Best Camping near Richfield Springs, NY

Richfield Springs is an ideal place for camping adventures of all kinds. Discover secluded campsites where you can reconnect with nature. Or maybe you like to bring your family and friends along. Either way, there are Richfield Springs campgrounds just for you. At The Dyrt, campers like you share their favorite spots, plus tips and photos. No matter where you're headed in Richfield Springs, you'll find the best spot for you and your camping crew.

Best Camping Sites Near Richfield Springs, NY (131)

    Camper-submitted photo from Glimmerglass State Park Campground
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    1. Glimmerglass State Park Campground

    20 Reviews
    62 Photos
    155 Saves
    Springfield Center, New York
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $12 - $22 / night

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    2. Herkimer Diamond Mine KOA

    15 Reviews
    72 Photos
    54 Saves
    Herkimer, New York

    The Herkimer Diamond Mines KOA Resort welcomes everyone to our home! You can stay in our themed deluxe cabins and lodges, such as our Windmill, Tree-House, Solar Kolony, Astronomy and Astrology Lodges. Alongside our KOA's campsites, the West Canada Creek offers trout fishing and fun for canoeists, tubers and kayakers alike! Throughout the season, we also run daily activities from tie dying shirts, hay wagon rides, bingo, s' more bonfires, pool parties, and many more. As part of our KOA, you can also prospect for world famous Herkimer Diamonds at our above ground mining attraction! They're beautiful quartz crystals that were faceted by nature half a billion years ago. Here you can also experience all Miners' Village has to offer from the Trading Post Jewelry Store, Educational Center, Artisan Center, Mining& Lapidary Station, and Fossil-and-Gemstone Sluicing area! If you're looking for a delicious snack, you can visit our Canteen Cafe or dine at Miners' Table, a full-service wood-fired pizzeria and chophouse. You can even have dinner delivered right to your campsite!

    To learn more visit our website, herkimerdiamond.com or koa.com/campgrounds/herkimer/

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    3. Cooperstown KOA

    6 Reviews
    22 Photos
    11 Saves
    Springfield Center, New York
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    6. DevilDoc Campsites

    14 Reviews
    45 Photos
    177 Saves
    Caroga Lake, New York

    Devil Doc campsites is rustic, yet offers all of the amenities needed for a comfortable stay. 15 tent sites and a small cabin with a loft are available for your stay. There is a gutted out school bus and and a small camping trailer available too.  There are 4 RV spots for boondocking and 2 more with full hookups water and 50 amp electric . No gray or black water dumping but this service can be done nearby at a NYS campsite.

    Devil Doc also offers FREE firewood or can be purchased if you don't want to collect and build your owe fire. You can make friends and enjoy music at the communal patio or shoot some hoops at the basketball court. Also have a redneck outdoor gym too...lol.. There are 6 bikes for rental. Have outhouse toilets.  Some campsites are totally private but not located at the pond location.  Paddle boat is free on the pond first come first serve. The Devil Doc Campsite is within the Adirondack Park foothills with proximity to Northville and Gloversville. The PeckHill State Forest and many other lakes and hiking trails nearby. There is plenty fishing and mountain biking trails close by. Feel free to call me for any questions 518 844 1591, respectively Rich My address is 1430 COUNTY HIGHWAY 112, GLOVERSVILLE NY. My driveway into the Property is BUMP RD. Check in at log cabin and will escort to your campsite. Note although address is Gloversville l am only 2 miles from Caroga Lake and 6 other lakes within 6 miles of campsites.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $15 - $25 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Crystal Grove Diamond Mine & Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Crystal Grove Diamond Mine & Campground
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    7. Crystal Grove Diamond Mine & Campground

    5 Reviews
    9 Photos
    51 Saves
    St. Johnsville, New York

    Come stay and play here at Crystal Grove! We have a full campground with Herkimer Diamond Quartz Crystal mining on site!

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Chalet Motel and Campground
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    8. Lake Chalet Motel and Campground

    3 Reviews
    9 Photos
    5 Saves
    Waterville, New York

    Lake Chalet Campground & Motel is nestled on a 6 acre private lake with 67 campsites, 6 cabins and onsite motel. Enjoy a sandy beach and flowing brook; both stocked for your fishing pleasure.

    Lake Chalet provides all the amenities you need to make your stay a relaxing and rejuvenating one. We offer hot showers in our bathhouse. Our on-site laundromat will keep the time you spend on this camping chore to a minimum.

    Our activities include outdoor fun with horseshoes, volleyball, basketball, swimming, fishing, badminton and a playground.

    Our beach is open to the public (daily admission), so come on out and join us for a great day at the lake!

    Get out on the water with our rental paddle boat, canoe, and kayaks.

    Our store stocks ice cream, snacks, ice, firewood, gifts, swimming and fishing supplies, camping supplies and more!

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    10. Delta Lake State Park Campground

    15 Reviews
    14 Photos
    61 Saves
    Westernville, New York

    Delta Lake State Park is located on a peninsula extending into Delta Reservoir. You'll find the terrain is wooded and generally flat. Year-round visitors can enjoy the day in one of many picnic areas, or on one of the many hiking and nature trails. There is also a boat launch and shoreline fishing for trout, pike, bass, bullhead and perch. Campers can enjoy 101 tent, trailer or RV camping sites and there is a sandy beach with swimming in the summer. For winter visitors there are cross-country ski trails.

    Thanks to a grant from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, a Hippocampe Beach/All Terrain wheelchair is now available at Delta Lake State Park to access beach and trails.

    Pavilion Information Delta Lake has ten pavilions/tents. Prices range from $50 to $200 and can accommodate 50 to 168 people. Check availability at ReserveAmerica.com

    Current Water Quality - Beach Results.

    Pet Policy: A maximum of two pets are allowed in campsites and day use areas unless prohibited by sign or directive. Pets are to be supervised at all times and either be crated or on a leash not more than 6-feet in length. Proof of rabies inoculation shall be produced if requested by staff. Pets are not permitted in playgrounds, buildings, golf courses, boardwalks, pools and spray-grounds or guarded beaches (this does not apply to service animals)

    Amenities
    Biking
    Boat Launches
    Camper Assistance Program
    Campsites, Cabins & Lodging
    Fishing
    Food (Accessible)
    Hiking
    Ice Fishing
    Pavilions and Shelter Rentals (Accessible)
    Playgrounds
    Showers (Accessible)
    Snowmobiling
    Snowshoeing/X-Country Skiing
    Swimming Beach
    
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $15 - $33 / night

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286 Reviews of 131 Richfield Springs Campgrounds


  • Ashlee C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from North Lake Reservoir Campground
    Oct. 28, 2024

    North Lake Reservoir Campground

    Beautiful spot!

    Very remote and secluded. We got there after dark and it was beautiful to wake up to the view of the lake. Car camped, but there was enough room for a tent. Fire pit at the site and a bathroom across the way from the first site.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Unadilla KOA
    Oct. 17, 2024

    Unadilla KOA

    Lackluster and full service

    The weather was terrible while I was there, so perhaps this review may be biased. The Campground was very quiet in mid October. Many of the sites seem to be seasonal as there was no traffic to or from them. But there was quite a bit of daily traffic, usually arriving late and leaving early. Perhaps because the weather was turning very chilly and although the leaf peeping was at its peak for this season, I think people were heading south fast like me.

  • HThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Verona Beach State Park Campground
    Oct. 14, 2024

    Verona Beach State Park Campground

    Nice stop

    We needed a campground not too far off our route from Niagara Falls to NH and this was great. Very windy when we arrived. Our campsite 8 did not have a fire ring but others did. Right on water…can’t drive on path in front of the water sites so you are essentially on the water. Nice clean facilities.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from St. Johnsville Campsite and Marina
    Oct. 4, 2024

    St. Johnsville Campsite and Marina

    Water and R.R. tracks

    One night stay. Great sight. Friendly helpful staff. Only drawback is steady stream of trains going by around the clock. I didn’t mind by my wife didn’t sleep well.

  • Carol L.
    Camper-submitted photo from Nature Lover's Paradise
    Sep. 26, 2024

    Nature Lover's Paradise

    cool

    The tent site and the 70 acres of hiking trails sound like the perfect getaway for anyone looking to reconnect with nature. I love the idea of having access to such a large network of trails, especially with the Finger Lakes area offering so much natural beauty. By the way, if you’re ever in need of some inspiration or ideas for nature-related essays, check out Nature Essay Examples and Topic Ideas on https://www.topessaywriting.org/samples/nature —there’s a lot of helpful content there! Overall, this seems like the ideal spot for anyone wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
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    Sep. 25, 2024

    Visit Eatonville

    Unable to contact this campsite

    Call the telephone number got a recording left a message. Did not get a call back. Send email. Got no response.

  • Ashley L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from DevilDoc Campsites
    Sep. 21, 2024

    DevilDoc Campsites

    Primitive camping with a great host!

    I came up here with my dog for a solo camping trip for a couple of days to get away! Rich the host is super nice and answered any questions I had about staying/getting there. I had the whole camp ground to myself so that was even better. It is definitely off the beaten path but we'll worth it if your just trying to escape a little bit. But Verizon does get service. There are some nearby trails that are within 15 minutes of the camp ground which is also a plus. No need to bring Fire wood as there is a ton all around you. You can also buy from the host as well. There was a decent portapotty on the camp ground which is very nice to have. This was just what we needed. We really loved our stay and cant wait to go back! Thank you Rich!

  • Eric L.
    Camper-submitted photo from Beaver Valley Campground
    Sep. 4, 2024

    Beaver Valley Campground

    Clean, well laid out campground

    Clean, modern bathrooms.  Campsites were raked and ready for us when we arrived.  Super friendly staff!  Just a well laid out campground that was perfect for us.  Peaceful, a mix of wooded sites for RV's and open sites with their cabins.  2 swimming pools, really nice playground for the younger kids, 2 baseball fields.  Just a top notch place.

  • YThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Duck Pond Campsite
    Sep. 2, 2024

    Duck Pond Campsite

    Open quite campsites

    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. So few people passed by and very unknown quite and we just loved the experience. Just be careful driving in the sometimes rough conditions.

  • LThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hide-A-Way Campsites
    Aug. 30, 2024

    Hide-A-Way Campsites

    Quite suprise

    This is a small campground but very quiet and nice. The people that run it are very nice and accommodating. Would highly recommend it.

  • Tate T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Delta Lake State Park Campground
    Aug. 10, 2024

    Delta Lake State Park Campground

    Nice but BUSY

    This was our first time here, and we were looking forward to a relaxing visit. The sites were very large and well spaced out, with a beautiful fire ring. The bathrooms were clean. This campground got a 3/5 mainly because quiet hours are not enforced. Unfortunately, people were up blaring radios until approximately 3 am, being roudy. At approximately 2 am, someone decided it would be a good idea to do burnouts with their diesel truck, and went around the camp loop twice, doing just that. Vehicles were driving by the campsites all night long. This is naturally not entirely the campgrounds fault, but it was unfortunate to be misled by the campground rules. On a positive note, the campground is dog friendly, in certain areas, with proof of rabies vaccination, of course. Overall, I would say that this campground is geared more toward the RV and trailer crowd.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Flat Creek Rd.
    Jul. 29, 2024

    Flat Creek Rd.

    Doesn’t exist

    We ended up having to spend the night at a different campsite that were familiar with this place. This place is a scam.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from West Canada Creek Campground
    Jul. 28, 2024

    West Canada Creek Campground

    Great Family Campground

    This campground has it all. Heated pool, great store, large sites, surrounded by trees, events, soft serve ice cream, tube rentals to float on the creek (river). FHU as well as tent sites and cabins. We love staying here, the facilities are clean and big showers.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Delta Lake State Park Campground
    Jun. 25, 2024

    Delta Lake State Park Campground

    overcrowded, tightly packed, sketchy campers

    I'm not used to seeing so many druggies in a state park: they typically can't afford a state park. I pulled in and my site was free on both sides. Then a small car pulled in and a woman sat on the picnic table chain-smoking cigarettes. A little later a pick up truck showed up with three more people. A little later another vehicle showed up with more people. I think at one point there were at least five people, but you couldn't tell if it was a family or, some strange tribe. Well, they camped right under my window and proceeded to burn fallen sticks and branches and whatever they could find. They came and left a lot probably to get drugs.

  • Janet R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Pharsalia Woods State Forest Dispersed
    Jun. 23, 2024

    Pharsalia Woods State Forest Dispersed

    Finger Lakes Trailhead off Grover Brown Rd

    The coordinates lead you to a small parking area at the end of Grover Brown Rd, which is accessed by going north from Rt 23. The road itself is in pretty rough shape, and is marked with a sign that says it is a low maintanence road. But if you follow the road north to the end, you will come to a dead end and a parking circle that gives you the option of hiking north past a gate into the state forest on a hunting trail, or west onto the Finger Lakes Trail where dispersed camping is allowed within the state forest. However, the whole road in is a tough ride, it is posted extensively en route that you are passing private property with no trespassing allowed until you see the DEC sign announcing the border of the state forest. The parking area is overgrown, the neighbors aling the road en route seem frustrated with hikers coming into the forest via this route, and the Trailhead here for the Finger Lakes Trail is blocked by downed trees that seem to have been there for a while. While you might try to hike the trail for day use, I wonder if this may not be a great place to leave your car during a foray into the woods for dispersed camping. Although the Pharsalia Forest is beautiful throughout, and dispersed camping is allowed throughout, there are better places to access it. There are also designated primitive campsites in several locations in other areas of this state forest which are worthy of your camping adventures! You

  • Janet R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sunny Pond
    Jun. 23, 2024

    Sunny Pond

    This is private land, should not be listed as a camping option

    I saw this on a map of unreviewed campsites and decided to check it out en route to another spot. As it turns out, this listing is in error and should not have been listed on the Dyrt. This is a private residence on private land, is not available for camping or lodging of any kind. Although close to state forest land,it is not within the state forest and is privately owned. The perimeter is well marked with no trespassing signs in case there is any doubt. If you continue further north on this back road, you will come to the state lands, and the border is well marked with state forest signs. Continue to the the parking area at the end of the road and you will be able to park and then access the trailhead for the Finger Lakes Trail which will take you into the state forest where dispersed camping is allowed. Again, do not stop at the “Sunny Pind “ site as listed here, but continue north to the Pharsalia Woods Dispersed camping trailhead

  • Janet R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Stoney Pond State Forest Camping Area
    Jun. 23, 2024

    Stoney Pond State Forest Camping Area

    Primitive camping at Stoney Pond

    This is a primitive state forest campground on the south shore of Stoney Pond. There are 15 drive-in campsites widely spaced and set into the woods, and two developed walk-in sites on the west shore. Site number 1 is quite flat and open and could accomodate a trailer or camper van but isnt very scenic. The other sites are great for tenting but the drive-ins are variable. There are several new clean outhouses with doors meant to be wide enough for wheelchairs, but the gravel roads of the campground are not very wheelchair friendly. There is one site set aside for picnicking and day use only, on a very pretty spit on the south shore. There is a small boat launch meant for canoes and kayaks and small non mototized fishing boats, alongside a gravel peninsula for shore fishing. The pond is pretty with mature shade trees, and the campground also has a trailhead to access a large network of hiking trails. If you want to backpack in, dispersed camping is allowed throughout the forest

  • K
    Camper-submitted photo from Sacandaga Adirondack Preserve
    Jun. 19, 2024

    Sacandaga Adirondack Preserve

    Reluctant to review

    This place means a lot to me and I’m reluctant to review because it’s such a well kept secret. Nothing fancy but great secluded spot with lots of great spots.

  • Russel M.
    Camper-submitted photo from The Villages RV Park at Turning Stone
    Jun. 18, 2024

    The Villages RV Park at Turning Stone

    Turning Stone has lovely

    Turning Stone has lovely locations and is kept up nicely. Over Memorial Day weekend, the weather is gorgeous for spring. Every fully equipped site, with complete shade or full sun. been visiting for more than 25 years. Nearby are a golf course, food options, a casino, and @geometry dash online .

  • Janet R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Bear Wallow Pond Dispersed Campsite in Pharsalia Woods
    Jun. 16, 2024

    Bear Wallow Pond Dispersed Campsite in Pharsalia Woods

    Bear Wallow Pond

    This is a primitive undeveloped campsite, there is a clearing for tenting but no potable water or amenities of any kind. The site is adjacent to a small parking area and fishing access on a really beautiful pond, which is unnamed on the map but is an impoundment of Bear Wallow Creek so it can be considered Bear Wallow Pond. I have been there in both summer, when the shoreline wildflowers are riotous, and in fall when the changing leaves are breathtaking. If you camp here, you can kayak or fish on the pond, go mountain biking on the network of state forest roads that are all part of the Pharsalia Woods Game Refuge, or access the Finger Lakes Trail or Canasawacta Creek Trail (see website for this listing for map of the refuge and more info at https://cnyhiking.com/FLT-PharsaliaWMA.htm)

    You can get to the site from state highway 23 via the Benedict Hill Rd, or from the hamlet of Beaver Meadow going south and west of Cole Hill via Mud Lane. A peaceful pretty wooded spot not far from either Norwich or South Otselic for an easy overnight or weekend. I give it 4 stars not for amenities but for being an idyllic example of a dispersed primitive site

  • Janet R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Glimmerglass State Park Campground
    Jun. 11, 2024

    Glimmerglass State Park Campground

    It glimmers like glass! The lake and more

    Both the Glimmerglass State Park and the Glimmerglass Festival Opera House list their location as Cooperstown, but in actuality the Park is 8 miles outside of Cooperstown on the northeast side of Otsego Lake, with the Opera House nearby on the northwest corner of the lake nearby. If you are going to visit one, you should also visit the other! In fact the park is an ideal spot to stay if you are wanting to take in any of the Glimmerglass music or theater productions which have quite a professional lineup in the summer season. If staying at the park you will also enjoy the amazing beach and waterfront on Otsego Lake, and great kayaking on the lake as well as the stream flowing into it. You can also hike, ot take a day trip into Cooperstown, especially for museums and all things baseball.

    The camping opportunities give you three options: the main campground by the park office, which is wooded and shady and has electric hookups as needed, and is close to the beach, but you will have a lot of neighbors. If you want a quiet tenting experience, choose the Beaver Pond primitive tenting campground! This offers a small number of large, well spaced and private tent only sites set back in the woods by a beautiful pond and by the Beaver Hiking trail. Very peaceful with more solitude than the main campground, but a longer walk to the beach. The third and newest option, the Travis Field campsites, reminds me of an overflow parking area at an outdoor festival, unfortunately just a bunch of basic tent campsites plunked in an open grassy field located in between the beach and the Beaver Pond sites. I am guessing the park has greater demand for campsites than the original campground offers, so they put these spots up in an open field, and maybe folks would rather have these sites than nothing if they want a week at the lake, but they would not be a first choice unless perhaps you have a group that wants to gather together and take a block of these sites. I didnt check out the cabins, but there are some, which might be especially good if you want to come in the winter as the park is open year round

  • Janet R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park — Betty & Wilbur Davis State Park
    Jun. 11, 2024

    Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park — Betty & Wilbur Davis State Park

    Hidden gem for summer glamping or winter cross country ski getaway

    This is a small hidden gem of a state park where the only camping available is in camper cabins—and pretty amazing glamping for camper cabins! Although there may be times when there may be people and groups around for day use, the small number of cabins and they way they are spread out will make you feel like you are at your own private retreat. The cabins are beautifully built with lovely settings, and well appointed though you need to bring your own linens. There are a couple of ponds for fishing, but if you want to swim you need to go over to nearby Otsego Lake. The trails wind through mature forest, and you can cross country ski here in winter—in fact, reserve one of the winterized cabins and come for a long weekend of cozy cabin time and quiet time outdoors on the winter trails. There is a beautiful picnic pavilion and playground, so kid friendly. Unfortunately, pets can come for day use but cant stay in the cabins. Reservations must be made in advance for the cabins, and you can be sure they will be filled on special event weekends in nearby Cooperstown, especially for events at the Baseball Hall of Fame or the Farmers Living History Museum. . The park is far enough on the outskirts of town to be away from crowds and noise, but close enough to run to town for activities, get supplies or check out unique cafes and bakeries

  • Janet R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Butternut Hill RV Campground
    Jun. 9, 2024

    Butternut Hill RV Campground

    Choose Butternut Hill for special local events!

    This 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!

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Betty Brook Camp
    Mar. 24, 2024

    Betty Brook Camp

    One of my favorite

    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. There is a couple of spots



Guide to Richfield Springs

Camping near Richfield Springs, New York, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a peaceful getaway or an adventure-filled weekend, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do

  • Explore the outdoors: Many campers enjoy the hiking trails and water activities available nearby. One reviewer at Glimmerglass State Park Campground mentioned, "You can also hike, or take a day trip into Cooperstown, especially for museums and all things baseball."
  • Visit local attractions: The area is rich in history and culture. A visitor at Herkimer Diamond Mine KOA noted, "From Erie Canal cruising to tubing down the West Canada to mining for Herkimer Diamonds, there are plenty of things to see and do."
  • Enjoy water activities: Campers can take advantage of the lakes for swimming, kayaking, and fishing. A review from Delta Lake State Park Campground highlighted, "The campground is dog friendly, in certain areas, with proof of rabies vaccination, of course."

What campers like

  • Clean facilities: Many campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A reviewer at Max V Shaul State Park said, "Great campsite, cleanest facilities ever!"
  • Friendly staff: Campers often mention the helpfulness of the staff. One visitor at The Villages RV Park at Turning Stone shared, "Very pleasant and knowledgeable staff, well maintained and pleasantly arranged spaces."
  • Spacious sites: Campers enjoy having room to spread out. A review from Gilbert Lake State Park Campground noted, "There’s 30 and 50 amp hookups. There’s a disc golf course, many pavilions, a decent beach with concessions."

What you should know

  • Busy during peak season: Some campgrounds can get crowded, especially on weekends. A visitor at Delta Lake State Park Campground mentioned, "This campground got a 3/5 mainly because quiet hours are not enforced."
  • Limited amenities at some sites: Not all campgrounds have full hookups. A reviewer at Caroga Lake pointed out, "There are no sites with electric."
  • Wildlife encounters: Be prepared for wildlife, especially if you're camping near water. One camper at Crystal Grove Diamond Mine & Campground noted, "Expect mosquitoes and the occasional visit from wildlife."

Tips for camping with families

  • Choose family-friendly campgrounds: Look for places with activities for kids. A review from Herkimer Diamond Mine KOA stated, "There is plenty to do for camping families and couples that enjoy a peaceful evening."
  • Bring outdoor games: Having games on hand can keep kids entertained. A visitor at Glimmerglass State Park Campground mentioned, "The camping opportunities give you three options... If you want a quiet tenting experience, choose the Beaver Pond primitive tenting campground!"
  • Plan for meals: Make sure to pack easy-to-cook meals. A camper at Cooperstown KOA suggested, "The owners did a great job in keeping safety plan in place yet allowing campers to enjoy the beautiful campground."

Tips from RVers

  • Check site sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A reviewer at The Villages RV Park at Turning Stone said, "The sites were level and great size with nice spacing in between."
  • Use local resources: Stock up on supplies before heading to the campground. A visitor at Delta Lake State Park Campground noted, "There is a store just outside the entrance that sells ice, wood, groceries."
  • Be mindful of your neighbors: Respect quiet hours to ensure everyone has a good time. A camper at Max V Shaul State Park mentioned, "The bath house is clean and modern."

Camping near Richfield Springs, New York, has something for everyone, whether you're a family looking for fun or an RVer seeking a peaceful retreat.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What camping is available near Richfield Springs, NY?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Richfield Springs, NY offers a wide range of camping options, with 131 campgrounds and RV parks near Richfield Springs, NY and 16 free dispersed camping spots.

  • Which is the most popular campground near Richfield Springs, NY?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Richfield Springs, NY is Glimmerglass State Park Campground with a 4.8-star rating from 20 reviews.

  • Where can I find free dispersed camping near Richfield Springs, NY?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 16 free dispersed camping spots near Richfield Springs, NY.

  • What parks are near Richfield Springs, NY?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 15 parks near Richfield Springs, NY that allow camping, notably Blue Mountain Lake and Upper Delaware National Scenic and Recreation River.