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In the beautiful Central Leatherstocking region of New York lies Crystal Grove Diamond Mine and Campground. Conveniently located near St. Johnsville, off the New York State Thruway, our campground offers New York campers the chance to explore the land for diamonds! At the base of the spectacular Adirondack Mountains, Crystal Grove Diamond Mine and Campground will provide your family with valuable memories!
The adjoining Herkimer Diamond Mines is the central attraction of our campsite. Spend the day digging for precious stones! If you would rather spend the day on the grounds, you have an assortment of activities at your disposal. Play ping pong or basketball, horseshoes, or volleyball. Find tiny treasures at our rock and gift shop. Stay in one of our charming cabins or enjoy rustic camping at a tent site.
Visit the Secret Caverns and view a 100 foot waterfall underground! You'll also enjoy the calcite formations and the fossils on display! The quaint town of St. Johnsville provides plenty of day trip options. Enjoy a piece of Revolutionary War history at Fort Klock; visit the simple and beautiful 1769 Indian Castle Church; or take part in one of the various events held at the historic 1747 Nellis Tavern. Visit Crystal Grove Diamond Mine and Campground and you'll treasure your vacation always!
Directions:
Traveling West On The NYS Thruway I-90:
Get off at Exit 29 (Canajoharie/St. Johnsville), turn right off ramp. Go ΒΌ mile to first traffic light (Rt. 10), turn right and cross Palatine Bridge. Take left at next light (Rt. 5) and continue approximately 8 miles through Nelliston to St. Johnsville, NY. Turn right at the traffic light by Stewart's Shops (Division St.), bear right at fork (approx. 1 mile above light), and continue to campground (approx. 4 miles).
BIG RIGS--Exit 29 (Canajoharie/St. Johnsville), turn right off ramp and through 1st traffic light. Continue on 5S about 2 miles to Fort Plain. Right at 1st light in Fort Plain, right at 2nd light across bridge, left at 3rd light, 6 miles to St. Johnsville.
Traveling East on the NYS Thruway I-90:
Get off at exit 29A (Little Falls) and go north on Rt. 169 across the river to Rt. 5 (not 5S!). Turn right to St. Johnsville, approx 10 miles. Turn left at the traffic light (Division St.), bear right at fork (1 mile above light), and continue to campground (approx. 4 miles).
Coming from Saratoga or the Northway I-87 NORTH:
Take Exit 15 into Saratoga Springs and follow signs to Rt. 29 West. Continue approximately 46 miles to County Road 114 (approx. 2 miles west of Lassellsville, look for signs). Turn left at St. Johnsville sign to Crystal Grove, 800 yards after the turn.
Coming from I-88 Cooperstown:
From I-88, take Exit 17 (Rt. 28) just east of Oneonta. Follow 28 north into Cooperstown, to where 28 meets Rt. 80. Stay on Rt. 80 east/north out of Cooperstown, along the lake. Follow the signs for 80 through Fort Plain (approx. 28 miles from Cooperstown), cross the bridge into Nelliston. Turn left onto Rt. 5 (not 5S!) to traffic light in St. Johnsville (approx. 6 miles). Turn right at the traffic light by Stewart's Shops (Division St.), bear right at fork (approx. 1 mile above light), and continue on to campground (approx. 4 miles).
Coming from Howe Caverns:
Take Rt. 10 north out of Cobleskill approximately 23 miles to Rt. 5 (not 5S, you must cross river). Left turn onto Rt. 5 to the traffic light in St. Johnsville (approx. 8 miles). Turn right at the traffic light by Stewart's Shops (Division St.), bear right at fork (approx. 1 mile above light), and continue on to campground (approx. 4 miles).
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diamonds are a girls best friend
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This is one of my favorite campgrounds for a weekend trip. The cabins are quaint and attractive. Plenty of room for our family of four. Picnic tables and fire pits to gather around after a day of digging for "diamonds". The diamond mines are a short walk from the campground. Everyone will walk away with a treasure or two. Small playarea and picnic tables near the mines.
The Amish have made their home in nearby towns. It is a nice drive through the area, and they offer some shops for some of their hand made items. It is a really nice way to spend time with your family.
Recomend this campground to anyone who likes to have fun with their kids and see the bautiful country side.
camper sue
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This is our favorite all time campground. The sites are all good sized and the facilities are sparkling clean. Cesily and Evan are fantastic owners who take great care of the grounds and are very knowledgeable when it comes to mining and know the local area very well. There are tons of things to do in the area and we always have a great time. And my wife seems to find one fantastic crystal everytime.
Bilbo1129
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I have stayed at Crystal Grove Campsite several times over the past couple years. The Campground is wooded with a nice stream through it , very relaxing.
The cabins are always clean, ceiling fan and owners provide an electric heater in the colder weather. The restrooms are kept clean. The showers are a bit difficult to use, having to hold a pull string down to keep water going.
The owners are treat their campers nicely, they do try to make sure everybody enjoys their stay. The campground store is well stocked with items you might need for your campout. There is a good selection of Herkimer Diamonds for purchase as well as many different types of minerals, stones,etc. They even have a nice stock of used books to read. There is a good supply of firewood and each campsite/cabin has a "ring" to make a campfire.
I have had some luck finding some very nice Herks in the mines. They can be found sifting in the dirt or walking around the mine and picking them off the ground, epecially after a rain. I have found most of mine breaking and moving rock from the mine wall. It can be alot of work, but I have been rewarded for the work most of the time.
Of the 3 Herkimer mines that I know of and stayed at, I have foung that Crystal Grove is the niceset place to camp, and find Crystals. I will be visiting Crystal Grove again this coming summer and despite breaking alot of rock , I will be able to get some relaxation in afterwards. I find it a great place to sit back and unwind, I hope you will too.
CellarDweller
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