Best Camping near Milford, NY

Recent Reviews near Milford, New York

351 Reviews of 144 Milford Campgrounds

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  Joshua M.

  Scout

  

  Dec. 27, 2024

  Beals Pond State Forest

  Not easily accessible in winter

  This state forest is beautiful but not easily accessible in the winter. After a certain point, the road is not maintained in the winter and I was unable to get cell reception with Verizon.

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  SJ W.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 29, 2024

  Alder lake

  Beautiful single drive in site!

  Love this place will definitely be back, not sure why it didn’t show up for free camping when I had it filtered, found it on another app. Was not the easiest for my RV van to get up the hill with the ruts, but I have a small lift so it helps, lower clearance vans might not make it. It’s a single camper site at the top of the hill left before the trailhead parking.

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  Butch K.

  Ranger

  

  Oct. 17, 2024

  Unadilla KOA

  Lackluster and full service

  The weather was terrible while I was there, so perhaps this review may be biased. The Campground was very quiet in mid October. Many of the sites seem to be seasonal as there was no traffic to or from them. But there was quite a bit of daily traffic, usually arriving late and leaving early. Perhaps because the weather was turning very chilly and although the leaf peeping was at its peak for this season, I think people were heading south fast like me.

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  Ray P.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 4, 2024

  St. Johnsville Campsite and Marina

  Water and R.R. tracks

  One night stay. Great sight. Friendly helpful staff. Only drawback is steady stream of trains going by around the clock. I didn’t mind by my wife didn’t sleep well.

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  Ray P.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 25, 2024

  Visit Eatonville

  Unable to contact this campsite

  Call the telephone number got a recording left a message. Did not get a call back. Send email. Got no response.

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  Ashley L.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 21, 2024

  DevilDoc Campsites

  Primitive camping with a great host!

  I came up here with my dog for a solo camping trip for a couple of days to get away! Rich the host is super nice and answered any questions I had about staying/getting there. I had the whole camp ground to myself so that was even better. It is definitely off the beaten path but we'll worth it if your just trying to escape a little bit. But Verizon does get service. There are some nearby trails that are within 15 minutes of the camp ground which is also a plus. No need to bring Fire wood as there is a ton all around you. You can also buy from the host as well. There was a decent portapotty on the camp ground which is very nice to have. This was just what we needed. We really loved our stay and cant wait to go back! Thank you Rich!

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  Martin W.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 19, 2024

  Stoney Pond State Forest Camping Area

  Camping in the woods

  Nice and calm place in that little State Forest. Internet and fire pits are available. All sites seem fairly similar, except two are tent-only (no car acces to the site).

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  Eric L.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 4, 2024

  Beaver Valley Campground

  Clean, well laid out campground

  Clean, modern bathrooms.  Campsites were raked and ready for us when we arrived.  Super friendly staff!  Just a well laid out campground that was perfect for us.  Peaceful, a mix of wooded sites for RV's and open sites with their cabins.  2 swimming pools, really nice playground for the younger kids, 2 baseball fields.  Just a top notch place.

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  Tam E.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 2, 2024

  Allaben Campground

  Close to town, but private

  Park on side of road, campfire located down slope. Very little traffic. Felt safe.

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  Yae U.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 2, 2024

  Duck Pond Campsite

  Open quite campsites

  After driving unpaved dirt road for a while, we arrived a surprisingly well maintained beautiful campsites. The pond is small so the mosquitos were not too bad. So few people passed by and very unknown quite and we just loved the experience. Just be careful driving in the sometimes rough conditions.

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  Kevin C.

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 30, 2024

  Long Pond Campground

  Quiet and secluded

  Camped here for a one night stay. Campground was easy to locate and the road was in good shape.

  We stayed in the space across from the port-a-pottie. The other camping spaces we close enough to see their campfire at night but far enough away that it's still quiet.

  Campsites are level and long enough for a very small trailer. The trees are so thick we could not feed our solar panel.

  Site has no water, no garbage service and no phone signal.

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  Lee H.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 30, 2024

  Hide-A-Way Campsites

  Quite suprise

  This is a small campground but very quiet and nice. The people that run it are very nice and accommodating. Would highly recommend it.

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  Drew H.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 27, 2024

  Allaben Campground

  Nothing too special but got the job done

  A great free spot for dispersed camping tucked right off the road. Had a fire pit and picnic table

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  Kevin C.

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 25, 2024

  Long Pond Campground

  Nice Rustic Campground

  We came into the camping area on a Sunday and found site 7 available. 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. There were two young men fishing there at about 7 PM.

  There is no water or garbage services at this site. Most camping spots are ideal for tents or very small campers or trailers.

  The camp sites I saw all seemed to be large and level spots all located beneath the tree canopy. Sites seemed disbursed enough to provide a modest level of privacy.

  Would rate 5 stars if it had water and a garbage dumpster.

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  Michael G.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 18, 2024

  Mongaup Pond

  Great Catskill Campgroud

  Really enjoyed our 2nd stay at Mongaup and will return. Good, private sites and a great pond. Facilities were clean and staff was very helpful and friendly.

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  Katelyn H.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 16, 2024

  Long Pond Campground

  Great for Dispersed Camping!

  I was initially worried about the other people camping here because I was almost immediately visited by them but the poor kids just needed to charge their phone so I obliged. 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. People have driven in to fish and kayak so I don’t feel isolated and afraid, and I am just a few steps away from sitting on the dock and admiring the scenery.

  There is a port-a-potty near the entrance but otherwise a “leave no trace” situation which is fine considering the ample forest coverage in case there is someone who drives in.

  Each spot seems to have plenty of shade and access to downed firewood, and it looks like there are fire pits at each site. Lots of good tinder left over from previous guests which has been helpful.

  Beautiful views, quiet, no insect issues so far, and if I had a rod and reel I wouldn’t need to worry for food at all. T-Mobile service has been exceptional as well. I am planning on staying here for a week or more and I see no reason to find another location as there is no fee or permit needed and you can stay up to 14 days I believe.

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  Tyler K.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 11, 2024

  Phoenicia Black Bear Campground

  Upstate fun!

  Blackbear is such a fun spot. Always a good time, clean, and the perfect weekend away. This spot is only 40 minutes from my regular 9-5 and it feels like it’s in another world. When you wake up, look up at the black bears in the trees and enjoy the water!!

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  Andrew W.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 29, 2024

  Flat Creek Rd.

  Doesn’t exist

  We ended up having to spend the night at a different campsite that were familiar with this place. This place is a scam.

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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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  Chris B.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 4, 2024

  Oquaga Creek State Park Campground

  Love this place

  Friendly staff, beautifully kept.

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  De W.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 24, 2024

  Crazy Acres Campground at Beaver Spring Lake

  Nice spot

  Nice area. Lots of room. Laundry room ok with 2 washers and 2 dryers. Lots of open fields.

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  Janet R.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 24, 2024

  Long Pond Campground

  Long Pond

  Some of the other state forests in the area are really nice, so I had high hopes for Long Pond but was disappointed. Long Pond is located in a state forest west of Smithfield Flats and Greene NY, and many locals come to Long Pond for fishing. The pond is quite large compared to other area pinds, and three are three accesses for fishing: a regular boat launch with parking lot and dock, a carry-in kayak access near campsite 6, and a handicapped accessible fishing puer near campsite 1. All seem to be very popular, and the lake is very scrnic and very productive for fisherman. The camping situation is a little strange though. Campsite 1 is adjacent to the handicapped fishing pier, and is supposedly an accessible campsite. Though an all terrain wheelchair could navigate from car to campsite, a regular one could not due to gravel. In addition, there is no outhouse by the site, only one quite a ways down the lake. Also, the parking area at this campsite seems to be a major party spot as beer cans were thrown all over and even in the water. It was sad to see this. The other campsites nearby are not located in a distinct campground, but are strung out along the shoreline clise to the highways, each with its own driveway right off the highway, which creates a lake of privacy as passersby can quite easily pop right in off the highway. This doesnt seem real secure, and some if the campsites closest to the road had evidence of driveby garbage dumpers who popped in and dumped household garbage right in a couple of the campsites. In addition, the relatively new outhouse installed near the middle of the camping area has been vandalized and damaged already. Its a shame to see this, as otherwise the campsites are large and shaded and well spaced from each other and close to the pond. But I wouldnt want to camp here given the garbage and security and vandalism issues. Also, other than fishing there isnt much too do as there arent designated hiking trails here, though you could drive a few miles away to access some truck trails that are in another part of the state forest. Get a map of the forest from the website ahead of time though, as the info kiosk has been damaged and all info and signs and maps are missing!

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  Janet R.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 23, 2024

  Pharsalia Woods State Forest Dispersed

  Finger Lakes Trailhead off Grover Brown Rd

  The coordinates lead you to a small parking area at the end of Grover Brown Rd, which is accessed by going north from Rt 23. The road itself is in pretty rough shape, and is marked with a sign that says it is a low maintanence road. But if you follow the road north to the end, you will come to a dead end and a parking circle that gives you the option of hiking north past a gate into the state forest on a hunting trail, or west onto the Finger Lakes Trail where dispersed camping is allowed within the state forest. However, the whole road in is a tough ride, it is posted extensively en route that you are passing private property with no trespassing allowed until you see the DEC sign announcing the border of the state forest. The parking area is overgrown, the neighbors aling the road en route seem frustrated with hikers coming into the forest via this route, and the Trailhead here for the Finger Lakes Trail is blocked by downed trees that seem to have been there for a while. While you might try to hike the trail for day use, I wonder if this may not be a great place to leave your car during a foray into the woods for dispersed camping. Although the Pharsalia Forest is beautiful throughout, and dispersed camping is allowed throughout, there are better places to access it. There are also designated primitive campsites in several locations in other areas of this state forest which are worthy of your camping adventures! You

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  Janet R.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 23, 2024

  Sunny Pond

  This is private land, should not be listed as a camping option

  I saw this on a map of unreviewed campsites and decided to check it out en route to another spot. As it turns out, this listing is in error and should not have been listed on the Dyrt. This is a private residence on private land, is not available for camping or lodging of any kind. Although close to state forest land,it is not within the state forest and is privately owned. The perimeter is well marked with no trespassing signs in case there is any doubt. If you continue further north on this back road, you will come to the state lands, and the border is well marked with state forest signs. Continue to the the parking area at the end of the road and you will be able to park and then access the trailhead for the Finger Lakes Trail which will take you into the state forest where dispersed camping is allowed. Again, do not stop at the “Sunny Pind “ site as listed here, but continue north to the Pharsalia Woods Dispersed camping trailhead

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  Janet R.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 23, 2024

  Stoney Pond State Forest Camping Area

  Primitive camping at Stoney Pond

  This is a primitive state forest campground on the south shore of Stoney Pond. There are 15 drive-in campsites widely spaced and set into the woods, and two developed walk-in sites on the west shore. Site number 1 is quite flat and open and could accomodate a trailer or camper van but isnt very scenic. The other sites are great for tenting but the drive-ins are variable. There are several new clean outhouses with doors meant to be wide enough for wheelchairs, but the gravel roads of the campground are not very wheelchair friendly. There is one site set aside for picnicking and day use only, on a very pretty spit on the south shore. There is a small boat launch meant for canoes and kayaks and small non mototized fishing boats, alongside a gravel peninsula for shore fishing. The pond is pretty with mature shade trees, and the campground also has a trailhead to access a large network of hiking trails. If you want to backpack in, dispersed camping is allowed throughout the forest

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  Kipa S.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 20, 2024

  Little Pond - DEC

  Thank you

  Nice quiet campgrounds close to the Beaver kill and great service staff was supper friendly and helpful

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  Janet R.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 20, 2024

  Chenango County Cook Park

  Hike in to the lean-to!

  This is a small county park and campground located east of Greene NY. It gets a lot if day use for fishing, hiking and picnicking. There is also a wooded campground, mostly RV’s and some tents. The sites are a bit crowded in, though the trees provide shade. For folks planning a group campout or family reunion, this would be a good option. For a solo camper who wants a bit if solitude, there is a better and super-nice option—the hike-in lean-to! Its a short hike in, and it is lively, well built shelter and nice fire pit. The small lake that is central to the park has nicely mowed shoreline paths around it, and the hiking trails in the woods are not brushy, but you still should be on the lookout for ticks. Price is reasonable compared to other area campgrounds, and you could access several other state forests and parks in the area for hiking etc note: though you can fish and paddle here, there is no swimming allowed!