New York Camping: Explore the Best RV & Tent Campsites in NY’s State Parks
From the Adirondacks to the Finger Lakes, New York provides stunning camping destinations for all types of adventurers. RV campers can find excellent lakeside sites at Letchworth State Park, known as the Grand Canyon of the East for its dramatic gorges and waterfalls. Tent campers will enjoy camping in the Catskill Mountains, where lush forests, scenic overlooks, and waterfalls create a picturesque setting. Dispersed camping is available in the vast Adirondack Park, offering secluded sites along mountain trails and pristine lakes. The Thousand Islands region provides unique waterfront camping experiences, perfect for paddlers and anglers. Whether exploring rolling hills, dense forests, or scenic river valleys, New York offers a variety of unforgettable camping experiences.
Hickory Run Campground is part of Hickory Run State Park in Pennsylvania (48 min south of Scranton, PA) with an elevation of 1,476 feet. Hickory Run Campground is rated 3.0 stars from 1 reviews. There are a total of 382 campsites including 3 cabins. The campground is open all year. 252 sites can accommodate RVs between 15 and 185 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 11 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 15 sites have full hookups (electric, water and sewer). 1 site has electric and water hookups. 114 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $44.10. Activities include hiking trails.
Gifford Pinchot Campground is part of Gifford Pinchot State Park in Pennsylvania (30 min northwest of York, PA) with an elevation of 471 feet. There are a total of 305 campsites including 15 cabins. The campground is open all year. 283 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 15 and 95 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 11 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 22 sites have full hookups (electric, water and sewer). 119 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $89.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, sewer hookup, playground, boat ramp, swimming, restroom, trash dumpster, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Kelly Pines Campground is located in the Marienville Ranger District, Allegheny National Forest (1 hr 23 min south of Jamestown, NY) with an elevation of 1,468 feet. There are a total of 7 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of April to mid December. 2 sites can accommodate RVs between 20 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $15.00 to $25.00. Activities include horseback riding.
Barnes Field Campground is located in the Androscoggin Ranger District, White Mountain National Forest (1 hr 38 min west of Lewiston, ME) with an elevation of 1,286 feet. There are a total of 11 campsites including 4 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 7 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $45.00 per night. Activities include hiking trails.
Tracy Ridge Campground is located in the Bradford Ranger District, Allegheny National Forest (53 min southeast of Jamestown, NY) with an elevation of 2,214 feet. There are a total of 55 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of April to mid December. 54 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 60 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $12.00 to $75.00. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
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