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Camping for wildlife watching and birding in New York
7 camps in New York that list wildlife watching and birding 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 60°F.
This week's picks
A different handful each week.
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…
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Potomac Group CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalPotomac 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 →- 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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Camp Gateway- Brooklyn NyFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalThere'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 wildlife watching and birding?
7 camps that list wildlife watching and birding or mention it in their description; 1 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 60°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 57% also offer fishing, 57% also offer hiking, 43% also offer biking.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open wildlife & birding in New YorkNearby states for wildlife watching and birding
New York has only a few camps for wildlife watching and birding; these neighbors have more.