Best Tent Camping near Ithaca, NY

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Best Tent Sites Near Ithaca, New York (21)

    1. Empire Haven Nudist Park

    1 Review
    Moravia, NY
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 497-0135

    "The campground is as quiet and peaceful as anyone would like, but the community enables campers the freedom to socialize and share meals whenever you want to reach beyond the family who came with you."

    2. Camp Earth Connection

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    Harford, NY
    10 miles
    Website

    $45 - $125 / night

    3. Gardner Hill Campground

    1 Review
    Elmira, NY
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (607) 732-9827

    "I happened upon this campground by following the blue tent sign on the highway. No frills but very comfy and nice views. Don’t forget to look for the Peace sign."

    4. Long Pond Campground

    4 Reviews
    Georgetown, NY
    34 miles

    "Aside from that this was a short drive in and I was able to score a spot right on the pond next to a dock."

    "While this is next to the road, it is also within 40 yards of the only potta potty in the park.

    About 100 yards away was the public fishing dock and another camp site."

    5. Upper Lisle Park

    1 Review
    Killawog, NY
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (607) 692-4612

    6. Spruce Pond Camping Area - Morgan Hill State Forest

    3 Reviews
    Apulia Station, NY
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (607) 753-3095

    "Toilet isn’t set up yet but will once the season opens.

    The first few campsites are the best the further down you go the worse the sites get for tent set up. Smaller tents would be best do here."

    "Although dispersed primitive camping is allowed elsewhere throughout the state forest, this is a group of ten established and well maintained primitive campsites right on Spruce Pond with fishing available"

    7. Morgan Hill Forest—Onondaga Trailhead campground

    1 Review
    Truxton, NY
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (607) 753-3095

    "There are several basic tent spots, which are just cleared grassy areas adjacent to the trailhead parking circle; BUT in addition, there are two lovely developed campsites with parking spot right **next **"

    8. Belden Hill Campgrounds

    6 Reviews
    Chenango Forks, NY
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (607) 693-1645

    $53 - $65 / night

    "Fantastic animal preserve zoo nearby which is a must visit. Pretty golf course with full bar and food right across the street. Overall one of our favorite stops on our New England trip."

    9. Nature Lover's Paradise

    2 Reviews
    Fabius, NY
    38 miles
    +1 (561) 503-9444

    $79 - $149 / night

    "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. "

    "The tent site and the 70 acres of hiking trails sound like the perfect getaway for anyone looking to reconnect with nature."

    10. Ludlow Creek Lean-To Campsite

    1 Review
    Oxford, NY
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (607) 674-4017

    "This is a beautiful primitive hike-in campsite alongside the Ludlow Creek section of the Finger Lakes Trail in Chenango County, New York."

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Tent Camping Reviews near Ithaca, NY

468 Reviews of 21 Ithaca Campgrounds



Guide to Ithaca

Tent camping near Ithaca, New York, offers a variety of scenic locations and amenities for outdoor enthusiasts looking to immerse themselves in nature.

Tent campers appreciate these amenities

  • Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and well-maintained facilities at Empire Haven Nudist Park, where you can find drinking water, showers, and picnic tables.
  • Back-Achers Campsites provides spacious sites with electric hookups, clean bathrooms, and a market nearby for convenience.
  • At Gardner Hill Campground, campers can take advantage of electric hookups, drinking water, and a welcoming atmosphere year-round.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Ithaca, NY is Empire Haven Nudist Park with a 5-star rating from 1 review.

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