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From the NYS Thruway (I-90): Take Exit 27 at Amsterdam. Follow Route 30 North approximately 50 miles, to the Village of Speculator. Turn left on Route 8, go west about 11 miles to Old Piseco Road, and turn right. The campground is on the left side of the road. From the NYS Thruway (I-90): Take Exit 31 at Utica, proceed north on Route 8 approximately 55 miles to Old Piseco Road, turn left, and the campground will be on the left side of the road.
Very small,but very clean. More on the rustic side of camping which I loved. Staff was all super friendly and helpful. Doesn'took like much, but I had a great time there and will go back.
This is a real camping experience. No electricity, toilets that don't flush, and no Wi-Fi or service. If u can't live without that stuff u shouldn't be camping! Signs on beach say no wading or bathing but plenty of people swam with no issues. I think they're trying to keep chemicals like shampoo out of the water. Had a great stay with the kids showers up the road were great. Staff was super friendly to us and our dogs. Kids get a chance to do an activity book and get a badge this year was about the Fisher weasel. The climb up Panther Mountain to Echo cliffs is a great View and steep hike well worth it. Hope to make this a tradition and come back next year to get a new badge
Great campground, John and all the staff very very kind and accommodating. Canoe/row boat rentals are super easy, the beach on the lake is very nice as well. Restrooms are abundant and well maintained. Cold running water faucets are scattered throughout the campground which is convenient. No service and no WiFi makes this an authentic camping experience!
Only partially negative is that showers are about a 3-4 minute drive down the road which is ok, you’re camping! Some camp sites can be a little close to each other but assuming there are available sites and you wish to be more secluded the staff will move you without a problem if you ask. Overall great experience.
This campground was exactly what we were after. Our site was right on the water so we had beautiful views of the lake right outside our tent. No cell service, no distractions. John Howard was the ranger during our stay and he is excellent. Nicest guy you could hope to meet. He checked in on us each evening and had dog treats for our pup. All of the other staff were top notch as well - always friendly, answered our questions, but also left us alone to relax! The bathrooms have vault toilets, but they were clean and much more pleasant than the latrines at rustic sites you can find. The bathhouse is down the road so you have to drive maybe 3 minutes to get there - but there's a bathhouse! And it's a really nice bathhouse! Yes, the sites are pretty close together so if you're looking for something where you have no neighbors this may not be the place for you. For us, it was everything we hoped for!
Amazing place. I was met upon arrival by Jon, the caretaker. What a great guy. Customer service was above and beyond. I can't wait to go back!
