Best camping near Ithaca College
19 campgrounds · 19 ranked · updated 2026-07-21 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Ithaca College, New York — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 19 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Buttermilk Falls State Park
Marginal
1.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Buttermilk Falls State Park in New York offers a picturesque camping experience with views of the waterfall and gorge. The park offers a range of outdoor activities, including…
Why 68: live conditions (marginal) · 60 things to do within 15 mi
68Top-rated
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#2
Robert H. Treman State Park
Marginal
3.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Robert H. Treman State Park is a popular camping destination located in the state of New York. The campground offers several amenities to enhance the camping experience. There are…
Why 68: live conditions (marginal) · 60 things to do within 15 mi
68Top-rated
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#3
Bivouac Site
Marginal
7.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Bivouac Site is a campground located near Ithaca, New York, in the Finger Lakes region. The facility offers tent camping in a natural setting suitable for outdoor enthusiasts. The…
Why 68: live conditions (marginal) · 67 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Bivouac Site
Marginal
9.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Bivouac Site is a campground located near Ithaca in upstate New York's Finger Lakes region. The facility accommodates tent camping in a natural woodland setting. The area…
Why 68: live conditions (marginal) · 65 things to do within 15 mi
68Top-rated
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#5
Taughannock Falls State Park
Marginal
9.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Taughannock Falls State Park is a beautiful camping area located in the Finger Lakes region of New York. The park boasts breathtaking views of Taughannock Falls, one of the…
Why 68: live conditions (marginal) · 67 things to do within 15 mi
68Top-rated
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#6
Kimmie Bivouac
Marginal
11.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Kimmie Bivouac is a backcountry tent campground operated by the Finger Lakes Trail Conference in central New York's Owego-Wappasening watershed. The site features a fire ring…
Why 68: live conditions (marginal) · 48 things to do within 15 mi
68Top-rated
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#7
Carley Hill Tent Sites
Marginal
13.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Carley Hill Tent Sites Camping Area in New York offers 15 primitive campsites with stunning views of the surrounding hills and valleys. The campground is first-come-first-serve…
Why 68: live conditions (marginal) · 56 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Irvin Campsite
Marginal
13.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
The Irvin Campsite is a picturesque camping area located in the state of New York. Situated amidst natural beauty, it offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The…
Why 68: live conditions (marginal) · 54 things to do within 15 mi
68Top-rated
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#9
Potomac Group Campground
Marginal
15.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Potomac Group Campground, located in the state of New York, offers a delightful camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. The campground boasts several amenities to enhance the…
Why 68: live conditions (marginal) · 54 things to do within 15 mi
68Top-rated
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#10
Blueberry Patch
Marginal
15.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
The Blueberry Patch Camping Area in New York offers stunning views of the Catskill Mountains and is in close proximity to several outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and…
Why 68: live conditions (marginal) · 47 things to do within 15 mi
68Top-rated
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#11
Blueberry Patch Campground
Marginal
15.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Blueberry Patch Campground is a serene camping area located in the state of New York. Nestled in a picturesque setting, this campground offers a range of amenities to enhance your…
Why 68: live conditions (marginal) · 47 things to do within 15 mi
68Top-rated
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#12
Backbone Horse Campground
Marginal
16.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Backbone Horse Campground is a US Forest Service backcountry campground located near Ithaca in central New York's Finger Lakes region. This primitive camping area caters to…
Why 68: live conditions (marginal) · 54 things to do within 15 mi
68Top-rated
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#13
Backbone Horse Camp
Marginal
16.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Backbone Horse Camp is a beautiful camping area located in the state of New York. This campground is well-known for its amenities and picturesque surroundings, making it a popular…
Why 68: live conditions (marginal) · 45 things to do within 15 mi
68Top-rated
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#14
Kells Tent Site
Marginal
16.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Kells Tent Site is a backcountry camping area located in New York at an elevation of 878 feet in the Owego-Wappasening watershed. This tent-only campground offers backcountry…
Why 68: live conditions (marginal) · 40 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Park Station Rec Area
Marginal
16.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Heavy wildfire smoke — unhealthy air · Heavy
Park Station Recreation Area is a fantastic camping spot located in the state of New York. This well-maintained campground offers various amenities to ensure a comfortable and…
Why 68: live conditions (marginal) · 41 things to do within 15 mi
68Top-rated
Camping near Ithaca College
The Ithaca College area has 19 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best camping near Ithaca College
How are these campgrounds ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
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