Empire State Trail campground
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Empire State Trail
What's on-site at Empire State Trail
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Empire State Trail, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Johnsville Campsite And Marina | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Glimmerglass State Park | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Lock 15 | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Tent Site | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Chapendo Acres Adirondack Camping | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Empire State Trail -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| West Canada Creek At Kast Bridge Ny | 715 cfs | → |
| Steele Cr At Ilion Ny | 9 cfs | → |
| Mohawk River Near Little Falls Ny | 802 cfs | → |
| East Canada Creek At East Creek Ny | 27 cfs | → |
| Otsquago Creek At Fort Plain Ny | 4 cfs | → |
| Canajoharie Creek Nr Canajoharie Ny | 2 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Empire State Trail -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nohrsc Salisbury Center 1.8 Nw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Hessville 1.8 Wsw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Cooperstown | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Hartwick | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Arietta | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Peck Lake | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Canal Harbor At Rotary Park
- Sabine Park
- Moss Island Park
- Bellamy Park
- Ward Square
- Herkimer County Fairgrounds
Boat launches
- Little Falls, Mile 81.22
- Little Falls Canal Harbor, Mile 80.19
- South Washington Street Herkimer
- Ilion Marina, Mile 89.07
- Frankfort Harbor Marina, Mile 91.64
- St. Johnsville Municipal Marina, Mile 69.48
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Empire State Trail as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Empire State Trail
Can I make reservations at Empire State Trail?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Empire State Trail?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Empire State Trail.