95% (730) • 99 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Syracuse
Milk & Honey Homestead
1. Milk & Honey Homestead
100%
(9)
25mi from Syracuse · 5 sites · Lodging
We are a small homestead with some goats, ducks and chickens, we live in an off grid Tiny cabin and rent out another tiny cabin. We are nestled comfortably in the woods. Road that goes through the woods and opens into picturesque meadow. Close to nature hikes, lakes and rivers for fishing. Perfect spot to unwind, enjoy some quiet time
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$175
/ night
Woodland Sanctuary
2. Woodland Sanctuary
50mi from Syracuse · 2 sites · Tents, Lodging
Hello traveler! We're Cam and Kale, and we are excited to welcome you to share the beauty of this forest we steward! With camp sites as well as a heated and powered glamping bungalow, we're great for any level of camper. Our 5 acres of pine, oak, and black walnut trees are interspersed with trails of wild blackberries, apples and pears. We have four acres of forest and one cleared, giving us a beautiful lawn and private pond. This place is a nature lovers dream and we are so excited to welcome you!
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
$30
/ night
Bear Creek Haven
3. Bear Creek Haven
100%
(1)
45mi from Syracuse · 1 site · Lodging
22 miles from Watkins Glen. Close to wine trails and Amish stores, restaurants , local Breweries!! Here is an off the grid cabin, w/ full amenities, available year round in the heart of the Finger Lakes.
There is a couch in the living room that sleeps one person. The access to the lake is walking trough Willard Wildlife Management Area (State Property)
The cabin comfortably sleeps 8, but we have no max on guests, as we do allow tent camping in the property!!
Enjoy easy access to the lake with just a scenic 10-minute walk — we've included pictures of the route to help guide you (located in exterior photos)! Prefer to bike? That’s an option too.
We also provide kayaks for your use during your stay. You're welcome to take them on foot to the lake, or load them into your own vehicle and explore one of the beautiful nearby launch spots. Whether you're paddling out from the property or venturing a little further, your lake adventure starts here!
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$144
/ night
5 Lamps Inn at Summerhill Brewing
4. 5 Lamps Inn at Summerhill Brewing
29mi from Syracuse · 10 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Camp, Sip, and Stay at Five Lamps on the Summerhill Brewing Property
Nestled in the rolling hills of the Finger Lakes and just steps from Summerhill Brewing, our scenic 20-acre property is the perfect place to camp, glamp, and unwind.
Wake up to birdsong and fresh air, wander peaceful nature trails, and take in panoramic views and unforgettable sunsets. Whether you're pitching a tent, parking your camper, or staying at our cozy glampsite, you'll have space to relax and recharge—while being close to all the action.
Centrally located between Ithaca and Syracuse and just 15 minutes from Cortland you'll experience all of the rural charm without compromising on the necessities.
And just a short stroll away? Craft brews, yummy eats, and live music all summer long at our on-site brewery.
Toilets
Campfires
Potable water
from
$50
/ night
Forest Cabin, Richford, NY
5. Forest Cabin, Richford, NY
90%
(5)
48mi from Syracuse · 1 site · Lodging
This former hunting cabin is on a 90-acre property that we are fixing up. It is surrounded by hundreds of acres of wild land, and involves a hike in on logging trails. Eventually we hope to conserve the land in perpetuity. The land was logged about 25 years ago and has regrown quite a bit. There are beautiful large maple, cherry, pine, and butternut trees, as well as young growth and wildflowers and diverse and abundant fungi. Our land is adjacent to the Finger Lakes Land Trust's King Preserve, so you will be camping in an area with 300 acres of forest and trails. It is also convenient to a diner, gas station, pizza/bar, a playground, fishing stream, and 2 ice cream stores (all walkable from the trailhead).
Learn more about this land:
This is an extremely rustic hunting cabin about a 15 - 30 minute (depending on hiker) hike up from the small village of Richford, NY. The hike is along old logging roads in the forest, but it's all uphill on the way in. We do not allow vehicle access to guests, but we have a vehicle we can use to deliver potable water (make sure to check with us to make sure we can provide extra water on the dates you need). There is a wood stove (for heat) and propane stove (for cooking). There is a triple decker bunk bed, you need to bring your own sleeping pad and sleeping bag. We have added a picnic table and small fire pit. There is an outhouse and hand washing station (seasonal). Fall leaf peeping is lovely, and as the leaves fall off, there are really nice views of the valley. You will have total privacy here!
Toilets
Campfires
Cooking equipment
from
$75
/ night
95% (730) • 99 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Syracuse
Milk & Honey Homestead
1. Milk & Honey Homestead
100%
(9)
25mi from Syracuse · 5 sites · Lodging
We are a small homestead with some goats, ducks and chickens, we live in an off grid Tiny cabin and rent out another tiny cabin. We are nestled comfortably in the woods. Road that goes through the woods and opens into picturesque meadow. Close to nature hikes, lakes and rivers for fishing. Perfect spot to unwind, enjoy some quiet time
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$175
/ night
Woodland Sanctuary
2. Woodland Sanctuary
50mi from Syracuse · 2 sites · Tents, Lodging
Hello traveler! We're Cam and Kale, and we are excited to welcome you to share the beauty of this forest we steward! With camp sites as well as a heated and powered glamping bungalow, we're great for any level of camper. Our 5 acres of pine, oak, and black walnut trees are interspersed with trails of wild blackberries, apples and pears. We have four acres of forest and one cleared, giving us a beautiful lawn and private pond. This place is a nature lovers dream and we are so excited to welcome you!
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
$30
/ night
Bear Creek Haven
3. Bear Creek Haven
100%
(1)
45mi from Syracuse · 1 site · Lodging
22 miles from Watkins Glen. Close to wine trails and Amish stores, restaurants , local Breweries!! Here is an off the grid cabin, w/ full amenities, available year round in the heart of the Finger Lakes.
There is a couch in the living room that sleeps one person. The access to the lake is walking trough Willard Wildlife Management Area (State Property)
The cabin comfortably sleeps 8, but we have no max on guests, as we do allow tent camping in the property!!
Enjoy easy access to the lake with just a scenic 10-minute walk — we've included pictures of the route to help guide you (located in exterior photos)! Prefer to bike? That’s an option too.
We also provide kayaks for your use during your stay. You're welcome to take them on foot to the lake, or load them into your own vehicle and explore one of the beautiful nearby launch spots. Whether you're paddling out from the property or venturing a little further, your lake adventure starts here!
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$144
/ night
5 Lamps Inn at Summerhill Brewing
4. 5 Lamps Inn at Summerhill Brewing
29mi from Syracuse · 10 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Camp, Sip, and Stay at Five Lamps on the Summerhill Brewing Property
Nestled in the rolling hills of the Finger Lakes and just steps from Summerhill Brewing, our scenic 20-acre property is the perfect place to camp, glamp, and unwind.
Wake up to birdsong and fresh air, wander peaceful nature trails, and take in panoramic views and unforgettable sunsets. Whether you're pitching a tent, parking your camper, or staying at our cozy glampsite, you'll have space to relax and recharge—while being close to all the action.
Centrally located between Ithaca and Syracuse and just 15 minutes from Cortland you'll experience all of the rural charm without compromising on the necessities.
And just a short stroll away? Craft brews, yummy eats, and live music all summer long at our on-site brewery.
Toilets
Campfires
Potable water
from
$50
/ night
Forest Cabin, Richford, NY
5. Forest Cabin, Richford, NY
90%
(5)
48mi from Syracuse · 1 site · Lodging
This former hunting cabin is on a 90-acre property that we are fixing up. It is surrounded by hundreds of acres of wild land, and involves a hike in on logging trails. Eventually we hope to conserve the land in perpetuity. The land was logged about 25 years ago and has regrown quite a bit. There are beautiful large maple, cherry, pine, and butternut trees, as well as young growth and wildflowers and diverse and abundant fungi. Our land is adjacent to the Finger Lakes Land Trust's King Preserve, so you will be camping in an area with 300 acres of forest and trails. It is also convenient to a diner, gas station, pizza/bar, a playground, fishing stream, and 2 ice cream stores (all walkable from the trailhead).
Learn more about this land:
This is an extremely rustic hunting cabin about a 15 - 30 minute (depending on hiker) hike up from the small village of Richford, NY. The hike is along old logging roads in the forest, but it's all uphill on the way in. We do not allow vehicle access to guests, but we have a vehicle we can use to deliver potable water (make sure to check with us to make sure we can provide extra water on the dates you need). There is a wood stove (for heat) and propane stove (for cooking). There is a triple decker bunk bed, you need to bring your own sleeping pad and sleeping bag. We have added a picnic table and small fire pit. There is an outhouse and hand washing station (seasonal). Fall leaf peeping is lovely, and as the leaves fall off, there are really nice views of the valley. You will have total privacy here!
Toilets
Campfires
Cooking equipment
from
$75
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
Renee
August 2025
Group trip
We loved our time at Bear Creek Haven. The cabin is extremely nice, there are 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Including the bunk beds, there are 4 double beds which theoretically could sleep 8 people. We had a slightly larger crew than that, so some folks put up tents outside or hammocks in the trees. Overall, we were very comfortable. There was even an air conditioner and fans provided in the cabin, most definitely a welcome addition!
The cabin is just a short drive from many wineries and breweries. We checked out Americana Vineyards, Finger Lakes Cider House, Scale House Brewing, and Lively Run Dairy (they have cheese flights, and you can pet goats!) Overall, it was a great experience and we look forward to staying there again in the future.
One suggestion I have is improving the directions to be more detailed, we did get a little lost when getting in. Here are the more detailed directions that I sent friends to ensure they could find the cabin: “ Once you are on Pitcher Rd you are basically going to take it to the end and then veer right at the signs. As you are going down the road you will pass the mailboxes on your right, go through the Stone bridge overpass, pass several Amish houses. Go all the way down gravel road, til you get to the signs, turn right and then left to follow bear creek haven trail.”
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