Best Tent Camping near Owego, NY

Recent Tent Reviews near Owego, New York

398 Reviews of 27 Owego Campgrounds

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  Elena C.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 5, 2017

  Smith Memorial Park

  Lovely campground

  I have stayed in the tent sites three times now and I really enjoy this campground. Nice clean sites with picnic tables that are in good shape. It is just a short walk to the beautiful lake front. Bathrooms are a little far from the tent sites with only one shower. This can be tough since there are a lot of seasonal sites for campers and RVs across from the tent sites using the same facilities. Very nice little beach for swimming and the perfect spot for going to the wineries. Sites are not very private but I have encountered very nice neighbors every time so it hasn't been an issue.

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  Matt A.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 27, 2020

  Fillmore Glen State Park Campground

  Beautiful park

  Tent camping is $15/ night. You can get in to the park for free between 7 and 10pm though.

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  Eva L.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 27, 2020

  Back-Achers Campsites

  Great site!

  Have private tent site, bathroom is small but super clean!

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  Katye M.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 6, 2019

  Pine Cradle Lake Family Campground

  Family Friendly Camping

  I chose this campground because the photos of the pool/splash pad looked fun. It turns out the tent site we had was the most wooded and cozy site we have camped in all year. So much room for tents/hammocks. Trees galore. The tent sites were right behind the athletic field where they did activities the weekend we were there (bounce house). The restrooms were fantastic too, the buildings held two complete rooms with a toilet sink and shower in each. It’s the only shower camping this year my 4yr old wasn’t afraid of because we had the whole room to ourselves.

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  Lance L.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 22, 2022

  Lackawanna State Park Campground

  Peaceful tent camping

  Our family of four enjoyed the quiet of the tent camping area for two nights. There was plenty to keep our nature/loving kiddos engaged. Our only complaint was the lack of active enforcement of quiet hours — otherwise there would be no complaints.

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  Gerald L.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 27, 2019

  Bowman Lake State Park Campground

  Great facilities

  We went up for a weekend trip. Tent camping. Site was sufficiently private and tucked away, but water/bathrooms/showers were close enough. Very clean facilities! Really enjoyed the kayaking and beach area. The trails were not all that great and provided only minor enjoyment.

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  katheryn H.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 11, 2021

  Cozy Creek Family Campground

  Decent spot

  I ended up arriving 25 minutes late. I drove through 45 minutes of heavy thunderstorms. When I pulled up, the counter girls ride was being passive aggressive obviously mad that I was holding her up. I tried my best to be in and out quickly. The counter girl was fantastic and sweet. I had a primitive site, waterfront. It was a great spot, but there was no obvious spot to park. Also, the routes through the campground were riddled with potholes, and the route through the tent sites was a giant puddle. The bathrooms were great and the place felt comfortable and secure. But not all the tent sites had a picnic table. Otherwise it was a very relaxing site by the water.

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  Justin S.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 30, 2016

  Buttermilk Falls State Park Campground

  Buttermilk Falls

  Picturesque Finger Lakes state park with a day’s worth of hiking trails on site. The campground is wooded and lovely but the tent sites don’t have views of the falls or anything, couldn’t hear water at night. Deer outside the tent, wildflowers through summer, great leaves in fall.

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  Taylor C.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 15, 2019

  Back-Achers Campsites

  Amazing location and sites

  We stayed in a tent site for the weekend and loved it! The camp site was set back in the trees with a ton of privacy. Very clean facilities with hot water. We will definitely be back to Back Achers.

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  David G.

  Traveler

  

  May. 28, 2019

  Lackawanna State Park Campground

  Real Quiet in Early Spring

  Campground has cabins and yurts, pull in sites for RV’s and strictly walk in tent sites. There is a beautiful lake and a very large pool. We went in early spring midweek, it was very quiet and exactly the get away we wanted.

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  louis P.

  Scout

  

  Apr. 9, 2024

  Cozy Creek Family Campground

  Rustic creek family campground

  This is a fantastic campground! The tent sites are right on the creek. The grounds, the little store/coffee shop and the facilities were pristine. The owner and all the employees were as friendly as they were accommodating. I can't say enough good things. I'll definitely be back.

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  Ruth K.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 14, 2021

  Taughannock Falls State Park Campground

  Lovely Woods and waterfall

  Seneca Lake and Taughannock Gorge Trail with waterfall is beautiful. However, swimming in lake is mediocre, and lots of steps on the hike. Only 2 showers in each bathhouse and low-end. Toilets are old and a bit dirty. Tent sites are

  spacious and somewhat private. Electric sites are small and close to neighbor.

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  Harry H.

  Ranger

  

  Oct. 1, 2017

  Buttermilk Falls State Park Campground

  Lovely falls close to Ithaca

  Been here in all the seasons, each is beautiful. Campgrounds are wooded. Pretty basic facilities, nice though. None of the tent sites have exceptional views but you’re a short walk from the creek/gorges. Reserve ahead of time in summer. Lots of woods, wildlife here and in the many other state parks close by to keep all ages occupied.

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  Ashley F.

  Legend

  

  Jan. 12, 2023

  Pooh's Corner

  Perfect spot for a quick getaway!

  Ashley here with The Dyrt. Let's give a warm welcome to your hosts Sheryl & Matt! This is the perfect place to car or tent camp. Enjoy a private fire-pit and dive into Lake Seneca! Only a 4 min drive from Watkins Glenn. This place has it all. Lots of sites to choose from, some even have hammocks! Dog friendly. Check them out and leave them some love!

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  alyssa F.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 18, 2018

  Hickories Park Campground

  excellent

  i pulled in at about 6pm mid week, the ranger station was closed

  drove around & found tent site 79 open, it's next to the river.

  I was able to pull directly into the camp site,

  the campground is well maintained, the porta potty in the tent area was very clean, i felt very safe

  the only draw back to this campground is the close proximity of the noisy highway but great for a one night stay or longer if you're accustom to the noise

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  Tammy Rae S.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 8, 2021

  Riverside RV Campground

  Good enough stop over.

  This place is right on the river and the freeway! So it’s kind of loud the people are super friendly and had fresh vegetables and home baked goods available. There’s always snacks. All the sites are full hook up I’m pretty sure . They used to have tent sites but no longer. The river is very pretty and I didn’t spend enough time to explore. It’s close to convenient stores.

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  Carlyne F.

  Legend

  

  Feb. 13, 2021

  Chenango Valley State Park Campground

  Chenango Valley State Park, NY

  Camping at Chenango Valley State Park is always a great time. The park is very family friendly. It has numerous hiking and biking trails, two lakes (Lily and Kettle) and a 18-hole golf course for guests to enjoy. The grounds and bathrooms are very well maintained and the sites are level for those RV or tent camping. We enjoy the sites because they’re spacious and woodsy. They make you feel secluded, but are also a short drive from a brewery and the city of binghamton.

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  Rui T.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 18, 2024

  Sned Acres Campground

  Great getaway time

  5/5 Stars!

  I recently stayed at Sned Acres Campground, and it was an incredible experience! The campground is beautifully maintained with stunning views of Cayuga Lake. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed. The facilities were spotless, and the campsites were spacious and well-kept. Whether you’re RVing or tent camping, there’s plenty of space and privacy.

  The location is perfect for exploring the Finger Lakes region, with wineries, hiking, and local attractions just a short drive away. The peaceful atmosphere and serene surroundings made for a relaxing getaway. I can’t recommend Sned Acres enough – we’ll definitely be back!

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  Paully B.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 16, 2017

  Chenango Valley State Park Campground

  Great State park & only getting better

  I have camped CVSP several times in all sorts of capabilities, tent camping, pop-up and hard sided campers. Whether you are looking for a campsite in a forest setting or one with a large open field you can find it. There's is a perfect lake for kayaking for beginner or seasoned, as well as great hiking and mountain biking trails. Keep your eye peeled for the resident bald eagle and think about brining your clubs for a round of golf. The bathhouses are maybe the only negative to our whole experience but with the upgrade coming right now to the swimming area which oncludes better water circulation and a splashpad we will alwaus enjoy our trip here.

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  Bonnie W.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 10, 2019

  Sunfish Pond County Park

  Not so great for tents

  The setting is gorgeous. Great sites for RVs, but only four sites looked as if they were tent sites- two appeared to be under construction. The two others were at the bottom of a gently slope to the pond and were not very level. The water source was rust laden; I wouldn’t drink it. It came out of a black hose. :(. The bath house was at the other end of the pond (near the RVs) and wasn’t great. Portapots were placed strategically. A good place to camp for RUSTIC camping. Bring your own water!!! But although it was absolutely lovely, I doubt I will ever camp there again!

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  Brian O.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 8, 2016

  Bowman Lake State Park Campground

  Beautiful Area Camper's Heaven

  Tent camping in the beautiful winding camp ground many shady trees brings you back to nature. We brought our bikes and explored the many hiking and riding trails on the premises. We loved the swimming beach soaking up the sun and cool refreshing water. As fisherman we loved that the rangers told us that the lake was regularly stocked with trout and other game fish. For the boaters there is an ample ramp to launch as well as boat rentals on the marina. Conveniences are provided with many bathrooms and shower facilities throughout the camp ground. For those not to into tenting there are cabins available to keep you safe. We camped in July, but were told that the park is opened for winter activities such as xcountry skiing and snow mobiling. A fun trip for the whole family

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  Ashley F.

  Legend

  

  Jan. 11, 2023

  Oh! Pear Orchards

  Camp next to the creek!

  Ashley here with The Dyrt! We're excited to have this property on our platform. This listing has peaceful tent sites located against the creek. After reading a few of their reviews on another platform, it seems they also have some of the best firepits around. Within a half-hour of the campsites are the Merli-Sarnoski Park and the Lackawanna and Salt Srings State Parks--which offer hiking, fishing and other outdoor activities. Endless Brewing and EMR Event(Paintball) Park are also located nearby. In addition to selling Asian pears, Oh! Pear offers a look at a close to zero energy and negative carbon footprint. Check them out and leave them some love here!

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  Guy M.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 7, 2021

  Lackawanna State Park Campground

  Very Nice, Neat & Well Done

  We were Motorcycle camping and came in on a Holiday weekend without a reservation. But we were given a terrific tent site. The park was very neat and well manicured. Bathrooms were fairly nice, but no TP mid day. The sites were a little close to each other and where we were in the park was a mixed use area. So we had an RV next to us with the Genny running all day. The people were nice and fed us so I didn’t complain. The Lake looked nice though we didn’t use it. The roads all around were great for motorcycles and Scranton was very close for all your needs. This place gets thumbs up but only 4 stars because I’m hard to please.

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  Amy R.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 16, 2019

  Pine Cradle Lake Family Campground

  RV/tent campground in a beautiful setting

  This is a gated campground that we stayed at 6/30/19-7/04/19. We are NOT an RV. We own a Napier tent that hooks to our truck so that we can sleep up in the bed. However, due to it being a holiday week, the tent sites were completely booked and they only have 4(which also have water& electric). The tent sites are located in the back of the campground behind the sports field within the trees. I unfortunately didn’t get a chance to see them but they have them pictured on their website. They let us book an RV site and it was rough setting up on a gravel RV site but we understood that we were not within a normal tent element and placed an extra tarp under the tent. The campground is located at the top of some beautiful and scenic driving through farmland in Pennsylvania and you will be 30 minutes from anything like shopping or small town amenities(we drove to Walmart after setting up to get our perishables since we drive up from Virginia). Our site had water and electric, was a drive through spot for a typical RV with a section to the side of the drive through for the fire pit and picnic table. We were located right next to the shower/bathrooms/playground and had some tree coverage and shade. A lot of the RVs in the campground are permanent sites and our neighbors never showed so we had a quiet buffer but it was not a noisy campground. It appeared that they cleaned the bathrooms twice daily and we were impressed with the cleanliness of the bathroom/showers. There were 4 in the building so we never had to wait. The staff were friendly and helpful. They had a store right next to the pool area that offered common items and RV'er might need with a small grocery area as well which included bundles of wood($6 honor system after hours) and Ice($1.78 per bag). We were allowed to run an account which we paid at the end of our stay. Our campsite was required to be paid at check in. The campground is 18 acres with gravel roads, a sports field, fishing, horse shoes, bocce ball, multiple playgrounds, a rec center with some games, claw machines etc. a splash pad and salt water pool. You will be doing a lot of walking or bring your bicycles like we did. They offer scheduled activities for holidays etc and various weekend activities. You can rent non electric boats and they offer catch& release fishing without a PA license in the lake. My son caught 2 sunfish :) They have guidelines for visitors and quiet hours(my cousin came to visit us in the evenings as she lived close by). We enjoyed camping here even if we were on an RV site. We booked site 211 which had the little bit of tree coverage and was located right next to the showers/bathrooms/playground with a quick walk to the lake for fishing. Most of the other available sites in the road ahead of us had no tree coverage but closer to the lake had more trees and shade. OR, just get an actual tent site :) but they are all the way at the back of the campground, furthest from the lake so I actually preferred our site.

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  April L.

  Ranger

  

  May. 15, 2020

  Cozy Creek Family Campground

  Quiet and peaceful

  We were here during the Covod 19 shut downs so nothing was open. Our dogs were able to swim in the beautiful creek and there was only 1 other recreational camper that pulled in for our mid week trip. The pull through sites worked well for us, however next time we'd ask for one with a concrete patio. A pretty drive into the Scranton area. Many pretty tent sites right on the creek.

  The drawbacks- The seasonals that seem to be there year round are all pipeline workers. So their diesel trucks start up around 6am. Also, the road in (Vacation lane) is dirt, rough and narrow. There is presently no gate as well so the public can just drive in. We didn't love that, especially when two different people drove in and stopped at our site to ask us questions.

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  Cheryl W.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 8, 2018

  Pine Cradle Lake Family Campground

  Great campground in PA northern tier

  The owners do a fantastic job keeping the campground shipshape. Restrooms/showers are immaculate any time of day. Heated swimming pool and the splash pad for kiddies is spotless as well. Nice, pull-through on gravel pad withfull-hookups that can take large rigs. Lake is lovely for fishing/kayaks/canoes. Seasonal campers are tidy. Only a few tent sites with water & electricity tucked into woods. Larger pull-through sites don't get a lot of shade, but there are back-in sites for shorter campers in wooded sites and shaded lake front, as well. Campground store sells ice-cream & nachos and supplies. Campground is pretty quiet during the week, but fills up on weekends with guests using own (or renting) golf carts. Activities on weekends. The campground sits atop one of NEPA's "rolling hills" in quiet, rural farming area. Cell service is spotty. Local winery/cafe just down the road for tastings and lunch. Row boat, paddle boat rentals.

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  Amber A.

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 1, 2016

  Buttermilk Falls State Park Campground

  One of many “gorges” parks near Ithaca

  Short drive out of Ithaca proper near one of the Finger Lakes. Medium to easy trails (the ones near the gorges are steep but with nice rock steps). If you can only go to one park in the Finger Lakes I’d pick this one. Wading in some spots in summer. Tenting sites are shady and semi-private but I don’t think any of them have direct views of the gorges. Nice wildlife too.