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    Becky S.'s photo of tent camping at Bear Spring Mountain - DEC near Downsville, NY
    Camper-submitted photo at Bear Spring Mountain - DEC near Downsville, NY
    Camper-submitted photo at Bear Spring Mountain - DEC near Downsville, NY
    Camper-submitted photo at Bear Spring Mountain - DEC near Downsville, NY
    Camper-submitted photo at Bear Spring Mountain - DEC near Downsville, NY
    Camper-submitted photo at Bear Spring Mountain - DEC near Downsville, NY

    1. Bear Spring Mountain - DEC

    7 Reviews
    22 Photos
    33 Saves
    Downsville, New York

    Bear Spring Mountain is located in the western end of the Catskill Forest Preserve. The campgrounds beach, boat rental, and multi-use trail system offers fun for all ages. For the horse riding enthusiast, Spruce Grove camping and trail system is one of a kind facility in the Catskill region. This region is also known for its excellent hunting and fishing.

    The facility is broken into two distinct areas, the Launt Pond Area (the main campground) and the Spruce Grove Area which is 3.5 miles from the campground office. The Spruce Grove Area is equipped with pit toilets. The hot showers, rest rooms and garbage disposal area are all located in the Launt Pond Area. Spruce Grove campers have access to all amenities, however they will be a drive from their camping area. Amenities

    41 tent and trailer sites; picnic area with tables, grills, playground, horseshoe pits, volleyball and pavilion rental; rowboat, canoe, kayak and paddle boat rentals; firewood sales; trailer dump station; recycling center; flush toilets and hot showers at Launt Pond Area; boat launch; sand beach; 24 horse tie stalls and horse accessible ramp; 24 miles of multi-use trails. Please note: There are no horse rentals available at this campground. Proof of current negative Coggins Certificate is required for all horses entering the campground. Out-of state horse owners will be required to produce a 30-day health certificate Patrons must carry each horse's health papers with them at all times.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
    • Trash

    $18 / night

    Erik C.'s photo of tent camping at Alder lake near Margaretville, NY
    Camper-submitted photo at Alder lake near Margaretville, NY
    Camper-submitted photo at Alder lake near Margaretville, NY
    Camper-submitted photo at Alder lake near Margaretville, NY
    Camper-submitted photo at Alder lake near Margaretville, NY
    Camper-submitted photo at Alder lake near Margaretville, NY

    2. Alder lake

    7 Reviews
    25 Photos
    309 Saves
    Margaretville, New York

    There are five lean-tos as well as five primitive campsites marked with round, yellow, DEC markers. In addition, primitive camping is allowed. Campsites must be at least 150 feet away from the nearest road, trail, or body of water. Camping for more than three nights or in groups of ten or more requires a permit from the regional office.

    Camping is prohibited above 3,500 feet in elevation from March 22 until December 20 each year to protect the fragile summit environment. Campfires are permitted below 3,500 feet in elevation, but only dead and down fuel may be used. In an established campsite, use the existing fire ring. Before you leave, completely extinguish the fire. Never leave a fire unattended. The use of camp stoves is encouraged.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    Camper-submitted photo at Belden Hill Campgrounds near Chenango Forks, NY
    Camper-submitted photo at Belden Hill Campgrounds near Chenango Forks, NY
    Camper-submitted photo at Belden Hill Campgrounds near Chenango Forks, NY
    Camper-submitted photo at Belden Hill Campgrounds near Chenango Forks, NY
    Camper-submitted photo at Belden Hill Campgrounds near Chenango Forks, NY
    Camper-submitted photo at Belden Hill Campgrounds near Chenango Forks, NY

    3. Belden Hill Campgrounds

    5 Reviews
    8 Photos
    7 Saves
    Chenango Forks, New York

    We are a quiet, family-friendly, and peaceful RV park surrounded by nature’s beauty while offering easy on and off access from I-88 in New York’s Broome County. Both the access roads from the highway and our spacious RV campsites are ideally suited for big rigs! Our choice of shaded and sunny sites includes pull-thru sites that are over 60 feet in length, all with easy connections to full hookup utilities.

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

    $53 - $65 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Beals Pond State Forest near Trout Creek, NY

    4. Beals Pond State Forest

    1 Review
    2 Saves
    Trout Creek, New York
    • Pets
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Dispersed
    Emily S.'s photo of tent camping at Giant Ledge Primitive Camp near Big Indian, NY
    Camper-submitted photo at Giant Ledge Primitive Camp near Big Indian, NY
    Camper-submitted photo at Giant Ledge Primitive Camp near Big Indian, NY
    Camper-submitted photo at Giant Ledge Primitive Camp near Big Indian, NY
    Camper-submitted photo at Giant Ledge Primitive Camp near Big Indian, NY
    Camper-submitted photo at Giant Ledge Primitive Camp near Big Indian, NY

    5. Giant Ledge Primitive Camp

    6 Reviews
    24 Photos
    285 Saves
    Big Indian, New York
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Firewood Available
    • Alcohol
    Raul D.'s photo of tent camping at O Land near New Berlin, NY
    Camper-submitted photo at O Land near New Berlin, NY
    Camper-submitted photo at O Land near New Berlin, NY
    Camper-submitted photo at O Land near New Berlin, NY
    Camper-submitted photo at O Land near New Berlin, NY
    Camper-submitted photo at O Land near New Berlin, NY

    6. O Land

    1 Review
    69 Photos
    New Berlin, New York

    This is a 36 acer property with 2 streams and 2 beaver ponds. In the parking area there is Wi-Fi, a fire pit and a porta potty. There is a small cabin in the parking area that electronics can be charged on the porch. The nearest gas station is 10mins, Walmart, bakery/breakfast w/mountain view, Pizza, tocos, sports bar and more all 20 mins from campsite. 4 waterfalls within an hr of camp site. Several canoe launch areas 10 min w/parking.

    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Trash
    • Picnic Table

    $35 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Hankins near Long Eddy, NY

    7. Hankins

    1 Review
    2 Saves
    Long Eddy, New York
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    Guy M.'s photo of tent camping at The Peekamoose Valley near Claryville, NY
    Camper-submitted photo at The Peekamoose Valley near Claryville, NY
    Camper-submitted photo at The Peekamoose Valley near Claryville, NY
    Camper-submitted photo at The Peekamoose Valley near Claryville, NY
    Camper-submitted photo at The Peekamoose Valley near Claryville, NY
    Camper-submitted photo at The Peekamoose Valley near Claryville, NY

    8. The Peekamoose Valley

    6 Reviews
    21 Photos
    231 Saves
    Claryville, New York

    Peekamoose Valley: The Peekamoose Valley (County Route 42 in the Town of Denning) is a popular rustic camping area. Camping permits are now required to reserve primitive tent sites from May 15- September 15 of each year. Camping is restricted to reserved, designated campsites marked with the yellow camping symbol. Visit Reserve America (leaves DEC website) to make a reservation.

    Lower Field: Camping is restricted to 12 designated sites. Permits can be obtained from Reserve America.

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    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Toilets
    Darlene W.'s photo of tent camping at Grandpa's Back 40 Glamping near Milford, NY
    Camper-submitted photo at Grandpa's Back 40 Glamping near Milford, NY
    Camper-submitted photo at Grandpa's Back 40 Glamping near Milford, NY
    Camper-submitted photo at Grandpa's Back 40 Glamping near Milford, NY
    Camper-submitted photo at Grandpa's Back 40 Glamping near Milford, NY
    Camper-submitted photo at Grandpa's Back 40 Glamping near Milford, NY

    9. Grandpa's Back 40 Glamping

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    Milford, New York

    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

    Gregory H.'s photo of tent camping at Oh! Pear Orchards near Kingsley, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Oh! Pear Orchards near Kingsley, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Oh! Pear Orchards near Kingsley, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Oh! Pear Orchards near Kingsley, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Oh! Pear Orchards near Kingsley, PA
    Camper-submitted photo at Oh! Pear Orchards near Kingsley, PA

    10. Oh! Pear Orchards

    2 Reviews
    5 Photos
    30 Saves
    Kingsley, Pennsylvania

    Oh! Pear Orchards is nestled in the Endless Mountain Region in Northeastern PA. Located on the fertile ground between two streams, the orchard has several varieties of pears, including, but not limited to, Olympic Giants, Hosui, Bartlett and 21st Century. In addition to selling Asian pears, Oh! Pear offers a look at a close to zero energy and negative carbon footprint. For those of you who want to stay in touch, we have a broadcast gateway that travels out 5 miles in all directions(included in the price). Two new sites coming this Spring: https://youtu.be/xDQiwwObppY

    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Dispersed

    $45 / night

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Recent Tent Reviews near Walton, New York

410 Reviews of 43 Walton Campgrounds


  • W
    Camper-submitted photo from Country Roads Campground
    Jul. 3, 2021

    Country Roads Campground

    Great family spot

    Mainly an RV ground, but they have about 10-15 great tent sites back beyond the RV area. There are water spigots near all the tent sites and they are nice and spread out. They have special events in a pavilion near the RVs including bingo

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    Camper-submitted photo from Bowman Lake State Park Campground
    Jul. 27, 2019

    Bowman Lake State Park Campground

    Great facilities

    We went up for a weekend trip. Tent camping. Site was sufficiently private and tucked away, but water/bathrooms/showers were close enough. Very clean facilities! Really enjoyed the kayaking and beach area. The trails were not all that great and provided only minor enjoyment.

  • Dan N.
    Camper-submitted photo from Little Pond - DEC
    Aug. 31, 2016

    Little Pond - DEC

    Catskills

    Wooded private sites, some right along water. Basic state park setup, modern bathrooms, tent camped, nice and strict about bear policies. Borrowed a kayak from a friendly neighbor and really enjoyed exploring the small pond. Easy trail around pond too. Good place to stay and spend a weekend taking it easy or while you do other things around this area. Ranger was especially nice & helpful.

  • Ashley F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Blue Wind Nature Camp
    Jan. 9, 2023

    Blue Wind Nature Camp

    Free unlimited fire wood!.Don't forget the s'mores!

    Ashley here from The Dyrt! It's been great working with this non-profit organization. They offer 4 private tent sites and 50 acres of scenic hiking trails. Campsites are spaced out, feel private, and offer all of the amenities (grill, chairs, picnic table). Restroom and hot water close by. Check them out and leave them some love!

  • R
    Camper-submitted photo from Cooperstown KOA
    May. 28, 2019

    Cooperstown KOA

    Clean, friendly, quiet

    Most people that stay here are in RVs but we were tent camping and they have a nice wooded area with fire pits and a view of the rolling hills. Beautiful! This is our second Memorial Day weekend stay here and we chose it because the facilities are clean, the owners, staff and other guests are friendly and people respect the quiet hours which was really appreciated as we had a couple early mornings.

  • Jodi B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Keen Lake Resort Campground
    Aug. 5, 2024

    Keen Lake Resort Campground

    Best camp ground ever

    Keen lake is the most cleanest friendliest family environment campsite you will ever find. Beautiful lake great fishing. Activities all day long for the children. Great general store that has everything in it that is open from sun up to sundown. The nachos and ice cream are the best. Super friendly staff. It's big they have tent sites right along the lake the lake is huge there's so much I could say but I would run out of room. I started coming here when I was four and I am now 46 years old and it is just the best place ever. It will always have a special place in our heart. Look forward every year to coming here no matter what age my kids are they all have a blast. From tent sites to RVs to cottages to glamping you name it they have it highly recommend it. Recently went camping to somewhere a little bit closer to home and it's nothing compared to here. It's like comparing Macy's to Walmart. You will never regret coming here. So pack your family up and have a great time.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Riverside RV Campground
    Sep. 8, 2021

    Riverside RV Campground

    Good enough stop over.

    This place is right on the river and the freeway! So it’s kind of loud the people are super friendly and had fresh vegetables and home baked goods available. There’s always snacks. All the sites are full hook up I’m pretty sure . They used to have tent sites but no longer. The river is very pretty and I didn’t spend enough time to explore. It’s close to convenient stores.

  • William J F.
    Camper-submitted photo from Hunter Lake Campgrounds
    Jul. 10, 2020

    Hunter Lake Campgrounds

    Great place

    Only place still run like a family campground should be run. Wonderful owners. All campers were kind. Very quiet place at night. I stayed 4 days and it was great. Yes I did have to mail a check for my reservation. Most of the sites are seasonal and there are very nice tent sites as well. Bathrooms and campground were very clean also. I will be returning to this great place.

  • Deborah W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Unadilla KOA
    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.

  • Carlyne F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Chenango Valley State Park Campground
    Feb. 13, 2021

    Chenango Valley State Park Campground

    Chenango Valley State Park, NY

    Camping at Chenango Valley State Park is always a great time. The park is very family friendly. It has numerous hiking and biking trails, two lakes (Lily and Kettle) and a 18-hole golf course for guests to enjoy. The grounds and bathrooms are very well maintained and the sites are level for those RV or tent camping. We enjoy the sites because they’re spacious and woodsy. They make you feel secluded, but are also a short drive from a brewery and the city of binghamton.

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

    Glimmerglass State Park Campground

    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

  • Reddy47
    Camper-submitted photo from Covered Bridge Campsite
    Sep. 7, 2021

    Covered Bridge Campsite

    Quiet

    Nice quiet campsite. The majority of the trailer/RV's here are seasonal people. Under new ownership (very nice young couple) as of August 2021 and they plan to make many upgrades to the campground. The roads are tight for larger trailers/RV's and some sites are very hard to get into. 20 & 30 amp service available with water at nearly every site. No sewers. You can dump nearby at Mongaup State Park if needed. The tent camping spots are very nice and very secluded. Very limited cell service on site. WiFi only near the campsite office.

  • R
    Camper-submitted photo from Uncle Pete's Campground - CLOSED
    Jun. 4, 2020

    Uncle Pete's Campground - CLOSED

    Prime Catskill Camping

    I’ve been coming to Uncle Pete’s for the last 15 years. Very reasonably priced and a 2 minute drive from the center of town. Car camping so you can park right next to where you sleep, makes dining and sleeping comfortable very easy. Plenty of creekside tent sites that offer a large section of riverfront. Large baseball field and playgrounds for kids. Each site comes with an electric hookup, fire pit and picnic tables. Cheap firewood can be bought up front at the bathrooms. Becky and Danny are super accommodating!!

  • Paully B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Chenango Valley State Park Campground
    Oct. 16, 2017

    Chenango Valley State Park Campground

    Great State park & only getting better

    I have camped CVSP several times in all sorts of capabilities, tent camping, pop-up and hard sided campers. Whether you are looking for a campsite in a forest setting or one with a large open field you can find it. There's is a perfect lake for kayaking for beginner or seasoned, as well as great hiking and mountain biking trails. Keep your eye peeled for the resident bald eagle and think about brining your clubs for a round of golf. The bathhouses are maybe the only negative to our whole experience but with the upgrade coming right now to the swimming area which oncludes better water circulation and a splashpad we will alwaus enjoy our trip here.

  • Brian O.
    Camper-submitted photo from Bowman Lake State Park Campground
    Jul. 8, 2016

    Bowman Lake State Park Campground

    Beautiful Area Camper's Heaven

    Tent camping in the beautiful winding camp ground many shady trees brings you back to nature. We brought our bikes and explored the many hiking and riding trails on the premises. We loved the swimming beach soaking up the sun and cool refreshing water. As fisherman we loved that the rangers told us that the lake was regularly stocked with trout and other game fish. For the boaters there is an ample ramp to launch as well as boat rentals on the marina. Conveniences are provided with many bathrooms and shower facilities throughout the camp ground. For those not to into tenting there are cabins available to keep you safe. We camped in July, but were told that the park is opened for winter activities such as xcountry skiing and snow mobiling. A fun trip for the whole family

  • Ashley F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Oh! Pear Orchards
    Jan. 11, 2023

    Oh! Pear Orchards

    Camp next to the creek!

    Ashley here with The Dyrt! We're excited to have this property on our platform. This listing has peaceful tent sites located against the creek. After reading a few of their reviews on another platform, it seems they also have some of the best firepits around. Within a half-hour of the campsites are the Merli-Sarnoski Park and the Lackawanna and Salt Srings State Parks--which offer hiking, fishing and other outdoor activities. Endless Brewing and EMR Event(Paintball) Park are also located nearby. In addition to selling Asian pears, Oh! Pear offers a look at a close to zero energy and negative carbon footprint. Check them out and leave them some love here!

  • Katherine P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Catskill/Kenneth L Wilson Campground
    Jul. 27, 2020

    Catskill/Kenneth L Wilson Campground

    Busy but Private

    We had a 3-day weekend tent camping at This site from July 24-26 2020, at site 58 on Loop C. It was almost completely full that weekend, with a bit of coming and going. Campsites are fairly close together with a variety of levels of privacy. Ours allowed you to be pretty far back from the road for more privacy, but some of the other sites were literally next to the road.

    Campsite is flat and packed dirt instead of gravel, which was great. There's a standard picnic table and a decent raised fire pit, and a spigot at our site. Bathrooms were a bit of a hike, but they were clean and had plenty of signage advising people during the pandemic. The park staff were keeping things really clean as well.

    Check-in was easy, if you bring a pet make sure you have your paperwork with you, they do actually look at it.

  • W L.
    Camper-submitted photo from Little Pond - DEC
    Feb. 9, 2022

    Little Pond - DEC

    A Park with Tent Camping Options, Great Hiking Trails

    Had a great summer camping weekend at Little Pond.

    Pros:

    - Near wonderful, little-used hiking trails - challenging ones, too!

    - Close to Catskill town options to explore, e.g. Livingston Manor

    - picnic table and room to park at your site

    - there is a dump station and recycling center.

    - Clean bathrooms and shower facilities

    - Nice tent sites with well-maintained fire pits (have rack for grilling over coals, very large fire pits, sturdy)

    - payphone near entrance/park ranger's office

    - firewood for sale at ranger's office

    -wildlife: hummingbirds on the path around Little Pond, frogs, deer, birds

    - foraging: plaintain, raspberries near camp, blueberries and huckleberries on hike

    - views on hike

    - ruins on hike

    Cons

    - no cell service, however, if you hike to a mountain top can have fun joking with those you call about that's what it took to be able to get a signal and be in touch with them :-)

    - weekend around the lake is more like a park with day-trippers, as opposed to serene wilderness/lakeside camping. 

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    There was a high school group (on Satuday?) there that made it feel more like a family/public place than a wilderness getaway. The hiking, however, more than made up for it. The trail we took to get to the top and, at last, have cell phone service and AWESOME views more than made up for that.

    The Park Rangers were helpful and unobtrusive. They drove their carts around periodically but not like they were hovering in any one spot or making trouble for anyone. 

    We like visiting the nearby towns and breweries. It was a wondrful weekend. They have some tent sites right on the lake for hike-ins. If you drive, you have to carry all your stuff for awhile before you get to yourcamp site. However, these are right on the lake in supreme spots, even with "old school" outhouses a stone's throw away.

    I recommend Little Pond for a weekend. If you stay longer, be sure to check  out the surrounding area. We stayed at campsite 2, which was ok, but not on the lake. Go for a site on the lake, even if you have to carry your stuff to set up, it was breathtaking in the morning to see the mist rising off the lake.

    From the park: 

    Campground Phone:(845) 439-5480 Regional Office Phone:(607) 652-2032 Make Your Camping Reservation: ReserveAmerica

    Little Pond is a quiet picturesque campground located in the Catskill Forest Preserve which offers a leisurely hiking trail around a 13-acre pond, and the opportunity to venture along trails leading to the ruins of an old farm or enjoy breathtaking views atop the Touchmenot Mountains.

    The campgrounds, beach, boat rental, and Junior Naturalist Program offers fun for all ages; and for the primitive camper, we offer remote sites on the back side of the pond. Little Pond is located minutes from Beaverkill, a world renowned fly fishing stream. Amenities = 67 tent and trailer sites; 8"remote" tent sites; picnic area with tables, grills, or fireplaces; pavilion rental; playground; volleyball; horseshoes; soccer; basketball; ice sales; firewood sales; flush toilets; hot showers; trailer dump station; recycling center; sand beach; boat launch; rowboat, paddle boat, kayak and canoe rentals.

    The campground offers accessible campsites with a mile long trail around the pond. A newly constructed ADA fishing platform is at the end of the trail near the day use area. There is also a new ADA path to the beach. Full listing of DEC's Accessible Recreation Destinations. Campsite Restoration Project This campground has sites that have been selected for restoration. While undergoing restoration the chosen sites will be closed. For the list of sites and more information on the project visit the Campsite Restoration Project page. People using the accessible trail at Little Pond Featured Activities boating Boating No motor boats allowed. Rowboats and canoes allowed. Rowboat, paddle boat, kayak and canoe rentals available. fishing Fishing A variety of pan fish.

    The Beaverkill, renowned fly fishing stream, is with minutes from the campground. The Pepacton Reservoir is also close by. A special permit is needed to fish in this reservoir and can be obtained from the city of New York Board of Water Supply. Record sized brown trout and smallmouth bass have been caught in the reservoir. Fishing licenses are no longer being sold at any of our campground facilities, but can be conveniently purchased on-line or by phone.

    Hiking Trailheads for both the campground trail and Little Pond trail are located within the campground. These trails connect the campground to the 33 miles of foot trails located on the 27,000+ acre Delaware Wild Forest, which boarders the campground to the north. swimming

    Wildlife to Watch: White-tailed deer Wild turkeys Bald eagles Bears Coyotes Foxes

    Historic Interest: The campground was constructed between 1965 and 1968. It opened for camping in 1968 with 67 sites; the picnic area and the beach in 1968. The 8 remote sites were added at a later date. The shower house was constructed in 1984. In celebration of the 100th year anniversary of the Forest Preserve in July 1985, a time capsule was buried in the campground. This capsule, containing the names of the persons camping in the campground at that time, was entombed in the base of a stone monument located in front of the facility supervisor's office. The capsule is scheduled to be opened on the 200th anniversary of the Forest Preserve.

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Roscoe Campsites
    Jun. 22, 2020

    Roscoe Campsites

    Great for first timers, but not worth a second visit

    While looking for a campsite that would play host to our daughter's first camping trip, we stumbled upon this place and managed to snag a reservation last minute. We are tent campers...can't speak to the accommodations for RV/5th-Wheelers or the rentable cabins. 

    The Good:

    - The farm, playground, beach, and shallow river make it a great, easy entry point for new and younger campers.

    - Restrooms were very clean every time we needed them, and they were easy to access from the tent sites.

    - It appeared there were additional activities we could have partaken in - kayaks, paddle boards, canoes available for rent onsite - though with how shallow the river was, I would have been pretty nervous to take a tumble out of a kayak or paddle board. Maybe the river is higher at different times of the year and these activities are less dangerous? We saw some people tubing on the river as well, though I think you have to go offsite for those rentals.

    - GREAT fishing river, though the riverfront the camp sits on isn't the best in terms of depth or activity. A short drive down the road in either direction will put you in much better locations for angling.

    - The downtown area is adorable, well-stocked in terms of stores/restaurants, and only 3 minutes down the road. Plus there is a brewery AND a distillery:) 

    The Bad:

    - The"tent sites" (that's what they call them, but they look just like all of the other RV sites with a giant cement pad and utility hookups) are VERY close together, and there is nothing separating them. If you're looking for quiet seclusion, don't even remotely consider this spot as an option.

    - As I mentioned before, the tent sites are not actually built for tents. The ground is worn over and very rocky. If you visit, bring incredibly thick sleeping pads or air mattresses if you want to sleep semi-comfortably.

    - The cleanliness of the bathrooms doesn't carry over to the campsites. Ours was littered with garbage, broken glass and fish hooks. SO DANGEROUS! Definitely don't walk around barefoot.

    - While they boast about the convenience of the General Store, when we visited (and keep in mind, this is still in the time of COVID) it looked like a bomb had gone off inside. It had virtually nothing of value to offer, and it was closed more often than not. The day we arrived it was closed by 3:30, and the day we left (at noon) it still hadn't opened. The grocery store in town is very close, affordable, MUCH better run, and is open until 10 pm. Give them your business instead.

    - While snagging a campsite next to the river is nice in terms of ambiance, it also means that you get to act as the gatekeeper for every other camper trying to get to the beach area. We had strangers strolling straight through the middle of our site throughout the day to get to the beach...not very safe, especially when you have children, and incredibly annoying.

    - There isn't any kind of smoking policy (I know, nitpicking here since we're outside, but with the sites so close together, it would have been nice), so we got hit with waves of cigarette smoke from the campers that were 5 sites down from us every time the wind shifted. YUCK!

    - While you can't see it, you can hear the traffic on the main highway very clearly. Every time a semi used its air brakes on the long hill, it echoed through the camp. Also, be sure to ask about the status of the construction before you visit...we were lucky enough to get to hear the constant thumping of steel poles being driven into the ground across the river from about 9 am to 7 pm every day.

  • Sam L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Woodland Valley Campground - DEC
    Mar. 18, 2023

    Woodland Valley Campground - DEC

    Nice campground, but campsites not very secluded

    Spent two nights here in late August of 2021. The campsites all have fire pits with grills and picnic tables. There's a full time campsite host, showers, bathrooms, and a trash room. 

    Pros:

    - some of the sites are right by a stream, and all of them have plenty of shade

    - campsite was clean and well maintained

    - campsite hosts were friendly and helpful

    - tons of nice hiking trails nearby

    - restrooms were clean 

    Cons:

    - some of the sites are pretty close together. Our"neighbors" both nights were pretty quiet, but if they weren't, it could have been noisy.

    - while the bathrooms were clean, the showers definitely weren't. Bring you shower sandals!

    - It can get a little busy on the weekends, so worth reserving in advance. 

    We were camping in a VW Westfalia, so we had no trouble getting in and out. Something bigger might have a problem with some of these sites. They're definitely intended to be tent sites.

  • Oleńka S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Bowman Lake State Park Campground
    Jul. 16, 2023

    Bowman Lake State Park Campground

    Woodsy, pet friendly, and private

    We booked this as our first real camping trip with our new trailer, can’t recommend that for everyone lol, but we had a lovely time.

    We had a back in site with a fire pit, picnic table, and no hook ups. It was gravel and not super level, but we made it work. There was a potable water spigot a few sites over and a bathroom with showers a short walk away.

    This is a great spot for tent camping, so if that’s your vibe this place is perfect. We had a lot of tree cover so we didn’t even need our air conditioning on during an 85 degree day. There are a lot of mosquitoes, but with some bug spray and a couple thermacell mosquito repellents, we were comfortable the whole time. I loved cooking over the fire, the pit had a cinder block wall around it to set a grate on and block the wind. We had a lot of privacy because the campgrounds next to us were empty, but even if there were people nearby there was about 20-30 ft between our site and the next.

    The lake is small but calm and great for kayaking. There is a little “beach” there for swimming, but know that it’s a soft lake bottom further out.

    We really liked it here and booked another visit in August.

  • L
    Camper-submitted photo from Beaver Valley Campground
    Jul. 13, 2018

    Beaver Valley Campground

    Clean, well kept campground close to everything baseball!

    Beaver Valley Campground is family owned and operated, originally a baseball camp, it still has that baseball draw for those families whose youngsters are 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. Beaver Valley has camper and tent sites, and even cabins that fit 2- 20 plus people. There is a large baseball field that could be rented and used. The bathrooms are impeccable, the grounds are groomed, well kept and clean and there are 2 pools, one for the little children and a larger one older people. There is a large pond for fishing and paddling around in. We camped with a 34 foot trailer and because we booked late, we were unable to get a site with sewer. When we needed to have out tank cleaned out, we went to the office and within minutes, we had a visitor at our site to take care of things. This was our second visit to this camp ground and it is at the top of our list of the best kept and run campgrounds that we have stayed at.

  • Janet R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Pharsalia Y Pond
    Dec. 2, 2017

    Pharsalia Y Pond

    Pharsalia Y Pond primitive campsite

    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. The pond is deep and clear and stocked with brook trout, and the campsite on the east side of the pond is in an idyllic setting with good camping, fishing (canoe or kayak only), and day hikes on the Finger Lakes Trail. You can also walk or drive along various state forest riads to several other pinds in the Wildlife Management area for good birdwatching. From the south end if the pond is a cascade into a gorge which is the beginnings if Canasawacta Creek, which eventually flows to Norwich and the Chenango River.

    This is a primitive canpsite, no shelter or latrine but there are several fire rings and good tent sites as well as a gentle water access right on the shore. This would be a nice family friendly weekend destination, as well a a great stop fir through hikers. Previous campers have left the site in great shape.

    Camping in this DEC Wildlife Management Area campsite is limited, and requires a permit. Visit the regional DEC office at 1285 Fisher Ave., Cortland NY or call 607-753-3095, or email at Info.R7@dec.ny.gov ; allow one week for permit to be processed.

    More info about the WMA can be found here: http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/63889.html or http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/70693.html

    An interactive map for hiking in the area can be found here: https://fltconference.org/trails/P/TrailConditionMaps/Interactive/Seg_Cat.html?Vifw#"

    For more info and local area map, see page 15 and map E04 in the Finger Lakes Trail East passport guide:

    http://www.fltconference.org/trail/files/3814/0154/4940/Passport_East_View.pdf

  • M
    Camper-submitted photo from Oneida Campground & Lodge
    Jan. 16, 2022

    Oneida Campground & Lodge

    Love all serve all gay clothing optional campground

    I been to Oneida campground many weekends with groups of friends as well as by myself as a day visitor. It is a great place to unwind and enjoy yourself…as yourself. This place makes everyone feel welcome including gay, straight, bi-sexual, transsexual or however to choose to be and despite what you might think, the atmosphere makes the clothing optional part comfortable whether you choose to be natural or clothed. 

    Oneida is CAMP-ground, not the Ritz but offers rustic camping options as well as lodge (resort) accommodations. There are several group options to stay in either tent sites or cabin/lodge sites that are equipped with their own kitchen and shower facilities. Private remote sites are also available if you prefer to be off on your own in nature. 

    Everyone is invited to participate in the theme weekends and they are a lot of fun. The parties are amazing…and they’re free! There’s something for everyone to check out during the season and the best part is not having to worry about going home cause your already there. 

    The staff is low key and blend in while working behind the scenes to make your stay a safe and great time. When we first got their we had trouble finding our spot and they came out and gave us an escort to our site. Then we locked our keys the the car and they were right there to get us back in. Now it was dark and they even offered to help us set our tent up. Of course we forgot to bring some of the cooking items and they hooked us up with charcoal, lighters and lighter fluid at the camp store and they even brought us some of their own cooing utensils to borrow. 

    Despite our rough start, we had an amazing time, made many friends and felt very comfortable and welcome and I can’t wait for this season to start to go back again!


Guide to Walton

Tent camping near Walton, New York, offers a variety of scenic spots where nature lovers can enjoy the great outdoors. With options ranging from peaceful lakeside sites to more adventurous hiking trails, there's something for every type of camper.

Tent campers should check out Alder Lake

  • Alder Lake features a beautiful single drive-in site, perfect for those looking for a serene camping experience amidst nature.
  • This campground allows pets, making it a great choice for families who want to bring their furry friends along for the adventure.
  • With picnic tables and fire pits available, campers can enjoy cozy evenings under the stars at Alder Lake.

Some prices for tent camping range from free to $20

  • Bear Spring Mountain - DEC offers a well-reviewed camping experience with drinking water and picnic tables, making it a comfortable choice for tent campers.
  • For those seeking a more rustic experience, Beals Pond State Forest provides free camping options, allowing for a budget-friendly getaway.
  • At Belden Hill Campgrounds, you can find spacious sites with full hookups, typically priced around $20, perfect for a relaxing stay.

Explore local attractions near your campsite

  • The hiking trails around Bear Spring Mountain lead to stunning views and beautiful wildflowers, ideal for nature enthusiasts.
  • Alder Lake is not only great for camping but also offers a lovely hiking trail that connects to the far end of the lake, perfect for a day of exploration.
  • Nearby, the animal preserve zoo offers a unique experience for families staying at Belden Hill Campgrounds, making it a fun day trip during your camping adventure.

Frequently Asked Questions

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    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Walton, NY is Bear Spring Mountain - DEC with a 4.4-star rating from 7 reviews.

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