Camping near hiking trails in New York
10 camps in New York within a mile of a hiking trail, or listing hiking. 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.
Trails with the most camps nearby
| Trail | Length | Camps nearby | Closest camp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravine | 1.0 mi | 3 | Blueberry Patch Campground · 0.3 mi |
| Potomac | 0.9 mi | 3 | Potomac Group Campground · 0.1 mi |
| Potomac Ponds | 2.0 mi | 2 | Potomac Group Campground · 0.0 mi |
| Ravine Loop | 0.3 mi | 2 | Backbone Horse Camp · 0.3 mi |
| Finger Lakes | 5.3 mi | 1 | Campsite · 3 mi NE of Burdett · 0.7 mi |
| Gorge | 0.8 mi | 1 | Campsite · 3 mi NE of Burdett · 0.4 mi |
| South Slope | 0.7 mi | 1 | Campsite · 3 mi NE of Burdett · 0.3 mi |
| Potomac Interpretive | 0.2 mi | 1 | Potomac Group Campground · 0.1 mi |
| Potomac Connector | 0.2 mi | 1 | Potomac Group Campground · 0.1 mi |
| Ballard Pond | 0.1 mi | 1 | Backbone Horse Campground · 0.9 mi |
Best areas for hiking
- Around South Hill6 camps for hiking within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in New York are good for hiking?
10 camps within a mile of a hiking trail, or listing hiking; 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, 40% also offer horseback riding, 40% also offer fishing, 40% also offer wildlife & birding.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open hiking in New YorkThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
- Kanakadea Recreation AreaFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
This recreation area is part of [Almond Lake](http://www.recreation.gov/recreationalAreaDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&recAreaId=181&agencyCode=130)
View camp → - Backbone Horse CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal · Hiking trail 0.4 mi
Backbone Horse Campground is a small, semi-primitive campground designed primarily for campers or picnickers that bring horses with them.
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Potomac Group CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal · Hiking trail at campPotomac 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…
View camp →- Blueberry Patch CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal · Hiking trail at camp
Blueberry Patch Campground is a small, semi-primitive campground located along Picnic Area Road (County Route 2), next to the large blueberry patch it received its name from. This is a…
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Camp Gateway - Staten IslandFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalThis 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…
View camp →- Backbone Horse CampFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal · Hiking trail 0.3 mi
Small, semi-primitive campground primarily for campers or picnickers with horses. Open from Memorial Day through November. Sites 5-9 reserved for horse users from Memorial Day to Columbus…
View camp → - Finger Lakes - Hector DistrictFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal · Hiking trail 2.9 mi
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.…
View camp → - Campsite · 3 mi NE of BurdettOther / private · First come, first served · Cell signal · Hiking trail at campView camp →