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Allegany State Park stands out as a premier glamping destination near Salamanca, New York, with both the Red House and Quaker areas offering upscale outdoor accommodations. The park's glamping options include cozy yurts and luxury cabins that provide a resort-style camping experience with modern comforts. At Red House Area, visitors find climate-controlled accommodations with electricity, comfortable beds, and picnic tables, all set amid stunning natural surroundings. The spacious interiors offer a welcome retreat after exploring the park's extensive trail system. A camper visiting Red House Area noted, "The cabins are perfect for cooler temperatures and cozying up beside the wood stove."
The surrounding landscape provides a wealth of recreational opportunities for glamping guests. Thunder Rocks, a collection of massive boulder formations, creates a unique climbing experience just a short drive from most glamping sites. Quaker Lake features a newly renovated beach house and sandy shoreline perfect for swimming during summer months. Red House Lake offers kayak, canoe, paddleboat, and paddleboard rentals for water enthusiasts. The park maintains well-marked hiking trails suitable for all skill levels, with some paths directly accessible from luxury accommodations. One visitor described their experience: "We stayed at site 109 and loved our time at the campground. Our site was across from the bathroom and wasn't as private as some of the others but we were rewarded with an amazing view." Winter brings opportunities for cross-country skiing and snowmobiling, making these upscale accommodations suitable for year-round glamping adventures.
"great New York state park. stayed here for 2 nights and I will be back. the park is so big I only got to do some of the hiking. very nice."
"There's also two beaches, over a dozen hiking trails, a restaurant, camp stores, a dump station, and more."
"The bathrooms were clean and cleaned frequently while we were there. We saw the ranger or park staff drive through once or twice a day and they always waved and were friendly."
"The Red House Administration building is a great central location to meet up with other camping families. Staff is super friendly & helpful."
"Arrived to a nearly empty campground. Only a few people on a weekday. No firewood on site, so bring it with ya. Really good, cold water from the well!
Little bit of Verizon coverage."
"Last time we went it was a honor system - put $ in envelope at box near entrance . Ranger might come by to check people and payment - and he/ she may not."
from $12 - $75 / night
Check Availability"There’s definitely something for everyone here; pool, splash park, hiking trails, playgrounds, & activities for all ages are just some of the things. Highly recommend!"
"This place has larger sites and a nice size lake to fish I. Along with a few other small stocked ponds. Plenty of stuff for kids to do including 2 outdoor pools and an indoor pool."
"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!"
"Very friendly staff."
"For the most part, there isn’t a bad site (although we didn’t see any of the walk up sites, and I recommend not booking a site immediately next to the bathrooms since the ones without showers are more"
"Several sites have electric but most are for boondocking. The sites closest to the GORGEOUS reservoir are all primitive. All sites are back-in."
from $20 - $130 / night
Check Availability"Pitching a tent was easy on the driveway and fairly level. Some sites had large high sided fire rings which take away from the fireside relaxation of a shorter camp chair. "
"The site was spacious and was not close to other campers giving a feeling of secludedness and alone time in nature! Could easily walk to a nearby trail and down to the lake front!"
from $20 - $100 / night
Check Availability"We stayed here three nights to ride out a heat wave and really liked it. Sites are electric only, with a dump station available at the entrance and one in the campground loop."
"We stayed here three nights to ride out a heat wave and really liked it. Sites are electric only, with a dump station available at the entrance and one in the campground loop."
from $17 - $112 / night
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ScoutChose this campground as a quick overnight before boondocking up into NY. Wish we’d planned for a longer stay. Very nice campground. It is huge, but we were passing through off season so we had it more or less to ourselves.
The bathhouse was very clean. Laundry facilities as well.
Will definitely try to stay here again!
GuideWe returned to the same campsite for 10 years while our kids were growing up. They loved all of the hikes, they loved all other places, from thunder rocks to bear caves trail.
You can go to this camp at any point in time, after Labor Day you can even get firewood delivered to your door. The box wood stoves inside to keep things thirsty, warm, even on a snowy day.
GuideThis used to be real nice but NY has let all it's park go to pot with lack of funding and no updates
TravelerNot bad at all for 20 bucks , spots with electricity cost more. Came on a week night without a reservation and was almost unable to get a spot , host was nice though! Quiet area
ScoutThe campgrounds are nice. The staff, friendly. Brought our RV so I didn’t see the bathrooms. We had a site that was “lake view” which was funny because it’s a pond. It was stocked so fishing was fun. They have a nice heated pool. My only real issue is the ridiculous two adult pool rule if you are with kids. We spent all day at the rodeo. We came back ready to swim after being in the sun all day. Of course my toddler fell asleep so I stayed with him at the campsite and my husband took our other two kids to the pool. They were able to swim for 15 mins before the other people who were at the pool took off. So it was just my husband and kids left. The lady working in the office came out and told them they had to get out because“there has to be two adults and one has to stay on deck”. Like, what?!? Seriously? That’s the stupidest rule I’ve ever heard. So he gets my very disappointed kids out of the pool and they are just hanging out pool side hoping for basically a stranger to come swim so they can swim. They waited nearly an hour before they got defeated and came back to the camper. Stupid rule. I’ve never seen any campground ever have that rule. If you are that worried about a solo parent taking care of their kids, hire a life guard. Or make that pool rule known prior to booking. My kids had life jackets on and my husband is CPR certified. Literally will never come here again because of this rule. Lame lame LAME.
ScoutRed Bridge is beautiful and VERY WELL KEPT!! Site hosts were always driving around and would stop to talk with you! Numerous bathhouses were clean, and lots of hot water.
GuideWill become your go to campsite!
LegendAlthough this is a KOA Holiday, we used it as a KOA Journey on our way to the Catskills. Not too far from the Interstate & there was no highway noise at the campground.
We arrived right at 5pm, which is when they close up, but Victoria went above & beyond & took us right to our site. Good thing, since we were at the back of a confusing layout.
There are sites in this section that have a partial view of the lake, but they looked like seasonal sites. All the sites looked well cared for. We had a pull through on Chestnut Drive. Y1
If you have kids, most of the activities they would be interested in are at the front entrance. If you don't have a golf cart, you may have to drive to the front for the pool, mini golf, basketball court & jumping pillow.
It doesn't look like they have many cabins.
There's another playground in the back that was getting used. There was supposed to be a splash pad, but I didn't see an evidence of that.
The bathroom/shower house are duel toilet/showers. Not my favorite, but we didn't have any trouble getting in.
We used the back exit on our way out, which was convenient. At least we didn't have to go back to the front entrance!
BTW, Victoria is a treasure! She's friendly & goes above& beyond for customer service. We really appreciated the time she took with us.
ScoutWhat 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!
Allegany State Park cabins and accommodations offer various options for campers near Salamanca, New York. The park spans over 65,000 acres of forested terrain in the northern foothills of the Allegheny Plateau, with elevations ranging from 1,400 to 2,300 feet. Winter temperatures regularly drop below freezing, while summer days typically reach the 70s and 80s with cooler evenings.
Hiking and exploration: Visitors to Tracy Ridge Recreation Area can access an extensive trail system. "This isn't next to the Allegheny River but you can hike to it from here. Nice simple site to enjoy nature. Pros: very large sites, very densely wooded, lovely in fall, good day hikes nearby," notes Justin S.
Boating and kayaking: The Allegheny Reservoir provides water recreation opportunities at Red Bridge Recreation Area. A camper mentioned, "You can kayak launch right from the campground. The camp isn't far from many attractions in the area. Including the kinzu skywalk which is about a 30 minute drive."
Swimming and beach activities: During summer months, campers enjoy the renovated beach areas. One visitor at Evangola State Park noted, "The lake was nice, but wear water shoes, as the rocks stick up and are sharp in spots."
Secluded campsites: Many campers appreciate the privacy at Dewdrop Recreation Area. Katie explains, "The site was spacious and was not close to other campers giving a feeling of secludedness and alone time in nature! Could easily walk to a nearby trail and down to the lake front!"
Year-round cabins: The rustic cabin options remain popular in all seasons. According to Alex B. at Quaker Area — Allegany State Park, "The cabins are awesome all year round. The park has a lot to do in the summer but a group can still have a blast in the winter."
Clean facilities: Well-maintained grounds and amenities receive consistent praise. At Red Bridge Recreation Area, a camper said, "Red Bridge was clean and quiet. The hosts were friendly and very informative. Firewood and ice were sold in the campground."
Bear safety: Bears are active in the region and proper food storage is essential. A visitor to Dewdrop Recreation Area shared, "Bears are very much a real phenomenon in this campground! A mom and two cubs ran directly through our camp while having breakfast one morning. Only 10 foot away when the mom stopped to size up our threat level."
Firewood regulations: Outside firewood may be restricted. Bobby C. noted at Quaker Area, "The park service asks you not to transport fire wood. We understand why, my problem is when you get to the park the small bundles way over priced 35$ lasted for a night. The next day we found camp wood 32"x60" rack for 15$ that lasted us 2 days."
Limited cell service: Prepare for minimal connectivity in some areas. Sarah K. observed, "There is no cell service so you really get to be away from all the hustle for a weekend."
Interactive nature programs: Educational activities enhance family trips. Kelly B. from Red House Area — Allegany State Park shared, "This is an awesome place to camp. New improvements to the park have been made the last few years! They runs daily activities you can go to and learn about different things in nature."
Kid-friendly site selection: Some locations offer better layouts for children. Verity S. mentioned, "We stayed at site 131. It was nice and clean. We were not far from the bathrooms. But this area, all of the camp sites are right in top of each other. It was great for the kids because they were able to find instant friends and ride their bikes around."
Wildlife observation: Children can experience nature up close. One camper reported, "The wild life was great, with barred owls, many ducks, and different fish species constantly popping up by the spot."
Hookup availability: Electric, water and sewer connections vary by location. Ian H. at Arrowhead Campground advises, "Nice sites but the full hookups fill up quickly in the high season. Campground is right on the river with a private boat launch."
Site leveling: Some campsites require additional preparation. A reviewer noted, "Pitching a tent was easy on the driveway and fairly level. Some sites had large high sided fire rings which take away from the fireside relaxation of a shorter camp chair."
Seasonal considerations: Weather impacts RV camping conditions throughout the year. Mark S. shared, "We have made it an immediate family tradition to stay here for Thanksgiving. This place is great for family camping. It has a nice variety of cabins along several loops. Cabins range from rustic to downright homey."
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