Dog-Friendly Camping near North Blenheim, NY

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    Max V. Shaul State Park Campground near North Blenheim welcomes pets at all 30 campsites with spacious, well-separated sites that provide a quiet environment for dogs and their owners. The pet-friendly accommodations include tent sites, RV spots with electric hookups, and cabins, all set within a forested area where pets can enjoy shaded walking. Nickerson Park Campground and Country Roads Campground also accept pets, with Country Roads offering 118 sites across tent, RV, and cabin options. Leashed pets are required at all locations, with owners responsible for waste cleanup. The campgrounds feature clean facilities with new bathhouses at Max V. Shaul, making longer stays comfortable for campers with animals. Sites are notably spacious with good distance between neighbors, creating a safer environment for reactive dogs.

    Burnt Rossman State Forest's Westkill Camp and Duck Pond Campsite provide more primitive pet-friendly camping options with dispersed sites accessible via dirt roads. These locations allow dogs on the walking trails and near water features but have minimal facilities for pets and owners. Betty Brook Camp offers pet-friendly camping alongside a stream with designated fire pits and drinking water available. The campgrounds connect to hiking opportunities throughout the region, though some access roads can be rough and require appropriate vehicles. Winter camping options exist at locations like Burnt Rossman, which remains accessible year-round for cold-weather adventures with dogs. Nearby towns provide limited veterinary services and pet supplies, with the closest full-service options approximately 8 miles away, making advance preparation important for pet owners planning extended stays.

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    Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near North Blenheim (123)

      1. Max V. Shaul State Park Campground

      4.8(8)6mi from North Blenheim31 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Friendly staff, lots of dogs, all on leash!"

      "Watched a video on YouTube that was a walk through of each site. So peaceful. Lots of good hiking. Sinks for dishes, clean bathrooms and showers."

      from $17 - $50 / night

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      2. Nickerson Park Campground

      3.5(8)4mi from North BlenheimRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "We had reservations about being side by side with other RVs but the site we were in was so big and being in a valley with huge trees all around a large open grassy area in the middle made everything feel"

      "Our site was on top of the creek, close to the path down to the water and close to a hiking trail. During our visit we drove around the nearby towns and didn't find much to see or do with our time."

      3. Country Roads Campground

      5.0(3)3mi from North BlenheimRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "There are water spigots near all the tent sites and they are nice and spread out. They have special events in a pavilion near the RVs including bingo"

      from $34 - $55 / night

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      4. Burnt Rossman State Forest - Westkill Camp

      5.0(2)4mi from North BlenheimRVs, Tents

      "Entrance is soft"

      "Was a great location for winter camping. Site easily accessible from road. Beautiful, peaceful, great time!"

      5. Duck Pond Campsite

      4.5(2)3mi from North BlenheimTents

      "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."

      "Intermittent cell service which was frightening while driving on these rough roads"

      6. North-South Lake Campground

      4.5(44)28mi from North Blenheim214 sitesRVs, Tents

      "Our first campground was in New York Aug 8th. Unfortunately, Debbie was socking New York hard. North South Lake Campground in the Catskills was our camping home."

      "This is a truly beautiful and scenic campground, easily one of the best places we have visited in New York State."

      from $22 - $44 / night

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      7. Betty Brook Camp

      4.5(2)5mi from North BlenheimRVs, Tents

      "I live near this campground. I'm about a mile away and I pass it every day. It is rather remote, but it is right along West kill road."

      8. Little Lake Campground

      4.5(2)6mi from North BlenheimRVs, Tents, Cabins

      9. A Promise to Gaia/Garden of One

      5.0(1)13mi from North Blenheim1 siteCabins, Glamping

      from $75 - $239 / night

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      10. Woodland Valley Campground — DEC

      4.2(29)31mi from North Blenheim67 sitesRVs, Tents

      "This campground had easy access to excellent hiking trails. Woodstock, NY was about 30 min away and we enjoyed exploring the area on our non-hiking day. Very dog friendly."

      "water to play in right behind tent. I do prefer fire pits over the brick stove. this had the stove. more advanced hiking in walking distance. no cell service. my gps on phone was able to track though."

      from $20 / night

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    Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near North Blenheim, NY

    484 Reviews of 123 North Blenheim Campgrounds


    • 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.

    • Kirstin T.
      Sep. 14, 2017

      Catskill/Kenneth L Wilson Campground

      Lots of fun

      The campsite was great. Big and going after Labor Day means there was tons of space. Well priced. We did have neighbors that had a trailer and used their generator early in the morning and late at night. Beside that it was fantastic. We had planned on driving to hiking but there was so much to do around the camp site we just walked around and did the hiking near by. The dog park is wonderful. Our dog loved it.

    • 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

    • D
      Oct. 4, 2021

      Catskill/Kenneth L Wilson Campground

      Big Widely Spaced Sites

      Lots of room in many sites for my 24 ft RV and 30 ft trailer. Big meadow in middle with new full playground set.

      Dry camping but water available and a sewer dump. Gotta haul your own trash.

      Two ponds to play in and a fenced dog park.

      Some nice hiking in the park.

    • T
      Sep. 19, 2022

      Catskill/Kenneth L Wilson Campground

      Nice stay and very friendly staff

      Such a clean and well maintained campground. Staff were so nice and friendly. Only one shower area that was a bit of a trek from our site, a bike would have been nice to get around. We had to move our tent as we had set it back too far and was not on the site pad and park ranger Brian who was very lovely came and asked us to move it and we had a nice chat. Lovely big dog park. There are some nice little walks and small hikes on the ground with a lake that you can rent kayaks or canoes. Close to Woodstock which is a cute town. Our site was a little exposed but the sites either side of us were closed for restoration thankfully. There are some more secluded and set back sites too though.

    • Cynthia K.
      Aug. 29, 2024

      North-South Lake Campground

      New York

      We were on a 5 state East Coast camping trip. Our first campground was in New York Aug 8th. Unfortunately, Debbie was socking New York hard. North South Lake Campground in the Catskills was our camping home. Thursday & Friday it was Neverending rain & wind. Saturday was the nice day.

      North South Lake has no electricity. The sites are almost all beautiful, tucked in under shady trees. Not a good way to try out our solar panel! Some are by a stream. A few are by the lake. This is a tent campers paradise. New York tent campers are hard core camping during Tropical Storm Debbie!

       There are 7 loops. We were in loop 2. Site 85. There are some sites with an incline down to the site. That might give some rvs trouble. It did for us & I had to be driven out of the campground to call 911. Thank you Mary!! It all ended well & we got a different site.

       There are bears that visit the campground & one came one of the nights & visited our camping neighbor's site. They showed us a picture- it was a large black bear. 

      Generators are allowed for 5 hours & they tell you when you can use them. 

      The bathrooms/showers are state park clean- which means not very.

       There is NO cell service & just forget about WiFi. You are unplugged.

      This is a hiking park & for this middle aged overweight flatlander they are pretty strenuous. Kaaterskill Falls is an exception - short, easy trail, but the parking fills up quickly. Then they close it! You'll have to take a shuttle to get in.

      The trail to the Mountain House Site is also pretty easy, with more of an incline.

      There's 2 nice lakes with beaches. 

      The Catskills are very scenic& we enjoyed our time there!

    • Kristen B.
      Sep. 13, 2016

      Catskill/Kenneth L Wilson Campground

      Nestled in The Catskills

      This campground is nestled in the Catskills, New York, with easy access to New Jersey and Connecticut. With large campsites and most surrounded by trees, you will find just the right mix of privacy and community depending upon what you are looking for. Although the showers aren't top notch, they do have them and a great recycling center for all of your garbage. If hiking is what you enjoy, they have nearly 4 miles of trails within the campground and surrounding areas that circle two nearby ponds and their day use area. If you are looking for something offsite, don't miss the Giant Ledge hike, a 30 min drive and about a 3 mile out and back hike to Giant Ledge for amazing views overlooking the entire area. Head out to watch the sunrise one morning with awesome views looking east. When you need a break from cooking, don't miss the nearby Phoenicia Diner for some great breakfast and coffee! All of the Park Rangers are very helpful and will provide recommendations and maps, just ask!

    • Tara L.
      May. 21, 2018

      North-South Lake Campground

      NYS camping.

      North South lake is one of the larger public camp grounds in New York. The sites are well spaced out. Great for families. The lake is huge.

      Avoid holidays to avoid the crowds.

    • 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.


    Guide to North Blenheim

    Dispersed camping options near North Blenheim include primitive sites in state forests where campers can enjoy more secluded experiences away from established campgrounds. Located at elevations between 1,800-2,200 feet in the western Catskills, this region experiences cool summer nights with temperatures often dropping into the 50s even during July and August. Winter camping conditions can be challenging with several feet of snow common between December and March.

    What to do

    Hiking from campsites: Betty Brook Camp offers direct stream access with established fire pits alongside hiking opportunities. "Love to camp here all year long have been coming to the area for a couple of decades now. Remote. Sometimes you never see anyone. Sometimes you see some people. You camp on the stream," notes camper Robert B.

    Explore local waterfalls: Though Max V. Shaul State Park Campground doesn't have a lake, campers appreciate the nearby natural features. "There's no pond/lake here but there's several waterfalls nearby and vromans nose," shares Brian H. These waterfalls make excellent day trips from camp.

    Swimming and water activities: During summer months, visitors can enjoy water recreation at multiple locations. At North-South Lake Campground, one camper notes, "I go there almost every year to go swimming with my family and friends and it's always a good time."

    What campers like

    Clean, updated facilities: The bathhouse quality often determines comfort during longer stays. A camper at Max V. Shaul shares, "The bath house is clean and modern. $27.50/night for non-resident." Another notes that the campground has "new bathrooms/showers and family bathrooms."

    Privacy between sites: Woodland Valley Campground offers well-spaced sites that campers appreciate. "Large campsite, clean facilities, fire pit, friendly and knowledgeable staff. This is an excellent site if you're looking to explore the Slide Mountain Wilderness," notes Derek W.

    Creek-side camping: Several campgrounds feature stream access that adds to the experience. At Woodland Valley, John N. describes, "The mountain creek is like nature singing a lullaby - sleeping next to it was very relaxing; weather was great and we could see the stars through the canopy."

    What you should know

    Road conditions to dispersed sites: Some primitive camping areas require vehicles capable of handling rough terrain. At Duck Pond Campsite, a camper warns, "The road in on old cemetery rd was pretty rough, so we decided to go out the other way, which was way worse... Intermittent cell service which was frightening while driving on these rough roads."

    Limited cell service: Most campgrounds in the area have minimal or no connectivity. At Woodland Valley, a camper notes, "Cell service is limited, but that wasn't a problem for us," while another adds, "No mobile signal, but that's the point, isn't it? You get to disconnect from it all for a while."

    Water quality concerns: Bring your own drinking water, especially at some locations. One reviewer at Nickerson Park Campground warns, "THE WATER! ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING! I'm guessing the new owners didn't do as much as the previous owners as far as water treatments. It smelled like raw sewage, loaded with sediment and very discolored."

    Tips for camping with families

    Playgrounds and activities: Country Roads Campground offers organized events that kids enjoy. William R. notes, "They have special events in a pavilion near the RVs including bingo." The campground also has spacious tent sites beyond the RV area.

    Look for campgrounds with recreational areas: Families should consider places with dedicated play spaces. At Max V. Shaul, a camper mentions, "There is a children's playground and pavilion. Firewood is available to purchase."

    Water-based recreation options: Families with children often prefer campgrounds with swimming options. As a camper at North-South Lake explains, "Located just about a mile from Kaaterskill Falls this campground couldn't be in a better spot. We had a wonderful weekend there."

    Tips from RVers

    Hookup availability: For RVers needing electric and water connections, Little Lake Campground offers updated utilities. "Electric, water, and septic hookups were all modern and in great shape," notes Benjamin C., who adds that the campground features "many pull through sites, lots of wooded sites, and open areas for kids to play."

    Dog friendly campgrounds near North Blenheim: RVers with pets should note that most established campgrounds accept leashed dogs, but have specific pet policies. Max V. Shaul gets positive reviews from pet owners, with one camper noting, "Great campsite, cleanest facilities ever! Good adjustable campfire cooking rack. Friendly staff, lots of dogs, all on leash!"

    Site spacing for larger rigs: Some campgrounds offer better spacing for RVs than others. At Nickerson Park, Sarah S. observes, "Groups of sites sit on level terraces stepped down toward the river. The center area of each grouping of sites had a common use area... Each site itself was spacious."

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