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Pine Cradle Lake Family Campground features spacious sites across its property, including wooded tent areas ideal for camping with dogs. All pets must have vaccination documentation before staying at the campground. Hickories Park Campground offers riverside camping with dedicated pet exercise areas, while several state parks in the region including Watkins Glen, Robert H. Treman, and Buttermilk Falls accommodate pets at their campsites and cabin areas. Sites at these pet-friendly destinations include standard amenities like picnic tables and fire rings with pets allowed throughout most common areas. Multiple bathhouse facilities with showers are available at all locations, with most campgrounds maintaining clean, accessible restrooms that campers with pets appreciate when staying for extended periods. The tent sites at Pine Cradle Lake are particularly wooded and cozy, providing ample room for pets to enjoy shade during hot summer days.
Park Station Campground's trail system around the lake offers excellent pet walking opportunities with scenic water views. Gardner Hill Campground provides year-round access for campers with dogs, while Newtown Battlefield State Park features historical hiking paths suitable for leashed pets. Most campgrounds in the region require pets to remain on leashes no longer than six feet when outside vehicles or tents, with designated pet relief areas available. Aspen Family Campground includes a pond where pets can cool off during summer months. The area campgrounds typically allow both tent and RV camping with pets, though some cabin accommodations may have additional pet fees or size restrictions. Watkins Glen and other nearby state parks offer extensive trail networks beyond the campgrounds themselves, providing additional exercise options for dogs. Sites at most locations fill quickly on summer weekends and holidays, so advance reservations are strongly recommended for pet owners.
"Watkins Glen boasts one of New York’s most beautiful state parks! I last camped here in 2012 and absolutely loved hiking along the gorges. Also- the camping was next to perfect."
"I absolutely love coming to Watkins Glen Campground, especially when I went to get away from the busy city. This park has gorgeous waterfalls, and great paths to walk and hike on."
from $20 - $58 / night
Check Availability"Great family campground, decent sized sites, many lake side sites, very clean bathrooms/ showers. Several playgrounds, heated pool, pet friendly with shots paperwork."
"The tent sites are located in the back of the campground behind the sports field within the trees. I unfortunately didn’t get a chance to see them but they have them pictured on their website."
"Lovely but simple views all around and rolling green hills in the distance. Campground is well-kept and relatively modern but not particularly memorable. Nice little stopover on a road trip."
"The dog park is a great addition to the park. There is always something going on. Also allows for an easy place right off Route I-86 to rest while driving across MY."
"Sandy beach, man-made lake with enough space to swim, and boating to explore. Nice trail around the lake to walk or bike with a little difficulty."
"Convenient location to explore the Finger Lakes. 30-40 minutes from Watkins Glen, Ithaca and Corning."
"Pretty self serve, rangers drive through often but never seems to be anyone at the check-in. You can reserve a site or a cabin, or you can show up after three and see what is open."
from $21 - $81 / night
Check Availability"I happened upon this campground by following the blue tent sign on the highway. No frills but very comfy and nice views. Don’t forget to look for the Peace sign."
"Located in Tompkins County, Ithaca New York has beautiful gorges and hiking trails. Robert Treman is a treat and a gorgeous place to camp in the Ithaca, NY area."
"A waterfall cascades through a gorge here, ending in a beautiful pool for swimming at the base of the falls, with a trout stream flowing out of it towards nearby Cayuga Lake. "
from $20 - $128 / night
Check Availability"Buttermilk Falls State Park is a great state park in central New York. The scenery is what makes this park stand out."
"Short drive out of Ithaca proper near one of the Finger Lakes. Medium to easy trails (the ones near the gorges are steep but with nice rock steps)."
from $21 - $66 / night
Check Availability"We were looking to spend a couple of nights near Watkins Glen to hit the wineries, waterfalls, and nearby museums around the finger lakes of New York and this park seemed to be in a good location for us"
"The weather was great, so we had a great view of the forest around us & the sky was amazing! KOA does a great job of keeping everything organised & clean.
It was nice & quiet. "
TravelerWonderful location and marvelous hosts. We were welcomed with chocolate chip cookies as we checked in. Bathrooms were beautiful and clean. Two wineries we could walk to and dozens more nearby. Our site was spacious and the dog park gave our pups plenty of time off leash. We definitely plan on returning.
RangerThe park itself is pretty small but it’s in a really cute area with a lot of outdoor recreational activities. Lovely but simple views all around and rolling green hills in the distance. Campground is well-kept and relatively modern but not particularly memorable. Nice little stopover on a road trip. Lots of day use activity. Dog park is kind of annoying with all the barking and owners shouting futile commands, try to camp away from it. Ditto for train noise, stay by the river. It does what it does well, so five stars!
GuidePinecreek is a beautiful park in a great area 10 minutes from downtown Ithica New York and Lake Cayuga. The area has everything you could possibly want or need. Fabulous State Parks with spectacular waterfalls, a farmers market right on the lake front, Cornell University and so much more. That being said it may be the reason the campground doesn't offer any planned activities. They do have a swimming pool and what appears to be a large clubhouse/meeting area that is not or was not used while we were there, nor were any activities publicized. They do have a small arcade but it did not stay open past 8 pm and did not appear to be air-conditioned.
Our campsite was a full hookup with a large grassy area for setting up our outside chairs and picnic table. Although we enjoyed our stay we felt it was a bit overpriced for not having much to offer. They also have a very long list of rules & while they do allow pets there is a list of breed restrictions you need to be aware of before booking a reservation. They also charge for electricity on any stays one week or longer which we had not encountered previously at campgrounds where we have stayed.
Overall we enjoyed our stay but not sure we would stay again.
RangerWatkins Glen boasts one of New York’s most beautiful state parks! I last camped here in 2012 and absolutely loved hiking along the gorges. Also- the camping was next to perfect. Sites are decently sized and well secluded from one another.
in addition, the park is so well situated within the Finger Lakes and all the various wine trails! Made for a perfect girls weekend! Definitely recommend!
GuideIt is a very nice open area to camp in. It is a first come first serve campground. The dog park is a great addition to the park. There is always something going on. Also allows for an easy place right off Route I-86 to rest while driving across MY. Some of the best river access there is to paddle through a great small town.
GuideI absolutely love coming to Watkins Glen Campground, especially when I went to get away from the busy city. This park has gorgeous waterfalls, and great paths to walk and hike on. It's located in Upstate New York, so it's close enough to the city but you feel like you are far away from the city. The campsites are great, clean and well kept. This park does get pretty busy though, because it is open to campers and people who just want to visit for the day to walk the trails. I love that they have trails that lead very close to the waterfalls..lots of rim trails that literally overlook the waterfalls and gorges. In the campground they do offer a pool, which again, does get busy because it's open to everyone regardless if you are camping or not. There also is tours you can take in the summer that will take you along the waterfalls and gorge, they have a playground for kids and an area with picnic tables. I went mid July and it was extremely busy, not sure when a good time to go during the summer when it's not as busy. That was the only downside I would say, is how crowded it was. There is also Seneca Lake nearby that many people go to fish in, however I didn't go on this trip but plan to next time. There are restrooms on site, however I didn't think they were that clean. Toilet paper and seat covers were out in most stalls, so I would advise to bring your own when you go. There is also some gift shops and food stands set up...one food stand has some pretty good hot dogs! The hikes to the gorge and waterfalls is pretty well maintained, however there are quite a bit of stairs. There were some people with kids in strollers that had to turn around because the stairs made it difficult. Not handicap friendly. I would advise to wear a good pair of walking shoes, and not sandals because it is slippery in some spots and again, a lot of stairs! I would highly recommend coming here, even if you don't decide to stay the night!
LegendJust off US 15 at the New York border. All roads and parking pads are paved. The sites are closer together than most other COE parks where we’ve stayed. We stayed in the Bench Loop which is very busy since it is waterfront. Our first week, we were on site 54 (W/E 50A) and waterfront. Our second week, we stayed on site 44 (FHU 50A) right across from the seldom used playground. Quite wooded here but we managed to get satellite TV. No Verizon phone service and very slow internet with a booster. This area is pretty with rolling hills all around so we enjoyed a couple of scenic drives. About an hour away is the Pine Creek Rail Trail in the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon.
LegendJake here from the Dyrt! Harpy hollow not only has a great location in northern New York but is veteran owned and operated and ready to host more campers. Check them out and leave a review on the Dyrt when you stay!
GuideDefinitely one of the top places to camp and visit in New York, Watkins Glen State Park never disappoints. Each time I come back, I find something new to discover and have a great time doing that. Pair awesome trails and camping space with world class wineries up the lake, you cannot go wrong.
Camping areas near Waverly, New York sit within the Northern Tier's rolling hills and river valleys, typically at elevations between 800-1,200 feet. The region experiences significant seasonal temperature variations with summer highs averaging in the low 80s and winter lows frequently dropping below freezing. Most campgrounds remain open from May through October, though several locations offer limited winter access for cold-weather camping enthusiasts.
Gorge hiking trails: Access the famous Gorge Trail at Watkins Glen State Park Campground where visitors can explore 19 waterfalls cascading through narrow stone walls. "The gorge trail is a MUST. Definitely go check this campsite out!" notes Laura L., who stayed in a 30-foot motorhome despite the "kind of tight" roads within the campground.
Swimming in natural settings: Natural swimming areas provide relief during summer months when temperatures can reach the high 80s. "Watkins Glen was absolutely beautiful. The sites are quite wooded with plenty of space in between," writes Laura L., highlighting the combination of camping comfort and natural beauty available at many regional parks.
Historical exploration: Take walking tours through Revolutionary War sites at Newtown Battlefield State Park Campground where campsites feature trash cans at each site and combo grill/fire rings. "Trails are well signed at intersections, and they are well worn, but mostly without blazes. Camp sites are tidy and well mowed," explains reviewer מלאכי א.
Fishing access: Many dog friendly campgrounds near Waverly feature fishing opportunities in natural lakes and ponds. At Aspen Family Campground, campers enjoy "the pond is beautiful, it was quiet and just relaxing. The kids had a great time," according to Kat V., who also appreciated the "very rustic" bathroom and shower facilities.
Varied terrain: The topography provides diverse camping experiences from riverside to hilltop settings. "This campground has a nice small beach area with sand for the kids. Water is very shallow however, so not the best place for swimming for older kids and there is no pool, but there are life guards and plenty of depth for young kids," notes Jessica G. about Park Station Campground.
Clean facilities: Campground cleanliness ranks high among visitor priorities. "The owners do a fantastic job keeping the campground shipshape. Restrooms/showers are immaculate any time of day," writes Cheryl W. about Pine Cradle Lake Family Campground, adding that the "heated swimming pool and the splash pad for kiddies is spotless as well."
Limited cell service: Many pet-friendly camping areas near Waverly have spotty cellular coverage. Pine Cradle Lake Campground offers "a place to disconnect for a few days...there is very very little cell reception and only wifi if you pay for it," according to Tracey, who appreciated being forced to "put our phones and devices down and just relax."
Seasonal availability: While most campgrounds operate May through October, availability varies. "Gardner Hill Campground" remains open all year for those seeking winter camping options with pets, though amenities may be reduced during colder months.
Reservation requirements: Popular sites fill quickly, especially waterfront locations. "Get your reservations in early though weekends for lakeside sites are booked super fast!" advises Tracey about Pine Cradle Lake Family Campground, reinforcing the importance of advance planning.
Water features for kids: Many pet-welcoming campgrounds include water features specifically designed for children. At Pine Cradle Lake, "the heated swimming pool and the splash pad for kiddies is spotless" according to Cheryl W., providing a welcome alternative to the lake itself.
Playground access: Buttermilk Falls State Park Campground offers play areas convenient to campsites. "The campground is wooded and lovely but the tent sites don't have views of the falls," notes Justin S., though deer sightings and seasonal wildflowers add to the family-friendly environment.
Kid-friendly hiking: Multiple locations feature trails suitable for various ages and abilities. Robert H. Treman State Park Campground provides "endless waterfalls, hiking trails, fishing holes and bird watching opportunities," according to Carlyne F., with facilities that include "bathrooms, showers, picnic tables, a playground and a dump station."
Site selection for larger rigs: RV campers should research site specifics before booking. "Watkins Glen / Corning KOA has everything you need for a safe fun camping experience," states Rob M., though another reviewer cautions "most sites are tiny and wide open," suggesting careful site selection when booking.
Hookup variability: Electric service differs between campgrounds with some offering only 30-amp while others provide 50-amp connections. At Pine Cradle Lake, "nice, pull-through on gravel pad with full-hookups that can take large rigs" are available according to Cheryl W., though she notes "larger pull-through sites don't get a lot of shade."
Road conditions: Access roads to some campgrounds present challenges for larger vehicles. Watkins Glen State Park features "roads within the campground were kind of tight to get through with trees and curves" according to Laura L., who nonetheless successfully navigated with a 30-foot motorhome.
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