Green Lakes State Park Campground features private shower facilities within recently renovated bathrooms that include individual toilet, shower, and sink combinations. The campground offers 147 sites with electric hookups for both RVs and tent campers. Water activities center around the park's meromictic lakes, where minerals have created distinctive turquoise-blue waters visible year-round. The campground operates seasonally from May through October, with weekends typically booked months in advance during summer.
What to do
Kayaking on crystal waters: Rent boats at Green Lakes State Park Campground for $7/hour to explore the lakes. "Very unique camp right outside of the city. The lake is beautiful with green/blue hue in which the park gets its name. The beach can get busy during the summer however it is a great place to swim, camp, boat (there are rentals) and enjoy yourself!" notes Meag F.
Fish in stocked waters: Cast a line at Delta Lake State Park Campground where the reservoir holds game fish. "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," shares Brian O.
Winter recreation options: Several glamping facilities near Fayetteville remain open during colder months. Delta Lake State Park welcomes winter visitors for "snow mobiles and x country skiing" according to Brian O. The 3.1-mile lake loop trail at Green Lakes transitions to a cross-country ski route with rental equipment available at the visitor center.
What campers like
Private bathroom facilities: Many campers appreciate the individual bathroom units. "The bathrooms have been remodeled and most are private with a toilet, shower and sink which makes this a wonderful family campground," explains Sheri S. from Green Lakes State Park.
Spacious campsites: Cayuga Lake State Park Campground offers particularly large sites. "We stayed in the 800 loop along the tree line. Sites were very spacious! Great camping location with plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy or just sit and enjoy the peace," reports Colleen M.
Waterfront accessibility: Treasure Isle RV Park provides direct water access for glamping close to Fayetteville. "Treasure Isle is nice and quite. The sites are a good size with water and electric on each site. There is a dumping station to use, some sewer sites. There is a nice bathhouse, playground, basketball court, Beach and walking trails," notes Heather R.
What you should know
Shower facilities vary: Some campgrounds have basic facilities while others offer more comfort. At Mayfair Campground NY, "Restrooms are basic and minimal, having a single toilet and sink, a tiny mirror and hand dryer, however it was fairly clean and functional," according to Greg D.
Noise considerations: Some campgrounds have more separation between sites than others. At Cayuga Lake State Park, one camper noted, "Tent camping here felt like we were camping in a neighborhood backyard. We could hear so many different families talking and really doing everything you do while camping but the area felt so open and unobstructed voices carried."
Seasonal maintenance issues: Upkeep can vary through the season. One camper at Jellystone Park reported: "Signs/photo ops were crooked/loose/broken. Planted annual flowers were dead, overgrown with weeds. Miniature golf holes were falling apart. Bounce pad had a hole in it."
Tips for camping with families
Kid-focused activities: Yogi Bears Jellystone Park Camp Resort at Mexico offers organized events for children. "This campground offers so much for people of all ages: Crafts, Games, Activities, Playground, Pool, Bouncy pillow, Twice Daily wagon rides with Yogi and Boo Boo, Bike parades, River access, Fishing, Tubing, Lounging," shares Cory W.
Beach safety: Many glamping locations near Fayetteville provide supervised swimming areas. Delta Lake State Park has a "beautiful beach well attended with life guards on duty keeping you safe but still allowing much fun on the very clean white sand," according to Brian O.
Natural exploration opportunities: Many sites offer nature programs designed for children. At Green Lakes, the environmental education center runs weekend programs from June through September with guided nature walks around the lakes for ages 5-12.
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategy: Choose sites carefully at each campground. At Cayuga Lake State Park, Jeremy T. advises: "We stayed 2 nights at site 1002. I think this site is one of the best in the campground! Very secluded and private. Be weary that some of the camp sites are closer to playgrounds than they appear on the map."
Hookup availability: Electric service is standard at most glamping locations near Fayetteville. "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," notes Eric G. about Delta Lake State Park.
Seasonal variations: Weather conditions impact site conditions significantly. Jeremy T. recommends: "Bring lots of bugspray and fire starters as it does rain up here which affects the fire wood."
