River, stream, or creek camping near Watertown

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Pork Hill Getaway

6 sites · Tents5 acres · Rodman, NY
The Pork Hill Getaway is our summer retreat. We come up from FL for the summer and your welcome to come and camp out with us. We will be there from Early May to late September This is a 5 acre wooded lot with 5 sites, a small pond and creek too, some sites are gravel and some dirt/mulch.This will be our first full summer there, so there is much to do, to improve ours and your camping experience. So please pardon our "dust" for the summer of 2022. This is in Rodman NY, and on the western edge of the Tug Hill Plateau, In Jefferson County. At this time it is a dry site, no water or power or sewer hook ups. There is many many places to go, a few are the Adirondacks, Lake Ontario beaches and parks, Canada is just a few miles to the north, Plenty of hiking trails, Snowmobile trails, Hunting, Fishing and boating are just some of what is available Corner of Pork Hill Rd. & Myers Dr., Rodman NY.
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Waterfall Cottage at Woodhenge

1 site · Lodging51 acres · Adams Center, NY
The Waterfall Cottage is located near the back of Woodhenge Sustainable Community. It is off grid, solar powered with composting toilets. One inside, and one in an outhouse. The cottage overlooks a stream with a bridge and waterfall just downstream. Walking trails lead to an old orchard and hardwood forest and there is a bench swing overlooking the waterfall. By the time the waterfall dries up sometime in July, we will have fresh vegetables in our gardens. We are about 9 miles from Sacketts Harbor on Lake Ontario, where you will find all sorts of swimming, fishing and water sports.
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Grandjean Getaway

1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · Henderson, NY
Theres 2 nice quiet lots on a dead end road with stone driveway and grass Peaceful and quiet so you pull out the lawn chairs and sit by the campfire and enjoy some nature. Within a few minutes down the road there’s Henderson Harbor and a couple miles down the road to Sackets Harbor to enjoy little cafes and shops.
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Fox Hollow Salmon River Camping

10 sites · RVs, TentsAltmar, NY
Just a great location to go Salmon fishing or kick back & relax.Learn more about this land:Pitch your tent 5 minutes from the Salmon River, take a short walk & start fishing in the summer (June, July, August) for Small Mouth Bass, Atlantic Salmon, or a summer run Steelhead. September & October world class King & Coho Salmon, mid October thru May is Steelhead fishing. In just a short 10 minute drive you can visit the Salmon River hatchery & 5 minutes up the road from there is the Salmon River Falls.
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Beaver Camp

7 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents87 acres · Lowville, NY
Nestled in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains in upstate New York, this 87-acre expanse of forest, streams, and lake is the perfect escape from the business of life. Located in the Adirondack State Park directly on Beaver Lake, we have access to the lake and Beaver River flow and the wide expanse of forests and trails of the park. With heated cabins, water and electric RV sites, and outdoor tenting areas, we provide a camping experience that can be tailored to fit the needs of small and large groups. Whether it's cozying up around the fire in one of our indoor lounging areas; pitching a tent at our outpost camp lean-to site in the middle of the woods; sipping complimentary hot chocolate, coffee, or tea as you watch the sunrise over the lake; or hiking through the woods (or across the lake when its frozen over) and watching the wildlife, Beaver Camp offers a great opportunity to unplug and soak in the peace and quiet of nature.
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Salmon River Solitude

4 sites · RVs, Tents1 acre · Pulaski, NY
Our site is nestled on the edge of the Salmon River estuary in Pine Grove, Pulaski, NY, adjacent to Selkirk Shores NY State Park. Enjoy easy access to the River with canoes, kayaks, and small boats. Entry is available at our sheltered private river boat launch, just a few feet from the site. Additionally, we offer exclusive access to the magnificent Lake Ontario via our private path leading directly from the site to the beach, a mere 100 yards away. Marvel at the breathtaking sunrises on the river side of the site and indulge in the awe-inspiring sunsets on the lake side, which have been recognized as among the top 10 best sunset spots in the world!
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Twisted Trails

10 sites · RVs13 acres · Williamstown, NY
Come and enjoy the great outdoors! With plenty to do or not it’s up to you. Trails to explore a brook to splash in fields and forest to frolic in with a few beautiful views. I only ask that if you bring it in take it with you. Camping is an outdoor activity involving overnight stays away from home, either without shelter or using basic shelter such as a tent or a recreational vehicle. Typically participants leave developed areas to spend time outdoors in more natural ones in pursuit of activities providing them enjoyment or an educational experience. The night (or more) spent outdoors distinguishes camping from day-tripping, picnicking, and other similarly short-term recreational activities. Camping as a recreational activity became popular among elites in the early 20th century. With time, it grew in popularity among other socioeconomic classes. Modern campers frequent publicly owned natural resources such as national and state parks, wilderness areas, and commercial campgrounds. In a few countries, such as Sweden and Scotland, public camping is legal on privately-held land as well. Camping is a key part of many youth organizations around the world, such as Scouting, which use it to teach both self-reliance and teamwork.
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Camp Unirondack

10 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents9 acres · Croghan, NY
Unirondack is located on a 9-acre plot of land on a small peninsula on Beaver Lake in the Western Adirondack Park in Upstate New York about 30 miles east of Lowville, NY. We acknowledge that we are humble stewards of land previously occupied by the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, specifically the Mohawk and Oneida Nations. We are roughly 90 minutes north of Utica and 2.5 hours from Syracuse.The camp is comprised of 10 cabin buildings of various ages, most original t0 the property from the 1920s. We have a large presentation/theater space, a small recording studio, a field for large group activities or sports, a gaga pit, a swingset and small basketball court, a large two story Adirondack-style lodge with fireplace, and a large heated dormitory-style building. Our maximum sleeping capacity is around 150 although our dining hall only seats 120 at a time. On the lake we have a boathouse and a beautiful artshop studio space. Our boathouse  has 14 canoes, 10 kayaks, and 2 sunfish sailboats and we have a small beachfront with a dock and swimming area. Additionally we have a large campfire circle which can seat about 100 people.
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RavenHuff Acres

10 sites · RVs, Tents95 acres · Mexico, NY
This property is on the registry of historic places. The house itself was built in 1889 with the barns being built before that! It is a single parcel of land featuring 95 acres. Beautiful rolling hills as well as some wooded areas for exploring.
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Little brookie lodge

1 site · Lodging1 acre · Lowville, NY
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Get Away From It All

3 sites · RVs, Tents30 acres · Constableville, NY
Come enjoy hiking, mountain biking, ATVs side by side, fishing, and campfires in the woods. Bring campers or tents or stay in the camp in pictures
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Adirondack Waterfall Oasis

1 site · RV, Tent24 acres · Port Leyden, NY
With cobblestone mill ruins, a 200 year old cemetery at the property entrance and a large dam at the top of some of New York's most beautiful waterfalls, this is the former site of one of the Georgia Pacific's many logging mills dating back to the early 1800's and a part of Adirondack history. Surrounded by bedrock, huge boulders, massive pine trees and miles and miles of trails, the Fowlerville Falls offer days of exploration and/or relaxation. There is a large swimming hole at the top of the falls, just off of the South-facing bedrock bank, where you can swim or lay in the sun. The falls, themselves, are almost 500 ft. across (at the widest point) and approximately 150 ft. in length (from top to bottom), ascending at approximately a 40-45 degree angle, making them navigable by foot. In the drier months (and, of course, depending on rain fall), most of the falls are dry, with only 50 - 100 ft. of water flow, making them navigable by foot. There are many little pools and flowing water across the bedrock to explore, along with the rest of the river, the surrounding woods and adjacent miles and miles of atv/hiking trails. If you are kayaker, there river above the falls is calm and fairly shallow, ranging from .5 - several feet in depth. And if you are white water enthusiast, Fowlerville Falls (and the Moose River) is a nationally rated and renowned spot, boasting a class III-IV under normal release conditions, and a dangerous, cold class V under spring runoff conditions. Please feel free to reach out with any questions. Learn more about this land: A raw, pine forest lining the bedrock banks of Port Leyden's Fowlerville Falls, just inside of the Adirondack park. The former site of one of Georgia Pacific's old logging mills, the property has private access to beautiful water falls, a large swimming hole just off of a large, South-facing rock bank, untamed, clean pine forests, ATV and hiking trails, trout & small mouth bass fishing, many fire pits and areas to camp throughout the property.
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Looking to camp near Watertown, New York, with a preference for river activities? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 700 options in the area that cater to river enthusiasts, you'll be spoiled for choice. Whether you're a seasoned camper or a newbie, there's something for everyone. Check out top campsites like Tilden Hill Farm (209 reviews), White Wolf Acres (80 reviews), and Heart's Desire (74 reviews) for tried-and-true favorites. Enjoy popular amenities like toilets, trash facilities, and the quintessential campfire experience. Plus, get your adrenaline pumping with activities like surfing, biking, and whitewater paddling. With an average price per night of $38 and options as low as $10, you can find a campsite that fits your budget. So pack up your gear and get ready for a river adventure!

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