Potomac Group Campground
Potomac Group Campground is a national forest group campground in New York. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest group campground
- Location
- New York
- Coordinates
- 42.49204, -76.78797
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Swimming Site, Wildlife Viewing, Winter Sports
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 607-546-4470
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Potomac Group Campground
Overview Potomac Group Campground and Day Use Area provides a primitive camping experience for groups of 8-40 people. It is an excellent site for family events and youth group activities. The facility is situated in a scenic area of New York, which makes for an exciting place to explore. A variety of recreational activities are available. Parking for the campground is located approximately 500 feet from the campground itself and all gear must be carried in and out. Recycling cans are available on site but trash must be packed out. Recreation A variety of trails exist in the area, including the Potomac Trail, which extends about 5 miles round-trip. It is a moderately difficult trail that travels through a variety of forest types and follows the edges of quite a few ponds in the area. It is a nice loop on which to learn cross-country skiing and is also a popular game bird hunting area. The Potomac Trail connects with the Interloken Trail and the campground. Fishing is allowed in the ponds, pertaining to state fishing regulations. Facilities Many primitive, group, tent-only campsites, and a group picnic shelter are available for reservation and equipped with at least 4 tables. A campfire circle and grills are also provided and vault toilets are located nearby. The shelter can accommodate up to 40 people and an adjacent parking lot can hold up to 10 vehicles. There is no electricity at the shelter. Drinking water is not available at the campground or picnic shelter, nor is t
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Airgas · 14 mi
- Low clearances
- 5 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 12 designated routes (1 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potomac Group Campground | Free campsite | under 0.1 mi | Free | — |
| Blueberry Patch Campground | National forest campground | 0.8 mi | — | — |
| Blueberry Patch Campground | Private campground | 0.9 mi | — | — |
| Blueberry Patch | National forest campground | 0.9 mi | — | — |
| Backbone Horse Campground | National forest campground | 1.1 mi | — | No hookups |
| Backbone Horse Camp | Private campground | 1.1 mi | $15 | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites, Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.