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From jct Hwy 54 & Hwy 166: Go 4 mi S on Hwy 166, then 1/2 mi SE on Hwy 165, then 1/8 mi E on CR 57, then 3/4 mi N on Gage Rd.
We are getting ready to enjoy our 3rd season here. When we purchased the camp we didn't think that we were going to have the great time like we have the last 2 summers. They have activities for both adults and the kids. The activities include dances with a band, bingo, a carnival, ice cream social, a smoke off,, fishing derby, etc. They celebrate holidays like Easter, Christmas in July, Halloween, etc.. This is a very family oriented campground. They have dances, fireworks on the 4th of July. They also allows us to do a movie night for the kids. They have a lake we're you can go swimming and they also allow boating (no gas motors though). You can fish (catch and release) and we have caught some really cool and big fish. They have a mini golf course and another 9 or 11 hole golf course. I believe it is the only campground in Upstate New York that has the actual golf course. They also do a glow in the dark golfing activity.
We just love it there and our grandkids have made long lasting friendship. We wouldnt want to go to any place else for a seasonal site.
Our experience was okay. It was mainly campers... Possibly all campers and RVs and very close together. People were building decks and mowing lawns, fixing up their gardens... Not the type of camping we're use to. Everyone drives around in personally owned golf carts so it was pretty busy. Its also .50 to shower so bring quarters if you plan on going. Overall, everyone we talked to was very nice so that made our stay worth while.
We stayed for the Forth of July weekend. The fireworks and party with a DJ were great. As weekend guests you are put into a field with the rest of the weekenders. it was very tight and we have a 20' trailer. We were not able to have a fire until the last night when our neighbors left. This is primarily a seasonal site , most of the seasonals have golf carts and the traffic is noticeable. We played golf at the 9 hole course the greens were good and the course was challenging for beginners like us. Water and electric hookups are fine, the bathrooms are ok, the showers cost 50 cents and the ones closest to us had no hot water, when checking out they said that no one let them know and that the pilot light on the water heater was probably out. The campground is gated and if you need to get in after the office closes a gate pass is needed. We spent most of our time touring Cooperstown and for our needs the campground was good.
A mixed bag. The staff is friendly, the lake/beach area can be fun. There's other amenities we didnt have time to enjoy unfortunately. $0.50 for 5 min of shower time which are located a friendly distance for RV camping only. The booking had a snafu with a 2 month delay in response but it was ultimately worked out. My biggest issue is we stayed at the tent sites which was not what we expected. The sites are on what appears to be an old service road all lined up. You're supposed to park up the hill and carry all your stuff down a steep non maintained hill. $35 for a tent site with no hookups is expensive.....look at state park rates. Mowing of the lawn started at 7:54am . The RV sites are crammed together like there's no tomorrow in a field. There's also wild packs of golf carts that will keep you on your heels. The convenience store is great....if you forgot anything they most likely have it. Overall, not a bad place....have just camped at too many other places that offer a greater site experience for less.
This is a beautiful, well maintained campground located in lovely Cherry Valley. The owner is about as nice a man as you can find! He went out of his way to help us on our vacation and we were touched by his kindness. I highly recommend this campground!
