Top Tent Camping near Stamford, NY

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Best Tent Sites Near Stamford, NY (34)

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    1. Alder lake

    7 Reviews
    25 Photos
    303 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Dispersed
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    2. Giant Ledge Primitive Camp

    6 Reviews
    24 Photos
    280 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Dispersed
    • Firewood Available
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    3. Bear Spring Mountain - DEC

    7 Reviews
    22 Photos
    33 Saves
    • Pets
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
    • Showers
    • Drinking Water
    Camper-submitted photo from BETTY and WILBUR DAVIS STATE PARK
    Camper-submitted photo from BETTY and WILBUR DAVIS STATE PARK
    Camper-submitted photo from BETTY and WILBUR DAVIS STATE PARK
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    5. Grandpa's Back 40 Glamping

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    As the name suggests, we are located on 40 acres of beauty! Your off-the-grid 20 ft. diameter glamping tent is set up near a small beaver pond at about the midpoint of our property. There is another large and deep pond that you may use our fishing boat or paddle boat on. Or fish from shore! There is an abundance of birds, frogs (they will serenade you), deer, heron, ducks, bald eagles and fireflies!

    Battery or solar lights are provided. A rechargeable light/outlet combo is also provided. This can be used for cell phone charging, the lamp, the fan, etc. It can be recharged in your vehicle if needed. The toilet and shower are rustic - compostable toilet and solar shower. Should you feel the need for a "real" shower there is a wonderful facility in Cooperstown called the Clark SportCenter. Not only is it a state-of-the-art gymnasium, but you may also get a day pass and enjoy a nice sauna and shower.

    Should you wish to have electricity we do have a generator that you may use, you will just have to purchase the gas for it. Be aware it will change the peacefulness of the spot. We have a portable Air Condition unit should you need it.

    We do have cell phone service, but Wifi is not available. We provide you with 5 gallons of water to be used for cooking and cleaning dishes. It is ok to drink too, but you may want to bring bottled water or containers. We have great well water and there is an outside spigot next to the well house where you have access to as much water as you need.

    Real dishes, pots and pans, utensils, some seasonings, a cooler, camp coffee maker, wine glasses, corkscrew, matches, firestarter, soap, dish soap, and probably a few things I missed, are all provided for you. You basically need yourself, your clothing and your food to cook.

    The yurt (bell) tent is located near the old train tracks. The Rail Explorers have pedal cart excursions that go out several times a day. Check out thier site. If you choose to take this excursion you will get 10% off when you use a code I will give you. On Saturday evening there is a Blues/Music Train that leaves from Milford at about 7 pm and goes all the way to Cooperstown for a 3 hour evening of music and fun. You get to hear and see it go by unless you decide to take the ride. It is fun!

    The fall is the best time to visit! Crisp mornings, beautiful nights for campfires, changing of the leaves, less traffic in the area.

    In the 1800's it was a celery farm, later a sheep farm. It has been in our family since the 1950's. We have enjoyed the serenity and beauty for years and are happy to share it with others. Your site is currently the only one of two on the property, so if you want privacy, this is it! The two sites are not next to each other

    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Tent Cabin
    • Glamping

    $125 - $145 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from The Peekamoose Valley
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    6. The Peekamoose Valley

    6 Reviews
    21 Photos
    227 Saves
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    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
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    7. Upper Esopus Creekside Camp

    1 Review
    23 Photos
    23 Saves

    Camp on the Esopus Creek in the Big Indian-Oliverea Valley surrounded by seven 3500' Catskill High Peaks including Slide Mountain, the tallest in the Catskills.

    Our PRIVATE camp (no other campers) is situated on 100 acres of land in the middle of the Catskill State Park. We are the closest private Dyrt site to Slide Mountain, the Catskills tallest peak at 4180 feet. A perfect base camp for some of the best hiking in the Catskills, the site is bordered by Forever Wild Forest and is minutes from the trailheads to Balsam, Giant Ledge, Panther, Big Indian, Slide Mountain and dozens more peaks within 30 minutes or so away.

    You can walk to a swimming hole on a winding path through a wildflower meadow blazed with rock cairns along a half mile of private waterfront. Try your luck at catching some wild Brook Trout on the world famous Esopus Creek!

    Our drive up camp has a 4-6 person prospector type tent, a 10X12 covered tent platform, several individual tent sites with private fire rings, as well as a bunkhouse and a leanto for day use. The camp table and cook pit are covered from the elements. The main tent includes a wood burning stove, folding card table and seating for 4 and bunk bed with 4" thick self-inflating Therm-a-rest MondoKing 3D XXL Queen sized insulated mats for luxurious comfort.

    Open Network WiFi (no UN/PW needed) is available at the Campkeeper home a short woods walk away. Seasoned bundled 16" firewood is available by honor box cash payment on Brown rd across the camp entry road.

    Rules:

    'Almost' anything goes. Learn about 'pack-in pack-out/leave no trace camping' and the 'leave nothing but footprints, take nothing but pictures' motto. Due to local laws, no music or noise louder than 60 decibels is allowed which is about as loud as conversation with 20 people in a restaurant, an office of 20 people speaking or being on the phone, background music typically heard in restaurants and public spaces, an air conditioning unit at 100 feet. Our site is to be best enjoyed for the sounds that do exist naturally, the many birds singing their song, the babbling Esopus Creek, the rustling leaves on the trees. Ask questions, I will always answer anything about camping and am thrilled to share my knowledge.

    Extras:

    -Arrive to a dry campfire stack mini bonfire for your evening's entertainment. Full of dry kindle and fire starter, just light it and enjoy! The stack will be made of about 20 pieces built up teepee style and will be covered from the elements. If you will be camping for more than one night, please specify how many or which night(s) you would like the fire setup for . Dry campfire stack is $25.00

    -I have several tents available including a large 5 person Eureka! Copper Canyon tent for $15.00, and 4 two person backpacking tents (Eureka! Timberline, Eureka! Prism, 2 Gazelle tents, and Moss Starlet tent) for $10.00 each.

    -I have 4 comfortable 2" thick Therm-a-rest Camprest foam and air mattresses for $8.00 each.

    Inquire about the extras when you book the site. Extras can be paid for in cash after you arrive.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Glamping

    $130 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Slide Mountain Wilderness Roadside Campsite
    Camper-submitted photo from Slide Mountain Wilderness Roadside Campsite
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    9. Getaway Catskill Campground - New York

    1 Review
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    32 Saves

    Getaway Campgrounds offers a modern, immersive outdoor experience for today’s camper. Each campsite is built for comfort, with clean and modern amenities designed to help you soak in your surroundings.

    Our campsites are about 200 square feet with approximately 10’ by 10’ of space for a tent. Each campsite is surrounded by nature and offers a secluded, covered structure complete with a picnic table, hammock, fire pit, and Adirondack chairs.

    You’ll also have a kitchenette fit for cooking with a propane burner (plus propane canister), and essentials including oil, salt + pepper, dishware, cutlery, and non-perishable provisions for purchase.

    Plus, private bathroom suites (hot shower, toilet, and sink) are nearby.

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

    $79 - $119 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Artisan Hill Farm & Studio
    Camper-submitted photo from Artisan Hill Farm & Studio
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    10. Artisan Hill Farm & Studio

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    Come spend the night(s) under a crystal-clear sky, nestled between a babbling creek and mirror-still pond at a working farm. Your Coggins-negative horses are welcome with current certificate, as we are located along the Catskill Scenic Trail and look forward to hosting others with a passion for trail riding. Ducks, geese and chickens free-range on the property, and a sweet donkey will likely bray to greet you. Enjoy our mixed-dozen eggs for breakfast and take some with you. The water source at the farm is from the same natural spring since 1890, and we encourage our guests to fill bottles with delicious mountain water, UV-filtered to guarantee purity.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents

    $20 - $40 / night

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Recent Tent Reviews In Stamford

395 Reviews of 34 Stamford Campgrounds


  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Eric L.
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    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.

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Allaben Campground
    Sep. 2, 2024

    Allaben Campground

    Close to town, but private

    Park on side of road, campfire located down slope. Very little traffic. Felt safe.

  • Drew H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Allaben Campground
    Aug. 27, 2024

    Allaben Campground

    Nothing too special but got the job done

    A great free spot for dispersed camping tucked right off the road. Had a fire pit and picnic table

  • Michael G.
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    Aug. 18, 2024

    Mongaup Pond

    Great Catskill Campgroud

    Really enjoyed our 2nd stay at Mongaup and will return. Good, private sites and a great pond. Facilities were clean and staff was very helpful and friendly.

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    Aug. 11, 2024

    Phoenicia Black Bear Campground

    Upstate fun!

    Blackbear is such a fun spot. Always a good time, clean, and the perfect weekend away. This spot is only 40 minutes from my regular 9-5 and it feels like it’s in another world. When you wake up, look up at the black bears in the trees and enjoy the water!!

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    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.

  • Kipa S.
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    Jun. 20, 2024

    Little Pond - DEC

    Thank you

    Nice quiet campgrounds close to the Beaver kill and great service staff was supper friendly and helpful

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

    Glimmerglass State Park

    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
    Jun. 11, 2024

    BETTY and 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

  • michael A.
    Camper-submitted photo from Brookside Campground
    Jun. 9, 2024

    Brookside Campground

    Great experience

    I went last year with my kids they loved the arcade small but it's a camp ground the playground area was nice. We use tents and got a bad storm the owner called and let up bunk in the arcade for the night since she was worried. They have animals the kids can go check out. The pool is nice and they offer fun activists for the kids as well honestly try it out.

  • Inez W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Thousand Trails Rondout Valley
    May. 22, 2024

    Thousand Trails Rondout Valley

    My first TT stay and it's better than expcted

    This was my first stay at any TT campground and I wasn't sure what to expect with this campground as the reviews are so mixed. While I don't have other TT campgrounds to compare this to, I do have a lot of experience in state parks and private campgrounds. If you are looking for an RV resort-type place, this isn't it. If you are looking for a CAMPground, this is a wonderful place! The grounds are well-kept and the bathrooms are clean. Th campground itself is pretty quiet, although there is some noise by the playground. Once school is out, I'm sure it will be busier.

    The only problem I had was that my Starlink didn't work at the first site (372 - full hookup) but they let me choose another site (435 - no sewer) and I was happy as a clam. Oh yea, the sewer connection in 372 ran uphill for me, but my pipe sits very low.

  • Terry H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Mountaindale Park
    May. 11, 2024

    Mountaindale Park

    No longer offer camping (also true for Morningside Park)

    I just spoke with someone at the Town of Fallsburg Parks Department. He said they no longer offer camping at Mountainside or Morningside Parks.

  • R
    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

  • Nicole S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Whip O Will Campsites
    Mar. 13, 2024

    Whip O Will Campsites

    Rainy Rain Rain 🌧

    The campground was so huge the grounds were so nice. It had a little arcade, a nice lake, and playground. We like the surrounding area, the mountains and hikes are awesome but we went during October when it was cold and would love to come back when it's warmer so we can actually see what's going on there. People were very nice when we interacted with them.



Guide to Stamford

Camping near Stamford, NY, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and outdoor activities. Whether you're a family looking for fun or an RV enthusiast seeking adventure, there’s something for everyone in this scenic area.

What to do

  • Hiking: Explore the trails around North-South Lake Campground. One reviewer mentioned, "This is a hiking park... Kaaterskill Falls is an exception - short, easy trail." The area is known for its stunning views and challenging hikes.
  • Fishing: Head to Little Pond - DEC for some great fishing opportunities. A camper shared, "Close to the Beaverkill and lots of great fly fishing."
  • Swimming: Enjoy a refreshing swim at Woodland Valley Campground - DEC. One visitor said, "There’s a lake with swimming, clean bathrooms, clean, clean showers."

What campers like

  • Natural Beauty: Campers rave about the scenic views. A review for Glimmerglass State Park Campground noted, "The camping opportunities give you three options... the park is an ideal spot to stay."
  • Clean Facilities: Many appreciate the cleanliness of the campgrounds. A visitor at Kenneth L. Wilson Campground remarked, "Such a clean and well-maintained campground."
  • Friendly Staff: Campers often mention the helpfulness of the staff. One reviewer at Rip Van Winkle Campgrounds said, "The staff were friendly."

What you should know

  • Limited Cell Service: Many campgrounds, like North-South Lake Campground, have little to no cell service. A camper noted, "There is NO cell service & just forget about WiFi."
  • Bear Activity: Be cautious of wildlife, especially bears. A review from Woodland Valley Campground - DEC mentioned, "There is a lot of bear activity here, so constantly cleaning up your food is very important."
  • Reservations Recommended: Popular spots can fill up quickly. A camper at Kenneth L. Wilson Campground advised, "It can get a little busy on the weekends, so worth reserving in advance."

Tips for camping with families

  • Activities for Kids: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and organized activities. One parent at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Gardiner said, "This campground has a lot of activities and has kids of all ages galore."
  • Choose Spacious Sites: Opt for campgrounds with larger sites for more room to play. A review for Schodack Island State Park Campground mentioned, "This park has spacious campsites."
  • Plan for Quiet Time: Some campgrounds can get noisy. A visitor at Taconic State Park noted, "They are strict about noise and such."

Tips from RVers

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at Rip Van Winkle Campgrounds mentioned, "We were assured that it would fit... but we were within 2 inches or less of trees."
  • Look for Full Hookups: Many RVers prefer campgrounds with full hookups. A review for Herkimer Diamond Mine KOA stated, "We parked our camper along the river in the back and it was fabulous."
  • Be Prepared for Tight Spaces: Some campgrounds have narrow roads. A visitor at Copake Falls Area — Taconic State Park noted, "Sites are a little close together for my liking."

Camping near Stamford, NY, offers a variety of experiences, from hiking and fishing to family-friendly activities. With a bit of planning, you can enjoy the great outdoors in this beautiful region.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Stamford, NY is Alder lake with a 4.6-star rating from 7 reviews.

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