Spruce Creek Campground

The Great Outdoors

There are some lovely lakes nearby when you rent an RV near Spruce Creek Campground, and one of the best is Glimmerglass State Park. Covering over 500 acres around Otsego Lake, this park is the perfect location for swimming thanks to its sandy lakeside beach. The area surrounding the lake is hilly and heavily wooded, making it a great hiking destination, with trails that lead up into the hills which afford beautiful views of the lake below. There's also the Beaver Pond Nature Trail that takes you past some stunning flora including wildflowers, mosses, and shrubs. Other popular activities include fishing, picnicking and ice skating during the winter.Another park worth visiting during your visit with the campervan rental in Dolgeville is Delta Lake State Park. This picturesque park covers over 700 acres around Delta Lake, making this a popular place for water sports, including swimming, boating, and ice fishing. Anglers can expect to catch walleye, northern pike, and smallmouth bass. There are a few nature trails in this park which are between a mile and two miles long, mainly leading hikers through flat, wooded areas. During your relaxing stroll, make sure to keep a look-out for birds, as Delta Lake State Park is a popular birdwatching destination. Birdwatchers can expect to see eagles, heron, flycatchers, and much more.If you're looking for an expansive outdoor area to explore, consider visiting the Ferris Lake Wild Forest. This massive forest covers over 140,000 acres of land on slopes of the Big and Little Alderbed Mountains, making this a peaceful and scenic place to visit. There are over 14 miles of hiking trails, which will take you by creeks, lakes, and up mountains to experience some sublime views of the forest. There are six lakes in the park suitable for fishing, with catches that include chain pickerel, landlocked salmon, and various species of bass. Other popular activities in the forest include biking, boating, and swimming.

Exploring the City

Spruce Creek Campground campers will be close to some of the best mid-sized cities in New York, which are full of great excursions the whole family will love. The closest big city, Utica, features some fun attractions including Utica Zoo. This zoo consists of over 200 animals spread across 40 acres and is home to some intriguing critters such as African lions, red pandas, and Californian sea lions. If you want to get up close and personal with the animals, you can book an animal encounter. During these encounters, you can pet Nigerian dwarf goats, feed Bactrian camels, and much more.If you want to understand the culture of the area, consider a visit to the Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute. This gallery opened in 1919, intending to enrich people's appreciation for art in the local community. The gallery mainly focuses on local American art; however, it does contain a small collection of art from around the world. Highlights include artwork by Salvador Dali, woodwork by Daniel Pabst, and steel engravings by William H. Bartlett.If you'd rather travel a bit farther, consider a to visit the capital Albany, which contains some New York state's most unusual sights. If you're a fan of naval history, plan a trip to the USS Slater. This is a unique museum because it is located inside a disused destroyer escort. The ship has been heavily restored, and now visitors can hop on board and experience various restored rooms in the ship. Visitors can see the engine room, what it must have been like to stand on deck, and how it was to live on this historic ship.