12 Mile (Horsey Hilton) Camping Area
Gaines, New York
camping area, 4 numbered site, mostly ATV users now
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Galway 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 Galway.
Don't miss local attractions near Galway. Ask the camp host for hidden gems and trails.
Mar 18, 2026
We love Pioneer campground we’ve been coming here for many many years. The owners who have had it for the last few years are absolutely wonderful. Everything is always clean, always maintain.
Mar 18, 2026
Lovely campground about 3 hours out from Philly. This campground is also about 15 minutes from World End State Park. Beautiful scenic views and hiking trails all around. Great area for stargazers as well. Sites are very generously spaced out and the grounds are dog friendly. It seemed liked everyone had a dog and despite that, it was very quiet and all were very well behaved. We stayed in cabin 2,... Lovely campground about 3 hours out from Philly. This campground is also about 15 minutes from World End State Park. Beautiful scenic views and hiking trails all around. Great area for stargazers as well. Sites are very generously spaced out and the grounds are dog friendly. It seemed liked everyone had a dog and despite that, it was very quiet and all were very well behaved. We stayed in cabin 2, and the cabin itself is was nice. It came with a mini fridge, table queen bed and two sets of bunks in separate room. AC/heat available. WiFi is a bit spotty but I would only use it mostly to check the weather and do bare minimum with it anyways. There is a nice large stone built fire pit, and a separate charcoal grill. We didn’t get to explore the pool much as it was rainy on our weekend. Instead we hung out at the pavilion played some games. We also did the hiking trail which is about 1.50-2 miles long. We ran into the owners a few times and they were always very nice and personable. Overall, a very pleasant experience and I would definitely like to return in the future.
Mar 18, 2026
Beautiful, clean, and friendly. We have stayed here several times over the years. It continues to improve! So nice to camp in the woods and it is still easy to maneuver large rigs throughout. Sites are huge and individually maintained, even the fire pits are clean and tidy. We arrived Wednesday before a holiday weekend. We watched as everything was cleaned up and made ready for all of the incoming... Beautiful, clean, and friendly. We have stayed here several times over the years. It continues to improve! So nice to camp in the woods and it is still easy to maneuver large rigs throughout. Sites are huge and individually maintained, even the fire pits are clean and tidy. We arrived Wednesday before a holiday weekend. We watched as everything was cleaned up and made ready for all of the incoming guests. And the young people doing the work were so friendly! Laundry facilities are beautiful!
Mar 18, 2026
Beautiful place to stay. John and Stacy are amazing host. We stayed in a cabin and it was beautiful and furnished with any and everything you might possibly need. Everything was spotless and well maintained. The landscaping and scenery was to die for. It's family and pet friendly. I can't think of anything that could have made our experience any better.
Mar 18, 2026
Absolutely love this campground. We've stayed two times so far, and plan on going at least once a year. This is one of the few campgrounds left that is still family run. It's so important for a camping experience, for me, having a family run campground that you can tell is truly cared about. It's not like one of the main stream campgrounds that has sold out and is just looking for the big money. T... Absolutely love this campground. We've stayed two times so far, and plan on going at least once a year. This is one of the few campgrounds left that is still family run. It's so important for a camping experience, for me, having a family run campground that you can tell is truly cared about. It's not like one of the main stream campgrounds that has sold out and is just looking for the big money. They make you feel like you're truly welcomed there, while simultaneously running EVERY activity and maintaning the campground on their own, as a family. I admire the family for how much they truly care and how effortlessly they show it. Thank you for making this campground what it is. See you next year!
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