Cooperstown KOA

Once you book an RV in Herkimer County and settle in at Cooperstown KOA, you’ll be ready to see the tantalizing forests and parks that upstate New York is famous for. Ferris Lake Wild Forest is a gorgeous place to visit when you feel like getting out into the great outdoors, home to old-growth spruce tree forests teeming with wildlife. Shaker Mountain Wild Forest and Silver Lake Wilderness are both adjoining forest areas that help create a massive, contiguous space where nature reigns supreme and human development is largely absent.

On the shores of Otsego Lake, Glimmerglass State Park is an absolute gem, home to the historic Hyde Hall mansion which once belonged to an elite family. There are recreation programs in place to bring people together and introduce others to new experiences. A lovely strip of beach is the perfect place to read a book, walk at sunset or sunrise, and splash around in the refreshing lake water. Additionally, there are paths to hike and bike, playgrounds, ice skating and cross-country skiing in the winter, and a campground where you can spend a night or two when you rent an RV near Cooperstown KOA.

Selkirk Shores State Park is farther than the others, over by the town of Pulaski, but once you take the time to view its heavenly shores, you won’t want to leave. The park has an amazing bird watching area where countless species of migratory birds make temporary homes during their yearly pilgrimage south to escape the cold winter temps. Boat launches enable boat owners and renters to cruise around Lake Ontario and have a dream fishing trip on one of the Great Lakes.

When you rent a motorhome near Cooperstown KOA, you can branch out a bit to explore the surrounding towns. Between little Cooperstown to the south, and the major city of Syracuse to the west, you’ll have your hands full with a slew of fun attractions to check out. The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown is a significant draw for the region and one of the most beloved places in the country for sports fans. Celebrate the legacies of legendary players, coaches, and teams in these hallowed halls, with statues of each Hall of Fame player and lots of amazing trinkets and memorabilia from their respective careers. The museum does a fantastic job explaining the origins of baseball back during the Civil War, as well as the evolution of the game over the years. Be sure to pick up some great merchandise in the gift shop to support your favorite team.

For a different kind of museum, the Fenimore Art Museum is a magical experience. Housed in a Neo-Georgian mansion, this incredible institution boasts an impressive collection of American folk art, historic photographs, and even some artifacts and antiques. There is also a delightful cafe on the shores of Lake Otsego that serves as an ideal place to grab a coffee and take in the view.

The Glimmerglass Opera in Cooperstown is a dedicated space for live entertainment and performance art. Broadway-style musicals, old operas, and live theatrical plays can be enjoyed at this phenomenal community theater where a healthy love and appreciation for the arts is carefully cultivated.