Camping Near Albany, NY
There are 17 campgrounds within driving distance of Albany, NY in the Camphive database, listed below closest-first. The nearest is Grout Pond Campground, about 49 miles away. 15 of the closest are free. Every listing links to a full page with location, fees, and details.
Looking for no-fee sites? See free camping near Albany (15).
Closest campgrounds to Albany
- Grout Pond Campground — 49 mi from Albany · Grout Pond Campground · Vistas 6.5
- INDIAN HOLLOW — 51 mi from Albany · INDIAN HOLLOW · Vistas 6.8
- Winhall Brook Camping Area — 59 mi from Albany · Winhall Brook Camping Area · Vistas 7.2
- Townshend Lake Recreation Area — 60 mi from Albany · Townshend Lake Recreation Area · Vistas 6
- HAPGOOD POND — 60 mi from Albany · HAPGOOD POND · Vistas 7.1
- NORTHFIELD BROOK LAKE GROUP SHELTERS — 75 mi from Albany · NORTHFIELD BROOK LAKE GROUP SHELTERS · Vistas 6.2
- SURRY MOUNTAIN LAKE BEACH — 77 mi from Albany · SURRY MOUNTAIN LAKE BEACH · ~$10/night · Vistas 6.4
- East Sidney Dam Recreation Area — 78 mi from Albany · East Sidney Dam Recreation Area · Vistas 6
- Stoughton Pond Rec Area — 81 mi from Albany · Stoughton Pond Rec Area · Vistas 6
- HOP BROOK LAKE RECREATION AREA — 86 mi from Albany · HOP BROOK LAKE RECREATION AREA · Vistas 5.5
- CHITTENDEN BROOK CAMPGROUND — 92 mi from Albany · CHITTENDEN BROOK CAMPGROUND · Free · Vistas 6.4
- Silver Lake Campground — 93 mi from Albany · Silver Lake Campground · Vistas 7.2
- Bingo — 95 mi from Albany · Bingo · Vistas 6.2
- Moosalamoo National Recreation Area — 95 mi from Albany · Moosalamoo National Recreation Area · Vistas 6.5
- MOOSALAMOO CAMPGROUND — 95 mi from Albany · MOOSALAMOO CAMPGROUND · Vistas 6.2
- NORTH HARTLAND LAKE BEACH (VT) — 96 mi from Albany · NORTH HARTLAND LAKE BEACH (VT) · Vistas 6.2
- Hammonasset Beach State Park — 114 mi from Albany · CT - Madison · $22/night · Vistas 6
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Camping near Albany FAQ
How far are the nearest campgrounds to Albany?
The closest campground in the Camphive database is Grout Pond Campground, roughly 49 miles from Albany, NY. The full list on this page is sorted by distance so you can pick by how far you want to drive.
Is there free camping near Albany?
Yes. 15 campgrounds near Albany, NY are free, mostly dispersed sites on BLM land and in national forests. See the free camping near Albany page for the full list.
What is the Vistas score?
Vistas is Camphive's 1-10 scenic rating for every campground, based on the surrounding landscape. This page lists the closest campgrounds first; sort by Vistas on the interactive map to rank by scenery instead.