The best river, stream, or creek RV campgrounds near Old Forge, New York

Camping with an RV near Old Forge, New York and being close to a river is a popular choice among campers. With over 1156 available options, you can find the perfect campsite that fits your preferences. The average price per night is $40, with options as low as $10. Some of the top campsites in the area include Magic Forest Farm (317 reviews), Tilden Hill Farm (209 reviews), and Transparent Sands, Diamond Point (153 reviews). Popular amenities include campfires, toilets, and trash, while popular activities include snow sports, off-roading (OHV), and whitewater paddling.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Camping with an RV near Old Forge, New York and being close to a river is a popular choice among campers. With over 1156 available options, you can find the perfect campsite that fits your preferences. The average price per night is $40, with options as low as $10. Some of the top campsites in the area include Magic Forest Farm (317 reviews), Tilden Hill Farm (209 reviews), and Transparent Sands, Diamond Point (153 reviews). Popular amenities include campfires, toilets, and trash, while popular activities include snow sports, off-roading (OHV), and whitewater paddling.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Tilden Hill Farm

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49mi from Old Forge · 16 sites · Tents, RVs · Vernon, NY

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"

2. West Canada Creek Farm

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33mi from Old Forge · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Barneveld, NY

115 acres along the West Canada Creek. Great spots for fishing, swimming and or tubing down the river. Fishing just down the creek from the trophy waters of the West Canada Creek. Fields and woods for hiking. Also great for bird watching, have a grassy pond that is popular with various species of birds. Stay in a lean-to overlooking the West Canada Creek or stay in the screen house next to the creek.

3. Weaver Acres

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45mi from Old Forge · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Tupper Lake, NY

Enjoy a taste of the Adirondacks with all of the amenities of a town. These spacious wooded lots provide a picturesque landscape that can accommodate almost any camper! This property has been family owned for 3 generations with no plans of that changing. This location used to be home to what the family referred to lovingly as the "Green Camp". The area holds many childhood memories for the family who is hoping to extend that opportunity to all who choose to reserve it. This property is centrally located just a 5minute walk from Tupper Lake Public Beach which contains a full bathhouse. It is also a 5minute drive to the award willing Raquette River Brewery and the Adirondack Rail Trail. Tupper Lake is also home to the #1 Natural History Museum in the Country "The Wild Center". Tupper Lake is part of the tri-lake region in the Adirondacks including Saranac Lake and Lake Placid. Lake Placid being home to the 1932 and 1980 winter Olympics.

4. Beaver Camp

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15mi from Old Forge · 7 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · 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.

5. Adirondack Waterfall Oasis

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16mi from Old Forge · 1 site · Tent, RV · 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.

6. Rus-tic: Cabins by the River

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44mi from Old Forge · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Edwards, NY

We are in the foothills of the Adirondack.Experience the area in a rustic, yet cozy cabin. Dragonfly and River Rat are located on 9 private acres situated along the bank of the Oswegatchie River. There are only 3 cabins on the property, rent the 2 and bring the whole family or just rent 1 and still feel like your secluded. We stay in the 3rd cabin for the season. Stay on site and enjoy the river on a canoe or kayak. Or explore the area to trails to waterfalls, hike in the mountains, or check out the quaint towns on the St Lawrence River or all the lakes around.

Public campgrounds near Old Forge

Whetstone Gulf State Campground

26mi from Old Forge · 57 sites · Tents, RVs · in Whetstone Gulf State Park

Stories from the community

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dielman

1 week ago

Tent

With pets

2 nights at Tilden Hill Farm

It's such a beautiful place. I went with my friend and he loved it. We hope to return soon with more friends.

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Sandrine

2 weeks ago

20 ft campervan

With pets

Weekend Trip to Tilden Hill Farm

We love the place near the water and we had the chance to see the otters. Our dog also enjoyed the area so much. It is also well located near trails and craft brewery.

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Rosalind

3 weeks ago

19 ft campervan

1 night at Tilden Hill Farm

Ken is a great host. We loved camping at Tilden Farms so much that we returned when we realized we would be in the area. The sites are clean, easily accessible, and Ken is available to answer questions. Highly recommend camping at Tilden Farms!!

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Marcus

November 2025

17 ft campervan

1 night at Tilden Hill Farm

Amazingly beautiful land and great trails. Highly recommended!

Alesha

November 2025

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Tilden Hill Farm

This was a great camp site! I appreciated that everything was clearly marked and easy to navigate since I got into camp after dark. I felt safe. I would stay here again.

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Jacob

October 2025

14 ft Class B

Weekend Trip to Weaver Acres

This campsite was great! during the busy time of year, I can see it being nice because its slightly down the street from the main little wolf campground. So you are a bit removed from the main area but still within walking distance to all of its amenities! I was there when the main camp was closed so the beach was very nice and quiet! The fire pit was also a very nice touch!

Matty

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Tilden Hill Farm

Wonderful spot! Great stop for cyclists riding along the canal trail. 🚲

Kathy

October 2025

19 ft campervan

With pets

1 night at Tilden Hill Farm

This was such a great find! I have put it on my list of places to return to. I did not appreciate until arriving that Tilden Farm has won many awards (including best Hip Camp in NY) and is a destination for mountain bikers. The awards are well earned. The sites are thoughtfully located and supported with everything needed. The communication was perfect.

Elan

October 2025

22 ft campervan

1 night at Weaver Acres

We arrived late and left early so didn't get to enjoy everything the site offered, but were pleased with our spot and would happily come back another time to explore more. We appreciated the privacy of our spot and the fact that there were hookups if we wanted them. The place is a bit hard to find at night (Google Maps and Apple Maps take you to different places), so recommend arriving while you still have some light.

Bernadette

October 2025

25 ft Class C

With pets

2 nights at Weaver Acres

We really appreciated finding such a nice site, with full hookups, in late October, when most all the regular campgrounds have closed for the season. We end up staying extra days, 4 days total, because of rain. Cozy spot. Still close to town for restaurants, laundry, groceries. Loved getting in a bike ride on the newly opened Adirondack Rail Trail, accessed just down the street. Only negative, with the rain, the site called Forest View 1 got quite muddy. Too many campers have laid out big rugs, killing a large section of the grass. Otherwise, the sites are all grass.

E

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Tilden Hill Farm

It was smooth and easy! Very nicely kept and felt very safe there as a solo female traveler!

Rebecca

October 2025

19 ft travel trailer

With pets

2 nights at Weaver Acres

Great little spot near the lake. Exactly as described. Good communication from host. Would recommend if you’re looking for a simple quiet stop over with hook ups and more room and flexibility than your average campsite - close to an area of natural beauty. Would recommend! Thank you for a great stay :)

Lynda

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Tilden Hill Farm

Everything was great! Lots of trails to bike and walk. Peaceful tent site. Kids had fun fishing in the pond. They are already talking about “next time we go.”

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Tim

October 2025

30 ft Class A

With kids

3 nights at Tilden Hill Farm

Pure serenity! Loved our stay. It was awesome to be able to walk on the trails through the woods with our pups. It would be really cool to rent the lodge in the woods! Something to think about. (Then let us know first!). Thank you for sharing your land with us.

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Dan

October 2025

12 ft travel trailer

3 nights at Tilden Hill Farm

Amazing place, warm showers, grass fed beef, jalapeño jelly, leaf blown mtn bike trails and a great host highly recommend. Will definitely be going back

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Cinders

October 2025

31 ft Class C

3 nights at Tilden Hill Farm

Beautiful, relaxing, quiet... looking to return next year.

C

Chanele

October 2025

28 ft Class C

Weekend Trip to Tilden Hill Farm

Great location, easy to find, and access to all necessities. Ken was communicative and even offered help when the RV needed a jump :/ was a lovely stay!

Stephy

October 2025

21 ft travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to Tilden Hill Farm

We love the quietness of the campground. We had a lovely view of the pond, and the cows that would occasionally wonder near us. We loved kayaking, fishing, and the restrooms were very clean!

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Shane

October 2025

20 ft pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to Weaver Acres

The pup & I had a wonderful weekend away on Cara’s land, it was just what we needed. Found it very peaceful & relaxing. There were two other campers setup but we were on the upper lot and had our own space. All of the local trailheads were packed up so we just had a nice little walking adventure around Little Wolf Pond and it was so nice. Site had everything we needed to enjoy our weekend away - power, water & sewer hookups as well as a fire pit, picnic table and Adirondack chair. Definitely recommend to anyone especially this time of year, the colors around the pond were great! Thanks again!!!

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Jeremy

October 2025

Tent

3 nights at West Canada Creek Farm

Amazing property!! It was way cooler then I was expecting! Chris was incredibly nice and very accommodating! I will definitely be planning another trip!!