Camping in New York
The Empire State is land to be discovered, explored and enjoyed, and there’s no better place to do those things than at the best campgrounds in New York. You’ll find the perfect campground for your next New York camping trip at KOA. Our campgrounds are conveniently located near popular NYS attractions, and and each is designed to help you maximize your camping experience in whatever way you like.
Whether you prefer tent, cabin, glamping or RV campgrounds in New York, KOA has options to suit your needs.
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Find A Relaxing Campground With The Right Amenities For You
Why choose KOA when you’re looking to make the most of camping in New York? Each location includes a staff that’s focused on customer service and ensuring that you have everything needed to have a great time. Each location also features clean bathrooms with hot water, playgrounds for the kids, laundry facilities and other amenities.
When you’re looking to relax, explore and have some fun, find the best campgrounds in New York at KOA. Not only will you enjoy camping at a KOA campground, but you’ll also find yourself close to great local site-seeing opportunities and popular attractions. Don’t settle for anything less than the best when camping in New York — Choose KOA campgrounds.
Ways to Camp in New York State
Make sure you get the camping experience that everyone will enjoy. KOA Campgrounds offer a variety of ways to stay, including:
- Tent Sites: With tent camping, you can maximize your experience in nature. If you want to enjoy more traditional, rustic camping then tent camping is the way to go.
- Camping Cabins: Choose Camping Cabins when you want to leave the tent at home and enjoy the convenience of electricity, beds and a roof over your head. Many Camping Cabins also come with fire pits or grills and other great features.
- Deluxe Cabins: Deluxe Cabins provide the same convenient features that you will find in the Camping Cabins, but with the added convenience of your own bathroom. Some Deluxe Cabins also feature TVs, kitchenettes and more.
- RV Sites: When you need RV campgrounds in New York, you’ll find the best options at KOA. We offer RV Sites that include full-hookups, waste disposal, clean bathrooms, easy access and much more. If you choose a KOA Patio Site® you will get other great amenities, such as comfortable seating areas and a fire pit or grill.
- Glamping Tents & more: Looking for a unique way to camp? Many KOA Campgrounds offer unique lodging options, such as Airstream trailers, yurts, Glamping Tents and more. Be sure to check with specific campgrounds to find out more about the unique lodging options available!
We offer safe and comfortable lodging, no matter how you want to enjoy your camping experience. Make the most of your camping in New York when you choose KOA.
Make Your KOA Camping Reservation and Visit Popular Attractions in New York State
Camping is one of the best ways to get in touch with nature and make the most of your vacation plans.
In addition to getting in touch with nature, New York State offers a variety of popular attractions, including Lake Placid, the Hamptons, Saratoga Race Track, the Erie Canal, West Point Museum and even Yankee Stadium.
New York State is also filled with rolling mountains, forests and state parks where you will find plenty of trails perfect for year-round hiking. Whether you are an expert or novice hiker, there are stunning scenic trails for everyone to enjoy. Some of the best hikes to try in New York State include:
- Sleeping Beauty Mountain: If you are looking for a day hike near Lake George, this trail is a great option. It offers stunning scenery with vibrant forests, serene mountain ponds and panoramic cliff bands. It is also a family-friendly option, thanks to its smooth paths and less steep inclines.
- Mount Marcy: Mount Marcy in Lake Placid is one of the highest points in New York State at over 5,300 feet in elevation. This 10+ hour hike is challenging, but you will be rewarded with a gorgeous view of the Adirondacks and — on a clear day — the eight-mile stretch of the MacIntyre Mountains.
- Gorge Trail, Watkins Glen State Park: More of a scenic walk than a hike, this trail is perfect for all energy levels. Stone steps guide you carefully through carved tunnels and across a few makeshift bridges to give you a beautiful view of the gorge below. You will be mesmerized by the crystal clear water running through the jet black canyon walls, pooling perfectly into still ponds or cascading into breathtaking waterfalls.
- Buttermilk Falls State Park: The hiking trails and paths in this state park are some of the most beautiful in New York State, winding through one of Ithaca's most stunning gorges. The park has trails of various lengths, all with incredible views of woodlands, water-sculpted rocks, pools and waterfalls.
Stay at KOA Campgrounds in New York
KOA campgrounds in New York offer clean, comfortable, places to stay, with the opportunities you need to create a memorable trip for the whole family. With KOA, you’ll find the best family campgrounds in upstate New York and throughout the Empire State that offer proximity to fun things to do, see and learn.
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Nearby Locations
- Amherst, NY
- Astoria, NY
- Borough Park, NY
- Brooklyn, NY
- Buffalo, NY
- East Flatbush, NY
- East New York, NY
- Harlem, NY
- Jamaica, NY
- Manhattan, NY
- New York City, NY
- Queens, NY
- Rochester, NY
- Sheepshead Bay, NY
- Staten Island, NY
- Sunset Park, NY
- Syracuse, NY
- The Bronx, NY
- Washington Heights, NY
- Yonkers, NY