About Us

Camping New York Together

We’re the voices behind NY Camping Bears, a travel blog sharing campground finds, trail moments, honest trip notes, and the simple joy of exploring New York as a couple.

Our Story and Values

We’re Dan and Chase, and we’ve spent 14+ years camping our way across the eastern and midwestern U.S. What started with weekend tent trips to Acadia has grown into exploring New York with our 30-foot travel trailer—sharing campground finds, trip ideas, and practical tips along the way.

Our Story

From quick getaways to a shared journal

NY Camping Bears began as a way to remember the little details from each trip: the quiet lakes, the campfire dinners, the trails worth waking up early for, and the campgrounds we’d happily return to.

Real campground impressions

Personal trip stories

Favorite New York escapes

What We Share

Helpful notes for fellow campers

We share each trip the way we experienced it—what the campground was really like, what’s worth seeing nearby, and tips that help you plan your own New York camping getaway with fewer surprises.

Camping tips that feel usable

Destination ideas across New York

A welcoming point of view

★★★★★

“NY Camping Bears is our way of sharing the places that made us slow down, breathe deeper, and fall even more in love with camping in New York.”

The NY Camping Bears

Founders

Travel blog and camping journal