Herkimer Diamond KOA

  • 4626 State Route 28 North
  • Herkimer, NY 13350
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Herkimer Diamond KOA

4626 State Route 28 North
Herkimer,  NY 13350
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Herkimer Diamond KOA

4626 State Route 28 North
Herkimer,  NY 13350
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2011 President's Award

2011 President's Award
2011 KOA Founder's Award

2011 KOA Founder's Award
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They're beautiful, fun to find and the whole family can dig for them at Herkimer Diamond Mines, part of this KOA.

They're beautiful, fun to find and the whole family can dig for them at Herkimer Diamond Mines, part of this KOA. Actually quartz crystals, the stones were faceted by nature half a billion years ago. Here, experience Upstate New York's largest jewelry store, a museum with the new Diamond Hall of Fame, a fossil-sluice area, majestic themed Kottages and an authentic dinosaur skull, "Randy." Enjoy a canal boat ride with "Lil" Diamond II at the Herkimer Marina. Go through a lock that lifts you up and down 20 feet on Erie Canal. Cherish your heroes at Cooperstown's Baseball Hall of Fame. Alongside KOA's campsites, West Canada Creek offers trout and fun for canoeists, tubers and kayakers. Dine at KOA's on-site cafe, pavilion or Crystal Chandelier Restaurant. Join in the activities during the Herkimer Diamond Mines' 54th Anniversary.

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Campground Amenities

  • 50 Max Amp
  • 70' Max Length
  • Wi-Fi
  • Cable TV
  • Pool (Open May 22 to Sep 8)
  • Snack Bar ($)
  • Propane ($)
  • Fishing
  • Firewood ($)
  • Pavilion
  • Tour Shuttle ($)
  • Solar Lodge
  • Planned Activities Available
  • Guests are provided various entree options at a full service, sit down meal
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Campground Activities

Prospecting for Herkimer Diamonds

 

Sluicing for fossils and other gemstones

 

Fishing

 

Tubing

 

Disc Golf

 

Weekend Scheduled Activities

Friday evenings:
movies, pizza and fish fry delivered to your site, hayride around the kampground, children's flashlight candy hunt, and stargazing.

Saturdays:
cray fishing, tye-dying, jewelry classes, bingo, movie, ice cream social, and bonfire with s'mores.

Sundays:
Religious service and pancake breakfast.

Movies Every Evening!

 

DJ/Music/Entertainment on select Saturday/Sunday nights

 

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Local Attractions

Our KOA Attraction: Herkimer Diamond Mines

Herkimer diamond hunting is a great family activity. You’ll spend hours trying to improve your collection by finding the biggest and best "diamond." Shop in the largest jewelry store in the northeast, experience the extensive Gemological and Paleontology Museum. Fishing and tubing on the West Canada Creek; steps away from your front door! Bring everyone...you'll have a wonderful time! Prospecting season is April 15 through October 31 (weather permitting). Camping Season is April 15 through October 31. For more information, visit online at www.herkimerdiamond.com/.

Other Local Attractions: Gems Along the Mohawk

Our sister attraction, "Gems Along The Mohawk", shop, dine, cruise on the Erie Canal with our Lil' Diamond II.

Lil' Diamond II Cruise

Visit Lil' Diamond Cruises online for information.

Herkimer County Historical Society

The Historic Four Corners is composed of the 1884 Herkimer County Historical Society Suiter Building Museum, the 1834 Herkimer County Jail, 1873 Herkimer County Courthouse, and the 1834 Herkimer Reformed Church, all listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Tours of the Society's Museum are free and open to the public. Hours are Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. and during the months of July and August on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Special tours of the other buildings need to be arranged ahead of time. For more information, visit the Historical Society online.

General Herkimer Home

Visit the Herkimer Home State Historic Site. The Georgian-style mansion was home to General Nicholas Herkimer.

Remington Arms Gun Museum

Visit Remington Arms online for information.

Erie Canal Locks 17 & 18

Little Falls Antique Center

The Little Falls Antique Center is located on the Mohawk River and the Erie Canal at 25 West Mill Street.

Salisbury Covered Bridge

The bridge is located 0.1 miles southeast of junction NY29A on NY29, then 0.1 miles right on Fairview Rd. in the village of Salisbury Center.

F.X. Matt Brewery - Saranac

Visit the F. X. Matt Saranac Brewery online for information.

Utica Zoo

See over 200 animals at the Utica Zoo.

Adirondack Scenic Railroad

The Adirondack Scenic Railroad offers many different scenic train excursions departing from Utica's Union Station, Thendara Station near Old Forge, Saranac Lake Union Depot and Lake Placid Station in the beautiful Olympic Village of Lake Placid, New York.

Fly Creek Cider Mill

The Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard is a historic, water-powered mill on the banks of Fly Creek in the heart of beautiful Central New York, only three miles northwest of Cooperstown.

Howe Caverns

Tour Howe Caverns.

Munson Williams Museum

The Museum of Art offers 20 galleries.

Erie Canal Village

The Erie Canal Village is an outdoor living history museum.

Fort Stanwix

Visit Fort Stanwix and learn how the American victory directly contributed to the British defeat at Saratoga in 1777; setting the stage for westward expansion through New York.

Turning Stone Casino

The casino includes over 80 table games and 2,400 instant multi-games machines.

Vernon Downs Harness Racing

Vernon Downs Harness Racing offers video gaming and live harness racing.

Old Forge Area Attractions

Check out the Old Forge area attractions.

Cooperstown Area Attractions

Check out the Cooperstown area attractions.

Albany, NY State Capitol

Discover New York's historic capital city.

NYS Fairgrounds

Visit the New York State Fairgrounds online for information on the fair or other events.

Distance Running Hall of Fame

The Distance Running Hall of Fame celebrates the sport's greatest moments.

Baseball Hall of Fame

Visit the National Baseball Hall of Fame website for information.

Boxing Hall of Fame

The International Boxing Hall of Fame is located in Canastota, New York.

Soccer Hall of Fame

Soccer fans can visit the National Soccer Hall of Fame and Museum.

Campground Location

Our campground is located along a quaint creek, where campers can fish, canoe, tube or just enjoy the scenic view. Directly across the street is the Herkimer Diamond Mines where campers can have hours of fun digging for quartz crystals.

Herkimer Diamond Mines KOA is perfect for your group visit!

With ample sites and amenities many families and other groups schedule a wonderful opportunity to have a multi-faceted vacation and will prospect for diamonds, make signature jewelry with diamonds found, shop in the largest jewelry store in the Northeast, visit our museum and discover "Randy" our authentic dinosaur, fly fish or trout fish in the West Canada Creek, cruise on the Erie Canal, or just relax in a placid environment!

In addition to the campground amenities listed, we also offer the following:

  • 30 Amp and 50 Amp service
  • Telephone Service available on select sites
  • Prospect for diamonds and keep what you find! (charge)
  • Erie Canal tours/cruises (charge)
  • 3 eating establishments
  • Two shopping centers
  • Jewelry classes on weekends (charge)

We have daytrips through our sister attraction, "Gems Along the Mohawk"

We have one day, two day and three day options. Below are three 1-day options for your review.

ExpERIEnce The Northeast's Premier Visitors Center.

Shop from 60 manufactured legacies of central New York; dine at our Waterfront Grill " A Gem of a Culinary Experience" Cruise on the Erie canal with Captain Gertz aboard Lil'Damond; a Coast Guard Certified 36-passenger Launch. Receive Regional Tourist Information at The Visitor Center. Call for more information 315-717-0077.

Herkimer Home

Historical attractions include the history of General Herkimer and the Battle of Oriskany, The Herkimer Family and the Mohawk Valley Germans, The Garden, and The Site and Its Programs. Some programs include Sunday afternoons (from Memorial Day to Labor Day) costumed staff and volunteers engaged in household and farm activities, "Sugaring Off", a lively recreation of colonial maple sugaring bees, is held on a Sunday in late March or early April, "An old-fashioned Apple Bee" is held in late September, and educational programs for students of all ages are offered year-round. See the Herkimer Home website for further information.

Four Halls of Fame!

There are four halls of fame nearby - Baseball, Soccer, Boxing and Running. Call us at 315-717-0077 for a wonderful package!


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Upcoming Events

Memorial Day - Labor Day

Scheduled weekend activities.

Visit the largest Jewelry & Gift Shop in the Northeast

  • 5 Different Themed Kottages available for nightly rental RIGHT at THE MINES!
  • Jewelry Making classes on Saturdays
  • Evaluation of your Findings on Saturdays

Prospect for Diamonds; Keep all you find

Experience our Extensive Museum and the Kingdom of Kimer

Enjoy the Picturesque & Relaxing West Canada Creek

October is Salute to Girl Scouts (earn your rocks rock badge)

Visit www.herkimerdiamond.com for details

October is Salute to Boy Scouts (earn your geology badge)

Visit www.herkimerdiamond.com for details


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