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    Cooperstown Beaver Valley Campground welcomes pets in their wooded camping area and cabins, providing options for tent sites, RV spots, and rental accommodations where dogs can join their owners. Hartwick Highlands Campground, located on Burke Hill Road in Milford, offers similar pet-friendly options with a security gate to ensure safe containment of animals. Both campgrounds maintain clean, well-kept grounds where dogs can accompany families throughout most areas. ['Clean, modern bathrooms and raked campsites await visitors and their pets at Beaver Valley, while the peaceful, quiet environment at Hartwick Highlands creates an ideal setting for couples camping with dogs.'] Gilbert Lake State Park and Crazy Acres Campground at Beaver Spring Lake round out the pet-friendly options near Milford, each permitting dogs with proper leashing. These established campgrounds enforce quiet hours, which helps manage barking dogs, particularly at Cooperstown Family Campground where seasonal campers with dogs are common.

    The baseball theme prevalent throughout many Milford area campgrounds extends to pet-friendly activities, with walking paths around baseball fields at Cooperstown Family Campground providing exercise opportunities for dogs. Beaver Valley's two swimming pools and fishing pond remain separate from pet activities, though dogs on leashes can accompany owners throughout most common areas. Multiple hiking trails through the mature forests at Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park permit dogs for day use, though pets cannot stay in the cabins overnight. Nearby Gilbert Lake State Park features miles of hiking trails including one around the lake suitable for leashed dogs. Some visitors have noted barking from seasonal campers' dogs at night at Cooperstown Family Campground, suggesting bringing noise-canceling options for light sleepers. The area's widespread tree coverage provides ample shade for pets during summer months, particularly important when temperatures rise.

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      1. Glimmerglass State Park Campground

      4.7(21)14mi from Milford47 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Best of all, you can bring your pets!"

      "It is pet friendly. We stayed with our 3 small children. Enjoyed bike riding through the park. water was beautiful. Lots of waterfront access."

      from $14 - $26 / night

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      2. Gilbert Lake State Park Campground

      4.4(9)9mi from Milford168 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Went on some hiking trails and swam in Gilbert Lake with my dog."

      "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."

      from $17 - $156 / night

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      3. Cooperstown Beaver Valley Campground

      4.5(4)5mi from MilfordRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "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"

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      4. Crazy Acres Campground at Beaver Spring Lake

      4.6(5)10mi from MilfordRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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!"

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      5. Hartwick Highlands Campground

      4.7(3)5mi from MilfordRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "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."

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      6. Cooperstown Family Campground

      3.7(3)7mi from MilfordRVs, Tents

      "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."

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      7. Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park — Betty & Wilbur Davis State Park

      5.0(1)8mi from Milford6 sitesTents, Cabins

      "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"

      from $80 / night

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      8. Deer Haven Campground and Cabins

      4.5(2)12mi from MilfordRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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."

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      9. Cooperstown KOA

      4.5(6)18mi from MilfordRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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."

      "The pool, along the dog park, bounce house and swing set were well taken care of."

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      10. Susquehanna Trail Campground Oneonta New York

      4.5(2)14mi from Milford2 sitesRVs, Tents

      "Great location off I88 exit 13 Oneonta  Next to Cooperstown All Star Village 

      Close to Cooperstown and The Baseball Hall of Fame

      Nearby shopping and many attractions 

      30amp gravel backin rv campsites"

      "Park is surrounded by water so be warned lots of bugs to be expected."

      from $55 - $65 / night

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    • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
      May. 24, 2020

      Cooperstown KOA

      Nice Park

      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. There is a mix of sites varying from tent, RV, rental trailers, and camping cabins/cottages/lodges bringing the total number of sites to 120. Back-in and pull-thru sites are available. Site types include full hookup, water and electric, and no hookup with prices varying depending upon site. You can choose between 30/20 or 50 amp electric service. Interior roads are gravel and some site pads are gravel while others are grass. 

      The park is nicely terraced and all the sites are level. Patios were a grassy/dirt area with a picnic table and fire pit. Our site (#41) was a pull-thru but there was no way we could drive our 45’ motorhome forward out of the site because of a large tree and narrow roads. So we ended up having to back out. The free wifi worked well as did our Verizon 4G phone and hotspot. We picked up a dozen or so television channels with our antenna. The park does have a fair amount of trees that would interfere with roof-mounted satellite dishes so you would have to pick your site carefully. But, there are some 30 amp and no hook-up sites that are clear. This is a typical KOA with lots of amenities including a swimming pool(which was closed for the season when we were there), a playground, volleyball court, basketball court, jump house, pavilion, recreation room, bicycle rental, and horseshoes. Showers, restrooms and laundry are also present and clean. There is a propane filling station. While there is no fenced-in dog park there is a pet walking area. The surrounding area is pretty rural and the closest town (Richfield Springs– which is very small) is five miles away and where you will find restaurants, gas station, grocery store, and more. A few miles from the park is a creamery that has a café. 

      Approximately five miles away is Glimmerglass State Park which was great for hiking and kayaking Otsego Lake. There is a also a historic house at the park that you can tour and the country’s oldest covered bridge. Cooperstown is a little over twelve miles away from the park but well worth a trip. Not only is Cooperstown home to the National Baseball Hall of Fame but it is a charming downtown well worth exploring. Other nearby attractions include The Farmers Museum, Fenimore Art Museum, Hero’s of Baseball Wax Museum, Glimmerglass Opera, and Cooperstown Brewing Company.

    • Sue C.
      Jul. 17, 2021

      Cooperstown K O A Campgrounds

      Great place

      This is our 2nd time here and may come back again. Great variety of things to do and they have a pool and Great kids area. Also have a dog park

    • Deborah W.
      Oct. 2, 2021

      Unadilla KOA

      Affordable KOA

      A bit off the beaten path for a KOA, but nearly sold out in early October nonetheless. Sites range from typical large rig to dispersed tents next to a creek. The tent sites with electric like the one we took used 240v 50A plugs, so we had to borrow a converter plug form the office for our 120v equipment. Only one bath house and it’s a bit dated. Very pet friendly including a dog play pen. Pool looked nice and was still open in early October.

    • Rachel Y.
      Aug. 4, 2018

      Cooperstown KOA

      Perfect little get away

      This was the first KOA I ever stayed at and I was very impressed. The bathrooms were very nice and so were the showers, which were separate from the bathrooms. The pool, along the dog park, bounce house and swing set were well taken care of. The camp site was on grass and staff made it a point to check on us and invite us to the community bonfire they were doing that night. They also had WiFi and laundry at this campground. I would stay at this campground again.

    • 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.

    • Philip D.
      Oct. 24, 2021

      DevilDoc Campsites

      Awesome Primitive Spot on Private Land

      My buddy and I were looking for a campsite for a quick overnight stay before a bike trip around the Adirondacks, and this spot was a perfect fit. Coming in late after driving all day, we unfortunately didn’t get to meet Rich in person. He did however give us good directions to navigate the narrow driving path in the dark to reach the pond camping area, and even had a large two room tent already set up that we were able to use - a convenient and kind gesture! The old school bus was a fun perk to check out in the morning as well. Most state ran parks in New York close up before the middle of October, and this is a great option for an off season camping spot in the area. Thanks Rich!

    • Janet R.The Dyrt PRO User
      Nov. 6, 2017

      Ludlow Creek Lean-To Campsite

      Ludlow Creek Lean-to

      This is a beautiful primitive hike-in campsite alongside the Ludlow Creek section of the Finger Lakes Trail in Chenango County, New York. It is located in a beautiful, unspoiled and seldom visited region of state forest, providing a wilderness type experience fairly close to several nearby villages, and only a half hour drive from the town of Norwich and less than an hour from the city of Binghamton.. The campsite is perfect for groups or individuals willing to hike in a short distance to this secluded spot. There is a large relatively new Adirondack-style lean-to in great condition, perched on an heavily wooded overlook above Ludlow Creek. The hike in from the trailhead to the north is relatively short, and recommended for easy overnight access. The hike is longer coming in from the south. The campsite is maintained by local volunteer members of the Bull Thistle Hiking Club, http://www.bullthistlehiking.org/p/about-us.html, which is a member chapter of the Finger Lakes Trail Conference http://www.fingerlakestrail.org/ If camping here, be sure to pack in water and plan to pack out garbage and leave no trace. Detailed maps of this trail section can be found in the Finger Lakes Trail East Passport Guide, see map E07, p. 21 at http://www.fltconference.org/trail/files/3814/0154/4940/Passport_East_View.pdf, or visit the interactive trail map at https://fltconference.org/trails/P/TrailConditionMaps/Interactive/Seg_Cat.html?Vifw#"

    • r
      Jul. 31, 2018

      Herkimer Diamond Mine KOA

      great place to camp

      Clean ...clean bathrooms ...large sites lots of fun activities for the kids fishing and tubing on the creek...well stocked store reasonable prices...pool is clean well maintained...pet friendly...enclosed play area for pets...nice playground for the kids....a really nice place to camp

    • Janet R.The Dyrt PRO User
      Jun. 9, 2024

      Butternut Hill RV Campground

      Choose Butternut Hill for special local events!

      This is a small campground set up on the periphery of Butternut Hill farm which is located on the main Route 20 in Bouckville NY.  At the time I submitted my review, I was not able to make edits on the basic campground listing;   I am not sure why the Dyrt platform wouldnt let me update the important details, but you can get more info and make reservations on the campground webpage which is here: 

      https://butternuthill.net/

      The campground is in a convenient location in Bouckville,  a small upstate NY village with a concentration of numerous antique shops, which is a draw for collectors in the area. There is also a famous Inn and restaurant, the Landmark Inn, which anchors the town, adjacent to a trailhead for a hiking trail along the historic Chenango Canal, an offshoot of the Erie Canal. 

      The meadows and fields of Butternut Hill are the superb festival setting for several regional events, including several Antique shows, the Central New York Fiber Festival, a craft fair and a car show, events that are scheduled a few times a month throughout the summer. 

      The campground is adjacent to the festival fields, lining a forest edge with expansive views of the surrounding valley. During special events, vendors and exhibitors have a convenient and inexpensive place to stay that is not far from the exhibit tents and festival fields, but people attending the events can stay there too, or campsites may be reserved at other times through the summer, on a daily, weekly or even monthly basis. 

      Many of the sites are for RV's, which have electric and water hookups along with a picnic table and fire pit; rates fro these rang $40-50. There are also primitive tent sites which have a grassy tent area and fire pit but no picnic table and cost  $30 per night. There is a cozy log camper cabin available, at a very inexpensive price of $60 per night (bring your own linens). All camping spots are in close walking distance to the bath house, which has water, showers, and bathrooms. (Additional porta potties are set up during festival events.)  

      I was there during the Fiber Festival, and I was impressed at how well organized the programing was, and how clean everything was despite large attendance. In addition, it rained really hard one day of the event, and though the access roads got a little muddy, the campsites seem well drained and did not get muddy. The campsites all back to the woods on the west side, so this serves as a good windbreak too. 

      The campground office has some basic camping supplies available, but an advantage of being there during a festival event was a nice food tent and a variety of food trucks offering delicious fare!  If you were coming from a distance to attend one of the local special events, this is a good place to stay, though of course busy during the day. If you wanted to camp here at a non event time, you would find it to be a quiet pastoral location with access to some hiking and fishing spots in close proximity. For staying in the area, the camper cabin would be a great all-weather option if you can get it!

    Guide to Milford

    Cabin camping options near Milford, New York provide convenient access to the Cooperstown region at elevations ranging from 1,100-1,600 feet. The area features a mix of open field and mature forest sites, with summer temperatures typically ranging from 55-85°F. Most cabins remain accessible through mid-October when fall foliage reaches peak colors, though nighttime temperatures can drop below 40°F after mid-September.

    What to do

    Baseball-themed activities: Gilbert Lake State Park is located about 15 minutes from the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, making it ideal for sports enthusiasts. "There's easy hiking on the grounds, and it's close to Cooperstown—visit the Baseball Hall of Fame!" notes Brian H. in his review of the park.

    Fishing opportunities: Glimmerglass State Park Campground offers pristine lake access for anglers. "The lake is pristine and wonderful to swim in. Nice beach. Also a place for showers and a bathroom and small place for food and extras things you might need for camping," shares Patti M. The park provides fishing access with stunning water views.

    Trail hiking: Several state parks offer pet-friendly trails of varying difficulty levels. "There's miles of hiking trails including one around the lake," mentions Rob L. about Gilbert Lake State Park. Many trails connect camping areas with fishing ponds, allowing for convenient day hikes.

    What campers like

    Spacious cabins: Gilbert Lake State Park Campground offers well-equipped cabins with multiple bedrooms. According to W L., "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."

    Swimming options: Multiple campgrounds feature swimming areas for summer recreation. "The beach is great and well kept," reports Erin G. about Glimmerglass State Park. The supervised swimming areas typically operate from late June through Labor Day weekend, depending on weather conditions.

    Playground facilities: Family-friendly campgrounds include dedicated play areas for children. Sierra K. shares about Gilbert Lake: "There is a big lake that is very built up for swimmers and has a playground, water sport rentals and more. There are also volleyball courts and horseshoes."

    What you should know

    Seasonal considerations: Most campgrounds operate from May through early October. Carol C. notes, "Glimmerglass in late September" is a "Quiet campground near Cooperstown. Lots of little shops and entertainment. Clean. Friendly staff."

    Reservation requirements: Crazy Acres Campground at Beaver Spring Lake and others require advance booking, especially during baseball tournament season. "This was a great campground and I am sure they do even more when social distancing is not required," mentions Kelly J.

    Limited cell service: Some campgrounds have spotty connectivity. Rob L. notes about Gilbert Lake State Park: "The only downsides are the roads are rough and there's little to no cell signal. That could be a plus for some though."

    Tips for camping with families

    Baseball field access: Cooperstown Beaver Valley Campground offers on-site baseball facilities for youth teams. Eric L. shares, "Just a well laid out campground that was perfect for us. Peaceful, a mix of wooded sites for RVs and open sites with their cabins. 2 swimming pools, really nice playground for the younger kids, 2 baseball fields."

    Wildlife viewing opportunities: Many campgrounds offer chances to see local animals. W L. mentions at Gilbert Lake: "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."

    Multiple swimming options: Several campgrounds feature both lake swimming and pools. Jennifer H. notes about Cooperstown Beaver Valley, "Cute cabins, lots of great amenities, pools, corn hole, volleyball net, nicely kept baseball fields, store, areas for group picnics."

    Tips from RVers

    Site selection considerations: Cooperstown KOA offers various site options for different RV sizes. Nancy W. explains, "The park is nicely terraced and all the sites are level. Patios were a grassy/dirt area with a picnic table and fire pit. Our site (#41) was a pull-thru but there was no way we could drive our 45' motorhome forward out of the site because of a large tree and narrow roads."

    Pet-friendly restrictions: While most campgrounds allow pets, specific containment rules apply. At Hartwick Highlands Campground, Jennifer H. notes they have a "Security gate to enter and exit" that helps ensure "safe containment of animals."

    Hookup availability: Susquehanna Trail Campground provides full hookups for RVs. David M. explains they have "30amp gravel backin rv campsites with water and sewer connections" and are in a "Great location off I88 exit 13 Oneonta" with proximity to "Cooperstown and The Baseball Hall of Fame."

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