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Luisa Woods

1 site · Lodging5 acres · Camden , NY

built in 2006 lost luisa to cancer in 2013 ....it all about her 💖🪶 Learn more about this land: Tent camping; cabin nearby for emergencies. note that camping inside the cabin is not permitted only on the decks the lower deck and the upper deck this reason is for shelter From the elements.... the Outhouse on the deck is not for public use except for an extreme emergencies I'm try to have yourself some kind of portable toilet or dig a hole.... a porta potty is available at no extra cost but if you feel it you have to empty it and maintain its cleanliness

Valley Side Farm

1 site · Lodging200 acres · Prospect, NY

Learn more about this land:Set up tent on the top of the hill near a tree an open field Fire Ring table toilet available can't drive in or walk you can walk down the road to the creek explore the creek look for Fish Wildlife take another Direction and follow the fence I see where the fence lead you on explore nature if you want you can drive to the lake if you have a bolt arcano my paddle in the lake not far 5 miles or less you can visit Vermont Steuben Monument Revolutionary War hero

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Reflections Homestead

3 sites · Lodging10 acres · Cold Brook, NY

I am Karl and with my wife Danielle together we own 10 acres of peacefully settled forest on the edge of over 10,000 acres of State Forest land. It is on a seasonal road. I have no registered address, but a small sign marks my access road as Jacob Lane. This is a tribute to my friends. The Amish that helped me build our off-grid cabin. It is very quiet here. My closest neighbor about a half mile away and I kind of like it that way. There are seasonal roads here that allow four wheelers that behave themselves to buzz by from time to time. The forest rangers and DEC officers that patrol here keep a tight rein on the forest and its preservation. We have one guest cabin and several places a tent or RV can park. There are no hookups. Water is a precious commodity here. We capture rainwater and filter what we drink and cook with. Please bring some potable water. We do have spring water available but it's a drive. We are currently working on a well so this may not be a permanent condition. I first came here about 15 years ago. I would like to try and see if others would enjoy what we have made our lives. Be alone or follow me on my daily adventures. I do like to talk and although I don't lie, stretching the truth is an artform I have perfected so be prepared. There is a state-run beach and picnic area about 3 minute drive away on the Hinkley Reservoir. We are about 15 to 20 minutes away from the Herkimer Diamond Mines. You can bike, hike, nature watch or just enjoy the peacefulness of the tree you chose to sit against. Down and ready firewood is everywhere if you want to bend over and pick it up. You can possess firearms on the property, but you may not discharge one without prior approval unless it's to save your life or that of another. There are places not far away that you can legally shoot and enjoy yourself. There are traditional outhouses on the property and for those that know how cat holing is allowed. Ask if unsure. No dumping tanks or portable toilets anywhere and that includes the outhouses. The state of New York has facilities at campgrounds that do a proper job with that type of waste. If you stop by, I will see you. If not go find what you seek and enjoy what has been created for everyone to pursue. Happiness. Peace be with you. Karl and Danielle

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Camp Benjamin

4 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents12 acres · Boonville, NY

This 9-Acre Permaculture farm project, which includes fruit & nut trees, annual and perennial gardens, chickens, vermiculture, rainwater catchment systems. Property offers walking trails, camping areas with fire pits. Seasonal Concerts & Events... Property is a Certified Wildlife Habitat.

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Stars and Sage

1 site · Lodging1 acre · Mexico, NY

Our property will someday be our forever home but in the meantime we have decided to share this beautiful place with others. We will be under construction for quite sometime but we feel this is still an amazing location to enjoy. We will offer two spots to rent . One is a camping spot where you will bring your own camping supplies . The other is a glamping site where we offer a cozy canvas tent with a woodstove available situated right on the water for a magical view.Learn more about this land:Stars and Sage is a one acre wooded area on a beautiful stream. The stream Sage creek runs right along the property. This property is also on the Oswego County Snowmobile trail. This offers a great place for snowmobiling guests to stay overnight if you are brave enough to camp in a NY winter. If you are staying during another season you can walk the snowmobile trail. We are also in a very popular area to the Amish. They are great neighbors and we are sure you will see them pass by regularly with their horse and buggy. The property is also next to a show horse farm that has two donkeys so be prepared to hear them also . Very entertaining. We are currently a new site and are doing construction on the land. Please be patient with us. We have one other listing on the land so there may be times you do see other guests. We have a home under construction on the property so we also may be there at times. This site gives you a quiet wooded area to camp for the night or two with a porta potty for luxury camping. This site allows you to have a quiet place to camp without a lot of people and kid free. Most campgrounds have children but Stars and Sage does not allow children. Please feel free to bring your own camping needs as we only provide a fire area. The site is approximately 19 feet by 39 feet in dimension. You will be close to Mexico village and about 20 minutes from the city of Oswego. Plenty of biking areas all around . Enjoy a hike in the trail or take a short trip to Mexico point to put your Canoe or kayaks in to enjoy Lake Ontario. Lake Ontario is well known for fishing. You may see deer, Fox, muskrat, etc. you may hear coyotes in the distance. A flash light and a hatchet and bug spray are definitely recommended to have on hand.

Trailside Ranch Cabin Rentals

6 sites · Lodging10 acres · 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.

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Sunswick Farm

2 sites · Lodging, Tents120 acres · Moravia, NY

Welcome to our land. Brooks Mullahy manages Sunswick Farm’s apiary, which includes 20 bee yards and over 200 hives. A bee yard is a collection of anywhere from 4 to 21 hives in one place, and our yards are located at the farm and on private properties throughout Cayuga, Cortland, and Onondaga Counties. We are busy with our bees and at the same time want to share the wonders of our farm with folks so we are very fortunate to have our neighbors Debbie Kahl and Tracy Yardley manage the HipCamp bookings on our behalf. Debbie lives very close and will be your contact person. She will be happy to answer your questions and will meet you when you arrive and introduce you to the your camping site. Tracy will also be available to help in any way she can. It is our pleasure to host campers here. We hope you enjoy this piece of land as much as we do.

Lakers Lodge

1 site · Lodging5 acres · New Berlin, NY

I built Laker Lodge when I was sent home from college because of Covid. It has been a great project that I've worked on with my brothers! It is completely off-grid so perfect for a weekend getaway to enjoy nature. Laker Lodge is on a 5-acre plot, has a small pond, and is surrounded by a river. There is access to my family farm 100+ acres where you can enjoy swimming, Kayaking, fishing, walking through trails, playing with the family chickens, and strolling through the grape vines, apple orchard, and Christmas trees farm. There is also a fire pit right next to the cabin to enjoy s'mores! A minute's drive away is a catch-and-release pond with plenty of bass, carp, crappie, and catfish! We hope you enjoy Laker Lodge as much as we have!

Luisa Woods

1 site · Lodging5 acres · Camden , NY

built in 2006 lost luisa to cancer in 2013 ....it all about her 💖🪶 Learn more about this land: Tent camping; cabin nearby for emergencies. note that camping inside the cabin is not permitted only on the decks the lower deck and the upper deck this reason is for shelter From the elements.... the Outhouse on the deck is not for public use except for an extreme emergencies I'm try to have yourself some kind of portable toilet or dig a hole.... a porta potty is available at no extra cost but if you feel it you have to empty it and maintain its cleanliness

Awe Inspiring Views Cabin & Tenting

2 sites · Lodging, Tents170 acres · Earlville, NY

Home of Alambria Springs Farm, HeartStone Artisan Bakery and Hope Springs Eternal Horse Sanctuary. From Dairy farm, to organic produce farm, to artisan bakery, to horse sanctuary as the land transitions to it's natural state of being. Awe inspiring views from our off grid sleeping cabin or tent site both located along the ridge. Nature abounds with many birds, butterflies, bees, deer, etc. Incredible sunsets, star gazing, crickets, and fireflies! We look forward to sharing this sacred spot on earth with you! Stay in our off grid cabin for a bit more luxury or pack your camping gear and hit the ridge with your tent! We look forward to seeing you soon!

Valley Side Farm

1 site · Lodging200 acres · Prospect, NY

Learn more about this land:Set up tent on the top of the hill near a tree an open field Fire Ring table toilet available can't drive in or walk you can walk down the road to the creek explore the creek look for Fish Wildlife take another Direction and follow the fence I see where the fence lead you on explore nature if you want you can drive to the lake if you have a bolt arcano my paddle in the lake not far 5 miles or less you can visit Vermont Steuben Monument Revolutionary War hero

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Blackberry Meadow

1 site · Lodging150 acres · Holland Patent, NY

Learn more about this land:PLEASE READY ENTIRE DESCRIPTIONA private little campsite in breathtaking upstate New York equipped with a beautiful 4 acre pond right on the property! Sit back and cast a lure, just be sure to bring your equipment as we do not provide any. Our site is located on 155 acres situated on a meadow. If you come at the right time, you can watch local farms in the field! We have made many improvements to our campsite this year! We upgraded our canvas tent and now offer a cabin! Our cabin has a queen bed with a coleman air mattress that can sleep 2. We do have a 5 person tent available for those that have more than 2 adults. There is plenty of room in the cabin for little ones that have sleeping bags or a twin air mattress. We also provide bedding for the queen bed. In the morning, you can sit in our nook inside the cabin to enjoy your coffee or take in the view from our platform which has our picnic table and additional seating. We offer a loo (portable toilet, just use the bags provided and properly dispose of them) as well as a sun shower. We are in the works of adding Shady Groove- a "Cool" place to hang during our hot months. Our favorite feature is our bridge that takes you to the pond for fishing! You will pass this on your way to the campsite, roughly a half mile walk to the pond near our residence. Upon arrival, you’ll have a complimentary jar of blackberry jam made from our own local blackberries as well as access to many of our yard games (jenga, yardzee, and much more!) Located just 30 minutes north of Utica, you will be a short drive from many local restaurants and shopping if sitting at the campsite is not your speed. Drive 40 minutes north to Old Forge, NY for some local shopping, a water park, and a local brewery and some hiking as well!

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Caballine Equestrian Getaway

1 site · LodgingGeorgetown, NY

Centered in the heart of central NY, Caballine offers everything equestrian,including equestrian getaways. We can fully customize your stay with us. We are located in Georgetown,NY a small town with a rich history of the paranormal,famous residents,and absolutely breathtaking views. With us you can have a trail riding vacation, or a "working" vacation. For the trail riders,we have miles upon miles of trails on the premises,as well as access to state land. For the "working" equestrian, we have "training options" for you and your horse.Including but not limited to: Building a bond between you and your equine partner.Training your horse from the ground up, Hunter/Jumper/Equitation bootcamp, western & huntseat pleasure, Country Driving, and Much Much more! We can set up any type of equine vacation you prefer!! Our very talented instructor has competed in a variety of disciplines,as well as trained many horses from the ground up. Do you have a problem horse? She with work with you and your horse to correct their behavior,and teach you how to work with your horse!!!! All while enjoying the countryside. For your horse: we have 12x12 box stalls,organic hay 1st & 2nd cutting, we do ask you provide your own grain, paddocks & pasture, indoor & outdoor arena, huntfield,miles of trails,generous bedding, and specialized equine care. For you: we have a private cabin set in the woods that can accommodate up to 8 people, you can camp without electricity or with it!! Caballine was built in 1996, by family & friends,our barns were built by us,as well as our stalls and most everything you see here! Caballine started as a breeding facility, and later branched out into training,showing,instruction,transport, seminars,clinics,shows and sales!! Come join us for a customized vacation!!Learn more about this land:Come visit Caballine Equine, a place to combine camping and equines. We are a semi private equine facility, located in the heart of central NY. Take in stunning views while trail riding throughout our trails & state land. Stalls available for your beloved equines. We provide 12x12 stalls, deep bedding, turnout areas, self care or full care for your horse well you are here. We feed organic hay only,1st or 2nd cutting, we prefer you provide your own grain during your stay. Fresh water is provided at all times, tacking and grooming service available, as well as many other extras!! Now for your accommodations: we have a private cabin, located on the property. Wood stove for heat & cooking(wood provided) cabin is very spacious and can comfortably sleep up to 8, more if you are comfortable with doing so. Cabin has a very spacious downstairs, couches, dining table, cupboards and counter, there is a full upstairs with a drop down ladder ,that is the sleeping quarters.(please bring your own cots/air mattresses/sleeping bags/pillows and so forth).Camping here is semi primitive, there is an outhouse, complete with a light! You have the choice of using lanterns or we will set up the power inverter for you!! (With the power inverter you can watch DVDs,& movies, as well as have electric lights throughout the cabin. You can either hike to the cabin, or we have transportation for you and your equipment. Campfire area, and peace and quiet!! The serenity of the area is wonderful, it is truly a place where you can get away from it all. We have miles of marked trails on the property, as well as access to miles and miles of state land, you can choose to trail ride with a guide or by yourself(we have maps) if there is a specific area you would like to ride at,we have equine transportation available as well!! Please bring your own food water, and anything you will need! We have the horses covered. Camping your way with your beloved equine partner. We offer custom accommodations as well!!

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Camp Tree Top

1 site · Lodging5 acres · Hubbardsville, NY

Camp Tree Top is named after the beautiful views from the Trees at the top of our hill in Brookfield NY. We are located about 2 miles from 130 miles of hiking, biking and horseback riding trails in the beautiful NYS Brookfield trail system. Hamilton (home of Colgate University) is an easy 6 mile drive.

Reflections Homestead

3 sites · Lodging10 acres · Cold Brook, NY

I am Karl and with my wife Danielle together we own 10 acres of peacefully settled forest on the edge of over 10,000 acres of State Forest land. It is on a seasonal road. I have no registered address, but a small sign marks my access road as Jacob Lane. This is a tribute to my friends. The Amish that helped me build our off-grid cabin. It is very quiet here. My closest neighbor about a half mile away and I kind of like it that way. There are seasonal roads here that allow four wheelers that behave themselves to buzz by from time to time. The forest rangers and DEC officers that patrol here keep a tight rein on the forest and its preservation. We have one guest cabin and several places a tent or RV can park. There are no hookups. Water is a precious commodity here. We capture rainwater and filter what we drink and cook with. Please bring some potable water. We do have spring water available but it's a drive. We are currently working on a well so this may not be a permanent condition. I first came here about 15 years ago. I would like to try and see if others would enjoy what we have made our lives. Be alone or follow me on my daily adventures. I do like to talk and although I don't lie, stretching the truth is an artform I have perfected so be prepared. There is a state-run beach and picnic area about 3 minute drive away on the Hinkley Reservoir. We are about 15 to 20 minutes away from the Herkimer Diamond Mines. You can bike, hike, nature watch or just enjoy the peacefulness of the tree you chose to sit against. Down and ready firewood is everywhere if you want to bend over and pick it up. You can possess firearms on the property, but you may not discharge one without prior approval unless it's to save your life or that of another. There are places not far away that you can legally shoot and enjoy yourself. There are traditional outhouses on the property and for those that know how cat holing is allowed. Ask if unsure. No dumping tanks or portable toilets anywhere and that includes the outhouses. The state of New York has facilities at campgrounds that do a proper job with that type of waste. If you stop by, I will see you. If not go find what you seek and enjoy what has been created for everyone to pursue. Happiness. Peace be with you. Karl and Danielle

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Blackberry Meadow

1 site · Lodging150 acres · Holland Patent, NY

Learn more about this land:PLEASE READY ENTIRE DESCRIPTIONA private little campsite in breathtaking upstate New York equipped with a beautiful 4 acre pond right on the property! Sit back and cast a lure, just be sure to bring your equipment as we do not provide any. Our site is located on 155 acres situated on a meadow. If you come at the right time, you can watch local farms in the field! We have made many improvements to our campsite this year! We upgraded our canvas tent and now offer a cabin! Our cabin has a queen bed with a coleman air mattress that can sleep 2. We do have a 5 person tent available for those that have more than 2 adults. There is plenty of room in the cabin for little ones that have sleeping bags or a twin air mattress. We also provide bedding for the queen bed. In the morning, you can sit in our nook inside the cabin to enjoy your coffee or take in the view from our platform which has our picnic table and additional seating. We offer a loo (portable toilet, just use the bags provided and properly dispose of them) as well as a sun shower. We are in the works of adding Shady Groove- a "Cool" place to hang during our hot months. Our favorite feature is our bridge that takes you to the pond for fishing! You will pass this on your way to the campsite, roughly a half mile walk to the pond near our residence. Upon arrival, you’ll have a complimentary jar of blackberry jam made from our own local blackberries as well as access to many of our yard games (jenga, yardzee, and much more!) Located just 30 minutes north of Utica, you will be a short drive from many local restaurants and shopping if sitting at the campsite is not your speed. Drive 40 minutes north to Old Forge, NY for some local shopping, a water park, and a local brewery and some hiking as well!

Trailside Ranch Cabin Rentals

6 sites · Lodging10 acres · 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.

Caballine Equestrian Getaway

1 site · LodgingGeorgetown, NY

Centered in the heart of central NY, Caballine offers everything equestrian,including equestrian getaways. We can fully customize your stay with us. We are located in Georgetown,NY a small town with a rich history of the paranormal,famous residents,and absolutely breathtaking views. With us you can have a trail riding vacation, or a "working" vacation. For the trail riders,we have miles upon miles of trails on the premises,as well as access to state land. For the "working" equestrian, we have "training options" for you and your horse.Including but not limited to: Building a bond between you and your equine partner.Training your horse from the ground up, Hunter/Jumper/Equitation bootcamp, western & huntseat pleasure, Country Driving, and Much Much more! We can set up any type of equine vacation you prefer!! Our very talented instructor has competed in a variety of disciplines,as well as trained many horses from the ground up. Do you have a problem horse? She with work with you and your horse to correct their behavior,and teach you how to work with your horse!!!! All while enjoying the countryside. For your horse: we have 12x12 box stalls,organic hay 1st & 2nd cutting, we do ask you provide your own grain, paddocks & pasture, indoor & outdoor arena, huntfield,miles of trails,generous bedding, and specialized equine care. For you: we have a private cabin set in the woods that can accommodate up to 8 people, you can camp without electricity or with it!! Caballine was built in 1996, by family & friends,our barns were built by us,as well as our stalls and most everything you see here! Caballine started as a breeding facility, and later branched out into training,showing,instruction,transport, seminars,clinics,shows and sales!! Come join us for a customized vacation!!Learn more about this land:Come visit Caballine Equine, a place to combine camping and equines. We are a semi private equine facility, located in the heart of central NY. Take in stunning views while trail riding throughout our trails & state land. Stalls available for your beloved equines. We provide 12x12 stalls, deep bedding, turnout areas, self care or full care for your horse well you are here. We feed organic hay only,1st or 2nd cutting, we prefer you provide your own grain during your stay. Fresh water is provided at all times, tacking and grooming service available, as well as many other extras!! Now for your accommodations: we have a private cabin, located on the property. Wood stove for heat & cooking(wood provided) cabin is very spacious and can comfortably sleep up to 8, more if you are comfortable with doing so. Cabin has a very spacious downstairs, couches, dining table, cupboards and counter, there is a full upstairs with a drop down ladder ,that is the sleeping quarters.(please bring your own cots/air mattresses/sleeping bags/pillows and so forth).Camping here is semi primitive, there is an outhouse, complete with a light! You have the choice of using lanterns or we will set up the power inverter for you!! (With the power inverter you can watch DVDs,& movies, as well as have electric lights throughout the cabin. You can either hike to the cabin, or we have transportation for you and your equipment. Campfire area, and peace and quiet!! The serenity of the area is wonderful, it is truly a place where you can get away from it all. We have miles of marked trails on the property, as well as access to miles and miles of state land, you can choose to trail ride with a guide or by yourself(we have maps) if there is a specific area you would like to ride at,we have equine transportation available as well!! Please bring your own food water, and anything you will need! We have the horses covered. Camping your way with your beloved equine partner. We offer custom accommodations as well!!

Luisa Woods

1 site · Lodging5 acres · Camden , NY

built in 2006 lost luisa to cancer in 2013 ....it all about her 💖🪶 Learn more about this land: Tent camping; cabin nearby for emergencies. note that camping inside the cabin is not permitted only on the decks the lower deck and the upper deck this reason is for shelter From the elements.... the Outhouse on the deck is not for public use except for an extreme emergencies I'm try to have yourself some kind of portable toilet or dig a hole.... a porta potty is available at no extra cost but if you feel it you have to empty it and maintain its cleanliness

Lakers Lodge

1 site · Lodging5 acres · New Berlin, NY

I built Laker Lodge when I was sent home from college because of Covid. It has been a great project that I've worked on with my brothers! It is completely off-grid so perfect for a weekend getaway to enjoy nature. Laker Lodge is on a 5-acre plot, has a small pond, and is surrounded by a river. There is access to my family farm 100+ acres where you can enjoy swimming, Kayaking, fishing, walking through trails, playing with the family chickens, and strolling through the grape vines, apple orchard, and Christmas trees farm. There is also a fire pit right next to the cabin to enjoy s'mores! A minute's drive away is a catch-and-release pond with plenty of bass, carp, crappie, and catfish! We hope you enjoy Laker Lodge as much as we have!

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Cabins in Upstate New York with hiking guide

Overview

The rural playground of New Yorkers, Upstate New York packs in four seasons of postcard-ready backdrops. Summer vacay? Drive your RV up to the Finger Lakes to lounge by sandy lakeside beaches. Fall camping trip? Hit the hiking trails of the Catskills or enjoy leaf-peeping to your heart's content at more than 150 state and national park sites. Winter getaway? Grab your skis and snowshoes and escape to the Adirondacks. Campers have just as many options, whether you prefer backcountry camping in the wilderness, a cozy log cabin, or an Insta-worthy glampsite. Just make sure to book ahead, especially from June through August.

Where to go

Hudson Valley & the Catskills

Close enough to NYC for a weekend break, head to the Hudson Valley to hop between Hudson River towns, picturesque vineyards, and farm-to-table restaurants. There’s great camping and hiking at Harriman State Park and Bear Mountain State Park, while Hudson River Islands State Park has kayak-in tent sites reachable only by water. Or head to the hills to explore the forest trails and wilderness areas of the Catskills Mountains.

The Adirondacks

With more than 6 million acres of rugged mountains, untamed forests, and glittering lakes, the Adirondacks is New York state’s largest park and home to its highest peaks. There are miles of hiking trails, canoe trails, and scenic byways to explore, plus dozens of campgrounds to choose from. Or, if you’re feeling adventurous, seek out a secluded spot in the backcountry to pitch your tent—dispersed camping is permitted on state land in the area.

Central New York & Thousand Islands

Woodlands, lakes, and more than a few waterfalls dot the landscapes of central New York. In summer, head to the lakeside beaches at Green Lakes State Park, Gilbert Lake State Park, or Bowman Lake State Park, all of which have popular family campgrounds. To the north, the Thousand Islands region is a favorite for coastal campers with its fairy-tale castles, island campsites, and Great Lakes Seaway Trail.

Finger Lakes

With 11 lakes, a dozen state parks, and three renowned wine trails, you won’t get bored in the Finger Lakes. Check out waterfalls at Watkins Glen State Park and Buttermilk Falls State Park, fish for trout and salmon at Keuka Lake State Park, or lounge along white-sand beaches at Fair Haven Beach State Park.

Western New York

Nicknamed the “Grand Canyon of the East,” Letchworth State Park is a must for hikers and leaf-peepers visiting western New York, along with nearby Allegany State Park. If you prefer coastal camping, you’ll find RV parks and campgrounds dotted along the shores of both Lake Erie to the west and Lake Ontario to the north. Or perhaps you’re heading to Niagara Falls, in which case you should book a campsite, cabin, or yurt at Four Mile Creek State Park, a short drive from the iconic falls.