12 Mile (Horsey Hilton) Camping Area
Gaines, New York
camping area, 4 numbered site, mostly ATV users now
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Wellsboro 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 Wellsboro.
Don't miss local attractions near Wellsboro. Ask the camp host for hidden gems and trails.
Mar 23, 2026
Peaceful, call and excellent camping. We felt fully lost in the wilderness while being only a short walk from our car. Has pit latrines without sinks or showers but a dip in the Pine Creek is an excellent alternative. Try an inner tube float down the river and be safe.
Mar 23, 2026
Beautiful area. Take you own TP because the bathrooms are well used and run out of TP
Mar 23, 2026
Well kept campground with bathrooms on site. Walking distance to Pine Creek and the Rails to Trails bike bath is easily accessible. There is also a boat launch for watercraft and ample parking.
Mar 23, 2026
I stayed here in late August. A few of the sites don't have a lot of shade, but every site does have at least some. You can't drive up to your specific spot, but the parking lot is large and there are paths to every site. Sites are free, there is a men's /women's toilet, campfire and lantern pole at each site. I was surprised there weren't more people staying honestly. During the day on the weeken... I stayed here in late August. A few of the sites don't have a lot of shade, but every site does have at least some. You can't drive up to your specific spot, but the parking lot is large and there are paths to every site. Sites are free, there is a men's /women's toilet, campfire and lantern pole at each site. I was surprised there weren't more people staying honestly. During the day on the weekend the creek is more crowded. The creek is relatively low, has flat rocks, great for kids of all ages! Easy to stay socially distanced as well! My biggest concern were the flies that bit. Others in my party weren't nearly as affected. Long pants and long sleeves work well against them.
Mar 23, 2026
What a fantastic primitive campground! I stayed there with 15 others and had plenty of space (think it was lots 6 and 9 that we had). At night we even saw the Milky Way! There are only 2 toilets and no running water, electricity and no phone service. So prepared to rough it. Bring a saw. There is plenty of firewood nearby. All you have to do is carry logs back to the campground and cut them int... What a fantastic primitive campground! I stayed there with 15 others and had plenty of space (think it was lots 6 and 9 that we had). At night we even saw the Milky Way! There are only 2 toilets and no running water, electricity and no phone service. So prepared to rough it. Bring a saw. There is plenty of firewood nearby. All you have to do is carry logs back to the campground and cut them into pieces that fit into the fire ring. Bring plenty of water and buckets to wash yourself. You are not allowed to wash yourself in the stream. The closest WIFI is at the nearby general store. You can even get the WIFI while parked outside the store (the password is on a sign next to the door).
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