Best Campgrounds near Milford, NY
Searching for the best camping near Milford, NY? Enjoy the scenic camping, fun activities, and sights and sounds of Milford. You're sure to find the perfect campground for your Milford camping trip.
Searching for the best camping near Milford, NY? Enjoy the scenic camping, fun activities, and sights and sounds of Milford. You're sure to find the perfect campground for your Milford camping trip.
$18 - $30 / night
"Both the Glimmerglass State Park and the Glimmerglass Festival Opera House list their location as Cooperstown, but in actuality the Park is 8 miles outside of Cooperstown on the northeast side of Otsego"
"Close to Cooperstown and within driving distance from Oneonta. Quiet and spacious campsites"
$21 - $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."
"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!"
"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"
"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."
$150 / 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"
"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."
"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."
This campground has sites on both Dry Brook and the Butternut Creek. Some sites are electric/water, and some are full srvice. Nice bathrooms and showers with ADA compliant bathrooms and showers on the one side of the park. Also, a dumping station and garbage dumpsters.
We had high hopes for this campground initially but it ended up being a real disappointment. Since it’s a very family oriented campground having rules like quiet hours makes total sense, but this place takes things to the extreme. It seems like the woman in charge is on a TOTAL power trip. Upon check in you’re met with an extremely long list of rules, including having to keep your coolers in your car or RV at all times, which was extremely inconvenient and we didn’t have the room for. Putting away coolers at night and not leaving them left unattended is all you should have to do, but AT ALL TIMES is ridiculous. This woman is also constantly riding around on her golf cart and nitpicking every little thing on people’s sites. When we first got there and were setting up, she drove her cart up and told me to move my car off the grass. I cannot express how much my car was NOT parked on the grass especially since the lots are 99% dirt. I actually took a picture because I was in such disbelief. It was almost comical. If you are a tent camper, you’re not allowed to pitch a tent on any small patches of grass that do exist so be sure to accommodate for that if you still decide to go here. In addition to this, the camp site was on the smaller side and there wasn’t much room for it along side my in-law’s RV. Not sure why they’d even allow an RV of that length, 2 cars, and a tent to be in that spot anyway. You have to list everything you’re bringing so they know exactly what’s showing up and let us be overcrowded anyway. We ended up having to cram in the RV and not pitch our tent because there was no room for it.
The most upsetting part was probably the bathroom and shower situations. This campground has no hookups for RVs, the only facilities they do offer are bathrooms and showers. So you’d think those would at least be maintained. Our first two days there 3/4 of the bathroom stalls were completely clogged and disgusting. After we told the ranger, 2 were fixed, but the handicapped stall was still left clogged. The next night there 3/4 stalls were completely out of toilet paper! Luckily I brought my own so I could use that. Instead of being concerned about people parking on 10 blades of grass, why don’t you take care of the ONLY facilities you provide? I felt very bad for my in-laws having to use those bathrooms, the only reason we chose to camp at a place with facilities to begin with was so they could be comfortable. There were many people with young children there and I’d feel bad for them having to use these facilities too.
The showers also had issues draining, ended up standing in a puddle of water the whole time.
Also, the name of this campground is accurate. Little Pond. Don’t come expecting a lake. It’s very small. There’s also a man made waterfall at the edge with zero signage or stoppage which could be dangerous for young children.
The whole experience ended up being much more stressful than relaxing. Any time we took a cooler out to cook or grab a drink we were looking over our shoulders out of fear of getting yelled at. I know we aren’t the only people to have the experience of feeling like you’re being watched and scrutinized the entire time. This was a family trip and we’re all adults. We weren’t loud, up late, blasting music, or inconsiderate. We gave them no reason to be unfriendly towards us but still felt very unwelcome and almost targeted like they were looking for any reason to yell at us. My advice would be to camp ANYWHERE else.
I have been coming here since I was a kid and now take my family too. My 3 year old loves the swimming pool and the ice cream and craft carts that come around. Highly recommend for those seeking a family friendly- jellystone or koa type park with a mom and pop atmosphere
Not good for larger rigs, largest site was too short for mine. Pot holes in the campground road are so bad that it caused damage to my trailer. Bathroom is a mess. He brought us to the site which was nice but while I was hooking up power he said my surge supressor would cause problems, and my water pressure gauge would prevent us from getting any water. All the reviews said the guy was friendly and he was to my wife, but wouldn't say 2 words to me even with a probing question.
Well, I’m back, it’s June, and there are 3 other groups here. 1 boat, and 2 tent camping. The parking lot is still empty. The water was significantly lower last time I was here. They have dropped the gates, and the lock is in operation. The resident peacock has been keeping me company. Tried fishing, without any luck, it had been raining a lot lately, so maybe that was the reason. It still has the highway noise and of course the train noise going by, but I love that. I anticipate another lovely sleep. It’s quite breezy, so the windows will be open. I’m in my happy place!!!
Owner is very knowledgeable and helpful. Very friendly too! Took us to the site, helped back us in and helped us hook everything up! Would stay here again! The land is next to a river. They keep it mowed and it went on for a while. The dogs enjoyed the walk!
The Canal Corporation provides designated spots for tent and van camping along the canal. Stays are limited to a maximum of 48 hours. Upon arrival, campers must scan the QR code at the entrance and complete a brief survey. RVs and travel trailers are not permitted. The Verizon signal is good in the area.
Continue driving past the original coordinates until you reach the dirt parking lot on the right. You’ll see signs that say “No Vehicles Past This Point” — those apply only to the grassy picnic area. The parking lot is large, rocky, and uneven, situated right on the Mohawk River. It's a great spot for wildlife viewing and fishing (with a valid license). Verizon cell service is good here. At the lock parking area, you'll find pit toilets, a dumpster, and potable water available on the side of the building as you enter.
This is a good place to camp . Good working utilities on nice sites . The views from the campground are great .
Camping near Milford, New York, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
Camping near Milford, New York, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Just remember to plan ahead and enjoy the great outdoors!
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Milford, NY offers a wide range of camping options, with 144 campgrounds and RV parks near Milford, NY and 19 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Milford, NY is Glimmerglass State Park Campground with a 4.8-star rating from 20 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 19 free dispersed camping spots near Milford, NY.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 14 parks near Milford, NY that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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