Average Rating: 4.9/5
"This is such a helpful tool for picking campsites, most especially if you've never visited the particular campground. We've been able to make great decisions for great camping experiences. S..."
"CampAdk/Basecamp has allowed me to more easily make informed booking choices when It comes to NYS public campgrounds. Being Able to see photos of the exact site you are booking is very helpf..."
"We use this everytime we want to make a tenting reservation!! Thank you for the picture access. It has saved us a lot time and energy."
"Very helpful for last minute reservations. I have used this database many times, and also love the photos. Thank you!"
"Base Camp has been very helpful in finding sites. I don't reserve a site more than a few weeks in advance so the cancellation function is extremely useful."
"My wife and I enjoy Base Camp a great deal, We have a 35 foot motorhome and we love to camp in many of the out of the way New York State Campgrounds. Since we started using Base Camp it has ..."
"This platform has proven itself to be an invaluable resource! Its capacity to provide extensive research on campgrounds, complete with a plethora of images for each site, is truly remarkable..."
"This site is amazing! I wish every state had a site like this. Not only has this site helped me score some of the best campsites in NYS Dave has also helped me with campgrounds in Maine and NH! Thank you for all that you do!"
"We've been members for several years and love how the site has grown. The pictures and information available is fantastic and can't thank you for the site and recommend it enough. It's very ..."
"We love to camp in all the NYS parks. The Adirondacks is my favorite place to camp and this site makes it happen. We use this site to plan our vacations! Thank you for this great service!"
"Can’t say enough great things about it. It makes choosing my site so easy and getting a cancellation is awesome."
"I love what Dave has done this is the most helpful. We have been able to get some beautiful water sites and fully see sites before booking"
"Thanks Dave! Just got a site for 2 full weeks at Fish Creek for next July, through a cancellation!"
"This website gives you an insight into what the majority of campsites look like before you book. There are usually many pictures for each site at all different angles, Park map and amenities..."
"Big thanks to Dave and Kate for their excellent work. Fish Creek is my favorite campground and even though I know it well it is always great to be able to review the sites prior to attempti..."
"I have been able to book many different sites thanks to the cancelation feature offered. The price is well worth it for everything you get. The photos shown of the sites gives you great in..."
"Love being able to see the sites sizes are also listed the ability to get water sites. The best money spent."
"I am a charter member of Base Camp. The subscription has saved me countless hours of researching a site I may have been unfamiliar with. Gone are the old days of driving to a campground to c..."
"I've been able to reserve wonderful spots off Basecamp. The only thing that ticks me off is when another individual only takes part of cancellation and it still shows as a the full cancellation instead of what's left."
"I love BaseCamp. This is awesome and so helpful. I have been able to get last minute sites that worked out great."
"We have been paid subscribers for 2 years now and consider it an essential and integral part of our camping trip planning. Having pictures of all the sites and campgrounds we want to visit i..."
"We saw a recommendation for this website years ago and now recommend it to others. At first we wanted to see pictures of the sites, and this webpage is amazing for that purpose - in fact th..."
"We’ve been using BaseCamp for years now, it helps us plan every trip whether it’s close to home or in the Adirondacks. Highly recommend before booking a site."
"Love being able to see the sites. I don’t reserve without looking first. I’ve even added some of my own pics."
"Great job Dave, I find it very helpful when looking for a new camping site, especially when it's a new campground."
"Excellent site that gives great pics of the site that you wish to reserve. I'm a big fan...keep up the great work!"
"So incredibly helpful! Great photos that really help choose the right spot for you. I have gotten out camping more since I was able to use the cancellation listings to find amazing last minu..."
"I did not think that I would appreciate the resources enough to warrant the yearly cost, but I was absolutely wrong! I have thoroughly enjoyed the ability to look at photos of each campsite..."
"Fantastic! This resource is a great tool when planning family camping trips in the Adirondacks. We recommend to anyone looking for honest and real photos and feedback "
"Love it and will registrate every year 👍 its really helpful and the pictures are just wow 🤩 I always recommend it to My family and friends."
"I've been using Basecamp for two years now, and it has truly transformed my camping experience. As someone who is particular about the sites we choose, the photos provided have been an inval..."
"BaseCamp has been invaluable in helping us choose a site at a new park or one we haven't been to in awhile. We have a large camper and need to see sites ahead of time to make sure we fit. ..."
"We used base camp to get into a camp site at last minute vacation very useful site very easy to use and gives people a chance to see sites that are open and the pics of sites are great to see."
"We have gotten so many good sites! Would love to see a filter on the main page for electric sites! Thank you for your hard work Dave!"
"Brand new to camping with a spontaneous travel trailer purchase in May 2023, initially I was extremely overwhelmed trying to find weekend sites, followed by disappointment when it seemed eve..."
"The best site ever! We have been able to book several last minute camping trips with awesome sites in the past year. Thank you so much"
"I love Basecamp very helpful when planning or even looking for a quick getaway with the recent cancelations well worth to join and be a part of the group."
"I have been a member of Basecamp for years and I highly recommend to every camper I know to join up. We have been able to book some great waterfront cancellations and also have offered up se..."
"Easy to use very helpful planning trips photos are great . We recommend this site to other RVers that we meet . A member for 2 years."
"Love this site! I don't book a camp site without looking here 1st. The pic of sites, the who's open late in the season search. Wonderful! I recommend it to all my camping buddies. Not really..."
"We camp a lot during camping season and I have to say, this site have helped us a lot. We have a trailer and have been in tight, uneven, rocky sites before, where we would have a hard time b..."
"This is my second summer using Basecamp and it has been an invaluable resource! I have been able to book last minute trips due to the cancellation notification page and the photos of each si..."
"Great site. Accurate photos and helpful when planning. Base camp helps us find sites. Love the cancelation tracker. Great way to pick up sites."
"This site allows for a very easy way to keep track of where I've camped and might like to try in the future. An absolutely priceless tool for planning camping trips!"
"I've been a member since 2021. Joined as Hubby and I were just starting out in our camping adventures. We have been on some awesome sites thanks to BaseCamp!"
"Since I have joined Basecamp I am camping a lot more. I log into the site at least once a week to check cancellations now that I have been to more parks and know what sites I like. I have al..."
"There is a campsite near me that I've been trying to book for the past 3 years without success. It is always booked every night. I joined Basecamp mostly to see the detailed pictures of othe..."
"Book ALL my sites (at least 6 trips per season) through base camp. ALL waterfront prime sites. I don’t know my schedule 10 months out so this is the perfect way to get sites and see multip..."
"I got 2 reservations at my favorite campground this summer only because of this website. I tried 9 mos in advance at 9 am and could not get a site! Thanks Dave!!"
"I have gotten the best water sites through Dave! I rarely book ahead through Reserve America anymore. It is so much easier to just pick up a cancellation. Thank you Dave for all you do!!"
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User profiles coming very soon so you can personalize your experience on NYSCP using your Facebook Credentials:
Setup your equipment size.
Specify your favorite campgrounds.
Enter your dates of interest.
Enter public/private notes for individual campsites.
Enter reviews for campgrounds you have camped at.
Offer your cancellations and make cancellation requests.
And much more!
Search Examples:
Search for a campground by name:
Search for a campground by nickname (ie fish creek is 'fcp'):
Search for a specific site at a campground:
Search for a specific site at a campground (shortcut 1):
Search for a specific site at a campground (shortcut 2):
Enter a topic. For example etc...