Camping near Cooperstown, New York

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Tilden Hill Farm

14 sites · RVs, Tents155 acres · Vernon, Oneida
Relax at Tilden Hill Farm its a 155 acre farm raising Black Angus Cattle it has been in the Brewer family for seven generations. Founded in 1798 by Josiah Brewer, the farm has served as a grist mill, chicken farm, cheese factory. We offer several types of site selection for your comfort. Choose from our private tent camping to relaxing RV sites. Our tent sites are quiet and scenic, just a quick walk down to the pond. Some of our sites you can park next to, but a few you will have to walk ~100 yards with your belongings. Tent sites have a porta-john and homemade outdoor shower for your enjoyment! Our RV sites have full hookups: water, electric and also a dump station.Once settled in, take a meandering walk through our 4 miles of walking trails or find your way down to our pond. Water activities are plentiful: fishing for bass, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, we accommodate it all!We look forward to seeing you at Tilden Hill Farm where you can "Experience a Family Tradition"
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Lakers Lodge

1 site · Lodging5 acres · New Berlin, Otsego
I built Laker Lodge when I was sent home from college because of Covid. It has been a great project that I've worked on with my brothers! It is completely off-grid so perfect for a weekend getaway to enjoy nature. Laker Lodge is on a 5-acre plot, has a small pond, and is surrounded by a river. There is access to my family farm 100+ acres where you can enjoy swimming, Kayaking, fishing, walking through trails, playing with the family chickens, and strolling through the grape vines, apple orchard, and Christmas trees farm. There is also a fire pit right next to the cabin to enjoy s'mores! A minute's drive away is a catch-and-release pond with plenty of bass, carp, crappie, and catfish! We hope you enjoy Laker Lodge as much as we have!
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Glamping Tent Overlooking Waterfall

3 sites · Lodging12 acres · Downsville, Delaware
Learn more about this land: Stay in our cozy 8’x10 ‘ wall tent on a 14’x16’ deck built next to a waterfall. The site includes include a private outdoor shower and a well serviced outhouse per site. Relax in front of the fire pit and grill that overlooks the falls. You will have plenty of privacy, surrounded by woods, access to lush forest, and modern amenities such as: WiFiprovided by Starlink, queen bed, propane tent heater to keep you warm in the cooler months, Brooklinen sheets. The property allows lots of beauty, peace, and serenity. Feel free to roam the 12 acres of woods, fields, waterfalls, and brooks. There are 3 historic waterfalls on the property. Within our small town, you can find all your essential needs met at the stores close by, as well as some great restaurants. Area surrounding the site as well as the areas not surrounding the main house, are accessible with caution. Access to the brook is at your own risk. Brook subject to flooding. Please note location of water rescue equipment at the site. Don’t forget the ice for the Yeti cooler!
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Forrest in the Middle of Farmland

1 site · RV, Tent28 acres · Hartwick, Otsego
Learn more about this land: The property is heavily wooded and primitive, uncleared land. There are no formal camping spots, you are good to choose anywhere on the property to camp. There is a hidden overgrown road going into the property and a good size clearing toward the center. This property has access to the main snowmobile trail as well. There are several nearby farms with cleared land. Otsego County lies on the eastern end of the Central Appalachian ecozone which hosts a plethora of wildlife. In addition to the notable game species and furbearers, a variety of songbirds as well as birds of prey can be found near the property. Nearby Hartwick State Forrest provides opportunities for fishing, hunting, trapping and snowmobiling. Cooperstown is a short 12 minute drive. Cooperstown is a village in central New York State, at the southern tip of Otsego Lake. It’s known for the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, with its interactive exhibits, artifacts and Plaque Gallery. The Farmers’ Museum depicts 19th-century farm life, and includes craft demonstrations and a hand-carved carousel. The Fenimore Art Museum features American fine art and folk art, plus a garden with lake views.
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Luxury Belle Tent Camping

1 site · Lodging40 acres · Worcester, Otsego
Welcome to our luxury belle tent! We hope you can enjoy this place as much as we do. Our tent has a queen size bed, and some light furnishings for you to relax during your stay.Beautiful hikes up to the open field and a tiny creek next to the tent for calming sounds.15 minutes to 5 state forests for trails and more hikes. 30 minutes to Cooperstown and glimmer glass park. 1 hour to ski resorts.Parking: Turn in the dirt road and park at the end of the road.For hikes, find your trail or follow the stream to the open hill for beautiful hillside views for sunrise and sunset.Toilet and showers provided outside winter.Expect absolute peace and quiet.Learn more about this land:Welcome to our luxury belle tent! We hope you can enjoy this place as much as we do. Our tent has a queen size bed, and some light furnishings for you to relax during your stay. Beautiful hikes up to the open field and a tiny creek next to the tent for calming sounds. 15 minutes to 5 state forests for trails and more hikes. 30 minutes to Cooperstown and glimmer glass park. 1 hour to ski resorts. Parking:Turn in the dirt road and park at the end of the road.For hikes, find your trail or follow the stream to the open hill for beautiful hillside views for sunrise and sunset.Toilet and showers provided outside winter. Expect absolute peace and quiet.
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EarthSong

2 sites · Tents29 acres · Fort Plain, Herkimer
Beautiful secluded 29-acre property in rural New York. This land had once been part of a large farm for a few hundred years and was subdivided in the early 1990.. Field by field it was let "go wild" and the forests and old fields are rich in stages of succession and biological diversity. There are miles of maintained trails...and even more if you want to go on trails made by deer and rabbits.Learn more about this land:Put up a tent or sleep under the stars in an clearing in an old meadow, surrounded by forest. Several trails lead to other places on the land. Campsite is about a 4-5 minute walk from parking area. Wagon available to haul your stuff back and forth.
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Triple S Tenting

2 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents100 acres · Bloomville, Delaware
A great spot to come and camp high up on a hill. Pitch a tent and enjoy the solitude of camping in the middle of a hay field, under a huge oak tree. In the middle of farm country. From time to time you may smell a little cow smell or hear/see a tractor drive past.  However, there is nothing greater than the smell of fresh cut hay in the summer breeze. Deer graze in the fields surrounding the house.
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Mountain Brook Cabin

1 site · Lodging4 acres · Andes, Delaware
Get away from it all when you stay under the stars. This OFF GRID tiny cabin sits on 4 private acres of land surrounded by over 150 acres of public accessible state land. Featuring a loft with full sized bed, cozy seating and dining area with peaceful views of the surrounding forest. A kitchenette has a foot pump sink, one burner stove and is fully stocked for meals. In the cooler months a Jotul wood burning stove provides ambience and comfort. Pet friendly for an additional fee! Located just outside of the quaint hamlet of Bovina Center, this cabin is the perfect 4 season destination for NATURE LOVERS. In the winter, it's only 20 minutes to Plattekill Ski Center and 30 minutes to Belleayre. Hit the slopes during the day and come back to make soup and rustic bread, snuggle in front of the Jotul fireplace while it snows outside. Or spend the day playing in the snow, sledding down the hills, snowshoeing or XC skiing on the 4 acres or on the 150 acres of state land that borders the property. In the warmer months hike, mountain bike, visit farmers markets and nearby villages like Bovina Center, Roxbury, Margaretville, Andes, Delhi, Stamford and Hobart. Delaware County is amazing all year long and there is something special for every season. Whether you spend your time exploring the area or enjoying the peacefulness of the cabin, you will want to return year after year. Get ready for an off grid experience in a camping like environment with luxury touches. Solar up lights brighten the trees at night and lighten the path to the custom built OUTHOUSE. The cabin is tucked under the trees, surrounded by soft ferns and mossy carpet. Watch the stars fall from the hammocks in the evening or take the yoga mats onto the front porch for early morning meditation. This cabin was situated and designed to make the most of nature from every angle. Whether you're on a retreat with friends, or spending a romantic weekend in the countryside, this is the escape you've been needing for a long time! The front porch has a picnic table and comfortable folding Adirondack chairs. Just in front of the cabin a fire pit has a seating areas as well. Ready for S'mores or over the fire cooking! The propane BBQ grill is available year round and an additional single burner stove is inside as well. In the cabin, large windows at the front and side provide impressive views. Green softness in the summer, a rainbow of colors in the fall, snow-kissed trees in the winter and the technicolor glow of spring will invigorate and inspire. An expandable dining table looks out into nature and a cozy corner loveseat is the perfect spot for an afternoon nap or booking reading. Furnished with an eclectic mixture of vintage camping gear and modern luxuries. Pendleton wool blankets, linen duvet covers, down comforters, throw blankets, sheepskin rug, Yogasana yoga mats for inside lounging or outside meditation - this cabin is stocked for enjoyment! Drawing pads and pencils, games, books, sleds, Cornhole, Badminton, soft towels for your al fresco shower, a full vintage bar set, enamelware dinner set, Bodum pour over coffeemaker. What more could you ask for? No really, ask and we'll see if we have it or can get it! DISCONNECT! We have WiFi and one outlet in the cabin but there is NO cell service. You can make and receive calls by turning on WiFi Calling. Check your carrier settings. NATURE CALLS There is an indoor sink in the kitchenette with potable water for brushing teeth, cooking, drinking and doing dishes. A BRAND NEW, custom built outhouse is just behind the cabin and solar heated water bags are available for bathing al fresco. The bags even have a hose and nozzle to keep it easy! LIGHTS OUT The full sized bed is in the loft. Sumptuous bedding ensures a good night sleep. Nothing but the sound of owls and an occasional coyote in the distance. Wake feeling refreshed and energized. Set at the back of 4 acres of land with a short uphill driveway, on a dead end road. This is the privacy you have been looking for. A large lawn area provides space for lawn games and lounging. The cabin itself is tucked under the trees providing a respite from the summer sun. Fully insulated to stay cooler in the summer and hold heat in the winter. Stone walls line the property, built ages ago to last. Behind the cabin a field, property of NYS DEC, gets visits by local wildlife - deer, turkey, even bears! Our guests will have access to our favorite hiking trail, where is the best place to watch the sunrise and sunset, picnic spots and sledding areas! One dog is considered, please inquire with size and breed of dog. Pet fee applies. Sorry, no cats.
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Shacktown Farms

5 sites · RVs, Tents95 acres · New Berlin, Otsego
Watch the glorious colors of a morning sunrise from the east… Witness the sky light up as the sun sets over the fields in the west. Gaze at a million stars glitter in the sky. Relax on a hammock, sit around the campfire, or explore 60 acres of woods….Experience the magic of SHACKTOWN FARMSAmid the rolling hills and picturesque farmland of Central New York…. 30 miles from the closest major highway….Far from any city lights and pollution… Park your RV or pitch a tent on our 94 acre property. we look forward to hosting you
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Mustang Valley Sanctuary

10 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents101 acres · West Fulton, Schoharie
This 137 acre Wild horse sanctuary is paradise for you and the horses that live here.  The camping on this spectacular ranch surrounded by water, supports our mission to rescue as many of Americas wild horses that we can.   As you stroll through the hay field you will have the opportunity to come face to face with our herds.   The beautiful Dutch barn built in the 1700s  has been restored and has a community room that allows the horses to visit.   The land has a 5 acre pond and backs to the Schoharie creek. It is a wonderful blend of water , fields , trails, woods and rock outcropping . We have cut many trails and will add more each year.  Come and visit this spectacular valley that we call home. Creek camp: Next to the Schoharie creek. Hear the rushing creek as you sleep.Cliff ledge Camp: Deep in the woods with a view of the horse pasture.  Enjoy the peaceful sound of natureEnchanted forest Camp: In the woods for peach and quiet.  Mustang Valley is a spectacular little piece of paradise. Nestled in the valley on 140 acrs. Pitch your tent next to the creek with beautiful swimming hole and fishing. 5 minute walk to barn. Surrounded by Horses, domestic and wild, goats, and chickens. Kayaks and paddle boards available.  very large secluded pond for a  paddle.  Miles of trails. Ranch is situated in a valley surrounded by mountains right on the Schoharie creek. The creek runs like a river and is perfect for swimming, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, or just floating in a tube.
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Pops Retreat

4 sites · RVs7 acres · West Winfield, Otsego
Scenic view in a country setting. Lots of wildlife including deer turkeys fox coyotes. Close to 1300 acre state forest. Cooperstown and Turning Stone Casino are less than 1 hour drive. Remote tent site. Space for a medium RV. Electric hookup is possible, inquire beforehand. No water or septic available.
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Steady Slope Fields and Forest

3 sites · Lodging, Tents58 acres · Delhi, Delaware
This land was once all pasture for grazing animals. We moved to Delaware County in November 2018 to start our family and pursue dreams of working on the land. The initial idea was to find a place we could live, garden, and raise a few animals while hosting guests and sharing the land with visitors. When we found this place on Williams Road, we loved the mix of rural and proximity to a thriving country town. We now have two kids and enjoy living in Delhi so much we hardly leave the town limits! There are wonderful restaurants, a great year-round farmers market, grocery stores, and many other services and amenities you can find listed towards the end of this guide. Our Catskill Mountain home is situated on a historic early 19th century farm site. Parts of the house might be more than 190 years old! With several additions and upgrades we think the house has lots of charm and enjoy the many modern touches. The property is overgrown pastures and a few steeper slopes with medium growth trees. After the industrial period saw this region nearly deforested, the land was granted to settlers who cleared fields and planted grass. Our immediate vicinity was knows for it’s cattle (Bovina), mostly for diary, and sheep. The agriculture in Delaware County has been on a decline since the advent of rail shipping opened New York City markets to farms in less challenging geographies. Construction of the NYC fresh water system (DEP Watershed) may have contributed to this decline, but about 60-70 years ago the majority of pastures, especially less productive parcels were abandoned to the “weed trees”. These first succession trees grew quickly in the sunny meadows and covered the hills; trees such as Ash, Hawthorn, and Norway Spruce. Fences and barns were left to return to the earth. On our property the stone walls that boarder the fields are the most stark reminder of the intensive agriculture practiced here.
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Camping near Cooperstown guide

In central New York, at the southern tip of Otsego Lake, the village of Cooperstown is famed for the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, home to memorabilia and hands-on exhibits. The Fenimore Art Museum is another top attraction and has gardens overlooking Otsego Lake and a Seneca Log House and Mohawk Bark House. Outdoor activities on offer in surrounding Otsego County include everything from swimming to snowmobiling to hiking and biking.

Where to Go

Otsego Lake

Otsego Lake got its “glimmerglass” nickname from James Fenimore Cooper in his “Leatherstocking Tales.” Head 10 miles north of Cooperstown into Glimmerglass State Park, which overlooks the shimmering lake, and you’ll understand why. The rolling, partially wooded terrain is the setting for outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, fishing, and swimming in summer and tubing, cross-country skiing, ice skating, snowshoeing, and ice fishing in winter. The park’s campground is open from May to October.

Howe Caverns

Fifty minutes east of Cooperstown, you can explore the rock formations and twisting corridors of the largest cavern in the northeast by taking a boat ride on the underground river. Above ground is an adventure park featuring a zip line, ropes course, and rock wall.

Little Falls

A 45-minute drive north of Cooperstown, Little Falls lies in a deep gorge of the Mohawk River Valley and is a popular spot for rock climbing. Moss Island, on the river in the middle of town, has a wide range of easy to challenging climbs. 

When to Go

Cooperstown and surrounding Otsego County is a four-season destination. The long, sunny days of spring and summer are ideal for enjoying hiking trails and swimming beaches, but the rich colors of fall draw visitors out of season, while winter offers lots of fun snowy activities, from cross-country skiing to snowshoeing and ice fishing.

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