Best Tent Camping near Lowville, NY

Recent Tent Reviews near Lowville, New York

330 Reviews of 22 Lowville Campgrounds

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  Carlyne F.

  Legend

  

  Feb. 13, 2021

  Old Forge Camping Resort

  Old Forge Camping Resort, NY

  My family and I have been visiting Old Forge Camping Resort for 20+ years. This is one of the most family friendly resorts and a perfect weekend getaway for those living in other parts of New York State. The visitors/welcome center has everything you need, including firewood, sweatshirts and homemade breakfast sandwiches. There is endless RV camping, tent camping, cabins and cottages available. Make sure you book far enough in advance. We typically book 1 year prior for the cottages.

  The bathrooms and grounds are well maintained and accessible from wherever you are in the park. There are hiking, biking and running trails galore. A volleyball court, playground and even a lake to fish or rent paddle boards. There is a bus from the campground that takes you to enchanted forest safari, which is a great way to avoid parking. Would recommend 100%

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  Jennifer P.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 14, 2018

  Cranberry Lake - DEC

  Beautiful lakeside scenery!

  This campground is beautiful! We tent camped at a lakeside spot and enjoyed every moment. Bathrooms are scattered throughout the grounds and there’s a small general store for any last minute needs.

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  Kat

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 2, 2020

  Cranberry Lake

  The BEST

  Bring your boats! There are a few tent sites where you can launch your boat. I want to live here I love it so much.

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  Charyssa G.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 29, 2018

  Old Forge Camping Resort

  Comfortable

  This campground does not have grills at the primitive tent sites. So bring your own or buy a rack for $20 at the camp store. Sites are spacious. Staff was very friendly.

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  Tate T.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 22, 2021

  Verona Beach State Park Campground

  Great weekend

  We stayed through this weekend and had a great time and got to see some awesome sunsets. It was a little bit of a walk to get water but we were tent camping so we didn’t really mind. 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.

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  Sharon V.

  Scout

  

  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.

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  stephen S.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 19, 2021

  Forked Lake Campground

  Primative camping on lakefront

  Primative, badly maintained, tent sites. Widely spaced. All sites on lake front. Canoe rentals available for paddling to sites. Some sites having their own docks. Very heavy bugs. Primative old pit toilets at each site. Be advised, this is bear country. Campground managent very poor, uncaring.

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  The Other Kim K.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 19, 2021

  Wellesley Island State Park Campground

  Pretty Views, Pretty Crowded

  We’ve heard great things about this camp ground and I can see why ppl come here. The views are beautiful, the water is clear, but wow is it crowded! We like to have privacy and prefer a quiet experience but ppl here are packed in. Everywhere we turned there was a person or kid running around on the rocks. Unless we get a hike in tent site I don’t see us ever returning.

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  Thomas B.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 9, 2017

  Dewolf Point State Park Campground

  4 night camp dewolf point park

  I stayed 4 nights at a non electric tent site, it was me and my dog enjoyed some bon fires and some hiking in Wellesley island state park as well. It was very quiet somes sites are kind of close but no one was up there in a tent other than me. Park employees kept bathrooms clean and were very nice. Rates were cheap i spent roughly $65 for 4 nights. Other then the ticks we encountered at the other park it was a great vacation and a beautiful view

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  Karen F.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 25, 2019

  Mayfair Campground NY

  Large open sites; creekside beach; great staff; special activities for kids

  Small, family owned campground w/173 sites. Very quiet, rural area. Sites are very large and well maintained. Sites along the creek and lagoon have shade trees; tent sites to FHU’s; creekside beach; swings, patio agility course, many planned activities for kids: hayrides, sandcastle contests, Santa visit in July. Live bands or DJ’s on holiday weekends. Many fishing areas and several boat launch places with water access to large Oneida Lake. Bathrooms and showers are immaculate and well stocked. Staff members and owners are very pleasant and friendly.

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  Bethany S.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 6, 2018

  Cranberry Lake - DEC

  A campground with a lot to offer

  Cranberry Lake is a fantastic place to get away from it all. It really has so much to offer. Many of the sites offer quite a bit of privacy from your neighbor, and are laid out nicely for tent camping. We go there to kayak so it’s also nice that there are a lot of water front sites. If hiking is your thing, there’s a nice trail right within the campground. It’s not a terribly long hike, but it takes you up to a spectacular view of the lake and islands. Bonus points for the campground being within 30 minutes of two breweries (Tupper Lake) 👍🏻

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  Emily S.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 13, 2016

  Wellesley Island State Park Campground

  Thousand Islands

  The area is incomparably gorgeous with so much to do. I really recommend heading to the nature center and following the trails there. The views are gorgeous and you get some great vistas. There's also fishing, kayaking, that sort of thing. Camp store has fire wood and ice. As for the campsites, I'm used to them being a little more secluded and shaded than the one we stayed at. If you're tent camping and booking through reserve america, I HIGHLY recommend perusing the site map for some time to find a site close to the water and farther from the RV ring. That being said, we loved our time there.

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  Cory W.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 22, 2018

  Yogi Bears Jellystone Park Camp Resort at Mexico

  Fun for everyone

  This campground offers so much for people of all ages.

  • Crafts
  • Games
  • Activities
  • Playground
  • Pool
  • Bouncy pillow
  • Twice Daily wagon rides with Yogi and Boo Boo
  • Bike parades
  • River access
  • Fishing
  • Tubing
  • Lounging

  Our family camps at Yogi on the river at least twice a year. We always attend candy bar bingo, lounge by the river, play games with friends, get the little ones in the bike parades, and hang out with the friendly owners. With the cabins, park model rentals, tent sites, RV sites, everyone can come, no matter what their accommodations are.

  Sites are well maintained, the campers are friendly, and the staff is helpful.

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  Mary S.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 27, 2018

  Burnham Point State Park — Burnham Point

  Good overnight stop; bring a boat if you stay longer

  This is a good stopping point, but there isn't much to do unless you bring a boat. Or you could use it as a base for exploring other areas in the Thousand Islands. It's only about 10 miles from Clayton.

  We stayed here on a bicycle trip from Rochester to the Thousand Islands at the end of a 63 mile day. Don't let anyone tell you it's not a hilly trip coming up along Lake Ontario to the Thousand Islands! There will be hills! The good news is there are NY state parks along the way.

  Burnham Point is a small (less than 50 sites) campground on the St. Lawrence River. It was a good stopping point after seeing the lighthouse in Cape Vincent on our way. There are sites by the river that are tent only but we pitched our tent up above. The tent sites were rather difficult to get to with our bikes. There wasn't much shade where we settled, but the sun was not intense as we arrived in the early evening and left the next morning. Unfortunately, I have no site photos and only have a photo of the sunset...but it's a beautiful view.

  Restrooms/showers were clean, and there was electricity at the site. Unfortunately, the bugs were bad but that's just a summertime hazard in the Northeast.

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  Erin M.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 23, 2019

  Kayuta Lake Campground and Marina

  Fun for kids

  When we pulled in, we felt like outsiders. Many people have seasonal sites and some of the activities are geared toward seasonal campers. We were excited to build a boat out of cardboard and duct tape for the Redneck Yacht Club weekend, but we later discovered that this contest was just for seasonal campers. Bummer. We are going back for Halloween weekend in August and plan to have our kids participate. I’m hoping that they will be able to. Anyway, they have a nice pool. It’s just a little small. The playground is old and outdated, but my kids didn’t seem to mind. The arcade was a bummer. Half of the games did not work. My kids are young enough that they didn’t mind. The staff is really nice. They offered a cute little wagon ride through the grounds and were always friendly and greeted you when they saw you. My five year old, husband, and Dad all signed up for laser tag. They had such an awesome time! That certainly is a fabulous amenity. We will come back for that alone because my son had so much fun. It is $10 per person but so worth it. The sites are close together. I’m used to more of a community vibe when I camp, but people seemed to keep to themselves for the most part. There are camper sites with full hookup, some with just water and electric, And a few electric only. There are also tent sites. The boat launch is kind of run down. There isn’t a dock per se, and the metal dock that is there is unstable. If they developed this area a bit, it would be much for inviting for fisherman and recreational boaters. This isn’t my favorite place, but it’s good for my kids. Very family oriented. Sorry about the people in the pics. I didn’t take any of just the grounds.

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  Sarah F.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 14, 2018

  Old Forge Camping Resort

  Although I didn’t camp here and I only spent the day, I really enjoyed myself! it’s absolutely beautiful with a huge lake! Also, the deer are incredible friendly and will walk right up to you 😍

  Great getaway in upstate New York

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  Matt G.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 1, 2016

  Southwick Beach State Park Campground

  Great part with tons of beach

  There is TONS of beach to explore at this little State Park in New York. I used to visit here as a kid years ago because my grandparents owned a cottage on the lake. Since they sold it, visiting Southwick is the next best thing. Lake Ontario is an amazing lake to be on and the water is pretty warm in the summer time. the waves don't get too big, so it is very safe for kids. Southwick itself has great camping spots right next to the beach. It is a little pricey if you only want to visit for the day, $8, but you can get a tent spot for $18 which is comparable to other state parks. Showers are available, and there are some short trails that are good for running or probably cross country skiing in the winter. There is also a sizable playground near the beach that is great for the kids.

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  Jake C.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 4, 2023

  Birch’s Lakeside Campground and Marina

  A Convenient Stay in the Adirondacks

  Jake from the Dyrt here! Birch's Lakeside Campground has all the amenities needed to enjoy a stay in upstate New York, a general store, laundry & propane on site keep everything you need right there!  Check them out and leave a review about your stay on the Dyrt!

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  Carlyne F.

  Legend

  

  Feb. 23, 2021

  Eighth Lake Adirondack Preserve

  Eighth Lake Campground, NY

  Located in Inlet, New York this is a state park campground which makes it more affordable than the private parks nearby. The campground offers a boat launch for day us, hiking trails, fishing, swimming and canoeing. The park offers showers, bathrooms and a dump station. The sites are surrounded by beautiful trees which allows privacy for all guests. The service is spotty, but it’s stronger in nearby Inlet, NY.

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  Brian O.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 1, 2024

  Wellesley Island State Park Campground

  crowded. fine if you're spending your days on the water

  We came to this campground after a week in Algonquin Provincial park in Canada and the contrast couldn't have been greater. Up north we stayed on a large, shady site in a radio free loop and everyone had canoes. In New York we had a cramped, open site and everyone seemed to have a motorboat on a trailer. Our neighbors across the road set up a movie screen . The overall feel was NOT "getting away from it all".
  The facilities are good and there's a nice beach and well stocked General store, also a big boat ramp facility with some docks.
  We chose this location because we were attending the Antique Boat Show in Clayton, 13 miles away, and this was the closest available. It suited us just fine for that.
  Keep your stuff secure, there are brazen raccoons.

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  Grant M.

  Ranger

  

  Jul. 14, 2021

  Golden Beach Campground

  Great location, careful with your site selection.

  My friend is a local and recommended this campground for the sunsets. The rain made that difficult to confirm, but we loved the place. It’s the standard weird-ass New York thing where you have a site and you can park wherever the hell you want within it (so foreign to me), but you should spend some time with the map. Site 158 is probably the dopest (we were next door in 159), but there are some others near the lake that would be sweet. The further back from the lake, the more of a camping-in-the-deep-woods vibe. Looks like some folks leave a camper here all summer (can’t imagine spending that much, but it’s probably cheaper than a lake house) and many bring boats. I think if you’ve got a SUP, canoe or kayak, you’re gonna dig this campground in specific and the area in general.

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  Rachel P.

  Ranger

  

  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!

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  Kelly B.

  Traveler

  

  May. 20, 2018

  Delta Lake State Park Campground

  What a fun place!

  Camped here all the time growing up. We had a 19ft boat and always enjoyed a day. A night in a tent afterward with marshmallows over the fire was perfect.

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  justina P.

  Scout

  

  May. 19, 2018

  HTR Adirondacks

  Singing Waters is a great place to camp!!!

  Big sites to put your Camper tent or Rv on. Owners are very friendly and helpful!!! We had a blast and will definitely be going back!!! Nice play area for the kids!!! Overall a great camp ground.

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  Justin S.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 29, 2016

  Cranberry Lake - DEC

  Beautiful place to boat from

  Beautiful ADK campground with the whole lake to explore from the launch on site. Pros: canoe rentals on site, lakeside camp sites, hiking nearby, all-tent loop. Cons: very popular and crowded (make reservations).

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  Elizabeth B.

  Ranger

  

  Sep. 10, 2020

  Whitaker Falls Park

  Gorgeous park to explore a natural gorge!

  Whitaker park is such a fabulous place to spend a picnic day or stay for a few! Wide open flat fields for kickball or baseball and a view of the Adirondack foothills, spread out a blanket and read, play on the jungle gym or cook a great lunch on the grills at the pavilion. 

  Clean bathrooms with showers, sites for tents and rv’s, and a breathtaking trail to overlooks and waterfalls.

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  Elizabeth B.

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 25, 2018

  Francis Lake

  Nearly secret on Francis Lake. Beautiful kayaking!

  This spot is totally gorgeous, perfectly clean, and quiet. Room for two or three tents, two fire circles and has an outhouse. Great for swimming, kayaking, and a gorgeous place to wake up next to the water.

  There are two access points to the water, the more hidden point is where you hike in for camping. A little stream turns under a few footbridges and out to francis lake.