4.30123 reviewsPrice
$20/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
25 campsites
Season
Open from July 1 thr...
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$20/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
25 campsites
Season
Open from July 1 thr...
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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1865 Silver Lake Road, AUSABLE FORKS, New York, 12912, United States
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Learn more about alerts →Anglers, paddlers, and stargazers who want genuine quiet should request sites 6-11, especially site 8. Lake trout, Atlantic salmon, and regular loon sightings are the real draw here, and $20/night for 8,000 acres of surrounding wild forest is hard to argue with.
Maintenance is inconsistent enough that picnic tables have shown up rotten, trash lingers between cleanings, and summer weekends can tip into party-campground noise. The main grassy circle packs sites close together, so light sleepers and families counting on calm nights should b
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Summer brings the most reliable conditions. Daytime highs run 70–80°F, nights 50–60°F. Water access peaks from June through August, though weekend crowds tick up in July. Trails stay passable and fishing holds steady. Bring insect repellent. Winter opens snowmobile routes but demands preparation for harsh cold and limited access. Spring and fall offer solitude but variable weather and muddier trails.
Best season: reliable warm weather, full water access and peak recreation June–Aug; crowds on weekends noted.
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Taylor Pond Campground offers a primitive camping experience. "The dam, campground, and interior campsites represent the only development on the entire primitive pond." The campground is surrounded by over 8,000 acres of wild forest state land, creating an opportunity to immerse in nature. Facilities include "outhouses and water spigots at various locations" with no flush toilets or showers. Potable water is available at spigots, and fire pits are provided at the campsites. Additionally, picnic tables are available at sites, and boat rentals (rowboats and canoes) are offered. However, there is no cell phone reception on-site. Several reviews highlight the rustic nature of the campground, with one user noting, "Rustic style, no frills. Outhouse & water spigot." Another review states, "The campground is very very very very run down as well. No showers, no dumpsters to empty trash."
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