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Camping for fishing in New York

6 camps in New York that list fishing or mention it in their description. The best camping months are May–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 80°F and lows near 58°F.

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6camps for fishing
0free or dispersed
3reservable
May–Sepbest months

This week's picks

A different handful each week.

  • Camp Gateway - Staten IslandFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    This campground boasts a spectacular view of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, the longest vehicle suspension span in the United States. When it opened in 1964, it was the longest span in the…

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  • Fish Creek Pond CampgroundOther / private · First come, first served · Cell signal

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  • Finger Lakes - Hector DistrictFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal

    The Finger Lakes National Forest, positioned along the ridges between Cayuga Lake and Seneca Lake, offers scenic beauty and unlimited recreational opportunities any season of the year.…

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  • Potomac Group CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Potomac Group Campground and Day Use Area provides a primitive camping experience for groups of 8-40 people. It is an excellent site for family events and youth group activities. The…

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  • East Sidney Dam Recreation AreaFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal

    This recreation area is part of [East Sidney Lake](http://www.recreation.gov/recreationalAreaDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&recAreaId=186&agencyCode=130)

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  • Camp Gateway- Brooklyn NyFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    There's no other campground in the world where a family can sleep under the stars, tour the Statue of Liberty, watch a Broadway musical and kayak in one of the world's premier bird…

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Questions

How many campgrounds in New York are good for fishing?

6 camps that list fishing or mention it in their description; 0 of them are free.

When is the best time to go?

The best camping months are May–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 80°F and lows near 58°F.

What else can you do there?

Of these camps, 67% also offer hiking, 67% also offer wildlife & birding, 50% also offer boating & paddling.

See them on the map

Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.

Open fishing in New York

Nearby states for fishing

New York has only a few camps for fishing; these neighbors have more.