Bluff Camping Area near Fair Haven Beach State Park offers a landscape with flat terrain and open spaces. The region experiences temperatures ranging from 20°F in winter to 80°F in summer. Nearby attractions include Fair Haven Beach and Little Sodus Bay, providing opportunities for water activities and exploration.

Fair Haven Beach State Park has one of the finest public lakefronts in upstate New York, with high bluffs above sandy beaches and hilly woodlands. The park features 1,500 feet of beautiful sandy beach including 600 feet of guarded swimming area. Inland, Sterling Pond and Creek are centrally located amongst the geological transition between wood and water. Campsites and cabins are nestled within the gently rolling woodlands. Fishing and boating opportunities are plentiful in Lake Ontario and the adjoining Little Sodus Bay.

Park facilities include two sandy beaches separated by a diving channel with two boards. Boat rentals include row boats, paddle boats, canoes and kayaks which are only for use on the inland Sterling Pond. Three separate campgrounds and a 30 unit cabin colony each contain a centralized restroom building with showers. Two additional cabins and three cottages make up the self contained units available for reservation. Campgrounds consist of 46 electric sites and 138 non-electric sites. A ball field, hiking trail, camp store, concession, 5 picnic areas, 2 family picnic tent rentals and 2 shelters (one heated) are also offered as an attraction to patrons. With fantastic scenic views and an 18 hole golf course this makes for a unique and accommodating destination.



Attention Pet Owners· Current proof of rabies inoculation is required at check-in (metal tags will not be accepted).
· At any time during your stay, pet owners may be required to provide proof of rabies inoculation upon request. Be sure to have this information available to present to park staff.
· Where pets are permitted, there is a maximum limit of 2 pets per site.
· Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6ft and under control at all times.
· Do not leave pets unattended and always clean up after them.
· Pet owners/permit holders are liable for any damage, personal injury, or nuisance caused by the pet.
· Where Applicable: Pets are not permitted in playgrounds, buildings, golf courses, boardwalks, pools and spray-grounds or guarded beaches (this does not apply to service animals).

** Arrival dates earlier than the online-reservation-window may also be available at the facility.

Bluff Camping Area — Fair Haven Beach State Park

Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Sterling, NY has a lot to offer. Camping, hiking, biking: however you want to spend your days near Sterling, you'll find great campgrounds with The Dyrt. Search nearby campsites and find top-rated spots from other campers.

Sterling

The Best Camping Near Sterling, New York

Not too far from Rochester, Syracuse, and Albany. Sunsets are amazing. Sandy beach and hilly wooded park. Basic though recently renovated facilities with electricity at a lot of the tent sits. Get a site by the buffs if you have a tent that can take some serious wind (especially in fall). Avoid Drumlin loop, it’s sandier and smaller sites. They have cabins too. Favorite park in the area and they take good care of it.

This haven is more than fair 

weve camped here quite a few times as its close by for us. We have been in both the electric loop and the bluff, electric and non electric. The view from the bluff is unbeatable. Bathroom are close by in the electric loop and are always well maintained. Nice park for everyone, very kid friendly

NICE !!!

Very clean, well kept campground. Campsites are spacious and shady. Nice playground for kids. Access to park trails. A very nice sand beach on the lake. Reasonably priced including electric power and showers.

Bonus: nice beach

We camped here two nights at the lake view area and loved it! Spacious sites, not all are enclosed with trees but still plenty of room to spread out, we had two tents, two cars, a boat &amp; a pop up table over tent and had plenty of room to have other come and visit. Showers were super clean &amp; wicked spacious. Staff was friendly and extremely helpful when we needed to switch our site due to unkind neighbors. Awesome beach &amp; plenty of fishing areas, super cute town to go into if you please. Definitely will be back!

Incredible 

I booked this site for one night and ended up staying three. Trying to avoid the heat, I was relieved that the shaded electric camping area staved off most of the days heat. I was in site 63 the first night and 68 the other two. 63 has more shade but 68 is right next to the bathroom and water spout if that’s important. I was able to find shade. 

Some people may find the sites too close together, I didn’t mind since I’m solo camping and feel a bit of safety with closer neighbors. The loop was majority RVs and campers but it was still quiet all night and until late morning. 

The showers and bathrooms are mostly clean and well stocked and there is a dedicated sink outside the building for dishes. 

What I really loved is how far into the park the camping is, you’re really surrounded by woods. There is also excellent and easy access to Lake Ontario. 

The park store has firewood, ice, and lots of other items like corn hole for rent. There is also a small boat shanty for boat rentals. 

Photos of Bluff Camping Area — Fair Haven Beach State Park

Real photos from real campers