The best waterfall camping near Old Forge

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Looking to immerse yourself in nature near Old Forge, New York? Hipcamp has over 290 options for camping near Old Forge, New York with beautiful waterfalls. With an average price per night of $35 and options as low as $15, there's something for every budget. Check out the top campsites like Mustang Valley Sanctuary (125 reviews), Patterson Creek Camp (91 reviews), and Archdale Meadows (80 reviews). Enjoy popular amenities such as potable water, trash disposal, and campfires, while engaging in activities like fishing, surfing, and wildlife watching.

98% (129)

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Trailside Ranch Cabin Rentals

3. Trailside Ranch Cabin Rentals

94%
(35)
11mi from Old Forge · 6 sites · Lodging · Glenfield, NY
YOUR CABIN IS WAITING FOR YOU! TRAILSIDERANCH IS OPEN YEAR-ROUND. This family friendly 10 acre off the grid ranch is located inside the Adirondack Park. We are at the end of Partridgeville Road and the beginning of Paradise in beautiful Brantingham NY Trailside Ranch is surrounded by the pristine 76,000-acre Independence River Wild Forest Preserve. It is linked to 65 miles of Horse trails, hundreds of miles of Snowmobile trails and to the nearly 600 miles of ATV trails. If you are looking for the full wilderness experience, you can hike right from your cabin! We also offer on-site snowmobile rentals in the winter and S x S rentals in the summer. You can hire our local guide to explore the area or if you are comfortable with a map and directions, we can give you details of some amazing scenery to see. Ask us about our rentals if you are interested in this adventure. Your time here will be something your entire family will remember for a lifetime.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$190
 / night
Beautiful downtown Little Falls.

6. Rockclimbers Paradise

100%
(9)
46mi from Old Forge · 8 sites · Tents · Little Falls, NY
This scenic land in the historic Mohawk Valley was once home to the Dolgeville Branch Railroad which ran from Little Falls to Dolgeville and was a light-gauge rail line which ran its last ride in the 1960's and is also home to the only lake in the City of Little Falls, Green Lake which abounds with bullhead, small rockbass, turtles and wild fowl of all kinds.Learn more about this land:Camping with a mile-long nature trail that follows the course of the old Dolgeville/LIttle Falls Railroad Line. Parking available, firewood is on property for foraging and streams with cool water and a few waterfalls to soak under after a hot day. Best rock-climbing from the Gunks to Albany with renowned climbs such as The Wind Wall and the Diehidrals, a sheer face with bolts and runs already set up by pros from our area. Bicycling and bushwacking road and trail. Historic rockcuts form the 1800's through beautiful wooded trail and an antique Rock-crusher with works of art inside.
Pets
Campfires
from 
$22
 / night
Adirondack Waterfall Oasis

7. Adirondack Waterfall Oasis

99%
(60)
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.
Pets
Campfires
from 
$105
 / night
The Grasse River Cabins

8. The Grasse River Cabins

100%
(2)
45mi from Old Forge · 2 sites · Lodging · Russell, NY
|🏕️THE CAMPGROUND🏕️ ✨THIS LISTING IS FOR THE ENTIRE CAMPGROUND - PRIVATE TO YOU AND YOUR PARTY! UP TO 25 GUESTS!✨THIS LISTING IS NOT FOR AN INDIVIDUAL CABIN✨ 🌚 Open for the April 8th, Total Solar Eclipse - Right in the Path of Totality! Watch from the private field! 🌝 Up to 40 guests allowed for this event. Note: it is Mud Season - 4W drive is highly recommended to get into camp on the dirt road. Would need to know total car count (parking is not allowed in field). 📍Located in the towns of Russell and Clare, New York, escape to 56 beautiful private acres, surrounded by towering pine trees, half a mile of private riverfront, a pond, field and trails to explore! 🌲Tucked in the backwoods down a private dirt road, you will find four small cabins, one large main cabin and a bathhouse. You will have private access to half a mile of the Grasse River! On most days you can hear the sound of the river from camp! Bring your fly fishing or spinning reel rods, picnic or just relax on the shoreline! There is a huge field next to the cabins, a nearby pond and private trails to explore! | THE CABINS | Main Cabin: One larger cabin, consisting of a living room, full kitchen (dishwasher, stove, refrigerator, coffee maker, and toaster), laundry room with washer and dryer. Three bedrooms (2 king beds & 1 queen bed), two full bathrooms (one en-suite) with standup showers and one large bathtub. Two of the bedrooms have closets. The main cabin is not heated and space heaters will be provided during any colder months (Spring/Fall). Mini Cabins: Four small log cabins spread out in a row, underneath a canopy of beautiful pine trees! The cabins are spaced far enough that there is enough privacy in-between each one. The cabins come equipped with power, WIFI, Roku TVs, refrigerators, microwaves, coffee makers, screened-in porches, AC units, ceiling fans and outdoor water hookups. They each comfortably sleep between 2-3 adults. Cabins are not heated. Space heaters are provided during colder months (Spring/Fall). Cabin # 66: Full size bed Cabin # 64: Full size bed & Twin size bed Cabin # 62: Queen size bed & Twin size bed Cabin # 60: Queen size bed Guests can bring their own bedding and towels. Or, can request that sheets and towels are provided (free of charge). *The smaller cabins do not have running water or bathrooms. Water pumps are available outside each cabin, meant for bringing in your own water if you wish to. There is a bathhouse with separate men’s and women’s bathrooms and showers a short walk from the cabins. *Please note although the cabins are outfitted with modern amenities, they still have a rustic camp-like feel* *RVs are welcome and can be easily parked next to the cabins. There is only water hookups available outside the four smaller cabins. The site is not a pull-through, so RVs would have to turn around at the end of the driveway* | THE BATHHOUSE | Across from the four smaller cabins is a bathhouse, featuring men's and women's sides. Each side has two bathroom stalls, one stand up shower and double sinks. | THE GRASSE RIVER | The Grasse River is a 73 mile-long river, mainly flowing northeast from the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains into the St. Lawrence Valley. Stocked with brown trout, native brook trout, smallmouth bass and rock bass. Follow the trails from the campground to the river, where you can picnic, fish and relax! *Swimming is at guests’ own risk. The river’s current depends on the season or how much rain the area has received. While exploring the banks of the river you will find faster and slower areas.* | THE POND | There is a private trail which leads to a small pond. The pond is perfect for exploring by canoe or kayak. There are a few channels which lead to other trails on the property. *Several other properties have access to the pond. However, we have yet to see anyone else using the pond - it is very quiet! The pond is not meant for swimming* | THE TRAILS | There are multiple private trails leading to the river, into the woods and the pond. If you enjoy being in nature, these trails are truly lovely to walk/run/bike and enjoy! They are also extremely wide and well-groomed. We have added Adirondack chairs at certain end points. | THE FIELD | A large field abuts the smaller cabins. Adirondack chairs have been placed around a large fire-pit in the field, perfect for hanging out with family and friends and enjoying some s’mores while stargazing! | NEARBY ATTRACTIONS | Discover all of the beautiful Grasse River falls, located on popular Tooley Pond Road running right behind the property! -Basford Falls (closest to the property, short trail) -Lampson Falls Trail (wide smooth trail, access to a 100ft waterfall with an optional loop hike) -Sinclair Falls (short trail) -Rainbow Falls (25 ft cascade) -Greenwood Creek State Forest -Harper’s Falls Trail -Heritage Park Trail / Cascade Falls -Twin Falls -Stewart Rapids -Flat Rock Falls -Copper Rock Falls | NEARBY LOCATIONS | Points of Interest: -Shindigz on the River - 15 min drive -St. Lawrence University - 25 min -Clarkson University - 35 min -SUNY Potsdam - 35 min -Star Lake - 25 min -Cranberry Lake - 35 min -Tupper Lake - 1 hr -Saranac Lake - 1 hr 35 min -Lake Placid - 1hr 45 min -Ontario, Canada - 2 hrs -Montreal, Canada - 2hrs 45 min Restaurants & Bars: -Jocko’s Bar & Grill - 2 min drive -Plum Brook Cafe - 7 min -GT’s Family Restaurant - 10 min -Wayside Roadhouse - 10 min | IMPORTANT INFORMATION | Please read the full Listing Description, Location, Property Rules and Cancellation Policy before booking to ensure that the property is the best fit for your stay! Weddings, large parties, events or commercial photography/filming need to be discussed and approved prior to booking. If not discussed, guests will be asked to leave without a refund. Proof of insurance is required for photography/filming and these events may require a separate rental agreement. We are not allowing the use of ATVs/Side-by-Sides or snowmobiles on the property (field, trails, etc.). There are many local trails nearby that you can easily ride to. The property can comfortably sleep 16 adults, maximum occupancy allowed is 25 guests at any time on the premises. Please confirm how many adults, children and pets will be staying in your initial reservation message. Basic cookware (coffee maker, toaster, pots and pans and silverware) provided in the main house. All small cabins have coffee makers/mugs. Four complimentary sets of golf clubs are available to use to play at the local courses. In addition, four tennis rackets are provided. Exterior security cameras (filming and recording) are on the property, facing main entrance points, main cabin driveway and field. *Please note: There is a sixth cabin set further back towards the front of the property (#61), this cabin is not for use. There are also a few odd structures in the woods on the property. These include an old school bus, outhouse and small shed. They are not for use and are more permanent fixtures… Water is well water.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$213
 / night

Looking to immerse yourself in nature near Old Forge, New York? Hipcamp has over 290 options for camping near Old Forge, New York with beautiful waterfalls. With an average price per night of $35 and options as low as $15, there's something for every budget. Check out the top campsites like Mustang Valley Sanctuary (125 reviews), Patterson Creek Camp (91 reviews), and Archdale Meadows (80 reviews). Enjoy popular amenities such as potable water, trash disposal, and campfires, while engaging in activities like fishing, surfing, and wildlife watching.

98% (129)

Top-rated campgrounds

Trailside Ranch Cabin Rentals

3. Trailside Ranch Cabin Rentals

94%
(35)
11mi from Old Forge · 6 sites · Lodging · Glenfield, NY
YOUR CABIN IS WAITING FOR YOU! TRAILSIDERANCH IS OPEN YEAR-ROUND. This family friendly 10 acre off the grid ranch is located inside the Adirondack Park. We are at the end of Partridgeville Road and the beginning of Paradise in beautiful Brantingham NY Trailside Ranch is surrounded by the pristine 76,000-acre Independence River Wild Forest Preserve. It is linked to 65 miles of Horse trails, hundreds of miles of Snowmobile trails and to the nearly 600 miles of ATV trails. If you are looking for the full wilderness experience, you can hike right from your cabin! We also offer on-site snowmobile rentals in the winter and S x S rentals in the summer. You can hire our local guide to explore the area or if you are comfortable with a map and directions, we can give you details of some amazing scenery to see. Ask us about our rentals if you are interested in this adventure. Your time here will be something your entire family will remember for a lifetime.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$190
 / night
Beautiful downtown Little Falls.

6. Rockclimbers Paradise

100%
(9)
46mi from Old Forge · 8 sites · Tents · Little Falls, NY
This scenic land in the historic Mohawk Valley was once home to the Dolgeville Branch Railroad which ran from Little Falls to Dolgeville and was a light-gauge rail line which ran its last ride in the 1960's and is also home to the only lake in the City of Little Falls, Green Lake which abounds with bullhead, small rockbass, turtles and wild fowl of all kinds.Learn more about this land:Camping with a mile-long nature trail that follows the course of the old Dolgeville/LIttle Falls Railroad Line. Parking available, firewood is on property for foraging and streams with cool water and a few waterfalls to soak under after a hot day. Best rock-climbing from the Gunks to Albany with renowned climbs such as The Wind Wall and the Diehidrals, a sheer face with bolts and runs already set up by pros from our area. Bicycling and bushwacking road and trail. Historic rockcuts form the 1800's through beautiful wooded trail and an antique Rock-crusher with works of art inside.
Pets
Campfires
from 
$22
 / night
Adirondack Waterfall Oasis

7. Adirondack Waterfall Oasis

99%
(60)
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.
Pets
Campfires
from 
$105
 / night
The Grasse River Cabins

8. The Grasse River Cabins

100%
(2)
45mi from Old Forge · 2 sites · Lodging · Russell, NY
|🏕️THE CAMPGROUND🏕️ ✨THIS LISTING IS FOR THE ENTIRE CAMPGROUND - PRIVATE TO YOU AND YOUR PARTY! UP TO 25 GUESTS!✨THIS LISTING IS NOT FOR AN INDIVIDUAL CABIN✨ 🌚 Open for the April 8th, Total Solar Eclipse - Right in the Path of Totality! Watch from the private field! 🌝 Up to 40 guests allowed for this event. Note: it is Mud Season - 4W drive is highly recommended to get into camp on the dirt road. Would need to know total car count (parking is not allowed in field). 📍Located in the towns of Russell and Clare, New York, escape to 56 beautiful private acres, surrounded by towering pine trees, half a mile of private riverfront, a pond, field and trails to explore! 🌲Tucked in the backwoods down a private dirt road, you will find four small cabins, one large main cabin and a bathhouse. You will have private access to half a mile of the Grasse River! On most days you can hear the sound of the river from camp! Bring your fly fishing or spinning reel rods, picnic or just relax on the shoreline! There is a huge field next to the cabins, a nearby pond and private trails to explore! | THE CABINS | Main Cabin: One larger cabin, consisting of a living room, full kitchen (dishwasher, stove, refrigerator, coffee maker, and toaster), laundry room with washer and dryer. Three bedrooms (2 king beds & 1 queen bed), two full bathrooms (one en-suite) with standup showers and one large bathtub. Two of the bedrooms have closets. The main cabin is not heated and space heaters will be provided during any colder months (Spring/Fall). Mini Cabins: Four small log cabins spread out in a row, underneath a canopy of beautiful pine trees! The cabins are spaced far enough that there is enough privacy in-between each one. The cabins come equipped with power, WIFI, Roku TVs, refrigerators, microwaves, coffee makers, screened-in porches, AC units, ceiling fans and outdoor water hookups. They each comfortably sleep between 2-3 adults. Cabins are not heated. Space heaters are provided during colder months (Spring/Fall). Cabin # 66: Full size bed Cabin # 64: Full size bed & Twin size bed Cabin # 62: Queen size bed & Twin size bed Cabin # 60: Queen size bed Guests can bring their own bedding and towels. Or, can request that sheets and towels are provided (free of charge). *The smaller cabins do not have running water or bathrooms. Water pumps are available outside each cabin, meant for bringing in your own water if you wish to. There is a bathhouse with separate men’s and women’s bathrooms and showers a short walk from the cabins. *Please note although the cabins are outfitted with modern amenities, they still have a rustic camp-like feel* *RVs are welcome and can be easily parked next to the cabins. There is only water hookups available outside the four smaller cabins. The site is not a pull-through, so RVs would have to turn around at the end of the driveway* | THE BATHHOUSE | Across from the four smaller cabins is a bathhouse, featuring men's and women's sides. Each side has two bathroom stalls, one stand up shower and double sinks. | THE GRASSE RIVER | The Grasse River is a 73 mile-long river, mainly flowing northeast from the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains into the St. Lawrence Valley. Stocked with brown trout, native brook trout, smallmouth bass and rock bass. Follow the trails from the campground to the river, where you can picnic, fish and relax! *Swimming is at guests’ own risk. The river’s current depends on the season or how much rain the area has received. While exploring the banks of the river you will find faster and slower areas.* | THE POND | There is a private trail which leads to a small pond. The pond is perfect for exploring by canoe or kayak. There are a few channels which lead to other trails on the property. *Several other properties have access to the pond. However, we have yet to see anyone else using the pond - it is very quiet! The pond is not meant for swimming* | THE TRAILS | There are multiple private trails leading to the river, into the woods and the pond. If you enjoy being in nature, these trails are truly lovely to walk/run/bike and enjoy! They are also extremely wide and well-groomed. We have added Adirondack chairs at certain end points. | THE FIELD | A large field abuts the smaller cabins. Adirondack chairs have been placed around a large fire-pit in the field, perfect for hanging out with family and friends and enjoying some s’mores while stargazing! | NEARBY ATTRACTIONS | Discover all of the beautiful Grasse River falls, located on popular Tooley Pond Road running right behind the property! -Basford Falls (closest to the property, short trail) -Lampson Falls Trail (wide smooth trail, access to a 100ft waterfall with an optional loop hike) -Sinclair Falls (short trail) -Rainbow Falls (25 ft cascade) -Greenwood Creek State Forest -Harper’s Falls Trail -Heritage Park Trail / Cascade Falls -Twin Falls -Stewart Rapids -Flat Rock Falls -Copper Rock Falls | NEARBY LOCATIONS | Points of Interest: -Shindigz on the River - 15 min drive -St. Lawrence University - 25 min -Clarkson University - 35 min -SUNY Potsdam - 35 min -Star Lake - 25 min -Cranberry Lake - 35 min -Tupper Lake - 1 hr -Saranac Lake - 1 hr 35 min -Lake Placid - 1hr 45 min -Ontario, Canada - 2 hrs -Montreal, Canada - 2hrs 45 min Restaurants & Bars: -Jocko’s Bar & Grill - 2 min drive -Plum Brook Cafe - 7 min -GT’s Family Restaurant - 10 min -Wayside Roadhouse - 10 min | IMPORTANT INFORMATION | Please read the full Listing Description, Location, Property Rules and Cancellation Policy before booking to ensure that the property is the best fit for your stay! Weddings, large parties, events or commercial photography/filming need to be discussed and approved prior to booking. If not discussed, guests will be asked to leave without a refund. Proof of insurance is required for photography/filming and these events may require a separate rental agreement. We are not allowing the use of ATVs/Side-by-Sides or snowmobiles on the property (field, trails, etc.). There are many local trails nearby that you can easily ride to. The property can comfortably sleep 16 adults, maximum occupancy allowed is 25 guests at any time on the premises. Please confirm how many adults, children and pets will be staying in your initial reservation message. Basic cookware (coffee maker, toaster, pots and pans and silverware) provided in the main house. All small cabins have coffee makers/mugs. Four complimentary sets of golf clubs are available to use to play at the local courses. In addition, four tennis rackets are provided. Exterior security cameras (filming and recording) are on the property, facing main entrance points, main cabin driveway and field. *Please note: There is a sixth cabin set further back towards the front of the property (#61), this cabin is not for use. There are also a few odd structures in the woods on the property. These include an old school bus, outhouse and small shed. They are not for use and are more permanent fixtures… Water is well water.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$213
 / night

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