Campground Owners of New York (CONY) and Camp New York have announced the finalists for the 2026 Best of Camp New York Awards, and public voting is officially underway, according to a press release.
The awards celebrate campgrounds across New York State that stand out for their amenities, scenery, accommodations, recreation, hospitality and overall camping experience. Now through September 7, campers, RV travelers, families and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to vote for their favorites across a variety of categories.
Vote and see the complete list of finalists at: www.campnewyork.com/best-of-camp-new-york-awards/
2026 Best of Camp New York Finalists
Best Overall Small Campground (1–125 sites)
- West Canada Creek Campground
- Campers Haven
- Camp Bell Campground
- Twisted Creek Campground
- Brook N Wood Family Campground
- Whispering Pines Campsites & RV Park
- Rustic Woods Campground
Best Overall Mid-Sized Campground (126–225 sites)
- Seneca Lake Resorts
- Lazy Days RV Resort
- Pine Ridge Park Campsite
- Red’s Twilight on the Erie RV Resort
- Spacious Skies Woodland Hills
- Dream Lake Campground
- Red Rock Ponds RV Resort
- Lake George Riverview Campground
Best Overall Large Campground (226+ sites)
- Hickory Hill Camping Resort
- Catskill Mountains Gilboa KOA
- Sleepy Hollow Lake Campground
- Lake George RV Park
- Adventure Bound Deer Run
- Old Forge Camping Resort
Best New Campground
- Rustic Woods Campground
- Brook N Wood Family Campground
- Camp Bell Campground
- Scenic View Campground
- Cherry Grove Campground
Best Scenic Views
- Belden Hill Campground
- Red’s Twilight on the Erie RV Resort
- Seneca Lake Resorts
- Catskill Mountains Gilboa KOA
- Lake George Riverview Campground
Best Campground Amenities
- Lake George RV Park
- Hickory Hill Camping Resort
- Red’s Twilight on the Erie RV Resort
- Camp Bell Campground
- Sun Retreats Birchwood Acres
Best Glamping Accommodations
- Seneca Lake Resorts
- Camp Hudson Pines
- Neversink River Resort
- Moose Hillock
- Spacious Skies Woodland Hills
Best Tent Sites
- Brook N Wood Family Campground
- Campers Haven
- Lake Placid/Whiteface Mtn. KOA Holiday
- Old Forge Camping Resort
- Pine Ridge Park Campsite
Best RV Sites
- Adventure Bound Deer Run
- Moose Hillock Camping Resort
- Dream Lake Campground
- Red Rock Ponds RV Resort
- The Villages at Turning Stone
Best Family-Friendly Campground
- Twisted Creek Campground
- The Ridge Campground
- Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park – Mexico
- Hickory Hill Camping Resort
- Catskill Mountains Gilboa KOA
Best Pet-Friendly Campground
- Spacious Skies Woodland Hills
- Niagara Falls/Grand Island KOA Holiday
- Lake George Escape Campground
- Lake George RV Park
Best Water Recreation
- West Canada Creek Campground
- Old Forge Camping Resort
- Lake George Riverview Campground
- Alpine Lake Campground
- Kings Bay Campground
Best Campground Community Atmosphere
- Twin Oaks Campground
- Twisted Creek Campground
- Pine Ridge Park Campsite
- Sleepy Hollow Lake Campground
- Campers Haven
- Lazy Days RV Resort
Best Campground for Long-Term/Full Season Stay
- Sunset Bay Vacation Resort
- Adventure Bound Deer Run
- Catskill RV Resort
- Grants’ Vacation Park
- Serenity Ridge Mountain Club
Cast Your Vote
Campers and travelers can vote for their favorite finalists through Sept. 7. Supporters are encouraged to share the awards with fellow campers, friends, and family and help recognize the campgrounds that make New York a special destination for outdoor recreation.
Voting and additional information can be found here: Best of Camp New York Awards
