Camping
Camping in Madison County isn’t about going far—it’s about feeling at home outdoors, surrounded by calm landscapes and the kind of quiet that stays with you long after you leave.
Camping in Madison County is about falling asleep to crickets and waking to mist over the trees, with the day stretching out ahead of you. Days here are unstructured by design. Hike, fish, wander into town for ice cream, or do nothing at all. Nights are for campfires, quiet conversation, and skies dark enough to remind you how many stars there really are.
Whether your version of camping is in a tent, RV, or cozy cottage, the County offers a variety of relaxing getaways. Cider House Campground is a favorite, where campsites have a front-row seat to the picturesque rolling-hills. Nearby, Lebanon Reservoir Campground offers a waterside setting—perfect for morning paddles, evening walks, and watching the light change over the water.
You’ll also find privately owned campgrounds tucked along country roads, where hosts greet you like a neighbor and the pace is easy. These spots are often close to small villages, farm stands, and local diners—simple comforts that make a stay feel grounded and welcoming.
Cabins & Cottages
Ashling Acres
2688 Johnny Cake HIll
Hamilton
315.825.5485
ashlingacres.com
Bearpath Lodging
4291 State Route 46
Munnsville
315.829.2408
DeRuyter Lake Cottages
37 South Lake Road
Deruyter
607.261.9300
deruyterlake.com
Hamilton on the Lake
Lake Moraine Road
Hamilton
315.725.8000
hamiltononthelake.com
White Eagle Properties
2910 Lake Moraine Road
Hamilton
315.824.2002
white-eagle.io
Campgrounds
Brookview RV Park
8108 Green Road
Hubbardsville
315.691.2005
brookviewrvparkandcampground.com
Butternut Hill RV Camping
6893 US-20
Bouckville
315.228.8598
butternuthill.net
Cedar Valley Campsites
4688 South Butler Road
Morrisville
315.684.3033
Cider House Campground
3570 Canal Road
Bouckville
315.825.8477
ciderhousecampground.com
Lebanon Reservoir Campground
6277 Reservoir Road
Hamilton
315.824.2278
lebanoncampground.com
Shiloh Christian Family Campground
2580 NY State Route 26
Eaton
315.684.1044
shiloh-campground.com
Kayaking in Madison County
Many of the best places to kayak in Central New York are right here, in Madison County.
