12 Mile (Horsey Hilton) Camping Area
Gaines, New York
camping area, 4 numbered site, mostly ATV users now
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Campground in New York.
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Marienville is popular during peak season. Reserve 2-4 weeks in advance for weekends and holidays.
Most parks have check-in after 1:00 PM and check-out by 11:00 AM. Call ahead if you'll arrive late.
New York weather can change quickly. Pack layers and check the forecast for Marienville.
Don't miss local attractions near Marienville. Ask the camp host for hidden gems and trails.
Mar 18, 2026
Beaver Meadow Family Campground is a beautiful and spacious place to camp! The location is absolutely stunning, with plenty of scenic views and lots of room to spread out and enjoy nature. The amenities are excellent—everything you could need for a comfortable stay is right there. A special shoutout to Jeff and Kim, who made our stay even better with their warm hospitality and helpfulness. They t... Beaver Meadow Family Campground is a beautiful and spacious place to camp! The location is absolutely stunning, with plenty of scenic views and lots of room to spread out and enjoy nature. The amenities are excellent—everything you could need for a comfortable stay is right there. A special shoutout to Jeff and Kim, who made our stay even better with their warm hospitality and helpfulness. They truly went above and beyond to ensure we had a great experience. While some of the weekenders were a bit noisy, it didn't take away from how much we enjoyed our time here. We would definitely come back in a heartbeat. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a peaceful, nature-filled getaway!
Mar 18, 2026
Beaver Meadow Family Campground is a beautiful and spacious place to camp! The location is absolutely stunning, with plenty of scenic views and lots of room to spread out and enjoy nature. The amenities are excellent—everything you could need for a comfortable stay is right there. A special shoutout to Jeff and Kim, who made our stay even better with their warm hospitality and helpfulness. They t... Beaver Meadow Family Campground is a beautiful and spacious place to camp! The location is absolutely stunning, with plenty of scenic views and lots of room to spread out and enjoy nature. The amenities are excellent—everything you could need for a comfortable stay is right there. A special shoutout to Jeff and Kim, who made our stay even better with their warm hospitality and helpfulness. They truly went above and beyond to ensure we had a great experience. While some of the weekenders were a bit noisy, it didn't take away from how much we enjoyed our time here. We would definitely come back in a heartbeat. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a peaceful, nature-filled getaway!
Mar 18, 2026
This was our 2nd time coming here. My wife and I stayed from Thurs to Sunday. We are a lot more seasoned with our popup trailer and we wanted a close get away. Check in was quick and painless. Made sure we had the same one as the one I picked with the online reservation. We got close 100s to be closer to the restroom. Probably should have asked for clarification on where our site started and ende... This was our 2nd time coming here. My wife and I stayed from Thurs to Sunday. We are a lot more seasoned with our popup trailer and we wanted a close get away. Check in was quick and painless. Made sure we had the same one as the one I picked with the online reservation. We got close 100s to be closer to the restroom. Probably should have asked for clarification on where our site started and ended as they do not have clear boundaries. If you go pole to pole it almost looks like 1 site can have 2 fire pits. Just ask at the office for help, will solve land disputes. We had to wait till the tent campers left before we could head out. It's pictured. Total trip was great. Not a lot of people and the weather was nice. They had a food truck one on Friday or Saturday. Only thing that's a bit much is their shower situation. I get they are on well water. All trailer sites do have water lines. So why do the showers have to have either push button or hold the handle for the showers. Also, they are preset to a certain temp. So make sure you shower when it's warm. I took 1 when it was 58 out and brrrr. But we like it enough to keep coming back. If we can get a seasonal by the bathrooms, we probably will.
Mar 18, 2026
This was our 2nd time coming here. My wife and I stayed from Thurs to Sunday. We are a lot more seasoned with our popup trailer and we wanted a close get away. Check in was quick and painless. Made sure we had the same one as the one I picked with the online reservation. We got close 100s to be closer to the restroom. Probably should have asked for clarification on where our site started and ende... This was our 2nd time coming here. My wife and I stayed from Thurs to Sunday. We are a lot more seasoned with our popup trailer and we wanted a close get away. Check in was quick and painless. Made sure we had the same one as the one I picked with the online reservation. We got close 100s to be closer to the restroom. Probably should have asked for clarification on where our site started and ended as they do not have clear boundaries. If you go pole to pole it almost looks like 1 site can have 2 fire pits. Just ask at the office for help, will solve land disputes. We had to wait till the tent campers left before we could head out. It's pictured. Total trip was great. Not a lot of people and the weather was nice. They had a food truck one on Friday or Saturday. Only thing that's a bit much is their shower situation. I get they are on well water. All trailer sites do have water lines. So why do the showers have to have either push button or hold the handle for the showers. Also, they are preset to a certain temp. So make sure you shower when it's warm. I took 1 when it was 58 out and brrrr. But we like it enough to keep coming back. If we can get a seasonal by the bathrooms, we probably will.
Mar 18, 2026
This was our 2nd time coming here. My wife and I stayed from Thurs to Sunday. We are a lot more seasoned with our popup trailer and we wanted a close get away. Check in was quick and painless. Made sure we had the same one as the one I picked with the online reservation. We got close 100s to be closer to the restroom. Probably should have asked for clarification on where our site started and ende... This was our 2nd time coming here. My wife and I stayed from Thurs to Sunday. We are a lot more seasoned with our popup trailer and we wanted a close get away. Check in was quick and painless. Made sure we had the same one as the one I picked with the online reservation. We got close 100s to be closer to the restroom. Probably should have asked for clarification on where our site started and ended as they do not have clear boundaries. If you go pole to pole it almost looks like 1 site can have 2 fire pits. Just ask at the office for help, will solve land disputes. We had to wait till the tent campers left before we could head out. It's pictured. Total trip was great. Not a lot of people and the weather was nice. They had a food truck one on Friday or Saturday. Only thing that's a bit much is their shower situation. I get they are on well water. All trailer sites do have water lines. So why do the showers have to have either push button or hold the handle for the showers. Also, they are preset to a certain temp. So make sure you shower when it's warm. I took 1 when it was 58 out and brrrr. But we like it enough to keep coming back. If we can get a seasonal by the bathrooms, we probably will.
Mar 18, 2026
We had reservations at Beaver Meadow Campground and were so impressed by how large, beautifully maintained, and well-equipped it was. The amenities looked fantastic, and we were really looking forward to our stay. Unfortunately, our tongue jack failed right after unhitching, and we had to cut our trip short. Even though I didn’t expect a refund, the staff went above and beyond: they graciously re... We had reservations at Beaver Meadow Campground and were so impressed by how large, beautifully maintained, and well-equipped it was. The amenities looked fantastic, and we were really looking forward to our stay. Unfortunately, our tongue jack failed right after unhitching, and we had to cut our trip short. Even though I didn’t expect a refund, the staff went above and beyond: they graciously refunded one night and the guest fees we had paid for overnight visitors, without us even asking. Their kindness and customer service really stood out. We’ll definitely plan to return when we can fully enjoy all that Beaver Meadow has to offer. Highly recommended!
Mar 18, 2026
We had reservations at Beaver Meadow Campground and were so impressed by how large, beautifully maintained, and well-equipped it was. The amenities looked fantastic, and we were really looking forward to our stay. Unfortunately, our tongue jack failed right after unhitching, and we had to cut our trip short. Even though I didn’t expect a refund, the staff went above and beyond: they graciously re... We had reservations at Beaver Meadow Campground and were so impressed by how large, beautifully maintained, and well-equipped it was. The amenities looked fantastic, and we were really looking forward to our stay. Unfortunately, our tongue jack failed right after unhitching, and we had to cut our trip short. Even though I didn’t expect a refund, the staff went above and beyond: they graciously refunded one night and the guest fees we had paid for overnight visitors, without us even asking. Their kindness and customer service really stood out. We’ll definitely plan to return when we can fully enjoy all that Beaver Meadow has to offer. Highly recommended!
Mar 18, 2026
We had reservations at Beaver Meadow Campground and were so impressed by how large, beautifully maintained, and well-equipped it was. The amenities looked fantastic, and we were really looking forward to our stay. Unfortunately, our tongue jack failed right after unhitching, and we had to cut our trip short. Even though I didn’t expect a refund, the staff went above and beyond: they graciously re... We had reservations at Beaver Meadow Campground and were so impressed by how large, beautifully maintained, and well-equipped it was. The amenities looked fantastic, and we were really looking forward to our stay. Unfortunately, our tongue jack failed right after unhitching, and we had to cut our trip short. Even though I didn’t expect a refund, the staff went above and beyond: they graciously refunded one night and the guest fees we had paid for overnight visitors, without us even asking. Their kindness and customer service really stood out. We’ll definitely plan to return when we can fully enjoy all that Beaver Meadow has to offer. Highly recommended!
Mar 18, 2026
Great campground and a lot larger than I expected! Campsites are a nice size as far as electric sites go. I was able to pull-through on the site which made setting up a breeze. Everyone in the store/check-in was very friendly and helpful!
Mar 18, 2026
Great campground and a lot larger than I expected! Campsites are a nice size as far as electric sites go. I was able to pull-through on the site which made setting up a breeze. Everyone in the store/check-in was very friendly and helpful!
Mar 18, 2026
Great campground and a lot larger than I expected! Campsites are a nice size as far as electric sites go. I was able to pull-through on the site which made setting up a breeze. Everyone in the store/check-in was very friendly and helpful!
Mar 18, 2026
They have seasonal and non seasonal sites. We came here during off season. HIGHLIGHTS: Many nature trails Visitors center Swimming pool Beautiful sunsets Fishing Well Sized campsites CONS: Roads are not paved making it difficult for kids riding bikes Pricey rates for off-season Charge extra to guarantee site number
Mar 18, 2026
They have seasonal and non seasonal sites. We came here during off season. HIGHLIGHTS: Many nature trails Visitors center Swimming pool Beautiful sunsets Fishing Well Sized campsites CONS: Roads are not paved making it difficult for kids riding bikes Pricey rates for off-season Charge extra to guarantee site number
Mar 18, 2026
They have seasonal and non seasonal sites. We came here during off season. HIGHLIGHTS: Many nature trails Visitors center Swimming pool Beautiful sunsets Fishing Well Sized campsites CONS: Roads are not paved making it difficult for kids riding bikes Pricey rates for off-season Charge extra to guarantee site number
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