Tent Campsites in Northeastern USA

The Crosspatch

• Working horse ranch set among the hills of Cattaraugus County
• Allegany State Park 15 minutes' drive; an hour and 20 to Niagara Falls
• Horseback trail riding available on site (prior booking required)

Bonnie Brae Campground

• Slow-paced woodland site in scenic western Massachusetts Berkshires
• A 10-minute drive from downtown Pittsfield, 25 minutes from Tanglewood
• Outdoor pool, playground, woodland trails and free hot showers

Desert of Maine

• Well-maintained campsite next to the well-known Desert of Maine
• Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park 15 minutes' drive; 20 to Portland
• Modern toilets and showers, spacious pitches, camp shop and playground

Elmer's Cove

• Waterfront wild campsite overlooking Cobscook Bay in Maine
• Five minutes’ drive to Cobscook Bay State Park and Timberdoodle Trail
• Naturist friendly; access to swimming, boating, fishing and hiking

Oh Pear Orchards

• Peaceful dog-friendly base in the Endless Mountain Region
• On a pear orchard half an hour’s drive from Merli Sarnoski Park
• Outdoor movies in the farmhouse backyard and wildlife around the river

Brookside Campground

• Family-run park
• On-site swimming pool, playground and sports courts
• Many outdoor activities available nearby

Patterson Creek Camp

Cherry Hill Campground

• Family-friendly, back-to-basics campground
• Across from Darien Lake Theme Park and 35 minutes from Niagara Falls
• Clean restrooms with hot showers; firepits; shop

Steel Steeds Motorcycle Campground

• Campground set up with bikers in mind, two miles south of Lewisburg PA
• 40 miles's drive or ride to the 47-mile-long Pine Creek Gorge
• On the banks of the Susquehanna River; fishing kit and canoes to rent

Pleasant Mountain Camping Area

• At the base of a mountain only 30 minutes from New Hampshire
• Right on a lake with paddleboards, canoes and kayaks for hire
• Swimming, hiking and fishing all popular in and around the lake

Lebanon Reservoir Campground

• Family-oriented campground on the shores of Lebanon Reservoir
• Several state forests and golf courses within a half-hour drive
• Miniature golf, playground, bouncy castle and direct lake access

White Birch Campground

• Family-friendly site in the spectacularly scenic Pioneer Valley
• Explorers’ haven: hikes, bikes, outdoor adventures within 30 minutes
• On-site swimming pool, recreation hall, ball field and horseshoe court

Maine Primitive Skills School

• Primitive campsite with easy access to trails near Augusta in Maine
• Gateway to Down East and northern Maine; 10 minutes’ drive to Augusta
• Secluded forest pitches near fishing lakes, disc golf and restaurants

Martin Stream Campground

• Family-friendly park on the banks of the Martin Stream near Turner, ME
• Direct access to river for fishing, canoeing and kayaking
• Heated pool, playground, volleyball court and communal firepit

Sunsational Family Campground

• Family-run park on Penn's Creek, on 36 acres of wooded and open land
• Acclaimed angling area for trout and fly fishing
• Tubing, kayaking, saltwater pool, shop and weekend restaurant

Seashore Campsites and RV Resort

• Family-friendly site at the southern end of the Cape May peninsula
• Within 15 minutes' drive of Cape May resort and several beaches
• Private lake beach and outdoor swimming pool at the park

Rustic Ridge View Farm

• Wild campground on a Kerhonkson horse farm with Shawangunk Ridge views
• 10 minutes’ drive to Minnewaska State Park Preserve; 20 to The Gunx
• Access to walking trails from the farm; climbing hotspots nearby

Meadville Campground

Barn Door Hostel and Campground

• Simple pitches in a nine-acre meadow at the base of Stinson Mountain
• In the White Mountain National Forest, close to lots of hiking trails
• Rumney Rocks Climbing Area within walking distance

Big Timber Lake Camping Resort

• Forest campground with easy access from Highway 9
• Five miles from Avalon beach and 15 from Cape May
• Fishing, beach, ice cream shop, snack bar, gym and high ropes course