Pine Crest Campground - New York State Camping on the Susquehanna

Pine Crest Campground - New York State Camping on the Susquehanna

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Recreation & Planned Activities
Recreation is king at Pine Crest Campground, and the Susquehanna River is the central focus of much of our recreation. You are invited to bring your boat, jet ski or kayak to launch from our dock to explore miles of river. Simply put, the fishing is outstanding, with frequent catches of good-size Muskies, Bass and Pike. After a day of “work” on the river, return to the campground for a refreshing dip in our pool, then join in on the wide range of activities that we have planned throughout the season, all designed to enhance your camping experience and the good times that you will share with the new friends that you have made at Pine Crest.

21.5 lb., 45" Musky caught in the river at Pine Crest Campground!

Friendly campers at Pine Crest Campground

Fun on the River at Pine Crest Campground

The Susquehanna River is approximately 100 to 150 feet wide and approximately 7 to 10 feet deep at the campground. (Your boat should have a shallow draft.) The safe boating area extends for 5 to 6 miles. If you have a canoe or kayak, or can otherwise maneuver your boat through “the narrows”, you will have another 3 to 4 miles of more secluded area to explore.

A Sampling of Our Planned Activities for 2011

May 6, 7, 8

Opening Weekend – Welcome back, clean up week-end, coffee and cake in the office on Saturday morning.

May 27, 28, 29, 30 Memorial Day Weekend  – Fishing derby at the pond on Saturday at 9:00AM. Prizes awarded for biggest and smallest fish caught. Please register in the office on Friday. Camper Flea Market under the big pavilion on Sunday at 9:00AM. Bring your treasures and folding tables. Register in the office on Friday.
June 17, 18, 19 Father’s Day Weekend  – Scavenger hunt on Saturday at 10:00AM. Please register in the office on Friday. Pot Luck Dinner under the large pavilion on Saturday at 6:00PM. Please bring a dish to share.
July 1,2, 3, 4 Independence Weekend  – Arts and Crafts in the recreation hall at 10:00AM on Saturday, July 2nd ($). Land and Water Parade, Sunday, July 3rd: Decorate your golf cart, bicycles, and boats! A special event is scheduled for the large pavilion at 7:00PM, July 3rd. (Donations greatly appreciated. See Bobby Allen.) Fireworks following the band at approximately 9:00PM. (Meet at the pond.)
July 22, 23, 24 Christmas In July  – Decorate your campsite. Prize awarded for best decorated site! Judging on Saturday. Arts and Crafts in recreation hall at 10:00AM, Saturday ($).
August 19, 20, 21 Sports Weekend  – Baseball tournament – the Islanders against the Mainlanders – at 11:00AM. Bring your glove, and meet in the field by the pond.
September 2, 3, 4, 5 Labor Day Weekend  – Water Balloon Toss on Saturday at 10:00AM. The last team to have an unbroken balloon gets a prize. Meet in the big field by the playground. Register in the office on Friday. Bingo on at 6:30PM, Sunday under the big Pavilion ($).
September 16, 17, 18 Halloween Weekend  – Kids Halloween activities in recreation hall, 10:00AM, Saturday. Scarecrow and decorating contest at sites, with prize awarded for the best site/scarecrow. Judging on Saturday. Trick or Treat for children in costume before dark on Saturday.

We reserve the right to make changes as needed to the above schedule, due to inclement weather.

Choose your weekend (or your week!) and make your reservations today to avoid disappointment!

20" Smallmouth Bass caught in the river at Pine Crest Campground!

Having Fun at Pine Crest Campground!

Having Fun at Pine Crest Campground!

Do any of these folks look like they’re not having fun?

Pine Crest Campground, 280 State Route 79, Windsor, NY 13865 - (607) 655-1515

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