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T Spencer Knight Canal Port

Camping, Parking
Newark NY
Van Buren St
315-331-4770

T Spencer Knight Canal Port is located on the Erie Canal Bike Trail, in Newark NY

Contact the Village of Newark in advance for permission to camp 315-331-4770
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T Spencer Knight Canal Port in Newark
Village of Newrak from Newark, NY on 07/02/2025 08:52 AM:
Camping is allowed by the Canal Corp at Lock28B, which is very close to T. Spencer Knight and the Port of Newark. Unfortunately, camping is no longer allowed at the Port itself due to many events and anticipated construction of an amphitheater, market stall area, and amenity upgrades.

The current amenities at the Port are available to cyclists by visiting the Welcome Center. Staff will let you in to use the free laundry, free showers, etc. There is also free Wi-Fi. This is a short distance from the Canal Corp camping site.

Other lodging in Newark includes Whispering Winds Campground, Vintage Gardens Bed and Breakfast, and a Microtel.

Canal Corp rules for camping at Lock E28B Newark:
NYSCC Biker-Hiker-Boater Campsite
Primitive Campsite: No amenities provided with the exception of a porta john. Campsites require carry-in and carry-out and campers to bring their own water or water purification. The sites include an area for 4 tents. Stays are limited to 48 hours and are available on a first come first serve basis. Please provide advanced notice by contacting the sites at the phone numbers below prior to arrival.

Open Dates
May-October

Rate
Free

Reservation Required?
First-come, first-served

Address
116 N Clinton St, Newark, NY 14513

Phone
(315) 871-4300

T Spencer Knight Canal Port in Newark
Peter Spalding from Red Creek on 04/23/2021 09:59 AM:
Is it OK to pitch a tent at this park?

 
LM from Newark on 06/30/2021 09:49 PM:
Contact the Village of Newark for permission well in advance of your planned trip for permission to camp at T. Spencer Knight Park. There is also a campground near the Port of Newark which offers tent camping for about $32.00/night: Whispering Winds https://www.whisperingwindsrv.com They are located at 2 Country Club Drive
Newark, NY 14513, about 0.6 miles from T. Spencer Knight Park--Travel east on Van Buren St., make a left on Murray St., right onto Country Club Drive
Contact Number:
TEL: (315)331-0786