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Pleasant Lake Campground offers pet-friendly accommodations in tent sites, RV spots with full hookups, and rental cabins near Phoenix, New York. The campground maintains a welcoming environment for dogs with spacious RV sites that provide adequate room between neighbors. Clean facilities include showers, toilets, and a sanitary dump station, with trash collection available onsite. Sites include picnic tables and are equipped with electric, water, and sewer hookups. Campers note the campground has clean sites with reliable Wi-Fi and is situated on a beautiful private lake perfect for fishing and water activities.
Oneida Shores County Park provides another pet-friendly option with lakefront camping along Oneida Lake. The campground features water and electric hookups with bathroom facilities, though showers are located a short distance from the camping areas near the beach. While dogs are welcome, owners should be vigilant as past incidents with unleashed dogs have occurred. The park offers a peaceful setting despite occasional noise from nearby events. Recently paved roads improve access, and the wooded lakeside setting creates an attractive environment despite sites being relatively close together. A code is required for bathroom access, and firewood is available for purchase onsite.
"The lake is a fascinating meromictic lake with clear calcium-rich waters that are not only pristine and beautiful to look at, but also great for swimming and snorkeling as the waters are crystal clear"
"Great place for trails, fishing, swimming & plain camping. There are electric & non-electric sites as well as a Cabin Colony. Pet friendly"
from $20 - $116 / night
Check Availability"We had a great and relaxing time until Saturday evening when the three dogs at a neighboring site all slipped their collars and began running around the campground growling and charging at other patrons"
"Great access to beach. Friendly campers and quiet. Easy to find. Not a lot of shade. Showers not conveniently located."
"A beautiful private lake for fishing, swimming and other water sports. Beautiful woodsy location. Special events that the family will enjoy."
"I found this location to have very clean sites with plenty of amenities. Had no issues with the Wi-Fi watching Bills games and play a few video games."
"For the fisherman, it's located on Salmon River and appears to have quite a lot of large salmon this time of year. I was shocked at the size of the fish that were being cleaned."
"Well worth the short drive up from Syracuse, or a longer drive from elsewhere!"
"I was in site 63 the first night and 68 the other two. 63 has more shade but 68 is right next to the bathroom and water spout if that’s important. I was able to find shade."
"weve camped here quite a few times as its close by for us. We have been in both the electric loop and the bluff, electric and non electric. The view from the bluff is unbeatable."
from $27 / night
Check Availability"Very nice and great to see kids ridding bikes and walking around without adults. It is safe and they can be kids."
from $55 - $110 / night
Check Availability"Apparently C and D are always booked and full, because people like that it’s closest to the beach trail, the playground, and the camp store. We chose a site in loop B and were happy with our choice."
"Lake Ontario has great fishing. The beach is smaller than it was before now that it is guarded."
from $24 - $135 / night
Check Availability"Close to a small farm stand that Jeff tows a hay wagon down to for pumpkin picking in the fall. Great overall campground!"
LegendJake from the Dyrt here! Nature Lover's Paradise is new to the Dyrt and they have an awesome spot to share with access to a vast network of trails in upstate New York. Check them out and make sure to share some pics of your adventure!
RangerDelta Lake State Park sits at the foothills of the Adirondack Park, just outside Rome, New York. Pretty and well-kempt, Delta Lake is a nice option for those looking to stay close to home and within proximity to civilization. You can enjoy the great outdoors, while only being a few miles away from a restaurant or grocery store.
The campground isn‘t the best I’ve experienced, a bit on the crowded side-similar to a woodsy suburb- but this could have been distinctive to Loop A where I stayed. I stayed in site 35 and was intermixed with all the campers and RV’s, so it got a bit noisy. Not that restful, secluded experience I typically go for, but I should have planned further in advance.
However, what the park lacked in terms of its campground, it totally made up for in its beach, swimming and picnic areas! This place was awesome for hosting a birthday party for my niece and relaxing at the beach/ day facilities. They have plenty of picnic tables, charcoal grills, a huge beach and locker rooms. This is really a great place to spend a day with your family!
GuideThis is our 4th experience at a Jellystone. The campground was clean and staff was super nice. Organized the Halloween activities nicely. Yogi and the characters were very involved. For the fisherman, it's located on Salmon River and appears to have quite a lot of large salmon this time of year. I was shocked at the size of the fish that were being cleaned. My husband believes that area of the river was a private sector for the campground. Smaller campground than others I have been too but made it nice for kids to rides bikes safely since there weren't golf carts located at this campground. What I didn't enjoy as much. 1) The sites were muddy, especially when it had recently rained. Luckily we came after it rained and it had dried out some. 2) the dog park was a walking area, not a fenced in yard for them to let some of their energy out 3) No sewer hookups available but does had a dump station on your way out.
GuideThere is TONS of beach to explore at this little State Park in New York. I used to visit here as a kid years ago because my grandparents owned a cottage on the lake. Since they sold it, visiting Southwick is the next best thing. Lake Ontario is an amazing lake to be on and the water is pretty warm in the summer time. the waves don't get too big, so it is very safe for kids. Southwick itself has great camping spots right next to the beach. It is a little pricey if you only want to visit for the day, $8, but you can get a tent spot for $18 which is comparable to other state parks. Showers are available, and there are some short trails that are good for running or probably cross country skiing in the winter. There is also a sizable playground near the beach that is great for the kids.
RangerWe camped here for 3 nights, I had an event in Geneva. Location was handy, easy in and out. It’s an old navy/Air Force base that was converted in the 60’s. Sites have a weird thing with one electric post per two sites… but they aren’t pull through. So, apparently, New York doesn’t care if you just park anywhere in the general area of your site, which is a vibe, but bring an extension cord. There’s some kind of “resort” co-located that appears to have more conventional hookups, but I’m unclear on how to book that. Price was fine, spot was ok, lake swim beach and playground were nice.
LegendThis is a great example of what a state park should be. It not only preserves a place of unique biological diversity and geologic interest, it is also well set up and well maintained to maximize low impact outdoor recreation and environmental education. A new state of the art regional environmental education center is being built now that will open in spring, as well as new handicapped access kayaking docks that complement Accessible trails and campsites throughout the park. This is a great destination for families, handicapped campers, and natural history enthusiasts. There are several campgrounds, one is large and open and meant for large RVs, others are drive-in forested tent sites or trailer sites with hookups, and several walkin sites. There is also a colony of rustic camper cabins. The campgrounds have brand new restroom facilities and playgrounds, and the main lake has a new beach house. The lake is a fascinating meromictic lake with clear calcium-rich waters that are not only pristine and beautiful to look at, but also great for swimming and snorkeling as the waters are crystal clear and very deep. There are hiking trails, paved bike trails, a nature preserve for bird watching at Round Lake, a golf course, and great kayaking or canoeing. It is also located right next door to the Erie Canal State Park for those who want to hike or bike the historic Erie Canal. Though you might expect a park like this to be in a remote location, it is actually just a short distance east of the suburbs of the Syracuse metro area, so it is an easy park to get to, plus staying there also provides easy access to stores for supplies, or access to local cultural activities or restaurants for those who want that. One of my favorite state parks in New York!
TravelerMy husband and I camped here from 6/17/22 - 6/19/22.
We had a great and relaxing time until Saturday evening when the three dogs at a neighboring site all slipped their collars and began running around the campground growling and charging at other patrons. One of them came at myself and my parents who were visiting. I absolutely came very close to being bit by a dog that was trying to charge at my mother but my husband intervened and began swinging a hot dog poker at the dog which caused it to bolt towards a campsite that had multiple little kids at it.
Someone called the Onondaga county police who came and spoke to the campground manager and I believe they warned the dog owners. But in the end the dogs were allowed to stay.
All in all we had a nice time. My only wish would be that the management would be more unaccepting of obviously dangerous pets.
There are mens and womens bathrooms, each with multiple stalls. Showers are available but a bit far from the actual campground. Water was warm but the water pressure wasn’t great. Ice and firewood for sale at the campsite.
LegendThis 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!
LegendWe visited 6 state parks in the Finger Lakes region of New York this past summer. Fillmore Glen State Park was our favorite for hiking, but probably our least favorite for camping. The trails are uncrowded and well maintained. We hiked along the south rim trail and the gorge trail. The gorge trail is especially cool, with 9 foot bridges crisscrossing over the river. There are several gorgeous waterfalls, and the walk was shady and cool, even though it was a hot day. After hiking through the glen, we were hoping to cool off with a swim, but the swimming area was closed. Not sure why, but you can only swim when lifeguards are on duty, and there were No Swimming signs everywhere.
The campground at Fillmore Glen was totally full when we stayed there. The sites offered little privacy and were very close together, plus you could here road noise loud and clear all through the night. The water faucet near our site was out of order, and the bathrooms were only clean in the morning. The sites were all wooded and shaded, with nice flat spots for tents, but I probably wouldn’t stay there again during the busy summer months. If you’re headed out that way, I would definitely recommend Fillmore Glen for a day trip, but I’d camp at either Robert Treman or Buttermilk Falls state park in Ithaca.
Green Lakes State Park Campground offers pet friendly camping near Phoenix, New York with sites featuring electric hookups at every location. The campground surrounds two glacier-formed turquoise lakes with a 3.1-mile hiking loop trail connecting them. The park maintains private bathroom facilities that include individual rooms with toilet, shower, and sink - making it convenient for families with children.
Swimming and beach activities: Green Lakes State Park provides a large swimming area with lifeguards present. "The beach area is wide and shallow in most areas, in close proximity to the store and snack shop," notes Sheri S. about this popular cooling spot during summer months.
Fishing and boating: North Bay Campgrounds allows fishing in their lake but prohibits swimming. "No swimming allowed but can use motor boats, canoes, kayaks, etc. Very reasonable rates," explains Terri P. about North Bay Campgrounds.
Hiking trails: Green Lakes State Park Campground offers several miles of trails to explore. "The hike around the lake is about 2 miles and it totally worth it! Plenty of picnic areas as well," reports Meag F. The trails provide various difficulty levels suitable for different hiking abilities.
Salmon fishing: Yogi Bears Jellystone Park Camp Resort features access to the Salmon River with seasonal fishing opportunities. "For the fisherman, it's located on Salmon River and appears to have quite a lot of large salmon this time of year. I was shocked at the size of the fish that were being cleaned," shares Justin F.
Lake views and access: Bluff Camping Area at Fair Haven Beach State Park provides excellent lake vistas. "We camped here two nights at the lake view area and loved it! Spacious sites, not all are enclosed with trees but still plenty of room to spread out," reports Bella J. about her experience at Bluff Camping Area.
Clean facilities: Pleasant Lake Campground maintains well-kept grounds. "I found this location to have very clean sites with plenty of amenities. Had no issues with the Wi-Fi watching Bills games and play a few video games," says Ryan G. about his stay at Pleasant Lake Campground.
Sunset views: Selkirk Shores State Park offers prime sunset viewing over Lake Ontario. "Great place to watch the sun set. They have nice hiking/biking trails," writes Carrie N. The park's position on the lake creates optimal conditions for evening photography.
Shaded camping spots: Many campsites provide tree cover for summer heat relief. "Trying to avoid the heat, I was relieved that the shaded electric camping area staved off most of the days heat," explains Layla P. about Fair Haven Beach State Park.
Bathroom facilities vary: Campground bathroom quality and proximity differ substantially between locations. At Oneida Shores County Park, "You need a code to use the bathroom and there is only 1. Showers could be closer and seem more accommodating to day users," notes Kristie M.
Pet restrictions: While many campgrounds welcome pets, rules vary by location. "NY State campgrounds require proof of rabies vaccinations for your dogs," explains Laura M. about Selkirk Shores State Park. Keep vaccination records available when traveling with pets.
Campsite privacy: Site spacing differs between campgrounds and even between loops in the same park. "None of the sites at the campground have any privacy from your neighbor, you're all sort of camped in a big circle," notes Laura M. about Selkirk Shores State Park.
Seasonal conditions: Some areas become muddy after rain. At Yogi Bears Jellystone Park, "The sites were muddy, especially when it had recently rained," reports Justin F., suggesting campers should check weather forecasts before arrival.
Kid-friendly activities: Yogi Bears Jellystone Park Camp Resort offers numerous organized events for children. "So many activities for the kids, a great pool, mini-golf, parades, just non stop action to keep them going and tire them out!" shares Michael O. The resort schedules regular character appearances with Yogi and Boo Boo.
Family-sized sites: Some campgrounds provide extra space for multiple tents and vehicles. "We had two tents, two cars, a boat & a pop up table over tent and had plenty of room to have other come and visit," reports Bella J. about Fair Haven Beach State Park.
Playground access: Several campgrounds feature play equipment for children. "Nice playground and bathrooms available. Life guards around," notes Sara H. about Oneida Shores County Park, making it suitable for families with younger children.
Recreation programs: Certain state parks offer organized activities. "The beach is good for children and they have a great recreation program for the kids. While we were there they had a reptile exhibit with huge snakes and crocodiles, another day they had tie dyeing t-shirts," explains Colleen S. about Selkirk Shores State Park.
Site leveling: Selkirk Shores State Park provides electric hookups at most sites. "All sites are electric, some are 30 and some are 50amp. There's a nice new dump station with several dumps and potable water," reports Laura M., noting the improved facilities for RVs.
Pull-through availability: J and J Campground features easier access sites for larger rigs. "A lot of pull thru sites," notes Andrew H., making this campground convenient for those with bigger RVs or towing vehicles.
Cell reception: Connectivity varies between parks but remains strong in some locations. "Good cell reception for both Verizon and ATT," mentions Laura M. about Selkirk Shores State Park, important for RVers who need to stay connected.
Site spacing: Some RV areas provide more room between units. "The RV sites are spacious enough that you don't feel like you are too close," explains Victoria B. about Pleasant Lake Campground, creating a more comfortable camping experience.
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