Ryan B.
Scout
ScoutRussell Brook Campsites
Great campground
Owners are amazing, family oriented, campground has tons for kids to do and is close to Roscoe. Our family goes every year
Best Campgrounds near Milford, NY
Several campgrounds near Milford, New York provide a mix of accommodation types for various camping preferences. The area features established campgrounds such as Hartwick Highlands Campground and Cooperstown Beaver Valley Campground, both located within 5 miles of Milford. These facilities offer tent sites, RV hookups, and cabin rentals. Most campgrounds in the region operate seasonally from May through October, with camping options ranging from basic tent sites to full-service RV pads with water, electric, and sewer connections. Glimmerglass State Park and Gilbert Lake State Park, both within 15 miles of Milford, offer additional mixed-use campgrounds with cabins and traditional camping areas.
Camping near Milford follows a predictable seasonal pattern, with most facilities closing after Columbus Day weekend and reopening in mid-May. Many campgrounds require advance reservations, particularly during summer months when baseball tournaments at Cooperstown Dreams Park draw significant crowds. The region experiences warm summers and cold winters, with occasional heavy rainfall in spring and early summer that can affect site conditions. Most established campgrounds provide standard amenities including restrooms, showers, and picnic tables, though amenities vary by location. Cell service can be limited in more remote areas. A visitor noted, "Peaceful, quiet, spread out. We had a big grass baseball field almost all to ourselves. Showers, bathrooms, efficient store, 24 hours laundry, fire circles great for evening campfires."
Campers consistently mention the family-friendly atmosphere and well-maintained facilities at campgrounds near Milford. Several visitors highlighted the proximity to Cooperstown attractions, particularly the Baseball Hall of Fame and Dreams Park. Hartwick Highlands receives praise for its attentive owners, with one camper reporting they "stopped by our camp several times to ask if we needed anything." Beaver Valley Campground stands out for its baseball fields, swimming pools, and fishing pond. Gilbert Lake State Park, though slightly farther from Milford, earns positive reviews for its hiking trails and spacious cabin accommodations. One reviewer noted, "This park is quiet and peaceful in fall, when we visited, but looks to be heavily used in summer due to many amenities including a very large number of camper cabins and a large beach on a large lake with a picturesque setting."
Best Camping Sites Near Milford, New York (148)
1. Glimmerglass State Park Campground
21 ReviewsSpringfield Center, NY14 milesWebsite+1 (607) 547-8662$14 - $26 / night
"Only downside is there is not a hiking/walking path down to the lake from the campground. Very nice bathrooms w shower and wash station. Electricity and water available at or near each campsite."
"Close to Cooperstown and within driving distance from Oneonta. Quiet and spacious campsites"
2. Gilbert Lake State Park Campground
9 ReviewsLaurens, NY9 milesWebsite+1 (607) 432-2114$17 - $156 / night
"Two entrances, one to the kitchen and the other to the porch. Outside was a fire ring. An easy hike to a nearby lake was very pretty."
"Great place to stay, Close to Cooperstown. Nice lake for the kids to go swimming and fishing. If you like to hike they have some great trails. Nice size sites, the only down fall is they fill up fast."
3. Cooperstown Beaver Valley Campground
4 ReviewsHartwick, NY5 milesWebsite+1 (607) 293-7324"playing at the Field of Dreams and close enough to serve as your campground as you travel to visit the Baseball Hall of Fame, Herkimer Diamond Mines, area micro brewery's and even a ride to the Finger Lakes"
4. Crazy Acres Campground at Beaver Spring Lake
5 ReviewsMaryland, NY10 milesWebsite+1 (607) 278-5293"This was a great campground and I am sure they do even more when social distancing is not required."
"The tone of the place is set when you drive in (although we drove past it). Everyone, staff and campers are friendly respectful even the kids!"
5. Hartwick Highlands Campground
3 ReviewsHartwick, NY5 milesWebsite+1 (607) 547-1996"We drove around to the three closest RV parks to Dreams Park and would definitely stay here with the team and / or on your own."
6. Cooperstown Family Campground
3 ReviewsHartwick, NY7 milesWebsite+1 (607) 293-7766"There were goats by the office, and ducks in the small lake by our site. In the evening a big flock of geese flew in, and were very noisy until they settled down."
8. Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park — Betty & Wilbur Davis State Park
1 ReviewCooperstown, NY8 milesWebsite+1 (607) 547-8662$80 / night
"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"
9. Deer Haven Campground and Cabins
2 ReviewsOneonta, NY12 milesWebsite+1 (607) 433-9654"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."
10. Cooperstown KOA
6 ReviewsSpringfield Center, NY18 milesWebsite+1 (315) 858-0236"This park is located approximately 12.5 miles from downtown Cooperstown and is set in the quiet rural countryside of New York. The mature trees make for beautiful scenery in the fall."
"What a great quiet location to visit. The staff is great and friendly. A little off the beaten path but I think this is what makes this place perfect."
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Recent Reviews near Milford, NY
380 Reviews of 148 Milford Campgrounds
Abby H.ScoutHerkimer Diamond Mine KOA
Disrespect & Discrimination
Long read, but so worth it! Below is the review that I posted last August after our vacation. Mind you, the vacation for my immediate family has been 10 years in a row and when I was a kid the same! The incident that happened was with our friends and therefore when I wrote the review, it stated what I witnessed! I was hoping that management changed and/ or they fixed the problems so I was willing to give it another try, I mean, this has been apart of my childhood and my children’s so why not! I called today, lady was super nice and helping me look through all the campsites because we come with so many people! I paid and then friends of ours called. After they called, our friends said that my reservation was cancelled. What??? So I called back thinking it was something on my end. I then had to wait for management to call back. Called back, and whoever I spoke with was extremely rude! She basically told me I was never welcome back and that the owners said so! Now mind you through this whole thing, I never talked to the owners. So do the owners only take one side of the story? I’m not even someone that this incident directly happened to! I said, well can I please speak to your manager or the owner. No, i am the manager, you are not welcome back. I told her that everyone in our party will probably cancel as well and her response was“I’m just waiting for 1 person to call me”! I said a few choice words and I hung up. CRYING. WHAT????? Are you discriminating me because of an issue you had with another camper???? I can’t believe what this has amounted to. So instead of dealing with your issues you just don’t allow people back? Instead of having the owner or management actually call and have a respectful, which was not had, conversation with someone you just brush it off! I have come to Herkimer longer than some of these people have worked there! I really don’t have words for how I feel. And to make matters worse I always go over my dad’s anniversary of his death, August 5, because this was his favorite place and now I can’t go and neither can my children. Great job herkimer diamond mines koa! I applaud you on your discrimination, disrespect and the lack of empathy you have for your campers! Especially the ones who have been a constant! I’m assuming Phil and his wife are still management, good luck! And to the campers that wish to go there, I really hope you enjoy yourselves because it truly is an amazing place. Unfortunately, my memories had to stop here! August 2025 This review is extremely hard for me to write, but what I had witnessed for a week of being there is disgusting& just simply not right. My family has been coming to Herkimer KOA for decades. Throughout the years, we have shown many other families this"gem"... or so we thought. This year was a bit different, there are new camp managers... This week I have witnessed human waste being sprayed all over campsites, management that discredits everything you say, management that thinks its okay to have charges on your bill that they cant even explain, ice cream cart that closes right before the last kid orders& leaves in tears, bathrooms that are disgusting! This is NOT THE HERKIMER I REMEMBER AS A KID! If you look on google, the owners of this campground is a family that has owned it for 50 years! That's amazing& kudos to them! But Phil, Phil is going to ruin every ounce of what they have worked so hard for!& being a business owner, you want management there representing YOU! Doing what YOU would do if you were there. Those owners should not be receiving mine& my friends reviews today if management did their job! Unfortunately, again very hard to say, we will not be returning if Phil is there.& I can honestly say, that the 14-20 families we bring every time, that spend thousands of dollars, will not be as well! Thank you Phil for ruining a vacation I personally held so close to my heart.& because you don't care about how you treat people& how you manage, you have lost years& years& years of loyalty.
Emily M.
TravelerLong Pond Campground
Great dispersed camp sites
All the roads are gravel, so it might get a little muddy after a big rain but I had no issue with a low clearance car driving around to explore the sites available. About half the sites are spread out in a large patch of spruce trees, I stayed at one of these. You can hear and sometimes see cars on the main road from your site but overall the spruce trees give you a lot more privacy. Had a neighbor blasting their speaker and didn't even hear it until I was walking by on that stretch of road. You might catch a glimpse of someone's fire at night, but it mostly felt like I had the place to myself. The other half are clustered much closer together among some deciduous trees but all the sites are pretty spacious, with a picnic table, fire pit, and easy access to the water. You might get a visit from day-use visitors looking for water access, especially if you pick a site closer to the water access paths, so if you're looking for more seclusion you may want to look elsewhere, but I didn't mind and the people who did stop near my site were respectful and didn't seem to want to disturb me once they saw the site near the water access was occupied. A free permit is needed for camping during the on-season. I stayed off-season and most of the sites were unoccupied, but I could see this being a popular spot during the warmer months. Port-a-potties are also not available off-season – be prepared to find a good cat hole spot or bring a wag bag if you're not self-contained. Seeing some litter around my site was a bit of a bummer (don't be that guy!), but overall the sites looked pretty clean and well-maintained. I did notice some broken glass at my site, so if you have pets (or shoe-averse children) be mindful of their paw pads (and feet). There's plenty of downed wood for making a fire, and I passed a couple homes selling firewood on the side of the road on the way. Service was spotty (AT&T) but if you wandered around enough you could get a couple bars to send a text, or if you really needed to, drive up the road a couple of minutes. I would easily stay here again, but if I came during the main season I'd probably want to plan a mid-week trip and get my permit and claim my site as soon as possible.
- EEileen D.
GuideTilden Hill Farm
Beautiful campground
Beautiful and well- maintained. Very roomy sites. Owner is friendly and responds quickly to calls.
Dale H.TravelerFort Plain Lock 15 on Empire Trail
Not plowed in winter
Great spot, great location. FYI to anyone who comes in the winter, it's not plowed, so you may need to adjust your plans accordingly.
Pete V.GuideFort Plain Lock 15 on Empire Trail
Nice quiet overnight stay
This was a quiet overnight stay, just as the other reviewers say, a gravel parking lot that is easy to find a level spot in. This is on the river with a nice view. Lots of trains rolling through across the river but the noise wasn't an issue for me. There was a police officer that drove through the lot and drove around my campervan and continued on his way so I know that it is okay to overnight there.
- RRobert F.Guide
Allaben Primitive Campsites
Pond spot
Cool spot next to a pond. There are a few others that aren’t next to a pond, and therefore not as cool… but still pretty cool bc it’s free and you can walk up a little to a pond.
D C.ScoutLive The Outdoors LLC
Peaceful & Private Getaway🏞️
Really enjoyed staying here. It’s super private and peaceful, and we loved that it’s not a crowded campground. The land is open and easy to access, and you can tell the owners are constantly upgrading and improving things. We were even able to fish here, which was a bonus. Would definitely recommend if you appreciate privacy, nature, and a peaceful place with the freedom to relax and do your own thing.
- AAttila T.Scout
Russell Brook Campsites
Clean, Friendly, and Right on the Water
Loved this place! It's clean and well-maintained - even the restrooms. Every site is well-equipped with its own water, electricity, fire pit, and picnic table. The best part is the waterfront sites. We were right next to a small brook, and falling asleep to the sound of the water behind our tent was amazing. Everyone we met was super friendly. We will definitely be back!
Guide to Milford
Cabin camping options near Milford, New York provide convenient access to Cooperstown attractions while offering more weatherproof accommodations than tent sites. The region sits in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains at elevations around 1,200-1,400 feet, creating cooler evening temperatures even during summer months. Many cabins remain unheated, making spring and fall visits potentially chilly without proper bedding.
What to do
Baseball activities: 10-15 minutes from Dreams Park. At Cooperstown Beaver Valley Campground, campers can practice on site. One visitor noted, "Cute cabins, lots of great amenities, pools, corn hole, volleyball net, nicely kept baseball fields, store, areas for group picnics. You could have the whole team stay here in the cabins and bring RV's too."
Fishing opportunities: Multiple stocked ponds. Crazy Acres Campground offers fishing in Beaver Spring Lake. A camper reported, "We had fun, plenty of activities, a big lake to fish in and a pool to relax by. Nighttime family fun as well."
Winter activities: Cross-country skiing trails. Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park maintains trails through mature forest. A reviewer explained, "Reserve one of the winterized cabins and come for a long weekend of cozy cabin time and quiet time outdoors on the winter trails."
What campers like
Well-maintained bathrooms: Daily cleaning schedules. At Gilbert Lake State Park, facilities receive regular attention. A camper mentioned, "The Shower/bathroom buildings are a bit dated but well maintained. There's miles of hiking trails including one around the lake."
Wildlife viewing: Dawn and dusk opportunities. Cabin campers at Gilbert Lake reported, "Lots of wildlife, coyotes howling in the distance at night and plenty of deer. Perfect time of year to go, barely any mosquitoes and it was warm during the day but cool at night to enjoy a roaring fire inside."
Reliable cell service: Varies by location. Some areas provide better connectivity than others. A Gilbert Lake visitor noted, "We had better than average cell phone service near/in the cabin with AT&T." At Cooperstown KOA, "The WiFi is very good—modern and surprising speeds (60Mbps) and cell phone for AT&T was decent."
What you should know
Cabin amenities vary widely: Check specific features. Some cabins offer full kitchens while others have minimal facilities. At Gilbert Lake, a camper described, "Spacious cabin was clean and comfortable. Two bedrooms, one with bunk beds and another with a full. There were dressers in each room. Also in the main room with a fireplace, futon, and table with benches."
Water quality concerns: Swimming limitations. Some lakes have restricted swimming access due to algae. A reviewer warned about Gilbert Lake: "A major problem at this park is the recent development of a toxic algae problem in the lake. Because of algae blooms during warm weather, swimming and fishing in Gilbert Lake are now prohibited."
Parking restrictions in Cooperstown: RVs over 20 feet. Plan accordingly when visiting downtown. A camper shared this tip: "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."
Tips for camping with families
All-terrain accessibility: Wheelchair-friendly options. Gilbert Lake offers accessibility features for diverse mobility needs. A camper noted, "One plus factor is the handicapped accessibility, there are many paved or accessible trails, and the park office has available a new all-terrain wheelchair that patrons can use."
Kid-friendly amenities: Playgrounds and open spaces. Cooperstown Family Campground provides room for children to play. A visitor described, "We had a big grass baseball field almost all to ourselves. Showers, bathrooms, efficient store, 24 hours laundry, 12 or so arcade machines in a cute barn they'll open up for you when you want to play."
Day use options: Swimming areas with lifeguards. Gilbert Lake offers supervised swimming during peak season. A regular visitor explained, "There's miles of hiking trails including one around the lake. Multiple really nice pavilions, disc golf course and a nice beach with lifeguards for swimming."
Tips from RVers
Site dimensions: Critical for larger rigs. Deer Haven Campground has specific site limitations. A camper advised, "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."
Water pressure variations: Plan accordingly. Cooperstown KOA sometimes experiences pressure fluctuations. A reviewer mentioned, "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."
Site surface considerations: Grass vs. gravel. Surface types affect stability in wet conditions. At Cooperstown Family Campground, a visitor noted, "Our site was all grass, which was fine, but would be a problem if it was raining."
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Milford, NY?
What camping is available near Milford, NY?
According to TheDyrt.com, Milford, NY offers a wide range of camping options, with 148 campgrounds and RV parks near Milford, NY and 19 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Milford, NY?
Which is the most popular campground near Milford, NY?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Milford, NY is Glimmerglass State Park Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 21 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Milford, NY?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Milford, NY?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 19 free dispersed camping spots near Milford, NY.
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