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Best Tent Camping near Springville, NY

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Tent campers visiting Springville, New York can choose from several established campgrounds within a 30-mile radius. Streamside Eriegrove offers walk-in tent sites with picnic tables and fire rings in a natural setting. Dream Lake Campground, located in Warsaw about 20 miles north of Springville, provides tent sites with more amenities including drinking water, trash disposal, and shower facilities from May through October.

Most tent sites in the Springville area feature flat, natural surfaces with minimal site preparation. Firefly Acres maintains three primitive tent sites with limited facilities, making it suitable for those seeking a more rustic camping experience. Access varies significantly between campgrounds—while Dream Lake accommodates drive-up tent camping, other locations like Streamside Eriegrove also offer hike-in options requiring campers to carry gear a short distance. According to one visitor, "Absolutely perfect! Will become your go-to campsite!" Fire restrictions apply at some locations, and campers should confirm pet policies before arrival as most sites permit pets with proper restraints.

Tent campers at these locations benefit from the relatively uncrowded atmosphere compared to larger facilities. The region features a mix of wooded and open sites, with varying levels of privacy between camping locations. Many campsites serve as excellent basebamps for day hiking in nearby Allegany State Park and surrounding natural areas. A review mentioned that grounds at Riverside Park Campground were "well kept" with sites that "exceeded expectations." During peak summer season, reservations are recommended for established campgrounds, particularly on weekends. Backcountry and more primitive tent setups typically provide greater solitude, with campers often reporting fewer neighbors and quieter evenings even during busy periods.

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  • Bill G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 26, 2020

    Willow Bay Recreation Area

    Quiet nights, Easy days

    Willow bay campground is run by the National Forest Service. The reservable lots are wide and numerous for a out of the way sight. The campground services tent sites, RV sites as well as small cabins with electricity. There is a central bathhouse near the oak loop. Closer to the boat ramp sites- most of which are tent ready, there are vault toilets. These sites are less than a mile from the North Country Trail. Other, smaller trails are here as well. The New York State lone is less than five miles away- providing access to Allegheny State Park. The closest town of note is Bradford, which is about 18 miles away. It has all you need to get your necessities. The cabins were small- one twin bed and a set of single bunks. You need to bring your own sheets. There is a small heater imbedded in the wall. It keeps things from getting too cold, as it was when I was there. Fire ring and picnic table provided. Charcoal grill as well. The only problem I had was with the wildlife. A mouse or something kep crawling in the space between the roof and ceiling. There is no cel service here, and you shouldn’t need it either. Places to visit are too numerous to mention, but I will give a shout out to the zippo case museum, absolutely a must.

  • Mary S.
    Sep. 24, 2018

    Quaker Area — Allegany State Park State Park

    This is a great vacation area.....spend a week!

    Did you know this is NY's largest state campground? We stopped here on a rainy night, but what we saw convinced me we need to return. I know this campground is a vacation destination for families in western NY.

    Cain Hollow is in the Quaker Run area which includes Quaker Lake. There is another campground in the Red House Area, and there are also lots of cabins. This is definitely a 4 seasons park - hiking, biking, swimming, fishing, snowmobiling, cross country skiing....

    I was able to take photos of a few sites the next morning. You can see that sites are private and you're definitely in the woods. There are food storage boxes at all campsites because you're in bear country.

  • Jess W.
    Aug. 19, 2018

    Letchworth State Park Campground

    Amazing state park, crappy campground

    The state park is breathtaking. The campground is horrendous. The restrooms were disgusting. The site barely fit our one tent (8man Coleman) even though it was advertised as a two tent site. The camp fire ring had no solid base- it just sat on the grass and fires would not stay lit. The quiet hours were not enforced. Yelling and loud music kept us up until ridiculous hours. I would not rate this as family friendly.

  • Travis S.
    Jun. 30, 2020

    Dewdrop

    Spacious

    Campsite layouts are non traditional with large driveways and often times the tables and fire rings are below the driveway.  With this layout you get more privacy with very few sites having and overlapping with other sites. 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. 

    Bathrooms and shower house was below the standards of many of PA State Parks which we regard as the benchmark for campgrounds at reasonable prices. 

    Boating and biking all accessible from the grounds. No need to drive to the trails at Jakes Rocks.

  • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 28, 2023

    Evangola State Park Campground

    Great campground

    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. There are potable water spigots throughout the campground, where you awkwardly pull over to the side of the road and fill your tank. Sites are pretty much wide open, with zero separation between you and your neighbor. Most are out in direct sun but the ones along the edge have some tree cover and shade. 

    There are yurts here as well, and a playground, and a huge disc golf course. You can walk to the beach from the campground (dogs aren’t allowed on the beach). The nature center is right in the campground, by the basketball and tennis courts. 

    Showers were dirty and buggy, but they’re free and you can actually choose your own water temperature. NY State campgrounds require proof of rabies vaccinations for your dogs.

     Good cell reception for Verizon, ATT wasn’t great but the cell booster helped. Trash bins, but no recycling. Beautiful sunset on the lake.

  • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 28, 2023

    Evangola State Park Campground

    Great campground

     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. There are potable water spigots throughout the campground, where you awkwardly pull over to the side of the road and fill your tank. 

    Sites are pretty much wide open, with zero separation between you and your neighbor. Most are out in direct sun but the ones along the edge have some tree cover and shade. 

    There are yurts here as well, and a playground, and a huge disc golf course. You can walk to the beach from the campground (dogs aren’t allowed on the beach). The nature center is right in the campground, by the basketball and tennis courts. Showers were dirty and buggy, but they’re free and you can actually choose your own water temperature. 

    NY State campgrounds require proof of rabies vaccinations for your dogs. Good cell reception for Verizon, ATT wasn’t great but the cell booster helped. Trash bins, but no recycling. Beautiful sunset on the lake.

  • Dan N.
    Jul. 18, 2016

    Kanakadea Park - Almond Lake

    Lake right off rt 86

    This is a park with a lake. In the green rolling hills of the Finger Lakes. Grassy open fields are nice but not private. Used the basic tent setup. Clean, grounds kept up nice, simple, no water. Lots of state lands and water nearby. Deer by the tent in the morning. Great stopover or base camp, not much to do right on site.

  • Michael B.
    Sep. 3, 2020

    Stony Brook State Park Campground

    Beautiful park. Too bad we missed the pool.

    Had a great time at Stony Brook State Park this week! The campground side doesn't open until around 11 we were told, and we reached at 8am, so we started at the North (day-use) side, parked there, hiked, ate, and eventually drove back to the other side, checked in, and set up camp. 😁 It was a very nice time. Due to the COVID-19 regulations, masks need to be worn in the bathhouse (except when brushing teeth or showering). Was a good, quiet, fun time, with a few other families nearby. The only negatives: *According to their website, the natural pool would be open the day we went. It was not. ☹️ *No alcohol permitted in the whole campgrounds. Fine for us, but annoying for many. From the trash in the bathhouse, looks like some were anyways. *No "camp store" - so if you forgot an essential item, you've got to go out from the park. Positive part: town is only 8 minutes away via car. Also, we got GREAT and easy burning from the people selling wood for $5/bundle just outside the campground entrance.

    All in all, a GREAT time! We all enjoyed it!

  • Ian B.
    Aug. 21, 2023

    Morrison Campground

    Good hike for my young sons

    Been here a few times. Took my oldest so, 7 years old, on his first backpacking trip. It was hard for him but persevered. Camp grounds are well dispersed for privacy. Each with a fire ring and table. Even a vaulted toilet which we discovered on our last trip. It’s kinda hidden, you may have to search for it.

Guide to Springville

Tent camping options near Springville, New York extend beyond established campgrounds into both primitive and cabin camping opportunities within the western New York region. The area sits in the northern foothills of the Allegheny Plateau at approximately 1,400 feet elevation, where camping seasons typically run from late April through mid-October. Winter temperatures regularly drop below freezing with heavy snowfall making off-season camping uncommon except at year-round cabin facilities.

What to do

Hiking in Allegany State Park: Visitors staying at Bova Cottages can access numerous trails directly from the camping area. "The trail has been cleared since this storm and is a very enjoyable hike. Kudos to ASP staff for trail maintenance!" notes Danielle S. about the previously damaged Hemlock Hollow and Conservation Trails.

Water activities: Many campsites provide river access for fishing and kayaking. At Riverside Park Campground, campers can enjoy direct river access with a boat launch. Jesse K. shares that the campground is "Private. Quiet. River," making it ideal for water enthusiasts.

Mountain biking: The terrain around Firefly Acres offers trails specifically suited for mountain biking enthusiasts. Jake C. mentions it's "a great spot to setup camp with tons of activities nearby including trails for hiking & mountain biking."

What campers like

Cabin comfort: Modern cabin options provide alternative camping experiences during shoulder seasons. "Cabins feel rustic but are new (2014?) and modern. Had everything we needed for a weekend with extended family, almost like a hotel in what they supply. Open all year," reports Harry H. about Bova Cottages.

Family activities: Structured weekend programming is available at some campgrounds during peak season. According to Nick O., Dream Lake Campground has "Weekend activities. The snack house food is great, if you don't feel like cooking they offer a nice menu almost anyone would love."

Privacy between sites: Several campgrounds offer well-spaced sites that provide privacy from neighboring campers. Jesse K. found that at Riverside Park Campground, "The grounds were well kept. We had a full hookup site. Exceeded expectations."

What you should know

Seasonal operation: Most campgrounds in the area operate between May and October with limited off-season options. Hidden Valley Camping Area specifically runs from "April 15 to October 15," while Dream Lake Campground operates from "May 1 - Oct 25."

Varying amenity levels: Facilities range from fully-equipped to primitive. The three tent sites at Firefly Acres offer a basic camping experience with drive-in or walk-in access but no running water, toilets, or electricity.

Wildlife awareness: Bear activity requires proper food storage at some locations. Kate W. cautions about Allegany State Park: "Do not leave food out. The bears are very ambitious."

Tips for camping with families

Thunder Rocks exploration: This unique rock formation in Allegany State Park provides natural climbing opportunities for children. Emily S. recommends: "Do not miss the thunder rocks, they're really, really enjoyable."

Cabin camping for beginners: First-time campers with children may prefer cabin options that provide more weather protection. "Our family of 6 fit comfortably in one cabin when we were all small. There's beaches, guided nature trails, biking, hiking," shares Emily S. about her experience at Allegany State Park.

Family-friendly atmosphere: Some campgrounds specifically cater to families with designated play areas and organized activities. Robyn M. says Dream Lake Campground is "very family friendly lots of activities been going here 6 years now and never have had a bad time."

Tips from RVers

Electric hookup availability: Electric service varies between 30-amp and 50-amp depending on the campground. Several locations including Dream Lake offer full hookups with water and sewer connections.

Dump station access: Not all campgrounds with RV sites provide on-site dump stations. Dream Lake Campground and Hidden Valley Camping Area both offer sanitary dump stations for guests.

Site size considerations: Big rig accessibility is limited to certain campgrounds. Dream Lake Campground, Hidden Valley Camping Area, and Breezy Point Campground specifically accommodate larger RVs, while many of the best tent camping near Springville, New York locations have size restrictions that limit access for larger vehicles.

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