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Top-rated campgrounds near Rochester
99% (873)
Top-rated campgrounds near Rochester
Public campgrounds near Rochester
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Kris
October 2025
With pets
Such a beautiful location, we felt so secluded! We saw deer, an eagle and a little downy woodpecker gave us a show on a tree just outside the screened in porch which was a favorite spot for our morning coffee and to listen to the rain. So peaceful .
The water crossing was indeed a challenge with glacier cold water I decided to take a wrong step on a slippery rock and do a face plant in the cold water!
With pretty much only my pride hurt (and a video my hubby happened to be taking of me at the time) it definitely made a memorable trip!
We would definitely come back! And I were not to step now! ;)
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Jen
October 2025
With kids
The land, cabin, Cathy and family and of course the goats were all amazing. My kids had the best time! Everything was as described and perfect. The cabin worked great for 5 of us and the cabin amenities like games, hammock and fire pit were perfect.
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David
October 2025
With pets
We had a great time. The adventure crossing the stream was fun for the kids. Felt very private at the cabin spot. The short trails to hike around were fun and the kids explored and were very excited when they found the old car in the woods. Would definitely recommend!
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Chris
October 2025
With kids
We loved our stay! The goats were friendly, the trails were great, and the kids had a blast looking for fossils. A lovely place to get away for a weekend.
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Tammy
September 2025
4 nights at Gossman Goat Ranch
Was a cozy little cabin in the wood. We enjoyed hiking about the property and visit the animals. We really enjoyed the hammock and porch swing. Cozy fires and beautiful stars! Thanks for creating this lovely spot.
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Sean
September 2025
With kids
We loved it. Fording the river was fun! Kids had a great time. Thank you JT!
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Bryan
August 2025
Group trip
We really enjoyed our time at the cabin at Belle Creek Bluff. A great mix of roughing it while having a shelter for sleeping, playing board games at night, and getting away from bugs if needed (there weren't that many). Fording the stream was a highlight, adding a sense of adventure and seclusion. Even though there were other campers on the property, we rarely heard or saw them. The surroundings were beautiful and the firepit area was a great place for cooking and campfire discussions. Would definitely go back here again!
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Amara
August 2025
Group trip
Was a bit surprised by having to cross the stream but it was so beautiful and peaceful. My friends and I loved it!
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Minna
August 2025
2 nights at Belle Creek Bluff
I came to Belle Creek Bluff on a solo camping trip, and I loved it 😭 At the Green Canopy site, there are multiple short trails into the woods that you can use to gather downed wood. The cabin area is shady, with dappled light in the daytime. For full sun, there’s a large grassy area between the creek and the cabin that’s also perfect for stargazing at night. My favorite part of the trip was kayaking! They have a little supply station set up outside the blue campsite (there are 3 campsites, color coded by blue, yellow, and green, which is also the order in which you come across them as you drive in). That supply station is where you’ll find a couple kayaks & paddles, life vests, luggable loos, firewood for $1/piece, etc. After lugging your kayak to your campsite, you can paddle upstream—heads-up: you’ll be pulling the kayak over the very shallow areas—and float back down to your site (JT recommended this idea to me!). The entire site is well-kept, inc the outhouse. I miss Belle Creek already and only wish I’d booked a longer stay <3
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Jeffrey
August 2025
Group trip
Amazing time at the cabin. Pictures don’t do it justice of how cool the scenery is. Will be back in the future!
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Alice
August 2025
Group trip
10/10! We arrived at night which made arrival extra exciting. But it was worth it to have more time and fully enjoy the creek. Amazing bird watching, fun to fish and my dog had the time of his life. My only regret was packing lighter and taking more time off of work. ;)
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Julie
August 2025
Weekend Trip to Belle Creek Bluff
Felt remote without being in the back woods. Easy drive from road to parking. We had a lot of rain and stayed nice and dry in the cabin with it's screen porch. Would recommend bringing bright lights as it can be a bit dark if cloudy. Nice and clean. Wagon was a blessing for getting a few things over the creek. Nice paths mowed for walking throughout the property. Lots of birds and the creek as a soundtrack.
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Shawn
August 2025
2 nights at Belle Creek Bluff
We enjoyed our stay at JT’s Green cabin. Great location, lots of greenery, we went kayaking in the stream with our dogs, let them run off leash and lowered our stress levels at this peaceful site—thank you!
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Haley
August 2025
Weekend Trip to Gossman Goat Ranch
Such a great getaway! The location felt private and the pictures don't do it justice. It is a well kept cabin that has just enough to be comfortable while still having the camping vibe. We were close to many cities and multiple attractions. Definitely recommend biking the trails or going on a cave tour.
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Ryan
August 2025
Group trip
The cabin was amazing! A nice screened in porch when it rained. There’s even marshmallow skewers hanging on a tree to use. What a great place to explore!
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Markus
July 2025
1 night at Belle Creek Bluff
Yes, you have to cross the river to get to this cabin in the woods. Try it at night just for fun. You wake up take your folding chairs and sit in the river and enjoy.
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Kelsey
July 2025
Weekend Trip to Belle Creek Bluff
I absolutely loved this place. The sites are very private and perfectly spaced. Feels like you're alone aside from seeing other campers while looking upstream.The cabin is by far the best of the 3 sites if you have the ability to haul your stuff across the river and up a small hill. They even provide a cart for you to make the trek! The cabin was simple but clean. You can purchase firewood but with the trails around this site, it was very easy to find downed trees/branches. It is somewhat picked over near the cabin but a short trip up the hill was lucritive. There were very few mosquitos. I don't wear bug spray so I brought 2 thermacells and kept them going and barely saw any bugs. The River water is very clean and refreshing. Bring a chair to sit in it! The owners were accommodating in letting me bring my small travel trailer to the parking site. I didn't sleep in the cabin but had I known it's excellent condition I would have left the squaredrop at home. Book early. These sites are picked over for good reason!
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Callie
July 2025
With pets
Rented the cabin with a friend and her kids, the kids had a blast. No one around so they could run and play as loud as they wanted. Our dog loved running off leash like a wild woman!
We jumped in the creek and played around that felt great. Only thing I would have done different was to pack lighter and bring a big lantern.
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Jessica
July 2025
With kids
We're had a great stay and will definitely return! Short walk to the cabin. Creek crossing was below knee level even after significant rain. Our kids loved playing in the creek. The screened in porch was perfect.
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Donnell Octavio
July 2025
With kids
We had a great time at the goat farm. Family loved the cabin. Lots of privacy. Lots to do in the area.
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