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Hidden Gem Campgrounds in New York
Discover New York's best-kept secrets. 20 exceptional campgrounds with fewer crowds and authentic experiences.
Why these campgrounds? Each hidden gem has a sentiment score of 4.4+ from verified reviews, but fewer overall visitors. They're loved by those who find them.
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Forked Lake Campground
LONG LAKE
4.6(66)
Paradox Lake Campground
Paradox
4.6(52)
Luzerne
Lake Luzerne
4.6(38)
Newtown Battlefield State Park
Elmira
4.6(44)
Verona Beach State Park
Oneida
4.6(44)
Burnham Point State Park
Clayton
4.5(32)
Meacham Lake Campground
Duane
4.5(63)
Putnam Pond
Ticonderoga
4.5(64)
Sharp Bridge
North Hudson
4.5(35)
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