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Best campgrounds near Cortland, NY

Yellow Lantern Kamp Grounds

Cortland, NY (2 miles away)

$$$$$

(205 sites)

+7

Cortlands Country Music Park and Campground

Cortlands Country Music Park and Campground

Cortland, NY (2 miles away)

$$$$$

(105 sites)

+2

Greek Peak Mountain Resort Campground

Cortland, NY (6 miles away)

Empire Haven Nudist Resort and Campground

Empire Haven Nudist Resort and Campground

Moravia, NY (10 miles away)

$$$$$

(50 sites)

+6

Forest Lake Campground

New York (12 miles away)

(50 sites)

Fillmore Glen State Park

Moravia, NY (14 miles away)

$$$$$

(60 sites)

+9

Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resort

Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resort

Bath, NY (14 miles away)

Lighthouse Landing Campground

Marathon, NY (18 miles away)

$$$$$

(40 sites)

+6

Myers Park

Lansing, NY (19 miles away)

Spruce Row Campground

Ithaca, NY (21 miles away)

$$$$$

(213 sites)

+11

Buttermilk Falls State Park

Ithaca, NY (21 miles away)

$$$$$

(60 sites)

+7

Robert H Treman State Park

Ithaca, NY (23 miles away)

$$$$$

(72 sites)

+7

Most common amenities

Pet friendly Playground Dump station Tables Showers Toilets Grills Firewood Laundry Internet

Campgrounds near Cortland, New York

Cortland sits in central New York's Finger Lakes region, roughly halfway between Syracuse and Binghamton along Interstate 81. The area works as a practical base for RV travelers because it combines private campgrounds along its highway corridors with a ring of New York State Park campgrounds within a 30-mile drive, including Robert H. Treman, Buttermilk Falls, Taughannock Falls, and Fillmore Glen. Private options closest to town include Yellow Lantern Kamp Grounds on Route 13 north of the city, Cortlands Country Music Park and Campground, and Greek Peak Mountain Resort Campground at the base of the ski hill. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort and Empire Haven Nudist Resort and Campground round out the nearby cluster. Elevations in the surrounding hills run from roughly 1,000 to 2,000 feet, so nights stay cool even in mid-summer. Ithaca, Cornell University, and Cayuga Lake are all within about a 30-minute drive, giving families reliable rainy-day options beyond the campground itself.

Things to do around Cortland

Waterfall hiking is the signature activity. Robert H. Treman, Buttermilk Falls, and Taughannock Falls state parks all sit within about 30 miles of Cortland and feature gorge trails, swimming areas, and picnic grounds. Fillmore Glen State Park in Moravia adds a stream-fed swimming area that works well for families with younger children. Greek Peak Mountain Resort runs a summer adventure center with a mountain coaster, zip lines, and lift-served mountain biking. Shindagin Hollow and Hammond Hill state forests offer additional singletrack. Cayuga Lake supports fishing, kayaking, and boat launches, and the Finger Lakes wine trails run along both Cayuga and Seneca lakes. Downtown Ithaca provides restaurants, groceries, and indoor attractions when weather turns.

When to visit Cortland

spring
March - May
52° / 35°F 75 mm
Parks reopen mid to late April; trails often muddy
summer
June - August
75° / 55°F 89 mm
Peak season; state park weekends book out fast
fall
September - November
55° / 37°F 75 mm
Foliage peaks in October; most sites close by mid November
winter
December - February
30° / 19°F 68 mm
Cold and snowy; most public campgrounds closed

The practical camping season around Cortland runs from mid-April through late October. Yellow Lantern Kampground operates mid-April through mid-October, while nearby state park campgrounds run on similar spring-to-late-fall windows. Robert H. Treman runs May 15 to November 7, and Taughannock Falls typically runs from mid-April to mid-October. July and August bring the warmest, driest camping weather and the largest crowds. Weekends at state park campgrounds fill quickly, especially around Independence Day and Labor Day. Late spring and early summer tend to be the wettest stretch, so expect passing thunderstorms and check gorge-trail conditions after heavy rain. September and early October deliver cooler nights, thinner crowds, and Finger Lakes fall foliage. By mid-November most public campgrounds have closed and lake-effect snow becomes possible. Winter camping in the Cortland area is essentially limited to a few year-round private parks.

Top Hosts near Cortland, NY

Matthew5 trips - Joined Jul 2024

Matt was incredible from start to finish. Replies almost immediately to all messages and questions from time of booking, leading up to the trip and during your trip. The RV was immaculate on the outside, the entire cabin, refrigerator, bathrooms, etc. And it came with everything we would need for the trip. Was our first time staying in an RV - Matt showed up promptly when he said he would (even earlier), set up everything for our stay and walked me through everything we needed to know to use and enjoy the RV for a week. I would highly recommend Matt to anyone and would certainly book with him again!

Joe R. - Aug 2025

Matthew Want to thank you yet again for an amazing get a way. The RV was absolutely perfect in every way. Delivered Immaculately clean, fully stocked and slides out and ready for us to enjoy! The rental was flawless and all communication with Mathew was top notch. We highly recommend Matthew and his amazing RV for your next trip. We are 100% reserving for our next stay. Thanks all!

Steve K. - Nov 2024

Class A in Manlius

5.0 (4)

Winnebago Luxury Coach

2018 · Sleeps 7

$250 USD /night

Alexander4 trips - Joined Apr 2026

Alexander was extraordinarily helpful and truly went above and beyond to ensure we had a wonderful time. He responded quickly and was very pleasant to interact with. The RV itself was spotless and came with everything our three children and two adults needed, including ample cooking supplies.Go ahead and book; you'll be happy with your rental!

Michael P. - Aug 2026

Perfect RV to rent for our family of 5. Plenty of sleeping space. Very clean RV!!! I chose the delivery option, which made it so easy. Alex showed up exactly when he said and set everything up for us. He was very thorough showing us how everything works, etc. I would 100 percent recommend this RV. We will be renting from him again in the future!

Rebecca D. - Aug 2026

Travel Trailer in Cortland

4.9 (4)

East to West Longitude Travel Trailer

2025 · Sleeps 7

$215 USD /night

How to book

New York State Park and DEC campgrounds around Cortland are reserved through the ReserveAmerica system; do not call individual campgrounds to make a reservation. Reservations can be made up to 9 months in advance of the arrival date, either online or by calling 1-800-456-CAMP. For summer weekends at popular gorge parks such as Robert H. Treman, Buttermilk Falls, and Taughannock Falls, plan to book the moment the nine-month window opens. Private parks near Cortland, including Yellow Lantern Kamp Grounds, Cortlands Country Music Park and Campground, Greek Peak Mountain Resort Campground, and Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort, take reservations directly through their own websites or by phone.

What to expect on-site

Private campgrounds around Cortland typically offer full or partial hookups, dump stations, and family amenities such as pools, playgrounds, and planned activities. Yellow Lantern Kamp Grounds offers electric and water hookups plus full-hookup sites, restrooms with showers, laundry, a seasonal pool, and two playgrounds on rolling terrain north of town. New York State Park campgrounds are more rustic. Most sites have either electric-only or no utility hookups, cabins rely on centralized bathhouses, and interior roads through wooded loops can be tight for larger motorhomes. Cell coverage is reliable near Cortland and along I-81 but drops off in the deeper gorges and state forests. Bring insect repellent from June onward and pack layers year-round; nights cool sharply once the sun drops behind the hills.

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