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Taughannock Falls State Park Campground offers pet-friendly accommodations for tent, RV, and cabin campers on marked sites throughout the grounds. Dogs must be leashed at all times on the campground premises and hiking trails. Multiple state parks near Jacksonville accept pets including Watkins Glen, Robert H. Treman, and Buttermilk Falls, all featuring similar pet policies with designated pet-friendly areas. Local campgrounds are searchable through The Dyrt's listings. Pinecreek Campground enforces breed restrictions for certain dogs, something potential visitors should verify before booking. Full hookup sites with grassy areas provide comfortable spaces for setting up chairs while pets enjoy the outdoors, though sites can be close together with limited privacy in some areas.
Gorge trails and rim paths throughout these parks offer excellent dog walking opportunities with varying difficulty levels. The Taughannock Falls Gorge Trail provides a wide, flat path suitable for all ages and pets, while North and South Rim Trails include stairs and more intensive hiking. Watkins Glen and Buttermilk Falls provide additional nearby options for pet-friendly hiking. During summer months, pet owners should be mindful of hot pavement and limited shade on some trails. Campground bathrooms are typically cleaned multiple times daily, though facilities vary in quality across parks. Most campgrounds provide water stations positioned between every few sites for convenient pet hydration. The Finger Lakes region offers numerous additional recreational options within short driving distance, making it an excellent base for extended stays with pets.
"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"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"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"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"Pinecreek 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."
"This is a campground set in a nice forest location, but close by to Treman State Park and Ithaca, so a good base for day trips."
"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"Wonderful 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."
"It's still nice to be on the outskirts. We also chose this section per a review we read to be away from the main road noise, but there really isn't much road noise to worry about, anyway."
from $80 - $89 / night
Check Availability"HIGHLIGHTS : Most sites are pretty spacious
Pets allowed in some loops
Marina convenience store with pontoon boat rentals
Fishing
Swimming
Ice cream and concessions stand
Arcade room
Outdoor"
"The bathrooms are great with showers and each camp spot has plenty of distance away from the next one."
from $24 - $350 / night
Check Availability"The Grounds are well taken care of (although some areas around the playgrounds and pool could have been weed whacked better) there is a lot of grass and wide open areas for playing games, walking your"
"The campground is beautifully maintained with stunning views of Cayuga Lake. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed."
from $25 - $99 / night
Check Availability"We were looking to spend a couple of nights near Watkins Glen to hit the wineries, waterfalls, and nearby museums around the finger lakes of New York and this park seemed to be in a good location for us"
"The weather was great, so we had a great view of the forest around us & the sky was amazing! KOA does a great job of keeping everything organised & clean.
It was nice & quiet. "
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.
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.
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!
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!
LegendJust off US 15 at the New York border. All roads and parking pads are paved. The sites are closer together than most other COE parks where we’ve stayed. We stayed in the Bench Loop which is very busy since it is waterfront. Our first week, we were on site 54 (W/E 50A) and waterfront. Our second week, we stayed on site 44 (FHU 50A) right across from the seldom used playground. Quite wooded here but we managed to get satellite TV. No Verizon phone service and very slow internet with a booster. This area is pretty with rolling hills all around so we enjoyed a couple of scenic drives. About an hour away is the Pine Creek Rail Trail in the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon.
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 features several state parks and private campgrounds that welcome pets, with most offering dedicated pet-friendly sites throughout Jacksonville, New York and surrounding areas. Located in the central part of New York state at approximately 900 feet elevation, this area experiences warm summers and cold winters with significant lake effect precipitation. The interconnected gorges and waterfall systems create unique terrain conditions that influence campsite placement and trail accessibility.
Swimming in natural pools: Robert H. Treman State Park Campground features a natural swimming area beneath a waterfall with diving board access. "There is a nice pool for older kids that can swim. Lots of hiking trails that were along the gorge with water scenic views," notes Kelly J.
Hiking gorge trails: Watkins Glen State Park Campground offers 19 waterfalls along its signature trail system. "Watkins Glen was absolutely beautiful. The sites are quite wooded with plenty of space in between. We stayed in a 30 ft. motorhome, and the roads within the campground were kind of tight to get through with trees and curves. The gorge trail is a MUST," writes Laura L.
Exploring nearby towns: Finger Lakes RV Resort serves as a convenient base for visiting regional attractions. "We're headed out for tastings today. We've been hiking the last few days- Watkins Glen State Park- Gorge Trail, Taughannock State Park- Gorge & North Ridge Trail over on Cayuga Lake, and a concert at Point of the Bluff Winery over on Keuka Lake," shares Steve A.
Spacious campsites: Fillmore Glen State Park Campground provides well-maintained grounds with ample spacing. "Bathrooms are very clean and close to all campsites. Kids loved the park and swimming in the waterfall beach," notes Charyssa G.
Lakeside amenities: Sampson State Park Campground offers extensive recreational facilities on Seneca Lake. "Recreation Hall, swimming, fishing, great lake front playground, camp store, hiking trails (many wheelchair friendly) and boating. This campground is also dog friendly," mentions Sheri S.
Easy lake access: Sned Acres Campground allows visitors to enjoy Cayuga Lake while maintaining a peaceful atmosphere. "The sites are nicely spaced so you aren't on top of each other. Great place to call home base while exploring the finger lakes," explains Kate A.
Reservation requirements: State parks fill quickly during peak seasons, especially holiday weekends. "During the main season, this place is nuts! You'll definitely need to plan ahead and make reservations if you plan to be here on the weekends during the silly season," advises Shari G.
Facilities vary by season: Buttermilk Falls State Park Campground opens facilities based on weather conditions. "One thing that we were kind of disappointed in, is that the campground pool doesn't open until the end of June," notes Jennifer W. from another nearby campground.
Site positioning considerations: Some campgrounds feature shared utilities between sites. "Electric service boxes are shared in-between sites. This could pose an issue if your power cord is not long enough," explains Amanda K. about Sampson State Park.
Playground access: Most state parks offer play areas for children. "The campground has playgrounds and areas for various sports but is pretty 'rustic' overall," mentions Kim B. about Fillmore Glen State Park.
Wildlife education opportunities: Regional parks provide natural learning environments. "If you like wildlife you may run into some animals that are indigenous to Central/Western NY," shares Brian O. from Sampson State Park.
Swimming safety: Natural swimming areas have varying depths and conditions. "Very cool to listen to the water at night as well. The waterfalls are wonderful - pretty busy so I would recommend going early or later near dusk if you want a more solitary experience," suggests Sara S.
Site selection strategy: Watkins Glen / Corning KOA offers various site options with different advantages. "We got lucky and got a good site with shade but most sites are tiny and wide open. The full hookups were good, there was a concrete pad and nice fire ring in our site," notes Secc P.
Leveling requirements: Pay attention to site grading when booking. "Electric sites are not the best though. Rocky and unlevel. Not made for large campers," warns Victoria about Robert H. Treman State Park.
Access road considerations: Some campgrounds have challenging entrance roads. "The hill you climb to the camp sites is riddled with pot holes," reports Amy A. about Buttermilk Falls, while another reviewer mentioned, "The gravel road getting to the campsites kinda kill any time advantage you would have."
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