Best Tent Camping near Syracuse, NY

Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Syracuse, NY has a lot to offer. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in, as well as sights to see and explore. You're sure to find the perfect campground for your Syracuse camping trip.

Best Tent Sites Near Syracuse, New York (21)

    1. Spruce Pond Camping Area - Morgan Hill State Forest

    3 Reviews
    Apulia Station, NY
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (607) 753-3095

    "Toilet isn’t set up yet but will once the season opens.

    The first few campsites are the best the further down you go the worse the sites get for tent set up. Smaller tents would be best do here."

    "Although dispersed primitive camping is allowed elsewhere throughout the state forest, this is a group of ten established and well maintained primitive campsites right on Spruce Pond with fishing available"

    2. Nature Lover's Paradise

    2 Reviews
    Fabius, NY
    18 miles
    +1 (561) 503-9444

    $79 - $149 / night

    "Nature Lover's Paradise is new to the Dyrt and they have an awesome spot to share with access to a vast network of trails in upstate New York. "

    "The tent site and the 70 acres of hiking trails sound like the perfect getaway for anyone looking to reconnect with nature."

    3. Cross Lake Park Campgrounds

    1 Review
    Cato, NY
    19 miles
    +1 (315) 626-4048

    "Access to water and swimming. Nice playgrounds. We kayaked in the lake it was a lot of fun."

    4. Morgan Hill Forest—Onondaga Trailhead campground

    1 Review
    Truxton, NY
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (607) 753-3095

    "There are several basic tent spots, which are just cleared grassy areas adjacent to the trailhead parking circle; BUT in addition, there are two lovely developed campsites with parking spot right **next **"

    5. Lakeshore Grocery & Otisco Lake Campground

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    Marietta, NY
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 636-9925

    $35 - $139 / night

    6. Empire Haven Nudist Park

    1 Review
    Moravia, NY
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 497-0135

    "The campground is as quiet and peaceful as anyone would like, but the community enables campers the freedom to socialize and share meals whenever you want to reach beyond the family who came with you."

    7. Stoneys Pineville Campground

    2 Reviews
    Altmar, NY
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (315) 298-2325

    8. Pharsalia Y Pond

    1 Review
    South Plymouth, NY
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (607) 753-3095

    "This campsite is a hike in stop on the Finger Lakes Trail, but can also be accessed by a short walk-in from Elmer Jackson Rd, or by paddling in from the parking area in the west side of the pond."

    9. Bear Wallow Pond Dispersed Campsite in Pharsalia Woods

    1 Review
    South Plymouth, NY
    35 miles
    Website

    "This is a primitive undeveloped campsite, there is a clearing for tenting but no potable water or amenities of any kind."

    10. Jackson Pond Tent Sites

    1 Review
    South Plymouth, NY
    35 miles
    Website

    "This is a great primitive campsite located close to Jackson Pond with access from a small parking area and trailhead of the Finger Lakes Trail, or via canoe or non-motorized boats from a nearby boat launch"

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Tent Camping Reviews near Syracuse, NY

339 Reviews of 21 Syracuse Campgrounds



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Tent camping near Syracuse, New York, offers a variety of beautiful locations for outdoor enthusiasts looking to immerse themselves in nature. With well-reviewed campgrounds featuring diverse amenities and activities, there's something for everyone.

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Which is the most popular tent campsite near Syracuse, NY?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Syracuse, NY is Spruce Pond Camping Area - Morgan Hill State Forest with a 4.3-star rating from 3 reviews.

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