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Best Tent Camping near Orchard Park, NY

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Several tent campgrounds are located within reasonable distance of Orchard Park, New York, offering varied experiences for camping enthusiasts. Streamside Eriegrove provides tent sites with fire rings and picnic tables, while Dream Lake Campground offers more developed tent camping options with amenities including drinking water, electric hookups, and picnic areas. Both locations allow pets and have fire rings for evening campfires, making them suitable for traditional tent camping experiences.

Tent sites in the region typically feature basic amenities with variations in services. Firefly Acres offers primitive-style tent camping with limited facilities but allows campfires and provides firewood for purchase. This area has only three designated sites, suggesting a more intimate camping experience. Most tent campgrounds in the Orchard Park vicinity provide picnic tables and fire rings, but visitors should verify drinking water availability before arrival. A camper noted that even on weekends, Streamside Eriegrove remains peaceful, making it an ideal location for those seeking quieter camping experiences.

The surrounding region features varying terrain and natural settings suitable for tent camping. Dream Lake Campground remains open seasonally from May 1 to October 25, accommodating tent campers during the prime New York camping season. Areas farther from Orchard Park, such as Allegany State Park, offer additional tent camping options with greater seclusion. According to one visitor, "I love this campground, very family friendly with lots of activities." Tent campers should be aware that some locations like Bella Vista Campground provide electric hookups and water access but may have limited availability during peak seasons. Several campgrounds feature walk-in tent sites that provide greater privacy than drive-up options, appealing to campers seeking a more immersive outdoor experience.

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Tent Camping Reviews near Orchard Park, NY

479 Reviews of 7 Orchard Park Campgrounds

  • Jess W.
    Aug. 19, 2018

    Letchworth State Park Campground

    Amazing state park, crappy campground

    The state park is breathtaking. The campground is horrendous. The restrooms were disgusting. The site barely fit our one tent (8man Coleman) even though it was advertised as a two tent site. The camp fire ring had no solid base- it just sat on the grass and fires would not stay lit. The quiet hours were not enforced. Yelling and loud music kept us up until ridiculous hours. I would not rate this as family friendly.

  • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 28, 2023

    Evangola State Park Campground

    Great campground

    We stayed here three nights to ride out a heat wave and really liked it. Sites are electric only, with a dump station available at the entrance and one in the campground loop. There are potable water spigots throughout the campground, where you awkwardly pull over to the side of the road and fill your tank. Sites are pretty much wide open, with zero separation between you and your neighbor. Most are out in direct sun but the ones along the edge have some tree cover and shade. 

    There are yurts here as well, and a playground, and a huge disc golf course. You can walk to the beach from the campground (dogs aren’t allowed on the beach). The nature center is right in the campground, by the basketball and tennis courts. 

    Showers were dirty and buggy, but they’re free and you can actually choose your own water temperature. NY State campgrounds require proof of rabies vaccinations for your dogs.

     Good cell reception for Verizon, ATT wasn’t great but the cell booster helped. Trash bins, but no recycling. Beautiful sunset on the lake.

  • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 28, 2023

    Evangola State Park Campground

    Great campground

     We stayed here three nights to ride out a heat wave and really liked it. Sites are electric only, with a dump station available at the entrance and one in the campground loop. There are potable water spigots throughout the campground, where you awkwardly pull over to the side of the road and fill your tank. 

    Sites are pretty much wide open, with zero separation between you and your neighbor. Most are out in direct sun but the ones along the edge have some tree cover and shade. 

    There are yurts here as well, and a playground, and a huge disc golf course. You can walk to the beach from the campground (dogs aren’t allowed on the beach). The nature center is right in the campground, by the basketball and tennis courts. Showers were dirty and buggy, but they’re free and you can actually choose your own water temperature. 

    NY State campgrounds require proof of rabies vaccinations for your dogs. Good cell reception for Verizon, ATT wasn’t great but the cell booster helped. Trash bins, but no recycling. Beautiful sunset on the lake.

  • Randall K.
    Aug. 25, 2023

    Genesee Country Campground

    Great spot - esp for tents!

    What a great place this was!

    Everyone was very nice and bathrooms were so clean! To top it off the sites for tents are amazing - so private and pretty. In fact it’s so private we were able to set up our own portable toilet and have complete privacy.

    Nice little store too! Overall this place was great and we’d stay here again in a heartbeat. Very easy place to spend the night.

    Also they have golfing here and tent areas back up to the 9th hole (but still separated so you don’t feel like you are right on top of it) so you can easily knock around there and do a little golfing too!

  • Danielle S.
    Oct. 11, 2020

    Four Mile Creek State Park Campground

    Field Camping

    It's not all bad! It took a while to find our site in the dark as site markers are small. The sites are decent size, the bathrooms are clean but spiders will hang out. Showers are hot. Sites are available with electric and there is an RV dump station if you have one. There are a lot of RVs at this campground, a large playground, and a field with soccer goals (no net). Niagara Falls is 15 or so miles away, and Buffalo NY is a short drive. The bathroom building has an outdoor sink with heated water, and this is also where the trash bins are.  Firewood is available in front of many nearby homes (a couple of miles, max,and $4-5 a bundle). The fire pits are either low or leaning, so we found a camp stove to be essential. It can get quite windy, we saw a tent buckle and our stakes were pulled up from the wind. It can get loud at night and it doesn't seem as if quiet hours are enforced. I'd stay again but only if a more private campground was unavailable.

  • Leah L.
    Aug. 2, 2020

    Golden Hill State Park Campground

    Quiet Campground Over Lake Ontario

    We camped at Golden Hill over the weekend of July 24-26, 2020. Due to COVID, advance reservations are required to book a spot at any NY state campground. We had site 47 in loop C, which was across the road from the lake view sites. I recommend sites 40-45 for lake-front views. Loops A and B were more crowded and more suitable to RV trailers and rigs (we were camping in a pop-up camper). Site 47 was large and had a few trees. The campfire ring was right against the pad, which made it difficult to position our pop-up so that it was away from the fire ring. 

    Things to consider: There are 2 bathrooms in the campground, one near the A-B loops and one near the entrance. It was quite a hike in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom from our site. Some sites in the A-B loops are right next to each other, and we preferred the space for the sites in the C loop. 

    Wonderful things: The views are spectacular, particularly at sunset. The campground was quiet at night. The Niagara Wine trail is close to this campground, and Niagara Falls is about a 50 minute drive away. We hiked Devil's Hole and Whirlpool State Parks on this camping trip. The showers in the bathrooms were phenomenal - very clean with hot water and a private dressing area next to the shower. Showers were ADA compliant and had shower seats.

  • Michael M.
    Jun. 23, 2020

    Letchworth State Park Campground

    Beautiful Park

    So Letchworth State Park is beautiful. It's also tremendous, 18 miles long covering the east and west side of the Geneseo River. There is over 100 miles of trails intersecting the park. The campground itself is made up of loops with only electrical hookups , no water or sewer connections , just water spiquets positioned throughout the loop and 1common bathroom in each loop. There is no wifi in any of the camping areas so if you are dependant on it for any reason this is not the place for you. Only at certain points in the park will you get a signal

  • Erin H.
    Sep. 14, 2020

    HTR Niagara Campground

    Covid update on one of my favorites

    Once again, the Branches of Niagara comes through stunningly. Even in the midst of the lockdowns and augmented restrictions, TBON went above and beyond to be sure we had the safest and most enjoyable time we could during our stay.

    Bathrooms, as usual, were pristine, with regular visits from the staff to disinfect and make sure campers were satisfied. This is a campground of several lakeside cabins and mostly RVs, so they were also seldom in use, making them even more accommodating for us during this time of distancing. They notified us in advance that they were still open and what was functional under the strict and ever changing NY requirements. Note: as of Summer 2020, masks were required to enter the store and check in areas, but not required elsewhere. Kids activities were augmented to allow for distancing and remain completely outdoors.

    We got site 10, which was excellent both for proximity to everything, hookups, privacy, space and views. This particular site had ample, mowed and cleared room behind the spacious site as well where you can set up your hammocks and relax in the wooded shade. Directly in front of the site is a clearing which allows a view to the pool and pond-side of the campground. It was quiet and clean.

    Stef is always friendly, and the camp store rents a number of items to add to the fun - paddle boats, kayaks, 4 seater bike surreys, peddle carts, and other fun things. Zip lines were both still open. Activities were updated to reflect safety during C-19.

    Beautiful, peaceful, spacious campground with so many hidden gems. The lake is pretty and the campground’s access from the Grand Island side of Buffalo to Niagara Falls is very convenient, yet away from the loud commotion and traffic. We highly recommend!

  • M
    Oct. 7, 2021

    Letchworth State Park Campground

    Good Camping inside the Park

    The campgrounds are conveniently located inside the Park so easy to get to the amazing falls towards the south as well as the dam in the north. We were in loop 300 which does not allow pets. Decent bathhouses right opposite our site. Our site was a gravel drive with a grassy area containing the picnic table and fire ring. Unfortunately due to rain the day before the grass was extremely muddy which make it hard to get to the fire ring. There was also white a lot of noise from adjacent sites, we could hear everyone's conversations and screaming kids. There was a laundry facility but no dishwashing.

Guide to Orchard Park

Tent camping opportunities near Orchard Park, New York span across diverse landscapes from lakeside settings to forest environments. Camping season in western New York typically runs from May through October, with average summer temperatures ranging between 60-80°F. Many campgrounds in this region maintain primitive sites alongside more developed options, catering to various camping preferences within a 30-mile radius of Orchard Park.

What to do

Explore Thunder Rocks: At Bova Cottages — Allegany State Park, visitors can climb among massive boulder formations. According to Kate W., "The water is easy to find, bathrooms are available with showers, and the options are tents, cabins, or RV camping. Do not leave food out. The bears are very ambitious."

Hike maintained trails: Conservation and Hemlock Hollow trails at Allegany State Park offer moderate hiking opportunities through wooded terrain. Danielle S. notes, "The trail has been cleared since this storm and is a very enjoyable hike. Kudos to ASP staff for trail maintenance!"

Mountain biking opportunities: Firefly Acres provides access to nearby mountain biking trails suitable for multiple skill levels. Jake C. confirms, "Firefly Acres is a great spot to setup camp with tons of activities nearby including trails for hiking & mountain biking."

What campers like

Rustic cabin alternatives: When tent camping becomes challenging due to weather, cabins offer comfortable backup options. Harry H. from Allegany State Park shares, "Cabins feel rustic but are new (2014?) and modern. Had everything we needed for a weekend with extended family, almost like a hotel in what they supply."

Peaceful atmosphere: Streamside Eriegrove maintains a quiet environment even during peak season. One camper states, "Will become your go to campsite!" while giving it a 5-star rating.

Onsite food options: Dream Lake Campground offers dining alternatives for campers who prefer not to cook. Nick O. notes, "The snack house food is great, if you don't feel like cooking they offer a nice menu almost anyone would love."

What you should know

Seasonal trail conditions: Trails near the best tent camping spots around Orchard Park can require maintenance after severe weather events. A camper at Allegany State Park observed, "After the last bad winter storm we had (2/2018) trees fell all over the park, including on my favorite hiking trails."

Management variations: Campground experiences can vary significantly based on management. A recent visitor to Dream Lake Campground reported, "Owners yell at campers, strict about rules for everyone except their friends. Their unfairness and lack of integrity finally was intolerable."

Limited site availability: Some smaller campgrounds like Firefly Acres maintain only three designated tent sites, requiring advance planning. These limited sites offer more seclusion but fill quickly during summer weekends.

Tips for camping with families

Choose activity-rich campgrounds: Families benefit from campgrounds with structured activities. Robyn M. from Dream Lake Campground shares, "I love this campground very family friendly lots of activities been going here 6 years now and never have had a bad time."

Consider cabin camping for mixed-age groups: Bella Vista Campground offers cabin options with modern amenities when tent camping might be challenging for younger children or older family members.

Look for natural features: Emily S. recommends Allegany State Park: "It's really an amazing place for a family trip since there are cabins! Our family of 6 fit comfortably in one cabin when we were all small. There's beaches, guided nature trails, biking, hiking."

Tips from RVers

Check hookup availability: While tent camping remains popular near Orchard Park, RV campers should verify electrical and water hookups. Nick O. from Dream Lake notes, "Nice friendly environment, clean facilities. Lots to do for kids and adults."

Assess dump station access: Not all campgrounds near Orchard Park provide sanitary dump facilities, requiring planning for longer stays. KOA Campground Medina Wildwood Lake offers big-rig friendly sites with fifty-amp hookups approximately 40 miles north of Orchard Park.

Verify seasonal availability: Many RV-friendly campgrounds in western New York close between October and May. Dream Lake Campground operates seasonally from May 1 through October 25, requiring off-season alternatives for winter camping.

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