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Price
Free
Booking
Reservable
Sites
17 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Select a month, then check for open campsites
Price
Free
Booking
Reservable
Sites
17 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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Stoney Pond Road, Erieville, New York, 13061, United States
Fall weekenders after quiet and kayaking will get the most out of this place. Sites 8 and 9 go deep into the brush for real seclusion, and the pond fishes well from a canoe or kayak. Bring all your water and firewood, and book early since the no-cancellation policy means claimed
Permit enforcement is genuinely unreliable. Reviewers have arrived at reserved sites to find them occupied by unpermitted campers with no ranger to help. Add debris and occasional trash at sites, no potable water, no showers, and sites 16 and 17 being tent-only despite broader RV
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Fall delivers the best window. Daytime temperatures hit 45–60°F, nights drop to 30–40°F, and hardwoods peak late September through October. Insect pressure drops compared to summer, and wildlife activity increases along the shoreline and trails. Weekend crowds pick up during peak foliage but thin on weekdays. Winter camping is possible but the forest goes silent under snow. Summer brings moderate humidity and thicker bugs. Bring layers for fall evenings and expect super dark nights year-round.
Fall foliage, mild temps, low insects; reviewers call fall the best window for visits.
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The campground offers a rustic, primitive camping experience with limited amenities. Notable facilities include handicap-accessible restrooms (Port-a-Johns), a boat launch, hiking trails, a picnic shelter, and parking. Users are required to carry out their trash as the campground follows a carry-in, carry-out policy. There is no access to drinking water, showers, or running water. While fire pits are provided at campsites, there are no picnic tables. "Porty John's are there and somewhat maintained," one user notes. Another adds, "There is no access to drinking water and the restrooms are merely handicap accessible ports potty’s."
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