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Dog-Friendly Camping near Schenevus, NY

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    Glimmerglass State Park Campground, Crazy Acres, and Gilbert Lake State Park permit pets at designated campsites across tent, RV, and cabin accommodations. Pet owners need to keep dogs leashed when outside the camper and clean up after their pets. Bathrooms remain impeccably clean even with numerous campers and their animals. Most campgrounds near Schenevus enforce standard quiet hours between 10-11pm, which helps minimize barking disturbances. Crazy Acres Campground at Beaver Spring Lake features spacious campsites with plenty of room for pets to move around while still respecting neighboring campers, and offers full hookup sites with electric, water, and sewer connections.

    Cooperstown Beaver Valley Campground's shaded sites provide relief for pets during summer months when walking trails can become too hot for paws. Little Lake Campground offers water access where many campers exercise their dogs in the early mornings before the day heats up. Both camping areas maintain wooded walking trails around their properties where leashed pets can explore natural surroundings. Most campgrounds require proof of current rabies vaccination upon check-in. Veterinary services are available in Oneonta, approximately 15 minutes from most camping locations. Several campgrounds, including Deer Haven and Hartwick Highlands, enforce a two-pet maximum policy per site, though exceptions may be made with advance notice for responsible pet owners with well-behaved animals.

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    Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Schenevus (119)

      1. Glimmerglass State Park Campground

      4.7(21)17mi from Schenevus47 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Best of all, you can bring your pets!"

      "It is pet friendly. We stayed with our 3 small children. Enjoyed bike riding through the park. water was beautiful. Lots of waterfront access."

      from $18 - $30 / night

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      2. Crazy Acres Campground at Beaver Spring Lake

      4.6(5)5mi from SchenevusRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "This was a great campground and I am sure they do even more when social distancing is not required."

      "The tone of the place is set when you drive in (although we drove past it). Everyone, staff and campers are friendly respectful even the kids!"

      3. Gilbert Lake State Park Campground

      4.5(10)15mi from Schenevus168 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Gilbert Lake State Park is located about 11 miles north of Oneonta, New York. I have camped here for a number of summers at their Hilltop Section, never dissapointed."

      "Went on some hiking trails and swam in Gilbert Lake with my dog."

      from $21 - $156 / night

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      4. Cooperstown Beaver Valley Campground

      4.5(4)11mi from SchenevusRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "playing at the Field of Dreams and close enough to serve as your campground as you travel to visit the Baseball Hall of Fame, Herkimer Diamond Mines, area micro brewery's and even a ride to the Finger Lakes"

      5. Hartwick Highlands Campground

      4.7(3)11mi from SchenevusRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "We drove around to the three closest RV parks to Dreams Park and would definitely stay here with the team and / or on your own."

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

      5.0(1)8mi from Schenevus6 sitesTents, 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"

      from $200 / night

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      7. Cooperstown Family Campground

      3.7(3)13mi from SchenevusRVs, Tents

      "There were goats by the office, and ducks in the small lake by our site. In the evening a big flock of geese flew in, and were very noisy until they settled down."

      8. Little Lake Campground

      4.5(2)14mi from SchenevusRVs, Tents, Cabins

      9. Max V. Shaul State Park Campground

      4.8(8)21mi from Schenevus31 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Friendly staff, lots of dogs, all on leash!"

      "Watched a video on YouTube that was a walk through of each site. So peaceful. Lots of good hiking. Sinks for dishes, clean bathrooms and showers."

      from $17 - $50 / night

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      10. My Friends Place

      5.0(1)13mi from Schenevus6 sitesCabins, Glamping

      from $90 - $110 / night

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    Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Schenevus, NY

    460 Reviews of 119 Schenevus Campgrounds


    • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
      May. 24, 2020

      Cooperstown KOA

      Nice Park

      This park is located approximately 12.5 miles from downtown Cooperstown and is set in the quiet rural countryside of New York. The mature trees make for beautiful scenery in the fall. There is a mix of sites varying from tent, RV, rental trailers, and camping cabins/cottages/lodges bringing the total number of sites to 120. Back-in and pull-thru sites are available. Site types include full hookup, water and electric, and no hookup with prices varying depending upon site. You can choose between 30/20 or 50 amp electric service. Interior roads are gravel and some site pads are gravel while others are grass. 

      The park is nicely terraced and all the sites are level. Patios were a grassy/dirt area with a picnic table and fire pit. Our site (#41) was a pull-thru but there was no way we could drive our 45’ motorhome forward out of the site because of a large tree and narrow roads. So we ended up having to back out. The free wifi worked well as did our Verizon 4G phone and hotspot. We picked up a dozen or so television channels with our antenna. The park does have a fair amount of trees that would interfere with roof-mounted satellite dishes so you would have to pick your site carefully. But, there are some 30 amp and no hook-up sites that are clear. This is a typical KOA with lots of amenities including a swimming pool(which was closed for the season when we were there), a playground, volleyball court, basketball court, jump house, pavilion, recreation room, bicycle rental, and horseshoes. Showers, restrooms and laundry are also present and clean. There is a propane filling station. While there is no fenced-in dog park there is a pet walking area. The surrounding area is pretty rural and the closest town (Richfield Springs– which is very small) is five miles away and where you will find restaurants, gas station, grocery store, and more. A few miles from the park is a creamery that has a café. 

      Approximately five miles away is Glimmerglass State Park which was great for hiking and kayaking Otsego Lake. There is a also a historic house at the park that you can tour and the country’s oldest covered bridge. Cooperstown is a little over twelve miles away from the park but well worth a trip. Not only is Cooperstown home to the National Baseball Hall of Fame but it is a charming downtown well worth exploring. Other nearby attractions include The Farmers Museum, Fenimore Art Museum, Hero’s of Baseball Wax Museum, Glimmerglass Opera, and Cooperstown Brewing Company.

    • Kirstin T.
      Sep. 14, 2017

      Catskill/Kenneth L Wilson Campground

      Lots of fun

      The campsite was great. Big and going after Labor Day means there was tons of space. Well priced. We did have neighbors that had a trailer and used their generator early in the morning and late at night. Beside that it was fantastic. We had planned on driving to hiking but there was so much to do around the camp site we just walked around and did the hiking near by. The dog park is wonderful. Our dog loved it.

    • H
      Jul. 9, 2026

      Tall Pines Campground & Canoeing

      Sweetest Campground Around

      This was the sweetest campground around!! They deliver fire wood right to your site along with anything else you need. Free delivery of amazing pizza on Friday nights(delivered by a 1969 pink beetle!!). There is a giant river, a dog park and the camp ground is close to town, but far enough away so that you still feel like your camping! Amazing bathroom/shower facilities and a clean swimming pool:)

    • Sue C.
      Jul. 17, 2021

      Cooperstown K O A Campgrounds

      Great place

      This is our 2nd time here and may come back again. Great variety of things to do and they have a pool and Great kids area. Also have a dog park

    • D
      Oct. 4, 2021

      Catskill/Kenneth L Wilson Campground

      Big Widely Spaced Sites

      Lots of room in many sites for my 24 ft RV and 30 ft trailer. Big meadow in middle with new full playground set.

      Dry camping but water available and a sewer dump. Gotta haul your own trash.

      Two ponds to play in and a fenced dog park.

      Some nice hiking in the park.

    • T
      Sep. 19, 2022

      Catskill/Kenneth L Wilson Campground

      Nice stay and very friendly staff

      Such a clean and well maintained campground. Staff were so nice and friendly. Only one shower area that was a bit of a trek from our site, a bike would have been nice to get around. We had to move our tent as we had set it back too far and was not on the site pad and park ranger Brian who was very lovely came and asked us to move it and we had a nice chat. Lovely big dog park. There are some nice little walks and small hikes on the ground with a lake that you can rent kayaks or canoes. Close to Woodstock which is a cute town. Our site was a little exposed but the sites either side of us were closed for restoration thankfully. There are some more secluded and set back sites too though.

    • Cynthia K.
      Aug. 29, 2024

      North-South Lake Campground

      New York

      We were on a 5 state East Coast camping trip. Our first campground was in New York Aug 8th. Unfortunately, Debbie was socking New York hard. North South Lake Campground in the Catskills was our camping home. Thursday & Friday it was Neverending rain & wind. Saturday was the nice day.

      North South Lake has no electricity. The sites are almost all beautiful, tucked in under shady trees. Not a good way to try out our solar panel! Some are by a stream. A few are by the lake. This is a tent campers paradise. New York tent campers are hard core camping during Tropical Storm Debbie!

       There are 7 loops. We were in loop 2. Site 85. There are some sites with an incline down to the site. That might give some rvs trouble. It did for us & I had to be driven out of the campground to call 911. Thank you Mary!! It all ended well & we got a different site.

       There are bears that visit the campground & one came one of the nights & visited our camping neighbor's site. They showed us a picture- it was a large black bear. 

      Generators are allowed for 5 hours & they tell you when you can use them. 

      The bathrooms/showers are state park clean- which means not very.

       There is NO cell service & just forget about WiFi. You are unplugged.

      This is a hiking park & for this middle aged overweight flatlander they are pretty strenuous. Kaaterskill Falls is an exception - short, easy trail, but the parking fills up quickly. Then they close it! You'll have to take a shuttle to get in.

      The trail to the Mountain House Site is also pretty easy, with more of an incline.

      There's 2 nice lakes with beaches. 

      The Catskills are very scenic& we enjoyed our time there!

    • Deborah W.
      Oct. 2, 2021

      Unadilla KOA

      Affordable KOA

      A bit off the beaten path for a KOA, but nearly sold out in early October nonetheless. Sites range from typical large rig to dispersed tents next to a creek. The tent sites with electric like the one we took used 240v 50A plugs, so we had to borrow a converter plug form the office for our 120v equipment. Only one bath house and it’s a bit dated. Very pet friendly including a dog play pen. Pool looked nice and was still open in early October.

    • Kristen B.
      Sep. 13, 2016

      Catskill/Kenneth L Wilson Campground

      Nestled in The Catskills

      This campground is nestled in the Catskills, New York, with easy access to New Jersey and Connecticut. With large campsites and most surrounded by trees, you will find just the right mix of privacy and community depending upon what you are looking for. Although the showers aren't top notch, they do have them and a great recycling center for all of your garbage. If hiking is what you enjoy, they have nearly 4 miles of trails within the campground and surrounding areas that circle two nearby ponds and their day use area. If you are looking for something offsite, don't miss the Giant Ledge hike, a 30 min drive and about a 3 mile out and back hike to Giant Ledge for amazing views overlooking the entire area. Head out to watch the sunrise one morning with awesome views looking east. When you need a break from cooking, don't miss the nearby Phoenicia Diner for some great breakfast and coffee! All of the Park Rangers are very helpful and will provide recommendations and maps, just ask!


    Guide to Schenevus

    Camping spots in Schenevus, New York sit at elevations between 1,200-1,600 feet in the rolling hills of Otsego County. The area experiences warm summers with temperatures averaging 75-80°F during peak camping season and cooler evenings dropping to the 50s. Winter camping options are limited with most facilities closing after Columbus Day weekend due to snowfall potential.

    What to do

    Trail exploration around Gilbert Lake State Park: The park features several miles of hiking trails circling the lake and through wooded areas. As reviewer W L. notes, "An easy hike to a nearby lake was very pretty. Lots of wildlife, coyotes howling in the distance at night and plenty of deer."

    Baseball-themed vacations: Cooperstown Family Campground offers excellent proximity to Cooperstown's baseball attractions. According to reviewer Jennifer H., "We had a big grass baseball field almost all to ourselves... You feel like you're in the middle of nowhere. Tons of trees and wide open space."

    Swimming options: Several campgrounds offer water activities beyond just fishing. At Glimmerglass State Park Campground, reviewer Erin G. shares, "The views at glimmerglass are wonderful. I have brought my dog swimming and hiking several times. The beach is great and well kept."

    What campers like

    Spacious campsites: Many campgrounds provide generous spacing between sites. At Crazy Acres Campground at Beaver Spring Lake, Robert M. notes it's a "Great family campground... plenty of activities, a big lake to fish in and a pool to relax by."

    Clean facilities: Campgrounds in the area maintain high cleanliness standards. Wilson W. reports, "Very nice place with super owners. Very clean bathrooms and showers. My site had 30 amp electric (also 2 extension cord outlets in the box) and water."

    Quiet atmosphere: Most camping areas enforce quiet hours effectively. Kelly J. at Crazy Acres observed, "I was very impressed that even though our neighbors were loud, they all respected quiet time at 11pm (because it was a holiday)."

    What you should know

    Seasonal limitations: Most campgrounds near Schenevus operate from mid-May through early October. Little Lake Campground offers a quieter experience than many alternatives, with Benjamin C. noting it's "one of the quietest we've ever stayed at, both at night and in the morning."

    Cell service variability: Connection quality varies significantly between campgrounds. At Gilbert Lake State Park, reviewer W L. mentioned, "We had better than average cell phone service near/in the cabin with AT&T."

    Water quality issues: Some lakes in the region have seasonal concerns. Janet R. points out that at Gilbert Lake, "a major problem at this park is the recent development of a toxic algae problem in the lake... swimming and fishing in Gilbert Lake are now prohibited."

    Tips for camping with families

    Playground access: Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park provides excellent facilities for children. Janet R. describes it as having "a beautiful picnic pavilion and playground, so kid friendly."

    Activities during rainy days: Several campgrounds offer indoor recreation options. At Cooperstown Family Campground, Jennifer H. mentions they have "12 or so arcade machines in a cute barn they'll open up for you when you want to play."

    Pet friendly camping near Schenevus, New York: Most campgrounds welcome pets with reasonable restrictions. Carrie J. from Gilbert Lake State Park noted, "Awesome beach camping experience. It's a beautiful campground and the campsites are pretty secluded. Best of all, you can bring your pets!"

    Tips from RVers

    Hookup positioning: Site layouts vary between campgrounds. At Deer Haven Campground and Cabins, Jen B. observed that their site had "convenient WSE hookup right at site" but also noted some access challenges can occur at other campsites.

    Site surface considerations: Some campgrounds have primarily grass sites which can be problematic in wet weather. Joel R. from Cooperstown Family Campground mentioned, "Our site was all grass, which was fine, but would be a problem if it was raining."

    Driving access: Several campgrounds have narrow roads that limit larger RVs. Rob L. from Gilbert Lake State Park advises, "You can fill your water tank at the dump station as there are no water hookups. There is plenty of places to get water to wash dishes or whatever you need."

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