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Robert H. Treman State Park Campground accommodates pets at all sites while offering both tent and RV camping with electric hookups at select locations. The park features cabin options that also allow pets, making it suitable for campers with dogs seeking more shelter. Campsites include picnic tables and fire rings with fires permitted throughout the camping areas. ['Campground data and reviews near West Danby, New York is regularly updated on The Dyrt.'] Buttermilk Falls State Park similarly welcomes pets across its camping areas, though reviews note sites are positioned closer together than at neighboring parks. Several campgrounds in the area including Watkins Glen State Park, Taughannock Falls, and Pinecreek Campground maintain consistent pet policies allowing dogs at campsites with standard leash requirements.
The waterfall swimming areas provide exercise opportunities at several pet-friendly parks, though pets must remain outside designated swimming zones. Camping at Robert Treman positions dog owners within walking distance of multiple trail networks suitable for morning walks. The Gorge and Rim Trails offer extensive hiking options with dogs, covering approximately four miles of varying terrain with significant elevation changes. Sites in the newer camping loop at Robert Treman provide more space between neighbors for campers with active dogs, while those seeking more privacy might prefer sites 36, 38, 40, 42, 48, 50, or 76 which offer additional shade and separation from other campers. Harpy Hollow allows pets with more primitive accommodations including tent sites without hookups, providing a quieter experience for campers with noise-sensitive dogs.
"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 $24 - $58 / night
Check Availability"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 $24 - $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"Taughannock Falls State Park is one of my favorite parks in New York."
"Went for a quick getaway to this little gem of a state park in the finger lakes region of New York. I’ll be coy, and use their slogan ‘Ithaca is Gorges’ and Gorgeous!!!"
from $24 - $67 / night
Check Availability"Pinecreek 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."
"This is a campground set in a nice forest location, but close by to Treman State Park and Ithaca, so a good base for day trips."
"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."
"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. "
"Even with the restrictions we had a great visit and felt safely distanced from other campers and staff. Great hiking trails because it is attached to Buttermilk Falls State Park."
"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!"
"They have chickens which were so cute to look at, and a couple of sweet dogs. The place is very dark at night- a treat when there's a lot of light pollution."
from $45 / night
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.
LegendJake from the Dyrt here! 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. Check them out and make sure to share some pics of your adventure!
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!
The Finger Lakes region near West Danby sits at approximately 1,300 feet elevation with rolling hills and dense hardwood forests surrounding multiple glacial lakes. Camping options range from rustic tent sites to full-service RV campgrounds, with many locations open from April through October. Winter temperatures typically drop below freezing while summer camping season brings highs in the 80s with occasional thunderstorms.
Gorge hiking trails: At Watkins Glen State Park Campground, explore the signature gorge trail featuring 19 waterfalls cascading through narrow stone walls. "The gorge trail is a MUST. Definitely go check this campsite out!" shares Laura L., who stayed in a 30-foot motorhome at Watkins Glen State Park Campground.
Swimming in natural pools: During hot summer days, the natural swimming areas provide relief from the heat. At Robert H. Treman State Park Campground, the waterfall-fed swimming hole includes a diving board. One visitor notes, "Beautiful waterfall swimming pool is very cold, but great on a hot day," while staying at site 54.
Finger Lakes wine tours: The region offers extensive wine tasting opportunities along Seneca Lake. "Nearby wineries and many wine drinkers camp here along with enjoying beautiful finger Lakes," explains Rob M. from Watkins Glen / Corning KOA, which serves as a convenient base for exploring local vineyards.
Birding and wildlife observation: Early mornings offer prime wildlife viewing, especially around the lakes and forests. Scott M. from Robert H. Treman enjoyed "listening to the birds and enjoying the trails" during his fall visit when the campground was "very quiet and peaceful."
Spacious tent sites: Harpy Hollow provides secluded tent camping with natural amenities. "Our tent site was spacious and secluded nestled in a ton of trees. I was able to hang my hammock up and set up my 6 person tent no problem!" says Lara Star M., who appreciated the quiet atmosphere at Harpy Hollow.
Clean facilities: Despite the rustic setting, most campgrounds maintain well-kept bathhouses. "The bathhouses are clean and well lit at night," reports Deb S. about her experiences at Watkins Glen State Park, where she stays "usually once or twice a year."
Seasonal variety: Fall camping offers colorful foliage and fewer crowds. "Went in the fall, very quiet and peaceful. Woke to snow on the tent," recalls Scott M. from Robert H. Treman State Park Campground, highlighting how shoulder season can provide unique camping experiences.
Trail accessibility: Multiple interconnected trail systems allow for varied hiking experiences. Barbara S. describes Taughannock Falls State Park as "very walkable to the swimming area, which goes to 12 feet deep and has a dock to jump off of. The hiking to the waterfall is very manageable."
Campsite selection impacts privacy: Sites at most campgrounds vary significantly in size and seclusion. "The newer camping loop at Robert Treman is a large field. We got one of the few shady sites in the new loop. Old loop has plenty of trees, but sites are much smaller," advises a camper who stayed at site 54.
Seasonal facilities: Some amenities close outside peak season. "One thing that we were kind of disappointed in, is that the campground pool doesn't open until the end of June," notes Jennifer W. from Taughannock Falls State Park Campground.
Weekend crowds: Many campgrounds fill quickly during summer weekends. "This is definitely a large family area. Expect to hear your neighbors once and a while," warns Deb S. about Watkins Glen State Park.
Road conditions: Access roads at some campgrounds need maintenance. "My only complaint is the condition of the roads. They are in dire need of grading and new gravel. Be careful!" cautions Mindie C. about Pinecreek Campground.
Playground access: Several campgrounds feature updated play areas for children. "There is a huge new playground for the kids and lots of area to walk around the loops if you don't want to hike the gorge trail," mentions Lindsay C. from Watkins Glen, who traveled with her dog but noted the pet restrictions on certain trails.
Swimming options for different ages: Pinecreek Campground offers a pool suitable for younger swimmers. "Pool was crisp and clean," notes a recent camper, while another visitor mentions that "The campground is cute and quiet. Staff is friendly and helpful."
Educational trails: Taughannock Falls provides learning opportunities along its paths. "Lots of educational posters along the way to keep you informed of what you were seeing and the history about how it was created," shares Sara H., who visited with family and recommends bringing a camera.
Off-peak camping for quieter experience: For families with noise-sensitive children, consider camping during weekdays or shoulder seasons. "Went for a quick getaway to this little gem of a state park in the finger lakes region of New York...We stayed at the campground in the park. It was cozy, clean, and just right for a little off the grid fun," describes Steve W. from Taughannock Falls.
Site leveling challenges: RVers should research specific sites before booking. "Electric sites are not the best though. Rocky and unlevel. Not made for large campers," warns Victoria about Robert H. Treman.
Navigation through campgrounds: Some parks have tight interior roads. "The roads within the campground were kind of tight to get through with trees and curves," notes Laura L., who successfully navigated Watkins Glen State Park in a 30-foot motorhome.
Full hookup availability: Aspen Family Campground offers complete RV hookups in a quiet setting. "The pond is beautiful, it was quiet and just relaxing," reports Kat V., highlighting the family-friendly atmosphere at this pet-friendly campground near West Danby.
Electric service considerations: Campgrounds offer varying levels of electrical service. "We had a 50 amp and 30 amp service box in a pull through site," mentions Nick O. about Watkins Glen/Corning KOA, providing useful information for RVers with specific power requirements.
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