Once You are Here - How to Get Around Town

Cooperstown Shadow Brook Campground is located just over 9 miles from the Village of Cooperstown.  This is a very small village located in a rather rural setting.  We hope you enjoy the beauty of Cooperstown as much as we do.  The easiest and most convenient way to get around and see the sites is by your own automobile, however, if you do not have a tow vehicle or can't disconnect from your RV we have some suggestions.  Here are a few helpful phone numbers and websites to help you get around once you are here.

Car Rental - Smith Ford - (607) 547-9924 - They will usually deliver a rental vehicle to the campground and are very helpful and courteous. 

Other rental companies include, however, they are located in the Oneonta area (about 45 minutes away):  Rent -A- Wreck   (607) 432-5568, Priceless Car Rental   (607) 433-1151, Enterprise   (607) 433-1000
 

Village Trolley Service - Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce - (607) 547-9983 - This service is provided by the Chamber of Commerce it is very helpful in maneuvering the summer traffic in the village and a convenient place to park.  Note:  this is not a trolley service from the campground, it is from parking lots located on the outskirts of Cooperstown.

Taxi & Limousine Service - There is no continuous taxi service running in Cooperstown, you need to call ahead to arrange service.  Lee's Taxi is located in Cooperstown (607) 547-8811.  Here are some other options, however, they are located in Oneonta and can be quite expensive:  ACE Taxi Service (607) 432-8294, A&D Transport  (607) 547-8777, Superior Cab (607) 432-6735.  Other options include limousine service:  Cooperstown Limousine (888) 229-7222, Leatherstocking Limousine (607) 547-6189, Bon Voyage Luxury Transport (607) 432-9509.

Kennel Services - Mossy Creek Kennel - (607) 264-3933 - Directions:  Heading out of our campground make a left, go about 1 mile and make a right on US Hwy 20 East.  Take the Cherry Valley (Route 166) exit and make a left and go 2 miles to a dirt road, Barringer Road and make a right.  Follow Barringer Road for a mile and a half, look for a large grey house (469 Barringer Road, Cherry Valley), the kennels are in the back.  Hours:  9am-noon & 4pm-6pm.

Driving Directions

GPS Coordinates                                                                       

Latitude:  42.818851                        Link to Google Maps

Longitude:  -74.822329                                                                       

From the West:  (Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse)

Smaller RV's & Automobiles:  Take 90 East (NY Thruway) to Exit 30 (Herkimer). Follow Route 28 South (approx. 11 miles) to the Red Light at Route 28 and US Highway 20 (McDonalds/ Ford). Turn left at this light onto US Hwy 20 East. You will be following US Hwy 20 East for approx. 9 miles. You will be going through the town of Richfield Springs. You will be going through two (2) red lights. Continue on US Hwy 20 East through the second light (Hwy 80/Citgo Gas station) for four (4) more miles to East Springfield. As you enter East Springfield, you will make the first Right onto County Highway 31 (Banana Dan's will be on your right, KC's Restaurant will be on your left). Campground entrance will be One Mile on your Right.
Larger Motorhomes and Travel Trailers (30' or Larger):  (Why do we take you this way?  -  The town of Herkimer above can be difficult to maneuver a larger vehicle.) 
Take 90 East (NY Thruway) to Exit 31 (12 South - Utica/New Hartford. Follow 12 South to Exit for Highway 8 South (New Hartford/Bridgewater). Follow 8 South (New Hartford Exit) to Bridgewater. At Bridgewater, you will turn Left at Light onto US Hwy 20 East. (You will be going through the towns of West Winfield and Richfield Springs). Once into the town of Richfield Springs, continue to follow US Hwy 20 East for approx. 9 miles. You will then go through two (2) more red lights. Continue on US Hwy 20 East through the second light (Hwy 80/Citgo Gas station) for four (4) more miles to East Springfield. As you enter East Springfield, you will make the first Right onto County Highway 31 (Banana Dan's will be on your right, KC's Restaurant will be on your left). Campground entrance will be One Mile on your Right.

From the South: (Binghamton/Pennsylvania)

Smaller RV's & Automobiles:  Take Interstate 88 East to Exit 17 (28/Cooperstown). Follow Route 28 North to Cooperstown. As you enter Cooperstown, you will cross Railroad Tracks. Continue straight (turns into 80E/Chestnut St.) to Light at Main Street. You will turn Right onto Main Street. You will pass the Flagpole and the Hall of Fame will be on your Right side. As you continue up Main Street, you will be heading out of town. You will cross a small river bridge, you will start up a small hill and it will take a sharp left (it becomes County Highway 31). Continue to follow County Highway 31 North for 9.5 Miles. Campground entrance will be on your left. (2 miles past the State Park).
Larger Motorhomes and Travel Trailers (30' or Larger):  (Why do we take you this way?  -  the left turn into our campground using the above directions is very difficult for a large RV and can damage your rig or our property, so we are directing you around the other side of the lake.) Take Interstate 88 East to Exit 17 (28/Cooperstown). Follow Route 28 North to Cooperstown. As you enter Cooperstown, you will cross Railroad Tracks. Continue straight (turns into 80E/Chestnut St.) to the Light at Main Street, go Straight through this light. This turns into the 80 East, follow 80 East out of Cooperstown approximately 10 Miles to Light at US Hwy 20. At Light (Citgo Gas Station), you will turn Right onto US Hwy 20 East. Follow US Hwy 20 East for four (4) Miles to East Springfield. As you enter East Springfield, you will make the first Right onto County Highway 31 (Banana Dan's will be on your right, KC's Restaurant will be on your left). Campground entrance will be One Mile on your Right.

From the East: (Albany, Lake George, New York City)

All Vehicles:  From Albany you will follow 90 West (NY Thruway) to Exit 25A (Interstate 88/Binghamton). Follow Interstate 88 and take Exit 24 (Duanesburg). As you get to top of Exit 24 Ramp, you will turn left across the bridge. At the T/stop sign, you will turn Right onto US Hwy 20 West. Follow US 20 West to East Springfield (Approx. 40-45 minutes). As you travel on US Hwy 20 West, you will go through the towns of Esperance, Carlisle, Sharon, Sharon Springs and you will pass the Cherry Valley Exit. You will then enter the small town of East Springfield. As you enter East Springfield, you will take the first Left onto County Highway 31. (KC's Restaurant will be on your right and Banana Dan's will be on your left). Campground entrance will be One Mile on your Right.