KOA Resorts offer a carefree vacation in the great outdoors. Enjoy robust recreation and staff-led activities, kick back and relax by the resort-style pool, or grab a bite to eat, all while never leaving the campground. And with plenty of RV Sites with KOA Patios® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths to meet your needs, it’s the ultimate camping getaway.
KOA Resorts offer a carefree vacation in the great outdoors. Enjoy robust recreation and staff-led activities, kick back and relax by the resort-style pool, or grab a bite to eat, all while never leaving the campground. And with plenty of RV Sites with KOA Patios® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths to meet your needs, it’s the ultimate camping getaway.
I-90 Exit 30: Follow Rt 28 signs north. Go 7 miles north from Herkimer. KOA is on the right, just past the Herkimer Diamond Mines on left.
GPS: N43.127047, W74.975852
Family Camping, Cabins, Glamping & RV Camping in Herkimer, New York
Discover a camping experience unlike anywhere else at Herkimer Diamond Mines KOA Resort. Located in New York's scenic Mohawk Valley, near the Adirondack foothills, our family-friendly campground combines outdoor adventure, unique accommodations, and the world-famous Herkimer Diamond Mines in one unforgettable Upstate New York destination.
Set along beautiful West Canada Creek in Herkimer, NY, our KOA Resort is a great home base for exploring Central New York, the Mohawk Valley, and the Adirondack region. Spend your days mining for Herkimer Diamonds, tubing or kayaking on the creek, swimming, exploring nearby attractions, or simply relaxing around the campfire.
Mine for Herkimer Diamonds
One of the things that makes camping at Herkimer Diamond Mines KOA Resort so unique is the adventure waiting right next door at Miners' Village and the Herkimer Diamond Mines. Search for world-famous Herkimer Diamonds, naturally formed quartz crystals that are approximately 500 million years old. Visit Rockhound Academy to learn about the geology and history behind these fascinating crystals, then head to the open rock quarry and try mining for your own. Best of all, the Herkimer Diamonds you find are yours to keep.The adventure continues throughout Miners' Village. Sluice for gemstones and fossils, see minerals glow under UV light in the Fluorescent Room, create jewelry from your discoveries, browse the Trading Post Gift Shop, or grab something to eat at the Canteen.
RV Sites, Tent Camping, Cabins & Glamping in Herkimer, NY
Whether you prefer an RV, tent, cabin, lodge, or unique glamping experience, Herkimer Diamond Mines KOA Resort offers plenty of ways to stay. Choose from spacious Full Hookup, Pull-Thru, Back-In, and Deluxe Patio RV Sites, including scenic camping options near West Canada Creek. Tent campers can settle into Creekside or Field Tent Sites, with options ranging from traditional tent camping to sites with electric hookups. Looking for a little more comfort? Our cabin and lodging options range from classic Camping Cabins to Deluxe Cabins and spacious lodges with kitchens and private bathrooms. You'll also find unique accommodations, including our Treehouse Lodge, Solar-Powered Cabins, and glamping options that make it easy to experience the outdoors without giving up the comforts of home.
Family Activities & Outdoor Adventures
There's plenty to do without ever leaving the campground. Cool off in our unique Herkimer Diamond-shaped swimming pool, float down West Canada Creek, try crayfishing, play disc golf or volleyball, or join one of our hosted campground activities. Families can enjoy games, crafts, tie-dye, BINGO, and other seasonal activities, while West Canada Creek provides even more opportunities for kayaking, tubing, fishing, and outdoor fun. Even four-legged campers can join the adventure at Camp K-9, our campground dog park featuring agility equipment and space to run and play.
Group Camping in Upstate New York
Planning a family reunion, Scout trip, school outing, RV rally, club getaway, or group camping trip? Herkimer Diamond Mines KOA Resort offers group tent camping, RV sites, cabins and lodging, gathering spaces, and special group mining experiences. Our combination of camping, recreation, accommodations, and Herkimer Diamond mining makes it easy to turn an ordinary group trip into a one-of-a-kind Upstate New York adventure.
Explore Herkimer, the Mohawk Valley & Central New York
Use Herkimer Diamond Mines KOA Resort as your home base for exploring some of the best attractions in Central New York. Discover the historic Erie Canal, visit Utica and Cooperstown, explore Adirondack attractions, take a scenic train ride, tour underground caverns, visit museums, or spend the day discovering the shops, restaurants, history, and natural beauty of the Mohawk Valley.
Plan Your Herkimer, NY Camping Adventure
Whether you're planning a family camping vacation, an RV trip through Upstate New York, a cabin getaway, a glamping adventure, or a weekend filled with Herkimer Diamond mining, you'll find a unique combination of adventure and relaxation at Herkimer Diamond Mines KOA Resort.Come mine, explore, camp, and make memories together along West Canada Creek in beautiful Herkimer, New York.
KOA Resorts offer a carefree vacation in the great outdoors. Enjoy robust recreation and staff-led activities, kick back and relax by the resort-style pool, or grab a bite to eat, all while never leaving the campground. And with plenty of RV Sites with KOA Patios® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths to meet your needs, it’s the ultimate camping getaway.
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