Delta Lake State Park Campground

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Fishing, swimming, and paddling draw campers to Delta Lake State Park Campground, where the reservoir gives the park much of its character. The lake itself has a history worth knowing: it covers the former village of Delta, flooded in the early 1900s when the dam was built, and it remains stocked with bass, perch, and pike. Two boat ramps handle launches and retrievals without much wait. Waterfront hookup sites face the reservoir directly, and one reviewer describes waking to sunrise over the water from a site just steps from the shore. Waterfront spots go fast. Book early or expect to settle for an inland site.

The campground runs in multiple loops through forested terrain, with mature trees providing midday shade and some privacy between sites. Sites are dirt with small stones, generally level, and large enough to fit a 22-foot trailer alongside a tent and two vehicles, according to one camper who stayed in an RV site. As George P. notes, trees surround most sites on three sides, making it possible to hang a hammock without much setup. The campground skews heavily toward RV and trailer users, and a few tent campers have found Loop A noisier than expected, particularly on summer weekends when quiet hours go unenforced.

Facilities are functional but dated. One shared shower building serves all three loops, and at least one recent visitor flagged the condition as a concern. Restrooms closer to individual loops have rated cleaner in reviews. The beach area, staffed with lifeguards, has a separate set of amenities including picnic tables, charcoal grills, and locker rooms. The park stays open into winter for cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.

Reservations are available and recommended, especially for places to camp near Delta Lake State Park during peak summer weekends. As Charles S. puts it, it's "hard to get a water site but over nice place." The campground runs from mid-May through early October, with nightly rates between $24 and $32. Sites accommodate RVs up to 30 feet with electric, water, and sewer hookups. Campers looking for a quieter setup might consider Mayfair Campground NY or Riverbend East Campground as alternatives in the region.

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Fees & Rates

Most New York State Parks charge a vehicle use fee to enter the facility. Fees vary by location and season. A list of entry fees and other park use fees is available below. For fees not listed or to verify information, please contact the park directly.

The easy-to-use Empire Pass card is $80- and your key to all-season enjoyment with unlimited day-use entry at most facilities operated by State Parks and the State Dept. of Environmental Conservation including forests, beaches, trails and more. Purchase online or contact your favorite park for more information. Learn more about our Admission Programs including the Empire Pass.

Vehicle Entrance Fee
Cars: $7
Non-Commercial Bus Fee: $35
Commercial Bus Fee: $75
Seasonal Bus Permit: $75

The beach, boat launch, and swimming are included in the vehicle entry fee.
Beach/Swimming
Included in day use/vehicle entry fee
Boat Launch
Included in day use/vehicle entry fee
Campsites
$15-$33/night

*Additional $5/night for out-of-state patrons
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New York State Park Campgrounds: Same-day reservations are allowed until 3 p.m. on day of arrival; this applies to campsites only. Reservations can be made online or through the ReserveAmerica Call Center: 1-800-456-2267. Walk-ins are permitted on campsites only.

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Map & DirectionsDelta Lake State Park Campground is located in New York near Westernville

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Directions

From Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse: Thruway (I-90) East to exit 33 (Verona-Rome); East on Rte 365 to Rome; Rte 46 North six miles to park entrance. From New York, Albany: Thruway (I-90) West to exit 32 (Westmoreland-Rome), north on Rt.233 to Rome, Rte 46 North six miles to park entrance. 315-337-4670

Address

8797 State Rt. 46
Rome, NY 13440

Coordinates

43.29045795 N
75.416521 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

  • Picnic Table
  • Reservable
  • Showers
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • 30 Amp Hookups
  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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Guests commonly noted the spacious, shaded sites with waterfront access and clean facilities including recent electrical upgrades. Numerous guests pointed out excellent family amenities like the supervised beach and playground, though noise enforcement varies by loop.

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Reviewed Jun. 25, 2026

Nice Campgrounds, Beautiful Lake.

The campground facilities are very outdated. That's most likely due to the majority of "campers" having RV's and not needing to use the facilities. The restrooms/dish sink area Only having Cold water to wash up hands & dishes, the 1 and Only shower area for All 3 Loops reminded me of being in a horror film...full of dead insects everywhere, ther are signs posted letting you know its gonna take about 5 minutes to semi-heat up, and the shower spray directly on the floor vs staying contained withvh

SiteLoop A
Month of VisitJune
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  • Review photo of Delta Lake State Park Campground by Anthony , June 25, 2026
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Reviewed Aug. 10, 2024

Nice but BUSY

This was our first time here, and we were looking forward to a relaxing visit. The sites were very large and well spaced out, with a beautiful fire ring. The bathrooms were clean. This campground got a 3/5 mainly because quiet hours are not enforced. Unfortunately, people were up blaring radios until approximately 3 am, being roudy. At approximately 2 am, someone decided it would be a good idea to do burnouts with their diesel truck, and went around the camp loop twice, doing just that. Vehicles were driving by the campsites all night long. This is naturally not entirely the campgrounds fault, but it was unfortunate to be misled by the campground rules. On a positive note, the campground is dog friendly, in certain areas, with proof of rabies vaccination, of course. Overall, I would say that this campground is geared more toward the RV and trailer crowd.

Site2
Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed Jun. 25, 2024

overcrowded, tightly packed, sketchy campers

I'm not used to seeing so many druggies in a state park: they typically can't afford a state park. I pulled in and my site was free on both sides. Then a small car pulled in and a woman sat on the picnic table chain-smoking cigarettes. A little later a pick up truck showed up with three more people. A little later another vehicle showed up with more people. I think at one point there were at least five people, but you couldn't tell if it was a family or, some strange tribe. Well, they camped right under my window and proceeded to burn fallen sticks and branches and whatever they could find. They came and left a lot probably to get drugs.

Reviewed Jul. 27, 2023

Quiet campground

Quiet campground. Hard to get a water site but over nice place. Not so nice campground staff

Site87
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Delta Lake State Park Campground by Charles S., July 27, 2023
  • Review photo of Delta Lake State Park Campground by Charles S., July 27, 2023
Reviewed Jul. 17, 2023

Perfect place to unwind after Boilermaker

We stayed here a while ago while running the Boilermaker, at the time we had outfitted our twelve passenger van with a bed and used the electric hookups for our fans and chargers. We had a fire pit and picnic table as well. It was a beautiful spot on the Delta Reservoir, had plenty of trees and access to the reservoir for wading and swimming. The bath houses were clean and centrally located. Nice little no-frills campsite.

Site33
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Delta Lake State Park Campground by Oleńka S., July 17, 2023
  • Review photo of Delta Lake State Park Campground by Oleńka S., July 17, 2023
Reviewed Jun. 3, 2021

Delta Lake State Park

A very nice, tidy campground located on a peninsula jutting into Delta Lake in Central NY. Our site was level and large enough for our 22ft Airstream, a 4-person tent, pop-up canopy, and 2 vehicles. A picnic table and fire ring were on the site. Our site had 30A electrical service. The surface of the site was dirt with some small stones…no grass. Trees surrounded the site on 3 sides, providing some privacy and a place to hang a hammock. We were able to carry our paddle boards to the lake, walking less than 200ft through some woods.

Site85
Month of VisitMay
Reviewed Sep. 18, 2020

Great spot for the night!!

We had a waterfront hookup ! So pretty especially in the morning with the sunrise. The road to get in was for the most part well taken care of. It was pretty quiet especially after quiet hours everyone was very respectful. It got really windy at night which was nice to keep the bugs away. Friendly neighbors as well. There’s a few steps down to a gravel beach and an expansive view of the delta lake. There were bathrooms in the middle of our loop which was great and easy to walk to and it was very clean. There is a water full station when you enter but there are also a couple water spigots in our loop.

  • Review photo of Delta Lake State Park Campground by Tris W., September 18, 2020
  • Review photo of Delta Lake State Park Campground by Tris W., September 18, 2020
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Reviewed Aug. 6, 2019

Great Beach, Electric Sites

This state park is on the site of a lake created by a dam. The waters of the lake covered the old village of Delta in the early 1900's. The park has a boat ramp, beach, some easy hiking, and recently added electricity to all the sites.  Very popular area.

Reviewed May. 17, 2019

Water sites are amazing

Was here with a camper on a lake accessing site. Sites are fairly big but not completely separated. Having the kayaks were great, there’s so much to explore, and town is right down the road.

Reviewed Jul. 13, 2018

Delta Lake State Park

Delta Lake State Park sits at the foothills of the Adirondack Park, just outside Rome, New York. Pretty and well-kempt, Delta Lake is a nice option for those looking to stay close to home and within proximity to civilization. You can enjoy the great outdoors, while only being a few miles away from a restaurant or grocery store.

The campground isn‘t the best I’ve experienced, a bit on the crowded side-similar to a woodsy suburb- but this could have been distinctive to Loop A where I stayed. I stayed in site 35 and was intermixed with all the campers and RV’s, so it got a bit noisy. Not that restful, secluded experience I typically go for, but I should have planned further in advance.

However, what the park lacked in terms of its campground, it totally made up for in its beach, swimming and picnic areas! This place was awesome for hosting a birthday party for my niece and relaxing at the beach/ day facilities. They have plenty of picnic tables, charcoal grills, a huge beach and locker rooms. This is really a great place to spend a day with your family!

  • Review photo of Delta Lake State Park Campground by Rachel P., July 13, 2018
  • Review photo of Delta Lake State Park Campground by Rachel P., July 13, 2018
Reviewed Jul. 11, 2018

Fun!

It's very nice, especially if you can get a water site. They have recently added electricity to the sites and a new playground at the beach. The concession stand at the beach will deliver to your camp site.

Reviewed Jun. 5, 2018

Our Favorite

We go here at least twice a season if not more. Spacious, mostly flat sides. Complete shade and a lot of sites right on the water. Peaceful park with a large beach area. The employees are the very best as well. Overall one of our best experiences camping.

Siteloop A
Month of VisitMay
Reviewed May. 20, 2018

What a fun place!

Camped here all the time growing up. We had a 19ft boat and always enjoyed a day. A night in a tent afterward with marshmallows over the fire was perfect.

Reviewed Jun. 29, 2016

Beautiful beach shady camp sites

Stayed in the tent area with mature trees giving plenty of shade even at mid day. Two boat ramps for easy launching and quick retrieval of your motor boats. The beautiful beach is well attended with life guards on duty keeping you safe but still allowing much fun on the very clean white sand. The lake is a flooded area foaming a reservoir stocked with game fish as bass, perch, and pike. There is a very nice playground for the children and ample bathroom facilities including showers. It is opened in the winter months as well for snow mobiles and x country skiing.

  • Review photo of Delta Lake State Park Campground by Brian O., June 29, 2016
  • Review photo of Delta Lake State Park Campground by Brian O., June 29, 2016

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a map of Delta Lake State Park Campground showing all campsites?

Yes, Delta Lake State Park Campground has official maps showing all campsites across its different loops (including Loops A, B, and C). The map highlights waterfront sites, which are highly coveted but more difficult to reserve. It also indicates the campground's layout on the peninsula that extends into Delta Lake. For the most current and detailed campground map, check the New York State Parks website or contact the park office directly. Having this map is particularly helpful for identifying the more desirable shaded sites and waterfront locations.

What do reviews say about camping at Delta Lake State Park?

Delta Lake State Park Campground offers a peaceful setting with spacious, mostly flat sites and mature trees providing ample shade. Many campers particularly value the waterfront sites that offer beautiful views, especially during sunrise. The campground features multiple loops with varying characteristics - Loop A is more open while Loop C has particularly nice spots. Most visitors praise the quiet atmosphere, though some mention that quiet hours aren't always strictly enforced. The campground's location at the foothills of the Adirondack Park provides a good balance of outdoor experience while remaining close to town amenities.

Are there good photos showing what Delta Lake State Park Campground looks like?

Delta Lake State Park Campground features photogenic waterfront sites with beautiful sunrise views over the reservoir. The campground showcases mature trees providing ample shade, spacious campsites with fire rings and picnic tables, and the peninsula setting jutting into Delta Lake creates scenic water views from many angles. While visiting, you can capture images of the clean white sand beach, boat ramps, and recently added playground. For official photos and updated images of the campground, check the New York State Parks website or social media channels.

How much does it cost to camp at Delta Lake State Park?

Delta Lake State Park Campground has standard New York State Park camping fees with potential price variations for waterfront sites, which are in high demand. The cost typically includes access to the campsite with electrical hookups, fire ring, and picnic table. Rates may differ between weekdays and weekends or holidays, and additional fees might apply for day use of facilities like the beach area. For the most current and accurate pricing information, contact the park directly or check the New York State Parks reservation system online.

What amenities are available at Delta Lake State Park Campground?

Delta Lake State Park Campground offers electrical hookups (30A) at all campsites, each equipped with a fire ring and picnic table. The campground features clean bathrooms, boat ramps for easy launching, and a beautiful beach with lifeguards on duty. A concession stand at the beach even offers food delivery service directly to campsites. Recreation options include a playground near the beach, kayaking opportunities with plenty to explore on the water, and some easy hiking trails. The campground is well-maintained with friendly staff, though some visitors note inconsistent enforcement of quiet hours.