Trails End Campground

The Great Outdoors

Your Cold Brook RV rental may be parked by the reservoir, but you haven’t seen Hinckley State Forest yet. In this area made up of swamp and forest, you can really get away from the outside world for a while when hiking on one of the gorgeous trails, keeping an eye open for some wildlife, and just enjoying the peace and quiet. After your long walk, you can sit down for a picnic or just lie back and look at the clouds float by in the sky. Ten points to whoever finds one that’s shaped like mashed potatoes.If you haven’t had enough of fantastic mountain views and green, leafy trees yet then steer your rental RV toward Remsen where you'll find Penn Mountain State Forest and get an even bigger dose of the serenity that only nature can provide. Hike on dirt roads or logging trails, bring your bike and go for a long cycle, or combine two big passions by the water: fishing and bird watching. In the winter, this area is excellent for activities such as snowmobiling, just bring some hot cocoa to warm you up after a day out in the cold.If you, on the other hand, would rather get a bit more hands-on with nature and learn by doing, then fill up the camper rental with snacks, goggles, and a rock hammer because it’s time to do some Herkimer diamond mining. You’ll be above ground and can use whichever method you want to find the diamonds, including sluicing. You can keep everything you find, seeing as Herkimer diamonds aren’t technically true diamonds, but they’re equally pretty and come out of the ground nicely cut. And don’t worry - you can find all the equipment you need by the mine, so no need to bring any hammers.

Exploring the Area

The area, especially the mountains, surrounding your Cold Brook camper rental has a fascinating history and if you’d like to experience some of it firsthand, then look no further than the Adirondack Museum. Here you can step right into the Adirondacks of old and check out a guide boat, set off a charge in a mine shaft, or break up a log jam. Visit the café, feed some fish, and don’t forget to purchase lovely gifts for both your friends and yourself.You’ll find even more interaction opportunities at the Fort Rickey Discovery Zoo, where both you and your kids can get up close and personal with the animals living there. You might not get to cuddle a tiger or play catch with an elephant, but there’ll be animals from all over the world such as lemurs, gray wolves, and llamas and if anyone gets a little scared, just play it off at the Wild Creatures Playland.If booking an RV near Trails End Campground isn’t at the top of your to-do list, then it sure should be because that’s how fantastic this place is, so don’t miss out.