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    Green Lakes State Park Campground's dog-friendly sites allow campers to bring pets to both electric-only and full-hookup RV areas, with clean, well-maintained facilities throughout the pet-accessible areas. The park provides designated pet walking paths around its striking blue-green glacial lakes. Leashed pets must be attended at all times, and waste disposal stations are available in camping loops. The campground remains relatively mosquito-free according to frequent visitors, making evening walks with dogs more pleasant. Both tent and RV sites accommodate pets with reasonable space, though site sizes vary considerably between loops. The Pine Woods loop offers more secluded, shaded sites ideal for pets sensitive to heat, while the full-hookup area provides convenience with less privacy.

    Morgan Hill State Forest offers free dispersed camping options for pet owners seeking a more primitive experience with dogs. The forest's trail systems provide extensive hiking opportunities through wooded terrain, with the Onondaga Trailhead campground featuring basic picnic tables but no water or restroom facilities. Dogs must be leashed on trails but have ample room to explore the surrounding forest areas. Camping sites are accessible via drive-in or walk-in routes, making them suitable for both tent campers and smaller RVs with pets. The area experiences significant seasonal temperature fluctuations, so pets require appropriate weather protection during colder months. Nearby in Fayetteville, Green Lakes offers trail access around two unique meromictic lakes that provide beautiful scenery for dog walks, with several miles of hiking paths that connect to the Erie Canal State Park trail system.

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      1. Green Lakes State Park Campground

      4.6(42)7mi from Jamesville140 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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

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      2. Oneida Shores County Park

      3.6(11)16mi from JamesvilleRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "We had a great and relaxing time until Saturday evening when the three dogs at a neighboring site all slipped their collars and began running around the campground growling and charging at other patrons"

      "Great access to beach. Friendly campers and quiet. Easy to find. Not a lot of shade. Showers not conveniently located."

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      3. Verona Beach State Park Campground

      4.4(9)22mi from Jamesville46 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Nice small state park, our site had a water spigot right behind our site hook up hose and filled camper. Lake is dirty but the had a nice splash pad for the kids."

      "Campground sits on the edge of Lake Oneida with a nice camper’s beach and trail on the lake front. We stayed at site 11. As you can see sites are spacious and this one was right on the lake’s edge."

      from $27 - $29 / night

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      4. Woonton Family Farms

      5.0(2)16mi from Jamesville1 siteRVs

      "Close to the nice village Skaneateles. It was a welcome difference from the common/look-alike campgrounds everywhere else. We will definitely come back!  The Breuk family from the Netherlands"

      "Woonton Family Farms is new to the Dyrt and offer a stunning farm with trails, water and forest to explore.  Check them out and make sure to leave a review of your stay here on the Dyrt!"

      from $45 - $55 / night

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      5. Fillmore Glen State Park Campground

      4.2(15)26mi from Jamesville63 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "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

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      6. Morgan Hill State Forest Dispersed

      4.0(1)14mi from Jamesville

      "This location has a set of 2 large trailhead parking lots for hikers and backpackers accessing the vast trail network of the Morgan Hill State Forest."

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      7. The Villages RV Park at Turning Stone

      4.9(10)25mi from JamesvilleRVs

      "Neighbors keep to themselves and kind of stare le us down when we pulled in and during dog walks…maybe just an outlier experience? Staff very kind."

      "For activities, there are some great hikes around the campground, as well as excellent playgrounds, fishing, an awesome pool, and of course, free shuttle rides to the Turning Stone Casino right up the"

      from $65 - $75 / night

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      8. Stoney Pond State Forest Camping Area

      4.7(3)20mi from Jamesville17 sitesRVs, Tents

      "The spots are big and great walks as well if you have dogs. Easy access to the pond too. 20 minutes to waterfall state park & there is a maple shop not too far as well for treats etc."

      "There are 15 drive-in campsites widely spaced and set into the woods, and two developed walk-in sites on the west shore."

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      9. Morgan Hill Forest—Onondaga Trailhead campground

      4.0(1)16mi from JamesvilleTents

      "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."

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      10. Pleasant Lake Campground

      4.5(2)19mi from JamesvilleRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "A beautiful private lake for fishing, swimming and other water sports. Beautiful woodsy location. Special events that the family will enjoy."

      "I found this location to have very clean sites with plenty of amenities. Had no issues with the Wi-Fi watching Bills games and play a few video games."

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    • Cheryl W.
      Aug. 31, 2018

      Pinecreek Campground

      Beautiful Park, beautiful area could be so much more with a little effort!

      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. 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.

    • Jake C.The Dyrt ADMIN User
      Jul. 14, 2023

      Nature Lover's Paradise

      Tent Camping for Hikers & Runners

      Jake 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!

    • Rachel P.
      Jul. 13, 2018

      Delta Lake State Park Campground

      Delta Lake State Park

      Delta Lake State Park sits at the foothills of the Adirondack Park, just outside Rome, New York. Pretty and well-kempt, Delta Lake is a nice option for those looking to stay close to home and within proximity to civilization. You can enjoy the great outdoors, while only being a few miles away from a restaurant or grocery store.

      The campground isn‘t the best I’ve experienced, a bit on the crowded side-similar to a woodsy suburb- but this could have been distinctive to Loop A where I stayed. I stayed in site 35 and was intermixed with all the campers and RV’s, so it got a bit noisy. Not that restful, secluded experience I typically go for, but I should have planned further in advance.

      However, what the park lacked in terms of its campground, it totally made up for in its beach, swimming and picnic areas! This place was awesome for hosting a birthday party for my niece and relaxing at the beach/ day facilities. They have plenty of picnic tables, charcoal grills, a huge beach and locker rooms. This is really a great place to spend a day with your family!

    • Secc P.
      Jul. 24, 2020

      Bowman Lake State Park Campground

      A dump

      New York State pretty much has abandoned this park. Trees fallen down across the sites. Might be ok for a tent but that’s all.

    • Carlyne F.
      Feb. 21, 2021

      Robert H. Treman State Park Campground

      Robert H. Treman State Park, NY

      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. There are endless waterfalls, hiking trails, fishing holes and bird watching opportunities. The campground has bathrooms, showers, picnic tables, a playground and a dump station. There are cabins, tents and rv sites, some of which are handicapped accessible. Ithaca is also packed with wineries and the finger lakes. A great place to visit!

    • Matt G.
      Jul. 12, 2016

      Taughannock Falls State Park Campground

      Taughannock has Everything!

      Taughannock Falls State Park is one of my favorite parks in New York. The camp grounds are excellent, there are TONS of trails nearby, the swimming area of the lake is close, and the water is very clean. The crown jewel of the place is Taughannock Falls, which is a short flat hike to one of the tallest single drop waterfalls on the east coast. It really is quite the sight. There are cool playgrounds for the kids, grills, restrooms, showers, and plenty of activities to do, such as stand up paddle boarding. Taughannock has it going on, and I will be back!

    • Justin F.
      Aug. 7, 2020

      Yogi Bears Jellystone Park Camp Resort at Mexico

      Great Salmon fishing....Mexico NY

      This is our 4th experience at a Jellystone. The campground was clean and staff was super nice. Organized the Halloween activities nicely. Yogi and the characters were very involved. For the fisherman, it's located on Salmon River and appears to have quite a lot of large salmon this time of year. I was shocked at the size of the fish that were being cleaned. My husband believes that area of the river was a private sector for the campground. Smaller campground than others I have been too but made it nice for kids to rides bikes safely since there weren't golf carts located at this campground. What I didn't enjoy as much. 1) The sites were muddy, especially when it had recently rained. Luckily we came after it rained and it had dried out some. 2) the dog park was a walking area, not a fenced in yard for them to let some of their energy out 3) No sewer hookups available but does had a dump station on your way out.

    • Janet R.The Dyrt PRO User
      Dec. 31, 2025

      Pinecreek Campground

      Close to Ithaca and Cayuga Parks

      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. They offer mostly RV camping, but do have a substantial area for tent camping and  also have nice some rustic camper cabins as well as cottages and regular full service cabins. For families who enjoy neighbors, this is a good campground. Lots of families, lots of kids riding bikes and doing activities, nice kid-friendly fishing pond, lots of open space for ball games etc. There is even an offleash dog park so Fido can come along and have fun.  This is a busier campground than I ordinarily would have chosen as a tent camper, but I was joining friends for a cabin stay on Labor Day weekend as nearby state park campgrounds were full. The whole grounds are well maintained and well landscaped, they did have some scheduled activities, and the pool looked sparkling clean. The cabin we stayed in was very nice, and set back into the woods along a small river and with good access to hiking trails. The camper cabins looked brand new, and I spoke to a family staying in one and they really liked it. My friends son loved the fishing, swimming, and meeting other kids to play with. The campground was not noisy for the size, and though it was large and nearly full everything was nice and all the campers respectful of each others space. Ithaca is not far for activities and supplies, and there are many local state parks that are easy to get to. I would rather camp right in a state park but this would be a great alternative especially for folks with RVs

    • Grant M.The Dyrt PRO User
      Jul. 13, 2021

      Sampson State Park Campground

      Solid option in the finger lakes.

      We camped here for 3 nights, I had an event in Geneva. Location was handy, easy in and out. It’s an old navy/Air Force base that was converted in the 60’s. Sites have a weird thing with one electric post per two sites… but they aren’t pull through. So, apparently, New York doesn’t care if you just park anywhere in the general area of your site, which is a vibe, but bring an extension cord. There’s some kind of “resort” co-located that appears to have more conventional hookups, but I’m unclear on how to book that. Price was fine, spot was ok, lake swim beach and playground were nice.

    Guide to Jamesville

    Morgan Hill State Forest provides free dispersed camping near Jamesville, New York for outdoor enthusiasts seeking backcountry experiences. Located at elevations ranging from 1,200 to 2,000 feet, the forest features rolling hills with mixed hardwood forests and over 50 miles of marked hiking trails. Winter temperatures often drop below freezing, requiring proper cold-weather gear for overnight stays during colder months.

    What to do

    Hiking on interconnected trails: Morgan Hill State Forest offers extensive hiking opportunities with trailheads clearly marked. "This location has a set of 2 large trailhead parking lots for hikers and backpackers accessing the vast trail network of the Morgan Hill State Forest. The trails are blazed and have occasional signs, but they crisscross in a confusing network and you can get easily turned around without a map," notes Janet R.

    Swimming at natural beaches: Fillmore Glen State Park Campground features a natural swimming pool with lifeguards during summer months. "Awesome little park in the Finger Lakes region with nature on site and lots more to do and explore nearby. Swimming is only allowed in certain parts and there are some pretty steep drop offs so watch the kids close," warns Kim B.

    Kayaking on glacial lakes: Paddle rentals are available at Green Lakes State Park for exploring the distinctive blue-green waters. "You can rent a kayak and enjoy the beautiful lake. There are miles of trails to explore," mentions Cindy H. The rental fees typically start at $7/hour for rowboats with other watercraft options available.

    What campers like

    Private wooded camping spots: Morgan Hill Forest—Onondaga Trailhead campground offers secluded sites with basic amenities. "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 to a cement pad with picnic tables and fire pits. These are very nice roomy wooded campsites," describes Janet R.

    Clean facilities: The Villages RV Park at Turning Stone maintains well-kept grounds and modern bathhouses. "Very well kept up, bathrooms are very modern and well stocked. Staff are attentive and useful, and they operate a great store with lots of options," reports Michael O. These facilities are available to all registered campers.

    Fishing opportunities: Stoney Pond State Forest Camping Area provides access to a small pond ideal for fishing. "The pond is pretty with mature shade trees, and the campground also has a trailhead to access a large network of hiking trails. There is a small boat launch meant for canoes and kayaks and small non motorized fishing boats, alongside a gravel peninsula for shore fishing," explains Janet R.

    What you should know

    Weather variations: The Jamesville area experiences significant temperature fluctuations throughout camping season, with summer daytime highs averaging 80°F and nighttime lows around 55°F. Autumn brings cooler temperatures and vibrant foliage but requires additional layers.

    Tick prevention: Prepare for ticks in wooded areas, especially in spring and early summer. "The woods are beautiful and the trails are well developed, but also be prepared for ticks and the need for repellent as they are thick in spring and early summer," warns Janet R. when describing Morgan Hill State Forest.

    Campsite reservations: Most established campgrounds in the area fill quickly during summer weekends and holidays. "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. regarding Fillmore Glen State Park.

    Tips for camping with families

    Playground options: Oneida Shores County Park offers extensive play areas for children. "The play area is giant and includes outdoor music play. Thanks drivers village for that. Beach area is nice and guarded," notes Zen W. The playground is centrally located near the beach for easy supervision.

    Kid-friendly swimming: Select campgrounds with guarded swimming areas for added safety. "Life guards around. Nice playground and bathrooms available. Staff was nice. Picnic areas available," reports Sara H. about Oneida Shores County Park's beach facilities.

    Pet-friendly trails: Multiple state forests allow leashed pets on trails, providing outdoor experiences for the whole family. Bring waste bags and be aware of park-specific rules regarding pets in swimming areas and certain trails.

    Tips from RVers

    Hook-up availability: Verona Beach State Park Campground offers sites with electrical hookups near Lake Oneida. "Our site had electric hook ups which we really didn't need being in a tent but it was nice for charging our phones. Overall had a great time," shares Tate T. Electric sites typically allow for 30-amp service with some 50-amp availability.

    Site selection considerations: RVers should consider privacy needs when selecting sites. "Unless you score a campsite in the row up against the water, forget privacy. The campsites are spacious but you're pretty much camping on the same lawn as your neighbors with very few trees in between you," explains Ali T. about Verona Beach State Park.

    Road access challenges: Some forest camping areas have limited accessibility for larger rigs. "Site number 1 is quite flat and open and could accommodate a trailer or camper van but isn't very scenic. The other sites are great for tenting but the drive-ins are variable," notes Janet R. about Stoney Pond State Forest. Most forest roads are gravel or dirt and may become difficult after heavy rain.

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