Average Rating: 4.93/5
"Love this site. Much information regarding the state campground with photos. Helped us many times to choose a good campsite. I have recommended to my camping friends."
"I’ve been using CampADK.com for some time now, and I can honestly say it has become one of my favorite tools for planning camping trips in the Adirondacks. What makes this site stand out i..."
"We have been using BaseCamp basically since it started! It’s amazing to check before you reserve. So many times it has helped us make a choice between sites. The new features that have be..."
"Camp ADK is a great website that all states should have. It accurately describes the sites available, gives you alerts, and provides pictures that the state run sites do not. It gives the in..."
"The photos are very useful for site selection and helping to decide what tent, trailer, or shelter to bring. NOTE; Fish Creek Ponds campsites will be renumbered for 2026! Is BaseCamp on top of this?"
"Love all the pictures and info you get!"
"This is the greatest resource. The pictures of sites are helpful beyond measure; how do people choose a NYS campsite without CampADK?! It is my "go to" year round for NYS campground informat..."
"What a valuable resource! Extensive photos and descriptions help so much with planning and scoping out potential new campgrounds. Functionality improves year over year because Dave has such ..."
"I wouldn't book a campsite without looking at the pictures provided and the descriptions given by Basecamp. I Love Basecamp. I always get a good site."
"Love this site! Always improving, always top notch support!!! My go to for finding the best campsites! Thank you Dave for all you do!"
"Dave makes researching a campsite so easy with all his pictures and notes. Keep up the great work, Dave (and Kathy)! All you do is appreciated and so very helpful!"
"Planned out an entire summer using Basecamp. Picked our sites based on pictures available. So easy when camping with 2 tents and a camper to see the set up. Worth every penny!!!"
"The amount of time Dave has put into this is unimaginable. Thank you so much for keeping the membership affordable, while offering the absolute best services for campers."
"Base Camp has been a game changer for planning are family camping trips. I’m the person who does the research and planning. The pictures of the sites are so helpful when trying to find t..."
"Basecamp is my go to for finding sites. This is an invaluable resource! My go to for camping planning and my good luck charm when it comes to booking sites. Thanks Dave for all your hard wor..."
"Dave, Your site; insights, tips, & campsite photos continue to blow us away! 3 years ago, as new campers finding any available site seemed overwhelming, impossible. I was regretting our..."
"My family has been using this service for the past five years and have found it invaluable to our camping experience. The amount of pictures there are for a site really gives you the feel of..."
"We got a camper in 2023 and immediately felt anxiety about how we would find available campsites. After joining Basecamp we have been able to find desirable spots most of the time. The camp ..."
"Dave and Kate: The dedication and hard work that you put into this website is truly amazing. I can't imagine how much effort it takes to travel, take pictures, and assemble this type of we..."
"I absolutely love this site! It has been wonderful and extremely helpful when trying to book a NYS campground."
"We use this site every time we camp. The campsite photos are very helpful. The site is easy to use!"
"I don't know how I'd book our sites without seeing the photos that Dave provides!! Basecamp is the best!"
"This is a wonderful site. I love seeing the sites so I can book what looks good and know what I will get!"
"Absolutely love this site. Thank you so much for a world of information. Pretty much the best site ever. Thank you Dave."
"Love it! Well worth it! It’s the only way we book sites for NYS! Would highly recommend! Will not disappoint!"
"This is such a helpful tool for picking campsites, most especially if you've never visited the particular campground. We've been able to make great decisions for great camping experiences. S..."
"We use this everytime we want to make a tenting reservation!! Thank you for the picture access. It has saved us a lot time and energy."
"Very helpful for last minute reservations. I have used this database many times, and also love the photos. Thank you!"
"My wife and I enjoy Base Camp a great deal, We have a 35 foot motorhome and we love to camp in many of the out of the way New York State Campgrounds. Since we started using Base Camp it has ..."
"This site is amazing! I wish every state had a site like this. Not only has this site helped me score some of the best campsites in NYS Dave has also helped me with campgrounds in Maine and NH! Thank you for all that you do!"
"We've been members for several years and love how the site has grown. The pictures and information available is fantastic and can't thank you for the site and recommend it enough. It's very ..."
"We love to camp in all the NYS parks. The Adirondacks is my favorite place to camp and this site makes it happen. We use this site to plan our vacations! Thank you for this great service!"
"I love what Dave has done this is the most helpful. We have been able to get some beautiful water sites and fully see sites before booking"
"This website gives you an insight into what the majority of campsites look like before you book. There are usually many pictures for each site at all different angles, Park map and amenities..."
"Big thanks to Dave and Kate for their excellent work. Fish Creek is my favorite campground and even though I know it well it is always great to be able to review the sites prior to attempti..."
"Love being able to see the sites sizes are also listed the ability to get water sites. The best money spent."
"I've been able to reserve wonderful spots off Basecamp. The only thing that ticks me off is when another individual only takes part of cancellation and it still shows as a the full cancellation instead of what's left."
"I love BaseCamp. This is awesome and so helpful. I have been able to get last minute sites that worked out great."
"We have been paid subscribers for 2 years now and consider it an essential and integral part of our camping trip planning. Having pictures of all the sites and campgrounds we want to visit i..."
"We’ve been using BaseCamp for years now, it helps us plan every trip whether it’s close to home or in the Adirondacks. Highly recommend before booking a site."
"Love being able to see the sites. I don’t reserve without looking first. I’ve even added some of my own pics."
"Great job Dave, I find it very helpful when looking for a new camping site, especially when it's a new campground."
"Excellent site that gives great pics of the site that you wish to reserve. I'm a big fan...keep up the great work!"
"Fantastic! This resource is a great tool when planning family camping trips in the Adirondacks. We recommend to anyone looking for honest and real photos and feedback "
"Love it and will registrate every year 👍 its really helpful and the pictures are just wow 🤩 I always recommend it to My family and friends."
"BaseCamp has been invaluable in helping us choose a site at a new park or one we haven't been to in awhile. We have a large camper and need to see sites ahead of time to make sure we fit. ..."
"We used base camp to get into a camp site at last minute vacation very useful site very easy to use and gives people a chance to see sites that are open and the pics of sites are great to see."
"We have gotten so many good sites! Would love to see a filter on the main page for electric sites! Thank you for your hard work Dave!"
"Brand new to camping with a spontaneous travel trailer purchase in May 2023, initially I was extremely overwhelmed trying to find weekend sites, followed by disappointment when it seemed eve..."
"The best site ever! We have been able to book several last minute camping trips with awesome sites in the past year. Thank you so much"
Last Updated: May 15, 2025
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1. Overview
BaseCamp is the core subscription service of the CampADK.com / New York State Campsite Photos website. It provides tools and resources to explore New York State campgrounds and make more informed camping decisions. While BaseCamp covers all types of campsites, it places slightly more emphasis on waterside options, with added photo coverage and categorization. BaseCamp enhances trip planning through rich visuals and detailed site information.
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User profiles coming very soon so you can personalize your experience on NYSCP using your Facebook Credentials:
Setup your equipment size.
Specify your favorite campgrounds.
Enter your dates of interest.
Enter public/private notes for individual campsites.
Enter reviews for campgrounds you have camped at.
Offer your cancellations and make cancellation requests.
And much more!
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