Best Tent Camping near Portville, NY

Are you planning a tent camping trip to Portville? We've got you covered. You can find tent campsites by type, including drive-in, walk-in, and even hike-in for a backpacking adventure. You're sure to find the perfect tent campsite for your New York camping adventure.

Best Tent Sites Near Portville, NY (10)

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    1. Firefly Acres

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    Portville, New York

    If you're passing through town on your travels or a local looking for a private get away, this is the perfect place to kick back, relax and enjoy some peace and quiet. You can sit by the fire, look across to see fireflies in the field or tilt your head back to have an amazing star-gazing experience. A one of a kind property to make memories with friends, family, or for a special romantic get away. Access to 93 acres with trails to walk or mountain bike on, fields to wander through and wildlife to observe.

    • Includes Firepit; if you need a cooking grate, please request it;
    • Bundles of firewood available for purchase, request before your trip so we can have it there waiting for you
    • Trails to explore on foot or mountain biking
    • Wildlife including deer, birds, bunnies, black bears, turkeys and more
    • Mountain views
    • Solar lights around the permitter and 2 tiki torches for ambiance
    • All garbage is carry out; please don't leave food out it will attract animals
    • You can bring your own alcohol, please drink responsibly.
    • Pets are welcome; please clean up after them. Friendly pets only.
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Cabins

    $35 - $89 / night

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    3. Riverside Park Campground

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    Wellsville, New York
    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
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        7. Hidden Valley Camping Area

        1 Review
        3 Saves
        Frewsburg, New York
        • Pets
        • Fires
        • Electric Hookups
        • Tents
        • Picnic Table
        • WiFi
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          8. Streamside Eriegrove

          1 Review
          1 Save
          Irving, New York
          • Pets
          • Fires
          • Phone Service
          • Reservable
          • Tents
          • Group

          $80 - $100 / night

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            9. Allegheny Wild and Scenic River

            1 Review
            9 Saves
            Irvine, Pennsylvania

            In 1992 (Public Law 102-271) added 87 miles of the Allegheny River to the National Wild & Scenic River System classified as Recreational. The goal is to protect the existing outstanding and remarkable values and preserve a free-flowing condition for present and future generations. This designation applies to the following three sections: 7 miles from below Kinzua Dam to Route 6 bridge in Warren 48 miles from Buckaloons Campground to Alcorn Island (by Oil City), and 32 miles from south of Franklin to Emlenton. The corridor boundary runs along the plateau ridge on both sides and has extensive areas of privately owned lands with many homes and seasonal recreational residences along the shoreline. Public access is good generally from both sides and few hazards make this an ideal river for novice and family canoeing. Oak forests predominate along steep side slopes and there is wooded-riverine habitat in some of the floodplains. It contains the seven Allegheny Wilderness Islands often used by boaters for dispersed camping and fishing. The Allegheny Islands Wilderness contains seven islands stretched between Buckaloons and Tionesta along the Allegheny Wild and Scenic River. The islands are popular for dispersed camping, exploration, and viewing scenery and wildlife. They are mostly vegetated with fine riverine forests of sycamore, silver maple, shagbark hickory, and green ash. Dense grasses and other thick vegetation make access limited. There are no developed trails or other facilities on the islands. The Allegheny River is one of the primary tributaries to the Ohio River. It joins with the Monongahela River to form the Ohio River at the "Point" in Pittsburgh, PA. The Allegheny starts in Pennsylvania, near Cobb Hill, meanders into New York into Cattaraugus County, near Salamanca, before heading back into Pennsylvania northeast of Warren. The course of the river forms much of the northwestern boundary of the Allegheny National Forest before reaching Franklin where the river turns southeast. Within the borders of the Allegheny National Forest the river is fed by Kinzua Creek, Conewango Creek, Brokenstraw Creek, Tionesta Creek, Oil Creek and French Creek. The Clarion River joins the Allegheny near Kittanning.

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            Recent Tent Reviews in Portville

            391 Reviews of 10 Portville Campgrounds


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              Camper-submitted photo from DB Adventures
              Nov. 14, 2024

              DB Adventures

              A great spot to camp

              So myself, my Girlfriend and our dog went up to hike the Grand Canyon and decided to spend the night. We were met with extremely friendly personnel. The site was easy to get to. And the bathrooms and showers were extremely clean. Honestly it was a huge plus picking this place to stay the night.

            • Rose J.
              Camper-submitted photo from Red Bridge Recreation Area - Allegheny National Forest
              Oct. 25, 2024

              Red Bridge Recreation Area - Allegheny National Forest

              Red Bridge Recreation Area - Allegheny National Forest

              The Red Bridge Recreation Area, located within the Allegheny National Forest in Pennsylvania, is a picturesque destination that offers a wide range of outdoor activities. Nestled along the Allegheny River, this area features beautiful scenic views, picnic spots, and access to hiking trails. For more information if anyone want to know about baixar freecine visit here https://baixarfreecine.com/

            • vThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Kanakadea Park
              Sep. 15, 2024

              Kanakadea Park

              Noisy

              Big open campground with lots of sites both electric and non electric. Many rigs in non electric sites running generators 24 hours. Very noisy. Would not recommend

            • Eliezera M.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Forestry Road Dispersed Campsite
              Aug. 28, 2024

              Forestry Road Dispersed Campsite

              Quiet little campground

              I have a 25-foot travel trailer and found several suitable spots on SF-160. Since it rains frequently here, keep your slip-on shoes handy near the door. This area offers great hiking and biking opportunities. The campsite next to the hiking trail has WiFi about 70% of the time. Experience duck life right now!

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              Aug. 26, 2024

              High Pines RV Park

              High Praise for High Pines

              What a beautiful campground with the sweetest owners, Jack and Debbie! Our 3 night stay was just not long enough. We will definitely be back! Shout out to Debbie for being highly instrumental in the creation of the High Pines App, which is absolutely amazing and chock full of useful information. Another shout out to both Jack & Debbie for warmly welcoming our South African Mastiff despite her intimidating size and appearance. We appreciated that we, the owners, would be judged. Not the dog and certainly not her breed. Thank you for a wonderful camping experience!

            • Ian B.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Forestry Road Dispersed Campsite
              Aug. 26, 2024

              Forestry Road Dispersed Campsite

              Nice, peaceful and free

              If you don’t mind roughing it a bit, it’s really quite nice. Sites are first come first serve and there is a bit of day traffic to get to Hector Falls. Which is a nice little 2 mile hike. Some good exploring. Bring tick/bug spray. Found several on my boys and me.

            • Kevin C.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Camp Seneca
              Aug. 5, 2024

              Camp Seneca

              Quiet and secluded

              We came I to the area on a Monday and this camp was completely empty. We picked the biggest site next to the creek. The tree canopy over our site was dense enough that w3 did not get very wet when it rains.

              This campground had several designated sites and most have a fire ring and picnic table.

              There was a porti-poty on site that had plenty of paper was pretty clean.

              We had a few hikers come through and one other camper that chose not to stay.

            • Emily F.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Stony Brook State Park Campground
              Aug. 2, 2024

              Stony Brook State Park Campground

              Review about sites 321 to 325

              I stayed here and it was very peaceful, but it was also pretty empty. Some of the sides are very close together, but if you look around, you can get one that has a little bit more privacy. Clean bathrooms, clean showers. Hikes from the site. Swimming as well!!

            • RThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Sprague Brook Park
              Jul. 17, 2024

              Sprague Brook Park

              Beautiful well maintained.

              We have stayed at both a full hook up and a no hook up site, and both were roomy and clean. The park is awesome. I absolutely love the memorial park .

            • Maddie C.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from East Otto State Forest
              Jul. 14, 2024

              East Otto State Forest

              Great spot!

              We went for a quick weekend trip with 3 people and 4 dogs. What a great spot! We were nice and secluded, which was great for the dogs to run around, be safe, and not bother other campers. It was relatively easy to find and the campsite is pretty close to Zoar Valley for a nice day trip! We will definitely be back :)

            • Janet R.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Hanging Bog Big Bass Serenity Camp
              Jun. 19, 2024

              Hanging Bog Big Bass Serenity Camp

              Hanging out at the Hanging Bog

              This is a gem of a campground, located on a private homestead adjacent to the Hanging Bog Unique Area, a special state forest preserve maintained by the DEC. Because you are off the beaten path, it feels like you are in the wilderness, although you are in driving distance of a hamlet where you can get supplies. I was there in October, at the peak of fall colors, so the camping and hiking trails and on the forest road to the bog was exquisite. The host has created a wonderful haven here, with tent sites, a few places where camper vans can park, and a glamping cabin option. Each site has a nice fire pit supplied with firewood, and you can drive up right to your site or get there by a short walk. The campground has a central cabin with a sitting room where you can hang out in the evening or if it is raining; a great retreat spit for writing or reading or journaling! There is potable water and a privy, and also a shelter where you can wash up dishes etc after campfire cooking. This is an amazing place for a retreat; I only stayed one night with my dog, but would live to come back for a week to fully enjoy camping here!

            • SThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Trout Run Camp Resort
              Jun. 17, 2024

              Trout Run Camp Resort

              Trout Run Review

              Bathrooms were very clean. Lots of things to do for young ones; heated pool, splash pad, pickleball court, basketball hoops and Gaga ball court. Opportunity to rent kayaks, bikes and golf carts.

            • Mateo G.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Red Oak Campground
              Jun. 16, 2024

              Red Oak Campground

              Super friendly and communal campground

              It was fairly full when I went, the staff was very friendly and helpful. There was a band playing in the middle of the campground at dusk which made for a great experience. Great campground overall!

            • Marilyn C.
              Camper-submitted photo from Sprague Brook Park
              Jun. 15, 2024

              Sprague Brook Park

              Beautiful park

              I loved everything. The sites are neat. We tent camped with no electric. $23 per night. Fishing allowed in the pond. Bathrooms with showers were spotless. Grass maintained. One small complaint is checkin and out times not enforced. Checkin states 3 pm but we saw many checking in as early as 8 or 9 AM. We could have gained a whole day!  Next time! 

              Lots of very wet, muddy sites where even mulch would have been helpful.

            • C F.
              Camper-submitted photo from Chapman State Park Campground
              May. 28, 2024

              Chapman State Park Campground

              LOVE THIS PLACE!

              Hidden gem!  Love the seclusion of this campground.  Very clean restrooms.  Fantastic lake for kayaking, fishing, swimming, etc.  Currently, our favorite local escape destination!

            • C F.
              Camper-submitted photo from East Branch Campground — East Branch Clarion River Lake
              May. 28, 2024

              East Branch Campground — East Branch Clarion River Lake

              Enjoyed our weekend here!

              Nice quiet & small campground on a hillside.  Loved how remote this location was, but be prepared to be a billy goat when trekking to the restroom no matter your site location.  Even though it was a busy holiday weekend, it was a very peaceful weekend.  Very clean restrooms.  No signage to sites if you aren't familiar with the campground.  Terrible "slow bumps" in/out of campground . . . a little excessive.  Beautiful lake/area, but must drive from campground to water's edge.  Will likely visit again!  PS--Currently issues with potable water; must bring your own.

            • CThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Red Oak Campground
              May. 16, 2024

              Red Oak Campground

              Mostly Seasonal Sites

              Park is mostly for seasonal camping with family oriented activities. Pads are gravel and grass. Campground needs general upkeep. Bathhouse needs repair or replacement. Staff is friendly and accommodating.

            • IThe Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Clarion Heights
              May. 1, 2024

              Clarion Heights

              Best camping spot on our road trip yet

              One of the most beautiful camping spots we’ve ever had. Complete with a fire pit & wood available, pavilion with an upstairs lounge and all kinds of sports utilities like golf clubs, frisbees, volleyball & tether ball setup,.. to enjoy yourself while camping out there. The toilet and outdoor shower facilities are a bit rudimentary but it wouldn’t be camping without + the shower was warm & clean!

              The host & family is also very friendly and welcoming

            • Kevin C.The Dyrt PRO User
              Camper-submitted photo from Red Bridge Recreation Area - Allegheny National Forest
              Feb. 25, 2024

              Red Bridge Recreation Area - Allegheny National Forest

              Beautiful and Quiet

              This is a beautiful campground. You have to go through the national park website to make reservations, so I feel like that's what keeps it quiet maybe. My wife and I stayed here for a long weekend and somehow ended up booking a full hookup site that was really great. The sites are very spacious and mostly divided with brush. The campground is rather hilly overall and I'm not sure it's best for kids unless they're really into fishing. But it is settled right on the Allegheny Reservoir, so if you bring you kayaks you can launch right from the campground. The restrooms with showers were beautiful and the whole place was well kept. The camp isn't far from many attractions in the area. Including the kinzu skywalk which is about a 30 minute drive. Overall a wonderful quiet place to camp.

            • Tracy S.
              Camper-submitted photo from Red Oak Campground
              Nov. 28, 2023

              Red Oak Campground

              Nice area for photography

              I went here the second week in October 2023 for a fall leaves photography trip. The campground owner is pleasant and available when needed. The place was fairly empty and I loved the quiet. Reasonable full hookup rates. The pulls ins are a bit of a draw on levelness, but none are horribly unlevel. I was in the "B1" and it's a bit larger than the others as it's on the corner. It had a nicely level spot on a gravel drive for my 21 ft travel trailer. Part of the pull in is a bit uphill, but at the top it's perfect for the smaller trailer like mine plus my Ford Explorer.  I'm a 63 yo woman and had no issues hooking up.  As I pulled out I stopped at the store to say goodbye. I realized I forgot to grab my garbage bag (left it sitting near the picnic table). She said don't worry about it I'll have the guys grab it for you. Nice woman! The entire camp is beautifully wooded and it's a remote area. Nearest town for groceries is 30 mins, but it was on my way to Allegheny State Park and Kinzua dam, so not a bad drive. Going to come back next year!

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              Camper-submitted photo from Red Oak Campground
              Nov. 26, 2023

              Red Oak Campground

              Very relaxing and secluded

              I wanted to have a solo get away with the new travel trailer, and this place was exactly what I was looking for.  I booked a site during the off season, so I had the entire area to myself.  Very friendly staff.


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            Guide to Portville

            Nestled in the scenic landscapes near Portville, New York, tent camping offers a perfect escape into nature, with a variety of campgrounds that cater to outdoor enthusiasts.

            Local Activities for Tent Campers

            • Enjoy hiking and exploring the beautiful trails at Allegany Parallel Bova Loops, where you can find well-maintained paths and stunning views.
            • Experience the thrill of mountain biking and hiking at Firefly Acres, a spot known for its proximity to numerous trails.
            • Take a leisurely stroll along the river at Riverside Park Campground, where the peaceful surroundings make for a relaxing day outdoors.

            Attractions Near Portville

            Tent Camping Amenities

            • Campers at Breezy Point Campground can enjoy electric hookups and big rig-friendly sites, making it a convenient choice for families.
            • Streamside Eriegrove offers a unique camping experience with firewood available and a welcoming atmosphere for pets.
            • Experience rustic charm at Hidden Valley Camping Area, where you can enjoy picnic tables and a serene environment for a perfect getaway.

            Frequently Asked Questions

            • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Portville, NY?

              According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Portville, NY is Firefly Acres with a 5-star rating from 1 review.

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