Lakeside Campground

The Great Outdoors

When you're camping in southern New York, it'll be easy to find state parks and recreation areas to explore. About 30 miles northeast of your campsite at Lakeside Campground, you can visit Oquaga Creek State Park, surrounding the tranquil Arctic Lake. You can hike through the woods picking wild grapes and blueberries, see deer and other woodland critters, swim or fish on the beaches of the lake, or play disc golf at the park’s nine-hole course. The park is near several state forests, further adding to its wild feel. Melondy Hill State Forest, Arctic-China State Forest, and Steam Mill State Forest are just a handful of the many state-protected forests in the area.Just five miles north of Port Crane, Chenango Valley State Park is another nearby nature park brimming with possibilities. Over 1,000 acres of land comprise this incredible park, complete with camping cabins, campsites, a concession stand for snacks, a lake with boat rentals, and a network of trails you can bike or hike on. There are lots of fish to catch in the lakes found within the park, and an 18-hole golf course is on-site too.Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is a two-hour drive south of Lakeside Campground near Allentown, PA, and ranks highly among the region’s best parks and nature spots in terms of size and popularity. People from all over the East Coast travel to this lush, 70,000-acre recreation area to engage in an array of activities like swimming, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, hiking, biking, or searching for the epic waterfalls found along the river.

Exploring the City

Just several minutes’ drive from Lakeside Campground, Binghamton is worth checking out when you're ready for a night on the town and is also a great place to do some sightseeing. A number of historical sites are scattered throughout the medium-sized city, and many of them contain museums of different types. The Phelps Mansion Museum is a fascinating place to explore and tour, where you can learn about the Victorian home and the lifestyle of its wealthy residents in the 19th century. Antique furniture and original wood carvings adorn this magnificent mansion, with fabulous attention to detail in every part.The Roberson Museum and Science Center and the Bundy Museum of History and Art are also found in Victorian mansions, with lavish architectural styles and a treasure trove of information inside. The Roberson Museum gives you a portal to the Gilded Age, with historical exhibits, science displays, and a planetarium for learning about space. The Bundy Museum of History and Art covers lots of different historical topics pertaining to the area and the city, with an ever-changing rotation of artwork on display.The Binghamton Zoo can be visited at Ross Park if you have the time, and it is certainly a favorite place for children and families. You can stroll through this charming little park and see bears, big cats, and other exotic animals from faraway places.Rolling, lakeside landscapes, lush, sprawling forests, and lots of cultural attractions to explore; when you book an RV in Broome County, you’ll never run out of sights to see.