over 23 days and 18 campgrounds.

    We are a “big rig”. 45 ft Class A with a 16ft tow.

    This is NOT a place for big rigs.

    We had booked a water front lot, full hookup and their most expensive lot. About $75 for the night.

    The roads and lot signs are scarce and other than handing us a very inaccurate map of the property, we were on our own.

    We damaged our rig getting to our lot. The roads and turns are not wide enough for a 45’ rig even with the tow disconnected to make turns.

    Wide enough for travel trailers and 5th wheels but not a large class a.

    The lots are also not gravel and not level. Ours was dirt and mostly mud and even with our leveling jacks down, we could not level due to the mud and lack of a gravel base.

    Ours (lot 134) was filthy. Food, cigarette butts, trash and dog shit. Not to mention a pile of mulch. Maintenance seems non existent.

    ZERO prep or cleanup was done on the site.

    Water pressure good but water reaks of chlorine. DO NOT drink the water. Made the mistake of using it for morning coffee. So much chlorine its like pool water.

    Internet very good. Only positive thing that I can say.

    Power sucks. 30amp only but not truly providing that. We kept blowing the breaker and noted our lights flickering. We can easily run on 30amp. This is typical of an overbuilt park with not enough power for the campers onsite.

    Once we were in and set, we first noted that other campers were cutting through our lot to get to the river. A constant flow of kids, adults and inner tubs all walking through our site.

    We then went to walk our dogs and had numerous encounters by dogs not on leashes. We could not leave our dogs outside on their tether's due to worrying about unattended dogs.

    The other thing is that cars and trucks were flying on the roads with no safe speed limit. It seems that they drop off tubers on the river near our lot and then the drivers fly out of here to go meet them downriver.

    This is a low class dump made up of travel trailers, tent campers and fifth wheels. No maintenance, no enforced rules. No pride in the property or operation.

    Not a place for large coach owners or seasoned RVrs who know how the rest of the country is.

    We will not be back and strongly advise any Class A big rig owners to avoid.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Royal Mountain Campsites
    Jul. 19, 2023

    Royal Mountain Campsites

    So quiet and comfortable!

    We decided last second to stay at this place and are so glad that we did! They were so friendly and the campground is very well kept. It was fairly full and still extremely quiet. Everyone we met was very friendly and easy going. The bathhouse, although nothing fancy, was extremely clean and well-maintained. The ice cream shop at the entrance was a huge bonus. We both ordered a small and it was near enough to consider a full meal! A very pleasant stay!

  • Oleńka S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Bowman Lake State Park
    Jul. 16, 2023

    Bowman Lake State Park

    Woodsy, pet friendly, and private

    We booked this as our first real camping trip with our new trailer, can’t recommend that for everyone lol, but we had a lovely time.

    We had a back in site with a fire pit, picnic table, and no hook ups. It was gravel and not super level, but we made it work. 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. We had a lot of tree cover so we didn’t even need our air conditioning on during an 85 degree day. There are a lot of mosquitoes, but with some bug spray and a couple thermacell mosquito repellents, we were comfortable the whole time. I loved cooking over the fire, the pit had a cinder block wall around it to set a grate on and block the wind. We had a lot of privacy because the campgrounds next to us were empty, but even if there were people nearby there was about 20-30 ft between our site and the next.

    The lake is small but calm and great for kayaking. There is a little “beach” there for swimming, but know that it’s a soft lake bottom further out.

    We really liked it here and booked another visit in August.

  • Jake C.The Dyrt ADMIN User
    Camper-submitted photo from My Friends Place
    Jun. 20, 2023

    My Friends Place

    An Easy Glamping Experience

    Jake from the Dyrt here!  My Friend's Place is a great spot to enjoy a peaceful glamping experience.  Check them out and make sure to review your stay on the Dyrt!

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    Camper-submitted photo from Glimmerglass State Park
    Jun. 8, 2023

    Glimmerglass State Park

    Small Campground Close to Attractions

    Upon arrival we were surprised by the limited amount of sites, especially after coming from larger state parks. It wasn't necessarily a bad things for it to be small, but it seemed isolated from the beach, hiking trails, and other unique experiences. Our site(#31) faced directly to site#6 from the other loop. If you are traveling with another group, I would recommend booking these two sites. There is a small, hop-able, stream that runs in between them. Verizon cell service worked well and I was able to work remotely with video calls from our RV. We do have a Pepwave BR1 Max Pro to boost cell signal. We would stay here again to visit Cooperstown and Ommegang.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Glimmerglass State Park
    Jun. 7, 2023

    Glimmerglass State Park

    Excellent Campground

    Electrical hookup, easy registration with friendly staff. Well maintained park and roomy back in sites. Approximately 10 miles from Baseball Hall of Fame and Cooperstown. Clean, modern bathrooms and showers. Paved roads to sites that are gravel and grass. Fires allowed.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Chalet Motel and Campground
    May. 18, 2023

    Lake Chalet Motel and Campground

    Friendly

    Kiki and Ron are the most friendly owners of any campground I’ve ever been to! 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. Kiki is excellent at mingling with guests and making people feel welcome and that their every need is being taken care of. Kiki and Ron together make an already dream campground absolutely amazing! I couldn’t be more complimentary and they are why I keep coming back.



Guide to Ilion

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

What to do:

  • Swimming and Kayaking: Many campgrounds, like Glimmerglass State Park Campground, have access to lakes for swimming and kayaking. One visitor mentioned, "You will enjoy the amazing beach and waterfront on Otsego Lake, and great kayaking on the lake."
  • Hiking: Trails abound in the area, perfect for hiking enthusiasts. A reviewer at Nicks Lake Adirondack Preserve said, "There is a wonderful swimming area and motorized boats are not allowed on Nicks Lake so it is very peaceful."
  • Fishing: Campgrounds like Moffitt Beach Campground provide great fishing spots. One camper noted, "We had breathtaking views and were able to slide our kayaks right in, on our site."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained bathrooms and showers. A visitor at Green Lakes State Park Campground praised, "The bathrooms are great! Super modern and clean and hot, free showers!"
  • Spacious Sites: Many campers enjoy the spaciousness of the sites. A review for Delta Lake State Park Campground mentioned, "The sites were very large and well spaced out, with a beautiful fire ring."
  • Family-Friendly Activities: Campgrounds like Old Forge Camping Resort are noted for being family-friendly. One long-time visitor said, "This is one of the most family-friendly resorts and a perfect weekend getaway."

What you should know:

  • Noise Levels: Some campgrounds can get noisy, especially during busy times. A camper at Delta Lake State Park Campground shared, "Quiet hours are not enforced...people were up blaring radios until approximately 3 am."
  • Site Selection Matters: Choosing the right site can make a big difference. A visitor at Golden Beach Campground advised, "The further back from the lake, the more of a camping-in-the-deep-woods vibe."
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Lewey Lake - DEC, have limited amenities. A reviewer noted, "There’s no running water at the tent sites, but the pond is available."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Look for Kid-Friendly Activities: Campgrounds like Herkimer Diamond Mine KOA offer plenty of activities for kids. One parent mentioned, "There is plenty to do for camping families and couples that enjoy a peaceful evening."
  • Choose Spacious Sites: Opt for sites that provide enough room for kids to play. A camper at Moffitt Beach Campground said, "The sites are a good distance from each other."
  • Plan for Quiet Hours: Make sure to remind everyone about quiet hours to ensure a good night’s sleep. A visitor at Delta Lake State Park Campground noted the importance of this.

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: RVers should check the size of the sites before booking. A reviewer at Old Forge Camping Resort mentioned, "The roads are through the campground are very tight making backing into a spot very difficult."
  • Look for Electric Hookups: Many RVers prefer campgrounds with electric hookups. A visitor at Green Lakes State Park Campground appreciated, "I had full electric for $30/night."
  • Plan for Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds may not have full amenities. A camper at DevilDoc Campsites noted, "They were limited on water so could not dump tanks during our stay."

Camping near Ilion, New York, has something for everyone, from families to RVers. Just remember to plan ahead and choose the right campground for your needs!

Frequently Asked Questions

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    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Ilion, NY is Glimmerglass State Park with a 4.8-star rating from 20 reviews.

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