Camping Near Syracuse, NY
There are 11 campgrounds within driving distance of Syracuse, NY in the Camphive database, listed below closest-first. The nearest is POTOMAC GROUP CAMPGROUND, about 50 miles away. 9 of the closest are free. 1 score 8 or higher on the Vistas scenic scale. Every listing links to a full page with location, fees, and details.
Looking for no-fee sites? See free camping near Syracuse (9).
Closest campgrounds to Syracuse
- POTOMAC GROUP CAMPGROUND — 50 mi from Syracuse · POTOMAC GROUP CAMPGROUND · Vistas 5.5
- Blueberry Patch Campground — 51 mi from Syracuse · Blueberry Patch Campground · ~$10/night · Vistas 5.8
- Backbone Horse Campground — 51 mi from Syracuse · Backbone Horse Campground · Vistas 6
- Finger Lakes - Hector District — 53 mi from Syracuse · Finger Lakes - Hector District · Vistas 6.5
- Watkins Glen State Park — 59 mi from Syracuse · NY - Watkins Glen · $22/night · Vistas 8
- East Sidney Dam Recreation Area — 68 mi from Syracuse · East Sidney Dam Recreation Area · Vistas 6
- LAWRENCE RECREATION AREA — 91 mi from Syracuse · LAWRENCE RECREATION AREA · Vistas 5.8
- TOMPKINS — 91 mi from Syracuse · TOMPKINS · Vistas 5.8
- SOUTH SHORE RECREATION AREA — 92 mi from Syracuse · SOUTH SHORE RECREATION AREA · Vistas 6
- IVES RUN — 96 mi from Syracuse · IVES RUN · Vistas 5.5
- LAMBS CREEK RECREATION AREA — 97 mi from Syracuse · LAMBS CREEK RECREATION AREA · Vistas 6
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Camping near Syracuse FAQ
How far are the nearest campgrounds to Syracuse?
The closest campground in the Camphive database is POTOMAC GROUP CAMPGROUND, roughly 50 miles from Syracuse, 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 Syracuse?
Yes. 9 campgrounds near Syracuse, NY are free, mostly dispersed sites on BLM land and in national forests. See the free camping near Syracuse 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. 1 of the spots near Syracuse listed here score 8 or higher. This page lists the closest campgrounds first; sort by Vistas on the interactive map to rank by scenery instead.