The best pets off leash camping near Utica

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Just 35 miles south of the Adirondacks, this small city is a gateway to central New York. With lakes, marshes, and the Erie Canal, Utica is fascinating for urban adventurers and families alike.

The Erie Canal hasn't run directly through Utica for nearly a century. Today, the paved-over waterway is the 13.5-mile Canalway Trail. The flat terrain makes for easy biking. The trail passes the Utica Marsh Wildlife Management Area, a nice spot for nature walks and birding.

The Mohawk River is also here, offering a watery view of the shore's shuttered factories and wildlife. To launch, take your canoe to Harbor Road near Genesee Street in Utica. You can also hop aboard an Erie Canal tour boat, with options from group kayaks to house boats. The guides are a great source of Erie history and can explain finer points like the canal's antique locks.

Kayakers can pitch tent at Lock 20 in Marcy, NY. The facilities have bathrooms and water, but the first-come, first-serve camping is quite small, so try to arrive early.

In nearby Rome, Delta Lake State Park sits on a peninsula jutting into the Delta Reservoir. A popular spot for fishing, the park has a boat launch and a sandy beach with lifeguards during the summer. The camp has spacious sites, some on the waterfront, and each comes with a picnic table and fire ring. The wooded grounds here are relatively flat, making for easy walking along the trails.

Pixley Falls State Park is a short drive from Delta Lake. The star of the park is the 50-foot tall waterfall. A hiking trail follows the streams uphill for deeper exploration.

The private campgrounds in the Adirondack foothills are great if you want a summer camp vibe. Close to Utica, these camps range from rustic cabins to RV parks and resorts. Several offer extras such as fishing ponds and swimming pools, plus amenities like Wi-Fi and laundry.

Utica is well-situated for day trips, with Lake Ontario and the Finger Lakes both about 80 miles away. Less than an hour away, the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown is a must-see for sports fans.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Utica

1. Tilden Hill Farm

99%
(1161)
15mi from Utica · 25 sites · Tents, RVs
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. There are 2 bath houses on the campground with hot showers and toilets. All sites include a fire pit and picnic table. We have 10 full hook up sites (water/electric/sewer) and 9 sites with water and electric. There is a dump station and fire wood available to all for a fee. Once settled in, take a meandering walk through our 12 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"
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from 
$49
 / night

2. 40 Acre Adirondack Basecamp

32mi from Utica · 1 site · Tent, RV
Escape the everyday and launch your Adirondack adventure from our secluded campsite in Forestport, NY! This listing is for a primitive tent or RV camping spot (no hookups) nestled within nearly 40 acres of private, beautiful woods. Please Note: This is a back-to-basics, bring-your-own-gear experience. You must provide your own tent or RV, sleeping equipment, water, and all camping necessities. Pack it in, pack it out – help us keep our woods pristine by practicing Leave No Trace principles. Find your perfect spot among the trees and get ready to explore. Your adventure starts right here with our network of rustic, private trails winding through the property. But that's just the beginning! Our location serves as the perfect basecamp for exploring the region's best: Hiking: You're minutes from trailheads in the Black River Wild Forest, or take a short drive to hike iconic Bald Mountain (Rondaxe Fire Tower) for stunning views of the Fulton Chain of Lakes. McCauley Mountain also offers great trails. Lakes & Rivers: Enjoy paddling, fishing, or swimming in nearby Kayuta Lake, the Forestport Reservoir, or head to Old Forge for access to the vast Fulton Chain of Lakes and the Moose River. Attractions: Get your thrills at Enchanted Forest Water Safari, take a scenic trip on the Adirondack Scenic Railroad, or explore the shops and restaurants in the charming village of Old Forge.
Pets
Campfires
from 
$75
 / night

3. Brook Hollow Homestead

100%
(11)
50mi from Utica · 8 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
The fall, cool crisp days and changing leaves are just a few short weeks away. NOW is the time to book your experience with us. Enjoy rustic camping on our 115 acres of upstate NY forest. We are just a short drive to Cooperstown, the Baseball Hall of Fame and the summer baseball camps as well as the other museums that it has to offer. Howe Caverns in Cobleskill is also about 30 minutes away as well. The property consists of a mixture of upland hardwoods (mainly Oak, Maple and Cherry) with scattered stands of Red Pine, White Spruce, Hemlock and two open fields/pastures. There are also the occasional conifers scattered about just to keep things interesting. The majority of the property is gently sloping from the South up towards the North. The is also a nice ridge on the NE corner of the property to aid in topographic diversity. One of the fields is a seven acre hay field and the other is a five acre food plot planted in clover, chicory and other grasses. This field has also been recently planted with Apples, Pear, American Plum, Red Osier Dogwood, Persimmon, Red Mulberry, Chinese Chestnut, and Hazelnuts. These are all young at this time but will start to provide diversity and wildlife interest in the coming years. Wildlife abounds here at the homestead. Whitetail Deer and Eastern Wild Turkey are very common to see. We also have a variety of small animals as well such as Red and Grey Squirrels, Raccoons, Porcupine, Opossum, Fisher etc. For the birders, we have Barred and Great Horned Owls and Red Tailed Hawks. It is also not uncommon to see Bald Eagles soaring over the fields looking for their next meal. All of the property is easily accessible via our extensive trail system. There is also another 187 acres that borders our land that also has trails that would allow hiking. We have detailed maps so that getting lost would be the least of your worries. Attractions Near Us: Hanford Mills Museum - 3 Minutes SUNY Oneonta, Hartwick College, & SUNY Delhi - 20 Minutes Cooperstown (Baseball Hall of Fame & Museums) - 40 Minutes SUNY Cobleskill - 44 Minutes Howe Caverns - 50 Minutes
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from 
$24
 / night

8. Adirondack Waterfall Oasis

99%
(60)
36mi from Utica · 1 site · Tent, RV
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

12. R & B Acres

100%
(14)
14mi from Utica · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
Let Renee and Bill welcome you to the beautiful Mohawk Valley on 10+ acres surrounded by farms, with spectacular views of the Adirondack foothills. Camp open field, pine grove or secluded, private orchard setting. Only 1 1/2 miles from the Herkimer Diamond Mines. 9 miles to the amazing Erie Canal cruise. Secluded, but less than a mile to Stewart's shop for essentials, and 8 miles to major shopping. Close to state parks, biking and hiking trails. Dogs welcome with an additional $10 fee. Firewood sales, generator and tent rentals. Additionally, we have a deluxe equipped pop-up camper available for rent with electricity and running water in the pine grove. We are welcoming to LGBTQ+ campers, all ethnicities, religions, live acoustic music and 420 friendly in private sites. From inexperienced campers who might need assistance to experienced campers who just want seclusion, this is the place to be!
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from 
$30
 / night

14. Williams Corners

100%
(23)
26mi from Utica · 2 sites · RVs
We are a family that travels in our RV fulltime and have created this private oasis for travelers to unwind. This location is in a quiet area in the rolling hills of Morrisville. Our property is a rolling hill with views from the top and a pond and flat area at the bottom, we don't actively mow the hill and large field area, the camping area is mowed. We are 5-10 minutes from a couple of small lakes for boating and fishing and 15 minutes from larger Cazenovia lake. We are also close to Delphi falls that has hiking and a really nice waterfall to visit and walk in. There are other local parks and hiking in the area for things to do. We are only 5 minutes out of Morrisville and 15 minutes to the town of Cazenovia and Hamilton (weekend farmers markets). There are plenty of places to visit that are close including local wineries and 3 casinos within 30 minutes. Some day trip attractions: Eaton Reservoir- paddling less than 10 min away Cazenovia Lake - swimming, paddling 15 min away Chittenango Falls - hiking 20 min away Green Lakes State park - swimming, paddling, hiking 30 min away Rexford Falls - hiking 30 min away The Wild Animal Park - Zoo with safari 30 min away Jamesville Beach Park - swimming, paddling 35 min away Tinker Falls - hiking 35 min away Pixley Falls - hiking 1 hr away Carpenter Falls - hiking 1hr away Fillmore Glen State Park - waterfall, hiking approx 1 hr away Ithaca gorges and waterfalls 1 hr 30-1 hr 45 minutes away Corning Glass and Watkins Glen 2 hrs away Howe Caverns 1 hr 30 hrs away Old Forge and Enchanted Water Safari 1 hr 30 hrs away NY City 4 hr 30 hrs away
Pets
Full hookups
from 
$41
 / night

15. Rockclimbers Paradise

100%
(9)
20mi from Utica · 8 sites · Tents
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

16. "She Shed Retreat"

100%
(5)
50mi from Utica · 9 sites · Tents, RVs
WATER IS OFF AT SHE SHED FOR THE WINTER - WE HAVE ELECTRIC ONLY The property spans 4 acres of open fields with wooded hedgerow areas. It offers various open spaces for camping, along with flat areas suitable for tents or hammocks. A "she shed" is available, equipped with electricity, fresh cold water, a toilet, and a sink. Additionally, there's a flat area suitable for a small camper or pop-up. Two fire pits and a charcoal grill are provided, along with picnic tables. You'll be treated to amazing views, with the possibility of spotting eagles flying up from the Chenango River to circle the fields for food, including juvenile eagles learning to fly. Conveniently located just 3 miles from town, where you'll find an incredible farmers market, ice cream shop, restaurants, and entertainment options like music and arts and crafts. The area also offers opportunities for fishing, kayaking, hiking, biking, or simply relaxing with a book while enjoying the breathtaking views. There are many areas to stay on mowed grass with access to the "She Shed" fire pit, and charcoal grill.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from 
$40
 / night

18. The Smithy

100%
(11)
35mi from Utica · 1 site · Lodging
Charming secluded, private camp that sleeps one or two, down a private woodsy dirt road atop a hill outside hamlet of Roseboom, near Cherry Valley NY. 20 minutes to Cooperstown. A gently-managed tree farm, property includes forests and open meadows, even a ravine stream. Spectacular night skies, birds, wildlife. Lots of trail and hiking options. A former farm blacksmith shop with weathered siding-- a ‘smithy’-- the camp has electricity, features a raised, built-in full size bed with storage drawers underneath, a compact kitchen corner with hot / cold water, an intimate dining area. Kitchen amenities include induction hotplate, electric coffee mill and French press coffee maker, kettle, pots & pans, cooler, plates/mugs/bowls /cutlery for two. Unheated. Outside, enjoy the generous rustic deck with outdoor seating/ table, charcoal grill, outdoor shower built with locust trees from the land ( hot / cold water). Nearby spring-fed pond. For swimming bring watershoes, fishing permitted. More Trails/hiking: a nearby nature preserve and forested state land (within 10 mins.). Pets welcome. Incredibly peaceful, private, secluded. A nearby, new, beautiful outhouse. Explore the rural micro community: Nearby hamlet of Roseboom has friendly Bobs Country Store for supplies (ice, eggs, milk, meat etc); Roseboom Café for rural dining out (open Thurs and Friday); Stannard Maple Farm for maple syrup from our own trees. Resource list provided will include contacts for local vegetable gardeners -- and artists. 20 minutes from Cooperstown.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from 
$120
 / night

Just 35 miles south of the Adirondacks, this small city is a gateway to central New York. With lakes, marshes, and the Erie Canal, Utica is fascinating for urban adventurers and families alike.

The Erie Canal hasn't run directly through Utica for nearly a century. Today, the paved-over waterway is the 13.5-mile Canalway Trail. The flat terrain makes for easy biking. The trail passes the Utica Marsh Wildlife Management Area, a nice spot for nature walks and birding.

The Mohawk River is also here, offering a watery view of the shore's shuttered factories and wildlife. To launch, take your canoe to Harbor Road near Genesee Street in Utica. You can also hop aboard an Erie Canal tour boat, with options from group kayaks to house boats. The guides are a great source of Erie history and can explain finer points like the canal's antique locks.

Kayakers can pitch tent at Lock 20 in Marcy, NY. The facilities have bathrooms and water, but the first-come, first-serve camping is quite small, so try to arrive early.

In nearby Rome, Delta Lake State Park sits on a peninsula jutting into the Delta Reservoir. A popular spot for fishing, the park has a boat launch and a sandy beach with lifeguards during the summer. The camp has spacious sites, some on the waterfront, and each comes with a picnic table and fire ring. The wooded grounds here are relatively flat, making for easy walking along the trails.

Pixley Falls State Park is a short drive from Delta Lake. The star of the park is the 50-foot tall waterfall. A hiking trail follows the streams uphill for deeper exploration.

The private campgrounds in the Adirondack foothills are great if you want a summer camp vibe. Close to Utica, these camps range from rustic cabins to RV parks and resorts. Several offer extras such as fishing ponds and swimming pools, plus amenities like Wi-Fi and laundry.

Utica is well-situated for day trips, with Lake Ontario and the Finger Lakes both about 80 miles away. Less than an hour away, the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown is a must-see for sports fans.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Utica

1. Tilden Hill Farm

99%
(1161)
15mi from Utica · 25 sites · Tents, RVs
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. There are 2 bath houses on the campground with hot showers and toilets. All sites include a fire pit and picnic table. We have 10 full hook up sites (water/electric/sewer) and 9 sites with water and electric. There is a dump station and fire wood available to all for a fee. Once settled in, take a meandering walk through our 12 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"
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from 
$49
 / night

2. 40 Acre Adirondack Basecamp

32mi from Utica · 1 site · Tent, RV
Escape the everyday and launch your Adirondack adventure from our secluded campsite in Forestport, NY! This listing is for a primitive tent or RV camping spot (no hookups) nestled within nearly 40 acres of private, beautiful woods. Please Note: This is a back-to-basics, bring-your-own-gear experience. You must provide your own tent or RV, sleeping equipment, water, and all camping necessities. Pack it in, pack it out – help us keep our woods pristine by practicing Leave No Trace principles. Find your perfect spot among the trees and get ready to explore. Your adventure starts right here with our network of rustic, private trails winding through the property. But that's just the beginning! Our location serves as the perfect basecamp for exploring the region's best: Hiking: You're minutes from trailheads in the Black River Wild Forest, or take a short drive to hike iconic Bald Mountain (Rondaxe Fire Tower) for stunning views of the Fulton Chain of Lakes. McCauley Mountain also offers great trails. Lakes & Rivers: Enjoy paddling, fishing, or swimming in nearby Kayuta Lake, the Forestport Reservoir, or head to Old Forge for access to the vast Fulton Chain of Lakes and the Moose River. Attractions: Get your thrills at Enchanted Forest Water Safari, take a scenic trip on the Adirondack Scenic Railroad, or explore the shops and restaurants in the charming village of Old Forge.
Pets
Campfires
from 
$75
 / night

3. Brook Hollow Homestead

100%
(11)
50mi from Utica · 8 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
The fall, cool crisp days and changing leaves are just a few short weeks away. NOW is the time to book your experience with us. Enjoy rustic camping on our 115 acres of upstate NY forest. We are just a short drive to Cooperstown, the Baseball Hall of Fame and the summer baseball camps as well as the other museums that it has to offer. Howe Caverns in Cobleskill is also about 30 minutes away as well. The property consists of a mixture of upland hardwoods (mainly Oak, Maple and Cherry) with scattered stands of Red Pine, White Spruce, Hemlock and two open fields/pastures. There are also the occasional conifers scattered about just to keep things interesting. The majority of the property is gently sloping from the South up towards the North. The is also a nice ridge on the NE corner of the property to aid in topographic diversity. One of the fields is a seven acre hay field and the other is a five acre food plot planted in clover, chicory and other grasses. This field has also been recently planted with Apples, Pear, American Plum, Red Osier Dogwood, Persimmon, Red Mulberry, Chinese Chestnut, and Hazelnuts. These are all young at this time but will start to provide diversity and wildlife interest in the coming years. Wildlife abounds here at the homestead. Whitetail Deer and Eastern Wild Turkey are very common to see. We also have a variety of small animals as well such as Red and Grey Squirrels, Raccoons, Porcupine, Opossum, Fisher etc. For the birders, we have Barred and Great Horned Owls and Red Tailed Hawks. It is also not uncommon to see Bald Eagles soaring over the fields looking for their next meal. All of the property is easily accessible via our extensive trail system. There is also another 187 acres that borders our land that also has trails that would allow hiking. We have detailed maps so that getting lost would be the least of your worries. Attractions Near Us: Hanford Mills Museum - 3 Minutes SUNY Oneonta, Hartwick College, & SUNY Delhi - 20 Minutes Cooperstown (Baseball Hall of Fame & Museums) - 40 Minutes SUNY Cobleskill - 44 Minutes Howe Caverns - 50 Minutes
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from 
$24
 / night

8. Adirondack Waterfall Oasis

99%
(60)
36mi from Utica · 1 site · Tent, RV
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

12. R & B Acres

100%
(14)
14mi from Utica · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
Let Renee and Bill welcome you to the beautiful Mohawk Valley on 10+ acres surrounded by farms, with spectacular views of the Adirondack foothills. Camp open field, pine grove or secluded, private orchard setting. Only 1 1/2 miles from the Herkimer Diamond Mines. 9 miles to the amazing Erie Canal cruise. Secluded, but less than a mile to Stewart's shop for essentials, and 8 miles to major shopping. Close to state parks, biking and hiking trails. Dogs welcome with an additional $10 fee. Firewood sales, generator and tent rentals. Additionally, we have a deluxe equipped pop-up camper available for rent with electricity and running water in the pine grove. We are welcoming to LGBTQ+ campers, all ethnicities, religions, live acoustic music and 420 friendly in private sites. From inexperienced campers who might need assistance to experienced campers who just want seclusion, this is the place to be!
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from 
$30
 / night

14. Williams Corners

100%
(23)
26mi from Utica · 2 sites · RVs
We are a family that travels in our RV fulltime and have created this private oasis for travelers to unwind. This location is in a quiet area in the rolling hills of Morrisville. Our property is a rolling hill with views from the top and a pond and flat area at the bottom, we don't actively mow the hill and large field area, the camping area is mowed. We are 5-10 minutes from a couple of small lakes for boating and fishing and 15 minutes from larger Cazenovia lake. We are also close to Delphi falls that has hiking and a really nice waterfall to visit and walk in. There are other local parks and hiking in the area for things to do. We are only 5 minutes out of Morrisville and 15 minutes to the town of Cazenovia and Hamilton (weekend farmers markets). There are plenty of places to visit that are close including local wineries and 3 casinos within 30 minutes. Some day trip attractions: Eaton Reservoir- paddling less than 10 min away Cazenovia Lake - swimming, paddling 15 min away Chittenango Falls - hiking 20 min away Green Lakes State park - swimming, paddling, hiking 30 min away Rexford Falls - hiking 30 min away The Wild Animal Park - Zoo with safari 30 min away Jamesville Beach Park - swimming, paddling 35 min away Tinker Falls - hiking 35 min away Pixley Falls - hiking 1 hr away Carpenter Falls - hiking 1hr away Fillmore Glen State Park - waterfall, hiking approx 1 hr away Ithaca gorges and waterfalls 1 hr 30-1 hr 45 minutes away Corning Glass and Watkins Glen 2 hrs away Howe Caverns 1 hr 30 hrs away Old Forge and Enchanted Water Safari 1 hr 30 hrs away NY City 4 hr 30 hrs away
Pets
Full hookups
from 
$41
 / night

15. Rockclimbers Paradise

100%
(9)
20mi from Utica · 8 sites · Tents
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

16. "She Shed Retreat"

100%
(5)
50mi from Utica · 9 sites · Tents, RVs
WATER IS OFF AT SHE SHED FOR THE WINTER - WE HAVE ELECTRIC ONLY The property spans 4 acres of open fields with wooded hedgerow areas. It offers various open spaces for camping, along with flat areas suitable for tents or hammocks. A "she shed" is available, equipped with electricity, fresh cold water, a toilet, and a sink. Additionally, there's a flat area suitable for a small camper or pop-up. Two fire pits and a charcoal grill are provided, along with picnic tables. You'll be treated to amazing views, with the possibility of spotting eagles flying up from the Chenango River to circle the fields for food, including juvenile eagles learning to fly. Conveniently located just 3 miles from town, where you'll find an incredible farmers market, ice cream shop, restaurants, and entertainment options like music and arts and crafts. The area also offers opportunities for fishing, kayaking, hiking, biking, or simply relaxing with a book while enjoying the breathtaking views. There are many areas to stay on mowed grass with access to the "She Shed" fire pit, and charcoal grill.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from 
$40
 / night

18. The Smithy

100%
(11)
35mi from Utica · 1 site · Lodging
Charming secluded, private camp that sleeps one or two, down a private woodsy dirt road atop a hill outside hamlet of Roseboom, near Cherry Valley NY. 20 minutes to Cooperstown. A gently-managed tree farm, property includes forests and open meadows, even a ravine stream. Spectacular night skies, birds, wildlife. Lots of trail and hiking options. A former farm blacksmith shop with weathered siding-- a ‘smithy’-- the camp has electricity, features a raised, built-in full size bed with storage drawers underneath, a compact kitchen corner with hot / cold water, an intimate dining area. Kitchen amenities include induction hotplate, electric coffee mill and French press coffee maker, kettle, pots & pans, cooler, plates/mugs/bowls /cutlery for two. Unheated. Outside, enjoy the generous rustic deck with outdoor seating/ table, charcoal grill, outdoor shower built with locust trees from the land ( hot / cold water). Nearby spring-fed pond. For swimming bring watershoes, fishing permitted. More Trails/hiking: a nearby nature preserve and forested state land (within 10 mins.). Pets welcome. Incredibly peaceful, private, secluded. A nearby, new, beautiful outhouse. Explore the rural micro community: Nearby hamlet of Roseboom has friendly Bobs Country Store for supplies (ice, eggs, milk, meat etc); Roseboom Café for rural dining out (open Thurs and Friday); Stannard Maple Farm for maple syrup from our own trees. Resource list provided will include contacts for local vegetable gardeners -- and artists. 20 minutes from Cooperstown.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from 
$120
 / night

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